Gjendesheim

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Gjendesheim Turisthytte have been a staffed lodge with Norwegian Mountain Touring Association (In Norwegian, Den Norske Turistforening – DNT) Oslo og Omegn as proprietor since 1878, and are located in the heart of the Norwegian mountains. The lodge can accommodate 170 guests in bedrooms with 1, 2 and 4 beds and four dormitories. The standard is simple; with bunks and joint shower/WC.

Gjendesheim is situated at the east end of Gjende lake, 1000 meters above sea level by the in Vågå municipality. It is located about 2 km from Maurvangen off Riksvei 51.

[edit] History

Originally Gjendesheim was planned for construction near Leirungen which is located further up towards Valdresflya. When securing a lot proved impossible, Gjendesheim was constructed at its current location.

1868: The foundation of Norwegian Mountain Touring Association (DNT)
1873: DNTs first cairn marked path established from Memurudalen to Bessvatnet
1878: The opening of Gjendesheim
1890: The first development and restoration with new cuisine, several renovations in 1898, 1904 - 05, 1910 - 11, 1916 and 1925
1937: New main building and renovation of dormitories
1974: Installation of electricity
1976: New extensive renovation

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