Gjende
A glacial lake about 18 km long, with a distinctive emerald color caused by glacial flour. Ferries connect the mountain huts along its shores.
Gjende is the most photogenic lake in Jotunheimen. Fine glacial sediment carried by meltwater gives its water a milky green color. The legend of reindeer leaping in Peer Gynt is set here. In summer, ferries run from Gjendesheim at the eastern end to Memurubu and to Gjendebu at the western end. Even if you skip Besseggen, you can take a boat round trip to enjoy the canyon-like lake scenery, or take a short hike near Gjendesheim. Gjendesheim has buses, a parking lot and mountain hut accommodation.
Opening hours
Ferries approx. mid-June–mid-September, several sailings daily
Nearby sights
- Besseggen Ridge
- Knutshøe
- Valdresflye National Tourist Route
- Glittertind
- Bygdin
- Spiterstulen
- Mímisbrunnr Klimapark 2469
- Bakeriet i Lom