Into the ice
7000 years back in time
Guided tour in Klimapark 2469
Step into a hand-carved ice tunnel filled with ice sculptures and archaeological treasures. Along the guided tour in Klimapark 2469, you will learn about prehistoric hunting, climate change, thawing permafrost, melting snowdrifts, and the animals and plants that survive in the mountains.
The trip over the permafrost
The trip on the walkway over Juvflye and the permafrost is approximately 1 kilometer. Here you learn about climate, history, geology and biology in the high mountains. It is approximately 2 kilometers to walk round trip.
The Ice Tunnel in Juvfonne
The highlight of the guided tour is the stunning ice tunnel in Juvfonne. This hand-carved tunnel, with ice sculptures designed by ice artist Peder Istad, draws inspiration from Norse mythology.
In the ice tunnel you will find, among other things, a huge diamond, a fascinating globe, a climate archive, Midgardsormen and a small cinema. The ice has been dated to be 7600 years old, making it the oldest ice recorded on mainland Norway.
Times and prices
Times
We have guided tours in Klimapark 2469 in the time period 21th June - 14th September. See the calender for times and languages.
Prices
Adults: NOK 395.
Children (4–18 years): NOK 215. Free for children under 4 years old.
Family discount: The coupon code "FAMILY25" gives you 25% discount. Valid for 1-2 adults withup to 3 children between 4 and 18 years.
Groups: up to 20 people: NOK 4500, including a guide. Contact us to book a guided tour for your group.
A ticket to Klimapark 2469 gives you a 30% discount on the entrance ticket to the Norwegian Mountain Center in Lom. The tickets do not need to be used on the same day.
Weather and clothes
The weather in the high mountains can change rapidly, it can even snow in July.
We encourage all our visitors to check the weather forecast in advance to ensure a safe trip.
For example, you can search for “Juvasshytta” on www.yr.no.
It is important to dress warmly for a guided tour in Klimapark 2469. The temperature inside the ice tunnel is 26,6°F/-3°C. We recommend:
- a warm jacket and pants, preferably wind- and waterproof
- a beanie and mittens
- wool base layers
- footwear suitable for mountain hiking, such as winter shoes or hiking boots
Location
Klimapark 2469 is an outdoor experience approximately 1850 meters above sea level. The guided tour begins at the start of the installed pathway, just across the road from Juvasshytta parking lot.
The drive from Lom city center to Juvasshytta will take around 45 minutes by car. There is a toll fee on the road to Juvasshytta lodge.
The ice tunnel is only available if you join a guided tour in Klimapark 2469.
Travel
The road up to Klimapark 2469 is private and owned by Juvasshytta. The road has a toll fee, and you can pay for your passing at the parking lot at Juvasshytta. The drive will take about 45 minutes from Lom center to Juvasshytta, and you will drive the highest situated road in Norway.
Cars with caravans are not allowed on the road, but campervans are allowed.
If you want to take the bus, visit www.entur.no for information about schedules and prices. You should expect some waiting time.
Questions
Have any questions?
You can send us an e-mail to [email protected] or give us a call: +47 61 21 16 00.
Learn more at The Norwegian Mountain Center in Lom
What about combining the visit to Klimapark 2469 with a trip to The Norwegian Mountain Center in Lom?
Here you can see Norway’s largest exhibition of glacial archaeological finds, learn about the surrounding national parks, nature and wildlife.
You can find more information at www.norskfjellsenter.no.
A ticket to Klimapark 2469 gives you a 30% discount on the entrance ticket to the Norwegian Mountain Center in Lom. The tickets do not need to be used on the same day.
Archaeology
Did you know that tousens of archeaeological finds have melted out from the mountains in Innlandet county in recent years? Among them are Norway’s oldest garment, Norway’s oldest shoe, Norway’s oldest bow and several findings from the viking age.
Copies of some old glacial archaeological findings are frozen into ice displays in the walls in the ice tunnel.
The ice tunnel
The highlight of the guided tour is the stunning ice tunnel in Juvfonne. This hand-carved tunnel, with ice sculptures designed by ice artist Peder Istad, draws inspiration from Norse mythology.
In the ice tunnel you will find, among other things, a huge diamond, a fascinating globe, a climate archive, Midgardsormen and a small cinema. The ice has been dated to be 7600 years old, making it the oldest ice recorded on mainland Norway.
The ice tunnel consists of several corridors and rooms, stairs and a small cinema.