Dombas

Travel Guide
Take one of the most famously scenic train rides in Norway from this village on the fringe of a spectacular national park.

Dombås is a tiny village in Dovre that makes a great base for exploring some of Norway’s most impressive scenery. Stay here to be close to landscapes ideal for hiking, skiing, and taking part in a wide range of other sports and outdoor activities. Arrive or depart in style by riding the famous Rauma Railway.

Despite its small size, Dombås appeals to many visitors because it is so well-connected by public transportation and also sits right on the edge of the wonderful Dovrefjell–Sunndalsfjella National Park. Since 2002, the park has protected a vast and beautiful alpine habitat. Visit the park to spot everything from wolverines to caribou to golden eagles. Marvel at the size of the powerful musk oxen which roam the space. The musk ox is often considered to be one of the symbols of the Dovre region.

Plan a hike up Snøhetta if you are feeling ambitious. This splendid mountain is located inside the national park.

As well as the wintersports and hiking opportunities found around Dombås itself and in the national park, you will find different sports offered in some of the neighboring towns. Drive southeast for just over 90 minutes to reach Sjoa, famed for its whitewater rafting, or head north to Oppdal where you will find a wintersports resort with an excellent range of slopes.

One of the key reasons many people come to Dombås is to experience the incredible Rauma Railway. Climb aboard a train in Dombås and make the journey northwest to the port town of Åndalsnes. The trip will only take just over 90 minutes, but the route is famed for the wild and beautiful scenery and spectacular mountain vistas along the way.

Direct trains run from Oslo to Dombås, with the journey lasting around 4 hours. The journey by car takes a little bit longer, but you will be able to pull over whenever you want to appreciate the wonderful views.

Dombås Hotel
Dombås Hotel
3 out of 5
Dombaasgrendi 1, Dombas, Dovre
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM564 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
RM564
RM632 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Dovre. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Dombås Ski Area and Fokstumyra Nature Reserve ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (885 reviews)
"Friendly staff. What does stand out is the breakfast buffet (though everything was not available at the beginning of breakfast, but just show up 1/2 hour after opening) and the dinner buffet. Good food at a very reasonable price."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2024

Dombås Hotel
Dombåstun
Dombåstun
3 out of 5
Lars Moens veg 30, Dovre
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM458 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
RM458
RM513 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Dovre. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Dombås Ski Area and Fokstumyra Nature Reserve are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (82 reviews)
Very adequate
"This was 1 of a number of units on the slope separate from the hotel. View over Dombas and the valley. Very reasonably priced buffet dinner."

Reviewed on 22 Sep 2024

Dombåstun
Trolltun Hotel
Trolltun Hotel
3 out of 5
Skitrekkvegen 18, Dovre
The price is RM474 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
RM474
RM531 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Stay at this 3-star ski hotel in Dovre. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Dombås Ski Area and Fokstumyra Nature Reserve ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (353 reviews)
"This is a classic Norwegian mountain hotel with a simple and comfortable room. The gathering spaces were quaint. The area was beautiful. Ample parking. The food was great. The staff were very helpful and friendly. Great buffet breakfast. This was a good value for our trip."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2024

Trolltun Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hytter Dombås
Hytter Dombås
3 out of 5
Skitrekkvegen 18, Dovre
Stay at this 3-star ski cabin in Dovre. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Dombås Ski Area and Fokstumyra Nature Reserve ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (78 reviews)
"Lovely updated cabin, gorgeous view and friendly staff. Enjoyed the hiking trails that started on the property."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2022

Hytter Dombås
Dombås Motell
Dombås Motell
2 out of 5
Romsdalsveien 6, Dombas, Dovre
Stay at this apartment in Dovre. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping, and a gift shop. Popular attractions Dombås Ski Area and Fokstumyra Nature Reserve are ...
6.4/10 (25 reviews)
Nice moteal and amazing muskox safari
"Quite and simple motel with nice wooden cottages. Very friendly staff. They are not always present for check in because they are frequently doing wildlife safaris. But they left the room keys for us to take from the reception and everything was ready when we arrive for us. Incredible muskox safari! ..."

Reviewed on 9 Sep 2014

Dombås Motell
Toftemo Turiststasjon Hytter
Toftemo Turiststasjon Hytter
2.5 out of 5
Vestsidevegen 1 A, Dovre
Stay at this cabin in Dovre. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Bygningshistorisk Park and Dombås Ski Area are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (10 reviews)
Koselig sted
"Koselig sted å være på, var her 1 natt så vi rakk ikke å se så mye. Men alt i alt så er dette et veldig fint sted med mye flott natur"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2020

Toftemo Turiststasjon Hytter
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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