Jotunheimen National Park in Norway May 24, 2025

Jotunheimen National Park in Norway is a prime example of protected natural landscapes. Established in 1980, it covers over 114,000 hectares of mountains, glaciers and deep valleys. It is home to the country"s highest peaks, including Galdhøpiggen, the highest in Northern Europe at 2,469 metres. The name "Jotunheimen" translates to "Home of the Giants," a nod to its dramatic terrain and Norse mythology. The park shelters red foxes, Arctic foxes, lemmings and red deer, while its flora includes hardy alpine species adapted to extreme conditions. Flowing through the park, the Gjende lake is famous for its striking green colour, caused by glacial sediments. Stretching about 18 kilometres in length and around a kilometre at its widest point, the lake sits at around 1,000 metres above sea level. It"s the launch point for the famous Besseggen hike—which attracts thousands each year—made famous by Henrik Ibsen"s play "Peer Gynt."

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