On the shoulder of Tverrfjellet at 1,200 metres, the Norwegian Wild Reindeer Centre's observation pavilion looks out across Dovrefjell toward the Snøhetta massif. The building was designed by the architecture firm Snøhetta, which took its name from that very mountain: a pleasing circle. Inside, a rippled timber core mirrors the shapes of the surrounding peaks, and large windows frame what is essentially the last habitat of wild European reindeer.
A 1.5-kilometre trail leads from the parking area to the pavilion. The walk is easy but exposed; at this altitude, weather changes fast and warm clothing is advisable even in summer. On a clear day, the view across the Dovre plateau is vast and open. On a bad day, you see nothing but fog and learn why the reindeer are adapted to harsh conditions.
A 1.5-kilometre trail leads from the parking area to the pavilion. The walk is easy but exposed; at this altitude, weather changes fast and warm clothing is advisable even in summer. On a clear day, the view across the Dovre plateau is vast and open. On a bad day, you see nothing but fog and learn why the reindeer are adapted to harsh conditions.