Norway is an alpine skiing paradise. The season is long, the resorts are wonderful, and the views are impeccable. And there is something for everyone! Many of the largest resorts are easily accessible by train or bus, and are often within reach of airports and ferry terminals.
Alpine skiing
Get ready!
Woohoo! Let’s go!
It doesn't matter if you're 4 or 40, a pro or a newbie. Everyone can go alpine skiing in Norway!
Enjoy a ski getaway with your friends …
… let your kids have fun and learn on the slopes with an instructor …
… or show off your wicked moves off piste.
In winter, Norwegians swap their hiking boots for skis and head out to enjoy snow-covered mountains. Some kids even hit the slopes as soon as they’re able to walk.
The majority of Norway’s best ski resorts are very family-friendly, with children’s slopes and ski schools. Many are also easily accessible by public transport, offering the perfect blend of convenience, family fun, and exciting runs.
But family-friendly does not mean boring. These destinations also offer challenges for more advanced skiers. You can ski down a diamond piste, challenge yourself on jumps and rails, or get lucky and experience perfect powder further up the mountain.
It’s this combination of beginner’s fun and action-packed slopes that make Norwegian ski destinations so popular. Friends and families can go on ski holidays together, even if they’re not at the same skill level. If you travel without kids, head for a cold one in a lively after ski bar and enjoy a tasty meal in a cosy restaurant. Read more about Norway's alpine skiing destinations below.
Learn the basics
If you’ve never tried alpine skiing, don’t worry. Most destinations have ski schools for both adults and children, with skilled instructors who are eager to help you discover the magic of skiing.
Want to get a head start? Check out pro skiing tips from three fearless young skiers below!
Ski in, ski out
Many Norwegian resorts have ski lifts virtually right on the hotel's doorstep. After a long day in the slopes and a quick change of clothes, you can refuel with some tasty and often locally sourced food and drinks.
At many resorts, you can also enjoy some quiet time in a relaxing spa and indoor swimming pool, and even surf on an indoor wave! Check out ski- and spa resorts.
Summer skiing
After Easter, spring skiing marks the end of the busy winter season, but also the start of the relaxed “enjoy a beer in the sun” season.
If you think spring marks the end of the skiing season, think again. Norway is also home to several high altitude resorts, where you can enjoy the snow all summer long.
However, getting an early start is essential. The glaciers can be icy at first but will soften with the first rays of sun to provide hours of good skiing. By about midday, the slopes might turn more slushy – the perfect time to take a break and enjoy a snack, a swim, and some sunbathing.
Summer resorts open depending on the snow and weather conditions, so check the snow report before you go.
If you find yourself near Oslo, you can experience indoor skiing at SNØ, all year round!
Alpine destinations in Norway
From slopes nestled among snow-capped trees in inland valleys to ski resorts above the fjords and under the northern lights – each alpine destination is unique in its own way. Take it from Olympic champion Aksel Lund Svindal, who says it’s been an eye-opener to have skied all around the world, only to realise that Norway has some of the most wicked conditions on Earth.
Here is some of the very best alpine skiing in Norway:
Eastern Norway and the Oslo region
Several of the country’s largest – and most snow safe – resorts are located in Eastern Norway, within easy reach of the capital and close to several airports. Oslo has a varied and exciting winter park just over 30 minutes from the city centre, as well as a nearby indoor ski arena, SNØ, that’s open all year round.
Book nowBeitostølenBeitostølen Ski Center
Beitostølen Ski Center is perfect for families, beginners and carving enthusiasts. There's a fun park with 15 rails and several jumps of different lengths for beginners, advanced and experienced snowboarders and twin tip skiers. The skiing center is located on the sunny side of the hill and offers a wide view over mountains and the valley. There are 12 slopes of which two are flood-lit for night skiing. The lifts start in the middle of the village center and reach up to 1100 m.a.s.l. at Søndre Knaushøgde. Among the lifts, there are two 6-seat express chairlifts, one 3-seat chair lifts and three different drag lifts - button lifts and T-bars, incl. children's and toboggan lifts. At the ski center, there is ski rental (alpine, cross-country, back country and snow board), a warmed hut and a children's area with a children's lift and a ski play area. Click here for lift opening hours and here for an updated status on the slopes and conditions. Together with Raudalen Alpinsenter on the other side of the valley, where advanced skiers find red and black runs, Beitostølen can offer 18 slopes and 8 lifts. Two skiing centers - one lift pass!
Book nowTyinkryssetTyin-Filefjell Ski Center
With its snow-safe location and fantastic vista towards Jotunheimen, at Tyin-Filefjell you can experience the ultimate in alpine sports. Choose from gentle downhill slopes to extreme runs in a magnificent wild and beautiful high-mountain terrain. Tyin-Filefjell is a recommended location for off-piste skiers. The ski center has 14 prepared slopes with a total of 17 km length (8 green, 3 blue, 2 red and 1 black) and 5 lifts, as well as a terrain park with plenty of challenging rails, boxes and jumps. Ski rental and ski instructions are available. Restaurant/Café Opening hours: Please see website for up-to-date information.
Fjord Norway
Discover dramatic scenery with high peaks and fantastic possibilities for powder lovers. In most resorts, you’ll get magnificent fjord views all the way down the slope!
Trøndelag and Northern Norway
In Northern Norway, you can take in panoramic views of the fjord from the ski centre at Narvikfjellet. And if you’re lucky, you’ll also get to see the incredible northern lights! The largest ski resort in Trøndelag spans four mountains in Oppdal.
Book nowOs I ØsterdalenRøros Alpinsenter Hummelfjell
Family-friendly ski resort! Røros Alpinsenter Hummelfjell offers a varied selection of slopes for every skill level. Here you’ll find challenges for experienced skiers and plenty of winter fun for beginners. The ski resort includes a terrain park, a children’s area, a sledding track and a play area – the perfect setting for family activities and winter enjoyment. You will also find a spacious warming lodge where you can take a break, share stories from the day’s adventures, and refuel with good food and drinks from the lodge restaurant. Prices (Early Bird until midnight on December 24): • Children/Youth (0–15 years): 2250 NOK • Adults (16+ years): 3250 NOK After December 24: Prices increase to 3450 NOK (Children/Youth) and 4450 NOK (Adults).
Southern Norway and Telemark
Although the south is most famous as a summer island paradise, the region also boasts some great ski resorts. In Telemark – the cradle of modern skiing – you can ride the cable car Gaustabanen inside Mount Gaustatoppen, and free ride down the slope with or without a guide.
Book nowHovden I SetesdalHovden Alpine Centre
The Hovden Alpine Centre is a modern and well-adapted facility for the whole family. The children's area "Tusseland" has become an eldorado for our youngest guests; and the terrain park is more spectacular than ever and is considered one of the best in Norway.
Experience it for yourself!
Norway's biggest alpine ski resorts are usually very snow safe!
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Alpine skiing destinations
Norway is home to many alpine skiing destinations that are worth a visit. Explore them in the map below!
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