Norway Musk oxen in Dovrefjell
Dovrefjell in eastern Norway is known for its wild musk oxen. With a bit of luck, you can spot them from the E6 in the area west of the road between Hjerkinn and Kongsvold Fjeldstue. Binoculars are certainly helpful here.
Photography Tips
A long telephoto lens is a must in any case. If you want to get closer to the animals, you may have to accept a hike of several hours on rough terrain. Please keep a minimum distance of 200 metres from the musk oxen!
Guided tours to the musk oxen are also offered in Dombas, but even then you can't avoid a hike through the fjell.
Guided tours to the musk oxen are also offered in Dombas, but even then you can't avoid a hike through the fjell.
Travel Information
There is a car park at Hjerkinn near the Snøhetta car park. A smaller car park is the ‘Svone Rasteplass’ further north on the E6. There is no possibility to cross the river and the railway tracks in between!
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Just a few people
Best Timing
Daytime in summer
Sunrise & Sunset
08:19 - 15:52
| current local time: 06:40
Photo Themes
Landscape
Musk oxen
Wild animals
Locations
Dovrefjell
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