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The Top 20 Lakes in the Jotunheimen Mountains

Looking to visit the best lakes in the Jotunheimen Mountains? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Jotunheimen Mountains’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Last updated: December 9, 2025

Tjødnane

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Surrounded by rugged cliffs and hardy trees and bushes, this mountain lake glows at over 500 meters in deep blue. A great picnic stop on your hike!

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Briksdal Glacier (Briksdalsbreen)

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On the way to the glacier, signs with dates on the roadside show the former extent of the glacier. The visible decline in just 150 years is depressing.

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Bondhusvatnet

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Unique nature! Simply indescribable and absolutely visit

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Nykkjesøyfossen Waterfall

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Sesantionale view of the waterfall. The third waterfall is located in a small valley in a beautiful landscape.

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Eidfjordvatnet Beach

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The Eio connects Eidfjordvatnet with Hardangerfjord.

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Nordfjord

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The Nordfjord region lies between the large glaciers of mainland Europe and the great sea depths off the Norwegian coast with high mountain ranges and beautiful valleys as well as …

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Bessvatnet

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The Bessvatnet is one of the many lakes that make up Jotunheimen National Park.

It is separated from its big brother, Lake Gjende, by a small rocky ledge, part of …

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Flåm

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Flåm is at the end of the Aurlandsfjord, a branch of the large Sognefjord. South of the harbor is Flåm's 17th-century wooden church. Flåm is connected to the transport routes …

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View of Bondhusvatnet and the Bondhus Glacier

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This is the ultimate photo spot! Just great how the boulders lie there in the crystal clear water, the picturesque boat in the foreground and the mountain range with glaciers in the background!

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Haukeliseter Fjellstue

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Fantastically located, but more like a mixture of rest stop and hotel than a cozy mountain hut, you will find a restaurant, various accommodation options and, above all, good transport …

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Still not found your perfect lake in the Jotunheimen Mountains? Check out the guides of these regions to see even more beautiful places.

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The Top 20 Lakes in the Jotunheimen Mountains

Tjødnane

Briksdal Glacier (Briksdalsbreen)

Bondhusvatnet

Nykkjesøyfossen Waterfall

Eidfjordvatnet Beach

Nordfjord

Bessvatnet

Flåm

View of Bondhusvatnet and the Bondhus Glacier

Haukeliseter Fjellstue

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