Møsstrond Tourist Lodge

About

Experience the calm, nature, and community on beautiful Møsstrond, an island in the middle of Lake Møsvatn – the gateway to the Hardangervidda mountain plateau. Here you will find Møsstrond Turisthytte (Tourist Lodge), a place offering genuine mountain atmosphere, nature experiences, and excellent facilities – whether you are visiting for a holiday, course, conference, or yoga retreat.

Accommodation and Facilities

Møsstrond Turisthytte consists of three buildings:

• Three apartments available for separate rental.
• A dormitory building with space for up to 24 people, perfect for groups, companies, or family gatherings. Here, guests share a kitchen, living room, and modern sanitary facilities.

With us, you will find:

• Internet and office spaces
• Meeting rooms and a large conference hall
• Fitness room
• Outdoor playground and indoor playroom – children love it here!
• Small shop and local outlet with homemade knitwear, sewn products, second-hand treasures, and local photos
• Accommodation capacity for 41 people
• Three apartments and a large dormitory

Experiences and Activities

The island offers fantastic hiking opportunities right outside your door.

• Hovdenuten (1020 meters above sea level) is an easily accessible peak with a 360° panoramic view of the Hardangervidda.
• You can borrow canoes and small boats for free from us – perfect for quiet paddling trips on the mirror-like water.
• The church on the island is worth a visit, and the old school buildings tell stories dating back to 2002, when children here attended the island school.
• In winter, miles of cross-country ski tracks await across the Hardangervidda – ideal for both short trips and longer adventures.

Courses, Conferences, and Yoga

Møsstrond Turisthytte is a unique venue for gatherings in nature. With modern facilities, meeting rooms, and accommodation for up to 24 people, the location is perfect for:

• Courses and conferences
• Yoga and fitness retreats
• Parties, gatherings, and team building

The surrounding nature provides a calm and energy that makes the experiences extra memorable.

An Experience for the Whole Family

This is a child-friendly location where both young and old find peace and joy. Play areas, exciting buildings, nature, and the old classroom from the school days make the visit both fun and educational.

Magical Evenings

When darkness falls, you get to experience something truly special – a sea of stars, and on clear nights, the dancing Northern Lights across the sky. The silence here is total, and you truly feel how peaceful it is.

How to Get Here

The journey here is part of the experience! In summer, you simply park at Varland parking lot, where you will be picked up by a boat taxi that takes you across to the island – a five-minute, beautiful boat ride through the stillness of Møsvatn. In winter, you can either ski (2.5 km) across the ice or book a snowmobile taxi – a wonderful trip of about 15 minutes through the winter landscape.