Sveinsbu

The place

Unstaffed cabin run by Kongsberg og Omegns Turistforening (KOT), located at 690 m east of Sveinsbuvarden (Kongsberg, Viken). Twelve sleeping places across the main building and annex: solar panels with reading lamps at each bed, wood stove, 12V power supply, toilet facilities. Water source nearby; bring your own bedding or sleeping bag liner. Mobile network coverage. Open year-round, access with a standard DNT key. Booking via UT.no to reserve a bed (four of eight indoors, plus the annex), refundable up to 5 days before the first night. Payment via Vipps (631049) or bank transfer. Dogs allowed only in the annex (4 places) by booking. Summer access via three routes (3.5 to 12 km from Ravalsjø, Meheia or Breiset); winter via the same routes, check groomed trail conditions at sporet.no. Neighboring summit Sveinsbuvarden (745 m), 15-20 min away, a panoramic viewpoint.