Parking and transport
When it comes to parking and transportation for the hike between Østerbø and Vassbygdi, you have a couple of choices. Since the hike is not a loop trail, you'll need to arrange transport by car for one of the ways between Østerbø and Vassbygdi.
The first option is to leave your car at Østerbø. We offer free parking, even if you have already checked out. After completing the hike from Østerbø to Vassbygdi, you can take the bus back to Østerbø. Please be aware that some bus options may require advance booking.
For a more flexible approach, you can drive your car down to Vassbygdi in the morning, take the bus back to Østerbø, and then your car will be waiting for you at the end of the hike. This way, you won't be tied to a specific bus schedule after finishing the hike.
Another option is to take the bus down to Vassbygdi in the morning and then hike back up to Østerbø.
There are two different parking spots in Vassbygdi, but we recommend the one at Vassbygdi servicebygg since this is where the trail concludes. Here, you can also treat yourself to a cup of coffee, a waffle, or an ice cream after finishing the hike (during the peak season).
Bus options Østerbø Fjellstove minibus only for overnight guests;
All our resident guests can book a place on our minibus. We offer transport between Østerbø and Vassbygdi and, in addition, our guests can book transport to/from Geiteryggen and Steinbergdalen when the scheduled bus is not running. Seats must be booked in advance. Price from Vassbygdi - Østerbø 150;- NOK per person Children (4-12) 70;- NOK. Call +47 57631177 for a reservation or send us an email booking@aurlandsdalen.com
Route bus 850; The route runs from the start of the school holidays until the end of August + 2 weekends in September
New timetables will be available on skyss.no around Easter time.
Norway's best; Bus between Flåm and Østerbø. NB requires advance booking to guarantee a place!
For prices and ticket booking see here; Bus service to Aurlandsdalen Valley | Norways best
Taxi
Flåm taxi: 576 33 400
Gudvangen taxi: 954 19 419
Lærdal taxi: 576 24 600