How to Book Train Travel From Oslo to Dombas

Dombas is a lovely town in the mountains of central Norway in the Oppland region, a mecca for spring and summer hikers who trek from one to another of a series of mountain huts (hyttes). Should you be inclined to try some Norwegian mountain hiking or just want to enjoy the ambience of a beautiful small Norwegian town, you can easily reach Dombas by train from Oslo.

Instructions

1. To book accommodations, contact Norwegian State Railways at 011 ([phone] or visit their Web site (see Resources, below). Select the date and time you would like to travel and whether or not you would like a return journey.

2. Book travel for an individual, group or family. Dombas is a popular destination for families who like to hike together, so you may want to consider booking group travel.

3. Choose an economy class (Ordinær) seat, as first-class seats are not offered on the Oslo to Dombas route. Your seat will be perfectly comfortable for the duration of the 4 to 5 hour ride, so you need not worry!

4. Calculate the price, then fill out your personal information before submitting payment information.

5. Get to the train station in Oslo at least ½ hour before your train departs to pick up your ticket to Dombas. Make sure you are in line to get on the train early and avoid being jostled by all of the backpacks and hiking gear.

Tips & Warnings

• Norwegian weather can change pretty quickly at any time of year, especially in mountain regions, so bring a sweater no matter what time of year you travel (even in July).

• You will need to supply your own currency calculator (or use an online one) when you book tickets at the Norwegian State Railways Web site, as it only lists ticket prices in Norwegian Kroner (NOK).

• The beer served in the dining car is very tasty, but it may go to your head pretty quickly at mountain altitudes, so don't be tempted to imbibe too much.

• Luggage storage space is quite limited on Norwegian trains, but many travelers carry outsized backpacks which take up a lot of space and can make overly crowded trains seem even more claustrophobic should you be traveling at a peak season. All the more incentive to book your seat reservation in advance!