De reis: Dovrefjell
A rugged mountain area of broad valleys, tundra and high plateaus, shaped by wind, water and time — and one of the last homes of the musk ox in Europe.
Facilitated by Nature's Playground
- Where
- Dovrefjell-Sunndalsfjella National Park, central Norway
- How long
- 6 days
- Group
- 4–12 people
- Languages
- Dutch, English
The experience
In the heart of Norway lies Dovrefjell-Sunndalsfjella National Park: a rugged mountain area of broad valleys, tundra and high plateaus, shaped by wind, water and time. One of the last habitats of the ancient musk ox in Europe, which has roamed freely here since the last ice age.
We trek for several days on foot through this massif, from hut to hut, through valleys and over mountain passes. Sometimes in a mountain hut, sometimes with a tent in the middle of the landscape. A place where nature is grand and the days are simple.
While walking, space arises. For conversation, for silence, for wonder. We bring an exercise or question that helps you pause and consider what is going on. That can be something concrete, or precisely something that has no words yet.
The character of this experience
What the facilitator has told us about their own trip. Anything they have not said is simply not here.
- Depth of the experience
- Next level inner journeyThis is not a treat trip. In many cases this is transformative: you look at parts of yourself that are not always pretty or pleasant. That brings uncomfortable moments and often brings up grief you may look at and let go of. It makes contact with deeper layers in you, and so with your heart. It lets you sink towards your true essence, towards what you have to bring to this world.
Who this is for
Said plainly, so you can rule it out as easily as rule it in.
- You feel drawn to the north, to the grandeur of nature and to days determined by walking, eating and rest
- You are open to simplicity: living out of a backpack, sleeping in huts or tents, being on the road together
- You are at a crossroads and want something that really shakes something loose
What's included
Included
- A 90-minute intake
- A one-day preparation session in the Netherlands
- A hut-to-hut trek through Dovrefjell-Sunndalsfjella National Park
- Nights in mountain huts and sometimes in tents
- A one-day session in the Netherlands after returning
Meet your facilitator
Nature's Playground
5 years running experiences
Niels Thijssen and Alexander “Ali” Gerritse take individuals, teams and organisations into the wild so that they come home, in their own words, “essentially different”. Their working idea is awe — the moment nature is so much bigger than your own story that the mind briefly falls silent and perspective shifts. Programmes run from a single day in Dutch woodland up to four-month trajectories built around an expedition in Italy, South Africa, Norway or Slovakia, and they also run a free monthly Community Hike.
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Practical details
Including the cancellation terms — visible before you book, not buried at checkout.
Meeting point
Not published. The trajectory opens in the Netherlands; travel to Norway is arranged with the group.
What to bring
Broken-in walking boots Warm layers and a waterproof shell — mountain weather turns quickly A daypack of 30–35 litres Water bottle, sun protection and a head torch
Accessibility
A good basic level of fitness is required: you walk several days in a row through mountainous terrain and carry your own basic equipment.
Cancellation — Moderate
Full refund up to 30 days before the start date.
- More than 30 days before: 100% refund.
- More than 14 days before: 50% refund.
- Inside the last window: 0% refund.
Insurance to consider
Worked out from where this trip goes, how long it lasts and what the terrain is like. Insurance is yours to arrange.
Cancellation cover
Pays back what you cannot get refunded if you have to cancel or cut the trip short, for example through illness.
a.s.r. annuleringsverzekering(opens in a new tab)Medical costs abroad
Pays for a doctor or hospital outside the Netherlands. Your Dutch health insurance may not cover everything abroad.
a.s.r. reisverzekering (via Mountain Beat)(opens in a new tab)Rescue and repatriation
Pays for search, rescue and the journey home after an accident or illness. In remote or mountain areas a helicopter rescue can cost tens of thousands of euros.
NKBV Expeditieverzekering (membership required)(opens in a new tab)
The facilitator has not described the terrain yet, so this is based on the region and length only.
The insurance you actually need depends on your own circumstances, such as the cover you already have. Naturetreats does not sell or recommend insurance: check any policy against your own situation before you travel.