Gausta Week 2025
One Week of Unlimited Outdoor Adventures
Join us from August 30 to September 6 as we celebrate Norway's Year of Outdoor Life 2025. GaustaUKA offers a full week of activities, workshops, culture, and breathtaking nature experiences at the foot of Gaustatoppen. Each day brings something new- get inspired and bring someone along!
Gausta and Gaustabanen are proud initiators and organizers of GaustaUKA
Saturday 30.8
6.00 PM // Unique night hike and concert with Helene Bøksle at Gaustatoppen – Experience nature, culture, and community
6.00 PM // Unique night hike and concert with Helene Bøksle at Gaustatoppen – Experience nature, culture, and community
11.00 AM // Discover the joy of kayaking! A hands-on intro – no experience needed
12.00 PM // The store is open before the night hike – welcome in for a true taste of locally produced goods and food.
Sunday 31.8
09.30 AM // We are hiking to Selstali Seter via the north side of Gaustatoppen with a local guide. Once we arrive, lunch will be served.
09.30 AM // We are hiking to Selstali Seter via the north side of Gaustatoppen with a local guide. Once we arrive, lunch will be served.
11.00 AM // Discover the joy of kayaking! A hands-on intro – no experience needed
Grab the paddles and hunt for checkpoints on Kvitåvatn. Rent canoe or kayak from us.
Monday 1.9
10.00 AM // Follow our guide and enjoy the scenery along the way. In Tuddal, lunch will be offered before we head back
10.00 AM // Follow our guide and enjoy the scenery along the way. In Tuddal, lunch will be offered before we head back
Grab the paddles and hunt for checkpoints on Kvitåvatn. Rent canoe or kayak from us.
Tuesday 2.9
12.00 PM // Explore Gaustabanen’s secret Cold War NATO facility deep inside the mountain
12.00 PM // Explore Gaustabanen’s secret Cold War NATO facility deep inside the mountain
Grab the paddles and hunt for checkpoints on Kvitåvatn. Rent canoe or kayak from us.
Wednesday 3.9
1.00 PM// Listen to Cecilie Skoog talking about outdoor life and enjoy a delicious2 cours lunch from Fjell Bistro
1.00 PM// Listen to Cecilie Skoog talking about outdoor life and enjoy a delicious2 cours lunch from Fjell Bistro
6.30 PM // A lecture that combines music, space imagery, and the history of the Northern Lights.
06.00 AM // Morning hike to Ørnenipa with picnic breakfast. We finish at the Gausta Bakery.
Thursday 4.9
05.00 AM // Start your day with a delicious breakfast at Gaustatoppen and enjoy the sunrise over the mountains
05.00 AM // Start your day with a delicious breakfast at Gaustatoppen and enjoy the sunrise over the mountains
10.00 AM // Together with our guide, we hike to the summit of Toreskyrkja, 1,364 metres above sea level.
5.00 PM // Explore nature’s pantry – a journey from nature to plate. Ends with a five-course dinner
Friday 5.9
6.00 PM // Evening with Dora Thorhallsdottir + local flavors in Taste of Gaustatoppen
6.00 PM // Evening with Dora Thorhallsdottir + local flavors in Taste of Gaustatoppen
3.00 PM // We serve delicious pizza, and a quiz will be held at 6:00 PM. At the same time, check-in for Sveiven will take place
Saturday 6.9
Join Sveiven, an amazing hike for women through stunning landscapes and great atmosphere.
Join Sveiven, an amazing hike for women through stunning landscapes and great atmosphere.
Aufguss led by skilled sauna masters. A sauna ritual that combines music, essential oils, and refreshing mountain water!
4.00 PM // After completing Sveiven, you can enjoy an after-hike with great vibes and a concert by Melody Market
Explore Gausta
Experience the SUP adventure on Kvitåvatn and enjoy a day in beautiful surroundings in Gausta
Experience the SUP adventure on Kvitåvatn and enjoy a day in beautiful surroundings in Gausta
Enjoy a peaceful rowboat ride on Kvitåvatn with views of the majestic Gaustatoppen
Enjoy a swim and cool down in the mountain water on our small idyllic beach
