Alpine and snowboard
Oslo Winter Park, formally Tryvann, is located 523 metres above sea level, and is normally open from mid-November to April. After development over the summer of 2011, the resort now boasts 18 slopes and 7 lifts, and offers alpine skiing, snowboarding, Telemark skiing, special areas for children and beginners, as well as terrain parks and two half-pipes. In other words challenges for all ages - children, youngsters and adults will all find suitable slopes here.
Evening skiing is available five days a week until 10 pm, with floodlights on all the slopes. The longest run is 1,400 metres, total drop is 381 metres. A powerful snow cannon system ensures snow from the beginning of December until April.
This winter the World Snowboarding Championships 2012 will be held at Oslo Winter Park. Riders will battle for the world championship title in the half-pipe and slope style competition. Both the men's and women's events will be held from 10 - 19 February 2012.
Oslo Winter Park's newly renovated terrain park consists of the whole Hyttli area with five slopes and a chairlift as well as a new super-pipe and advanced course on the newly added Wyller 2 run. You will find a variety of rails, jumps and elements. There are elements both for beginners and for more experienced skiers and snowboarders.
Ski school
This year Oslo Winter Park has opened their own ski school with the acquisition of the historic Tomm Murstad SkiSkole. This has allowed for better packages for guided tours, private instruction and classes, both during the week and at weekends. Click on the link below for more information about the ski school and what they offer.
For online booking, please contact the ski school directly:
Tomm Murstad Skiskole or by email: skiskole@tryvann.no
Toppsenteret offers a wide range of equipment for hire for alpine, snowboard and cross-country skiing. Contact them by email rental@tryvann.no.
For the children
Also new this year is the new beginner and children's area. This new area has its own access point and lift designed to improve the learning experience. In addition, the Tommkleiva area will continue operation as the children's area at the winter park. At Tommkleiva there are two lifts and three small slopes with snow elements for the kids. The ski school has courses for children from the age of 3 years.
Toppsenteret has a playroom for children age 2-7 years (children must be accompanied by an adult).
Ski passes
Prices examples for the 2011-2012 season:
|
Adults: |
Children (0-15 years): |
Day pass 10 am -10 pm
(10 am - 5 pm Sat/Sun) |
NOK 400 |
NOK 320 |
| Midday pass 10 am - 1 pm |
NOK 270 |
NOK 230 |
| Evening pass 3 pm - 10 pm |
NOK 315 |
NOK 270 |
| Two-hour pass (optional time) |
NOK 300 |
NOK 250 |
Where to stay
You will find information on accommodation options in and around Oslo at visitoslo.
Dining and nightlife
You will find warm food and drinks at Wyllerstua, Tryvannstua and Toppsenteret kiosk. A new café and bakery will also be opening near Toppsenteret at the start of the new season. Check Tryvann.no for details. For other dining options in and around Oslo visit visitoslo.