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Sota Sæter is a family operated lodge in Skjåk, by the gateway to Breheimen National Park.
This mountain cabin is a fairytale-like place to spend the night, before heading out to the wilderness of Breheimen. The name "sæter", that means “summer dairy” comes from the long history as a traditional dairy farm, for over 100 years. Nowadays Sota Sæter operate solely as a vacation lodge based on outdoor adventures and mountain relaxation. The nature surrounding the cabin offers both exposed, airy peaks, as well as easier hikes.
Experience the magical view from the top of Tverrådalskyrkja (2088 metres above sea level), bring your fishing rod to an idyllic mountain lake or plan your hut-to-hut hike.
If you want to stay at Sota Sæter for several days, they offer both guided hikes, rafting and canyoning.
The kitchen at Sota Sæter offers culinary experiences for their guest. They have a large focus on locally produced, high quality food. Your stay will include complimentary breakfast and dinner service. The nearby towns, Skjåk and Lom, also have many famous restaurants and shops to explore as well.
Facilities:
There are 86 beds at the cabin, distributed between rooms of 2-3 people, larger rooms and a dormitory.
You can reach the cabin by car.
Seasons:
Sota Sæter is open early February to Nowember.
You may book your stay at the lodge by contacting us at sota@dnt.no.
Welcome!
Summer access: There is an all-year road all the way to Sota Sæter. By car, drive E6 through Gudbrandsdalen to Otta, proceed on National Road 15 to Lom, then past Bismo to Dønfoss bru and follow the signs towards Sota Sæter.
You can take the bus from Oslo to Otta/Lom, or you can take the train from Oslo to Otta. From Otta, there's a bus to Dønfoss bru (Skjåk), and from Dønfoss you can hire a taxi to Sota Sæter (remember to book the taxi two hours before departure to Sota Sæter).
Taxi information Skjåk: Skjåk Taxi tlf: +47 95 95 09 40
On certain days, there is also a taxi service from Bismo to Sota Sæter with the 501 bus from Otta.
Please feel free to contact us for more information at sota@dnt.no.
Winter access: From Easter, there is a DNT charter bus from Oslo.
You can drive through Otta, Lom and Skjåk in the Bråtå valley to Sota Sæter.
Please be aware that driving conditions in the winter may be challenging, feel free to contact the lodge for up to date information about road conditions.
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