Gjendesheim
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Gjendesheim Turisthytte have been a staffed lodge with Norwegian Mountain Touring Association (In Norwegian, Den Norske Turistforening – DNT) Oslo og Omegn as proprietor since 1878, and are located in the heart of the Norwegian mountains. The lodge can accommodate 170 guests in bedrooms with 1, 2 and 4 beds and four dormitories. The standard is simple; with bunks and joint shower/WC.
Gjendesheim is situated at the east end of Gjende lake, 1000 meters above sea level by the in Vågå municipality. It is located about 2 km from Maurvangen off Riksvei 51.
[edit] History
Originally Gjendesheim was planned for construction near Leirungen which is located further up towards Valdresflya. When securing a lot proved impossible, Gjendesheim was constructed at its current location.
- 1868: The foundation of Norwegian Mountain Touring Association (DNT)
- 1873: DNTs first cairn marked path established from Memurudalen to Bessvatnet
- 1878: The opening of Gjendesheim
- 1890: The first development and restoration with new cuisine, several renovations in 1898, 1904 - 05, 1910 - 11, 1916 and 1925
- 1937: New main building and renovation of dormitories
- 1974: Installation of electricity
- 1976: New extensive renovation
Hosts at Gjendesheim:
- Anders Rusnes: 1878 - 1901
- Kari Rusnes: 1901 - 1920
- Ragnhild Repp: 1920 - 1950
- Bjørg Hult Nystrøm: 1950 - 1952
- Marit and Jens Skogstad: 1952 - 1958
- Åslaug and Nils Vole: 1959 - 1974
- Sonja and Olav Gaute Vole: 1975 - 1977
- Olav Gaute Vole: 1977 - 1980
- Bjørg Aaseng Vole and Olav Gaute Vole: 1980 -
