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Gjevilvasshytta is located in Trollheimen and is owned by the Trondhjem Tourism Association. The cabin is a listed building from 1819, and the oldest timber dates back to 1739. Therefore, it is the oldest building in the country used as a tourist cabin.
Many hundreds of nominees
The Norwegian Tourism Association member magazine, Fjell og Vidde, is behind the award. Throughout the summer, people have submitted proposals and several hundred cabins have been nominated via email, Facebook, and Instagram.
The jury selected 30 finalists in the category of tourist huts with and without services in Norway. They believe that Gjevilvasshytta does best both in terms of location and cultural history. The large living room of the Trondhjem Tourism Association has 64 beds and parts of the cabin are over 200 years old.
– As a gateway to Trollheimen, it is a perfect example of protection through use, as Gjevilvasshytta is protected by the Cultural Heritage Act. Some of the wooden walls date back to 1739. This makes Gjevilvasshytta the oldest building in the country used as a tourist hut. With the history, the cozy fireplace room, the accessibility for all, and the pleasant hosts, Gjevilvasshytta is a worthy winner, says Julie Maske on behalf of the jury.
Randi Horghagen is the host of Gjevilvasshytta and is looking forward to the award.
– It is fantastic that more than 10,000 have voted for us. For me, it is no wonder we win this award, because I think we have the most beautiful tourist cabin. But it’s great that so many people think the same, Horghagen tells NRK.
Gjevilvasshytta is one of six serviced cabins owned by the Trondhjem Tourism Association.
POPULAR CABIN: Many people use Gjevilvasshytta as a gateway to travel in Trollheimen.
Photo: May Hamnes
Grand winner in Helgeland
From the neglected huts, it was Rabothytta who pulled out the longest straw. The hut is located by Okstindan in Indre Helgeland and is named after a French geologist who mapped the area in the late 19th century.
Rabothytta has 30 beds and the building has become a world-renowned architectural gem and a landmark project for the construction of cabins in demanding climatic conditions.
– The cabin adapts well to nature and the architecture is experienced very successfully, whether you are inside or outside the cabin. It should not be ignored that the hut in the future may become an important cultural monument, like the traditional Gjevilvasshytta, says Julie Maske.
The gateway to Trollheimen
Gjevilvasshytta is considered the gateway to the fairy tale world of Trollheimen and is located on the hillside above Gjevilvatnet in the municipality of Oppdal.
Nearby you will find famous mountain peaks such as Blåhøa, Gjevilvasskamban and Okla.
The hut has 64 beds and is maintained in the period from June 19 to September 13, according to the Trondhjem Tourism Association.
