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Why go skiing in Norway?
For nights under the Northern Lights, Norway ski resorts are magic!
Norway Ski Areas
Norway ski areas cater to all abilities and tastes, from Olympic-worthy descents to kid-friendly slopes. For beginner ski resorts in Norway, look no further than Hafjell, which features easy, cruisy pistes accessible from all lifts and a fabulous area for novices close to the resort. Voss is an excellent option for a family ski resort in Norway, while Trysil entertains more experienced skiers with its numerous steep downhill descents.
The largest ski resort in Norway is Trysil, with 78km of varied slopes and terrain. One of the highest ski resorts for skiing in Norway is Hemsedal, with slopes reaching 1460m. For the best value for money in Norway, it’s got to be an early-season trip to Voss.
Norway Ski Areas
Beitostølen
Quiet slopes, stunning views, friendly locals
- Resort altitude: 900m
- Total piste KM: 12
- No. skilifts: 6
- Snow range: 900m-1101m
- Best for: Families, Beginners, Intermediates
- Closest airport: Oslo (OSL)
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Gausta
Relaxed, expansive, snow-dusted forest runs
- Resort altitude: 960m
- Total piste KM: 35
- No. skilifts: 14
- Snow range: 702m-1800m
- Best for: Families, Beginners
- Closest airport: Oslo (OSL)
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Geilo
Home to some of Europe's most reliable snow
- Resort altitude: 800m
- Total piste KM: 34
- No. skilifts: 22
- Snow range: 800m-1178m
- Best for: Families, Beginners, Intermediates
- Closest airport: Oslo (OSL)
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Hafjell
Shh! This resort is Norway's best-kept secret
- Resort altitude: 195m
- Total piste KM: 44
- No. skilifts: 18
- Snow range: 195m-1059m
- Best for: Families, Beginners, Advanced
- Closest airport: Oslo (OSL)
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Hemsedal
For epic skiing and après fun, think Hemsedal
- Resort altitude: 620m
- Total piste KM: 44
- No. skilifts: 21
- Snow range: 620m-1450m
- Best for: Beginners, Intermediates, Families
- Closest airport: Oslo (OSL)
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Kvitfjell
Fluffy snow, peaceful pistes, chill charm
- Resort altitude: 854m
- Total piste KM: 39
- No. skilifts: 14
- Snow range: 178m-1032m
- Best for: Families, Intermediates
- Closest airport: Oslo (OSL)
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Myrkdalen
Spectacular fjords and powder-filled bowls
- Resort altitude: 450m
- Total piste KM: 29
- No. skilifts: 9
- Snow range: 450m-1060m
- Best for: Families, Beginners, Intermediates
- Closest airport: Bergen (BGO)
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Narvik
A chance to ski beneath the Northern Lights
- Resort altitude: 118m
- Total piste KM: 20
- No. skilifts: 6
- Snow range: 118m-1003m
- Best for: Families, Beginners, Intermediates
- Closest airport: Harstad/Narvik (EVE)
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Norefjell
Ski from mountain peak to frozen Fjord
- Resort altitude: 180m
- Total piste KM: 25
- No. skilifts: 14
- Snow range: 180m-1188m
- Best for: Families, Beginners, Intermediates
- Closest airport: Oslo (OSL)
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Trysil
Home to Norway's largest ski area
- Resort altitude: 415m
- Total piste KM: 71
- No. skilifts: 38
- Snow range: 415m-1100m
- Best for: Families, Advanced, Beginners
- Closest airport: Oslo (OSL)
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Voss
Vast stretches of mellow, pow-packed terrain
- Resort altitude: 56m
- Total piste KM: 45
- No. skilifts: 9
- Snow range: 284m-964m
- Best for: Families, Beginners, Intermediates
- Closest airport: Bergen (BGO)
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Norway ski resorts
Your questions answered by our Norway ski resort expert
Alexander Blunt (Co-Founder)
Is Norway snow-secure?
Norway's ski resorts are incredibly snow-secure, with the season beginning as early as October and going all the way to May. Geilo is known as Norway's most snow-secure resort, and one of the snowiest in Europe. Other great Norway resort recommendations include Kvitfjell, Trysil, and Voss.
Can I go cross-country skiing in Norway?
Certainly! Cross-country skiing boasts a rich history in Norway, and most ski resorts also offer a diverse range of cross-country trails to enjoy. For cross-country ski resorts in Norway, we recommend Geilo, Kvitfjell, Beitostølen, Hafjell, and Trysil.
Where are the closest ski resorts to Oslo airport (OSL)?
The closest ski resorts to Oslo Airport (OSL) in Norway are Norefjell, which is just under a 2-hour drive, and Geilo, Hemsedal, and Beitostølen, which are around a 3- to 4-hour drive, with the option for a train transfer in Geilo.
Where are the closest ski resorts to Bergen airport (BGO)?
The nearest ski resort to Bergen Airport (BGO) in Norway is Voss, which is a 1.45-hour drive (or a 2-hour train transfer), followed by Myrkdalen, which is 2 hours away.
What are the best high-altitude ski resorts in Norway?
In the Scandi countries, it’s not the height that counts so much for snow security but latitude – and Norway certainly benefits from its northern location.
Norway ski resorts typically top out between 1,100m and 1,500m, offering a vertical drop between 400m to 800m – more than enough to keep most families and intermediate skiers happy. Norefjell has one of the biggest vertical drops at 1,008m. Meanwhile, all can enjoy Hemsedal’s 830m of descent thanks to its highest point being entirely beginner terrain!
What is the ski accommodation in Norway like?
From cosy cabins to modern self-catered apartments and super modern hotels, Norway ski accommodation is bursting with classic Scandinavian style.
While Norway’s ski accommodations are usually more expensive than what you’ll find in the Alps, they often come with big perks. Thanks to Norway's buckets of snow and easy-to-navigate resorts, you’ll find plenty of places to stay that are only a stone's throw from the lifts or even ski-in, ski-out.
For those wanting to spend a little more money, the quality of Norway’s modern hotels are sublime. Think fancy modern furnishings, incredible dining and hotel bars that wouldn't look out of place in a Hollywood film.
And with any Scandi getaway, it wouldn't be complete without access to a sauna. Many hotels and apartment hotels come with their own spa facilities. And for those without, you can often get day passes to the facilities at nearby spa hotels.
What are the entry requirements for Norway?
Entry requirements are completely dependent on your nationality. Things can change, so for the most up-to-date visa and passport information, we advise checking the international travel advice for your nationality, below are two examples.
If you are travelling to Norway from the UK on a full British passport: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/norway
If you are travelling to Norway from Ireland on an Irish passport: https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/advice/norway/
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