Hemsedal, Norway – Alpine hiking and skiing

The Scandinavian Alps

In the small village of Hemsedal you are greeted by alpine mountain surroundings and some of Norway’s best skiing and fly-fishing.

Stable snow conditions and plenty of ski lifts and slopes have made Hemsedal, an alpine ski resort in the mountains halfway between Oslo and Bergen, one of the largest and most popular places for winter holidays in Norway. Travelling to Hemsedal is easy and there are several options for getting here and around.

Hemsedal Skisenter has wide and long pistes, several terrain parks and designated areas for children, whilst neighbouring Solheisen is a smaller ski area in the nearby Grøndalen Valley. The two areas provide varied terrain to suit the whole family.

The resort as a whole also offers excellent off-piste and cross-country skiing conditions, as well as a vast repertoire of non-skiing activities like dog sledding, snowshoeing, ice climbing and horse sleigh riding. And there is no lack of places to stay, from grand hotels to comfortable cottages, cabins and chalets.

And there are plenty of things to do here when the snow is gone, too. The Hemsila river offers top-notch opportunities for fly-fishing. The lush and varied nature surroundings provide an ideal base for activities including hiking, climbing, horseback riding and cycling.

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Family skiing in Hemsedal.
Photo: Nils-Erik Bjørholt/Visitnorway.com

Cross-country skiing in Hemsedal.
Photo: Nils-Erik Bjørholt

Dog sledding in Hemsedal.
Photo: HemsedalAktiv/Kalle Hägglund

Fly-fishing in Hemsila.
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Skarsnuten Hotel in Hemsedal.
Photo: Hemsedal.com/Frank Tolpinrud

Horseback riding in Hemsedal.
Photo: Morten Gulbrandsen/Hemsedal.com

Rjukandefossen waterfall in Hemsedal.
Photo: Hemsedal.com / Nils-Erik Bjørholt

Cycling in Hemsedal.
Photo: Hemsedal.com/Gunn Eidhamar

Think reasons, not seasons

In the spring, summer and autumn, you can go for numerous hikes in the mountains, try your hand at fly fishing in some of Norway’s best areas for freshwater fishing, or race your bike downhill in Hemsedal Bike Park.

Where to stay in Hemsedal

Food and drink in Hemsedal

Winter season in Hemsedal

The slopes in Hemsedal range from very easy green runs to difficult black ones, and if you like to venture off the slopes, the area has great off-piste skiing and fun après-ski, as well as a range of other winter activities to choose from.

More winter activities in Hemsedal

Getting here and around

Get in-depth travel information at Hemsedal’s official website.

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By train

From Oslo and Bergen you can take the train to Gol and continue to Hemsedal by local bus or taxi.

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By bus

There are daily express buses between Oslo and Hemsedal every day all year round. The buses go via Oslo Airport and Hønefoss.
Local travel

A local bus takes you from the Gol train station to Hemsedal.

In winter, you can take a shuttlebus from Hallingdal city centre to the ski resort.
By car

If driving from Oslo to Hemsedal, follow the E18 towards Drammen. Exit at Sandvika, follow the E16 towards Hønefoss for 45 kilometres. Take the exit towards Rv7 and Gol. Make a right after Gol, onto Rv52 towards Hemsedal. The journey takes about 3 hours.

From Bergen, follow the E16 towards Lærdal to Borlaug. After Borlaug, exit towards Hemsedal and follow Rv52. The trip takes approximately 4 hours.

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By plane

If you are arriving by air, Oslo Airport is the nearest large airport. There are direct transfer buses from Oslo Airport and Hemsedal, but the bus must be booked in advance.

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