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Winter in Norway

Ski resorts are many and snow conditions usually excellent. Try dog sledging or drive your own snowmobile. And go hunting for the northern lights.

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Northern lights over Tromsø, Norway - Photo: Kjetil Skogli

Winter in Norway

Ski resorts are many and snow conditions usually excellent. Try dog sledging or drive your own snowmobile. And go hunting for the northern lights.

Winter in Norway

Source: Visitnorway

Winter in Norway

Skiing in Norway

More fun, more snow, more choice. The Norwegian ski season typically lasts for six months and usually offers good snow conditions throughout.

Snowboarding in Norway

Oslo Winter Park Tryvann and Vierli lead the scene. Hemsedal has good off-piste snowboarding and many parks offer high international standards.

Popular areas for cross-country skiing in Norway

Cross-country skiing in Norway is free of charge. Well-prepared tracks are found in large parts of the country. Here are some recommended areas.

Top 10 ski resorts in Norway

Choose skiing close to the capital of Oslo. Travel to Norway's largest ski resort in Trysil or to the oldest in Geilo. All resorts are child friendly.

Top 10 snowboard parks in Norway

The Norwegian Snowboard Association recommends the top 10 snowboard parks in Norway. Tryvann Winter Park in Oslo is among their favourites.

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Hunting for the northern lights with the Sami

Travel to Finnmark and join Norway host David Spinx as he meets the Sami, gets to taste reindeer meat and goes hunting for the northern lights.

Snowmobile trip and king crab safari

Join Norway host David Spinx on a snowmobile ride and a king crab safari in Finnmark, Northern Norway. Floating in the Barents Sea is also included.

Kirkenes Snow Hotel

Spend a night at the snow hotel in Kirkenes, Northern Norway. Like David Spinx, you can order a northern lights wake up call before going to bed.

Dog sledging in Finnmark

Travel to the Pasvikdalen Valley near the Russian border to meet 50 Alaskan huskies, and try dog sledging with Norway host David Spinx.

Winter activities

Dog sledding in Norway

Get close to nature on a dog sledding trip this winter, and travel at high speed across the Norwegian wilderness, pulled by a pack of eager huskies.

Winter festivals and events in Norway

There is a lot happening in Norway in winter. Check out some of the festivals and events taking place in December, January and February every year.

King crab safaris in Finnmark

Come face to face with the red king crab in the Barents Sea outside the coast of Finnmark. Afterwards you are offered a taste of the succulent meat.

Safety in the mountains and wilderness

The Norwegian Mountain Code

The Norwegian Mountain Code is directed towards your safety.

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See Oslo, ski Oslo

Skiing enthusiasts do not have to head to the mountains for a wintry holiday.

Snowmobile trip in Alta

- Everyone with a drivers license can do this. It is much easier than driving a car, says our guide at Alta Friluftspark Resort.

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Winter in Beitostølen Winter in Beitostølen
Winter in Geilo Winter in Geilo
Winter at Hafjell Winter at Hafjell
Winter in Hemsedal Winter in Hemsedal
Winter at Kvitfjell Winter at Kvitfjell
Winter in Narvik Winter in Narvik
Winter at Norefjell Winter at Norefjell
Winter in Oppdal Winter in Oppdal
Winter at Oslo Winter Park Tryvann Winter at Oslo Winter Park Tryvann
Winter in Rauland Winter in Rauland
Winter in Rjukan Winter in Rjukan
Winter in Røldal Winter in Røldal
Winter in Trysil Winter in Trysil
Winter in Voss Winter in Voss

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