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Norwegian ski resorts and snowboarding in Norway

Norwegian ski resorts are extemely popular places to ski and snowboard for British skiers.

Known for skiing in more different countries than any other nation, skiers from the UK take a large number of ski holidays in the ski resorts norway offers. So what do the world's most travelled skiers and snowboarders love so much about norwegian ski resorts?

Below are Norway ski resort reviews for all of the top Norwegian winter resorts - here you can find the best family ski resorts in norway and world class Norwegian snowboard resorts in the Norwegian mountains.

If you're looking for your perfect ski resort norway is likely to have what you're looking for!

Top 10 Best Ski Resorts in Norway

Geilo Norway

Quiet resort best suited to families & x-country skiers - langlaufers have hundreds of km as Geilo is one of biggest centres in Norway. 39km downhill runs cater for beginners & intermediates - excellent childcare & instruction, resort facilities are all within a short distance

Beginner Trails
 10 runs 5km
25% 
Intermediate Trails
 9 runs 4km
23% 
Advanced Trails
 15 runs 18km
38% 
Expert Trails
 5 runs 5km
12% 

snoman says

One of Scandinavia's larger resorts, Geilo is a modern resort but with a long history, having welcoming visitors since 1890. The village is well spread out with lifts emanating from four different points and sl... more

Geilo
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift PassSEK1090
Resort OpenNov 2012Resort CloseApr 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)
Geilo ski holidays
Forest Chalet I
19 Feb 2012
Gatwick £409
Geilo chalets
Forest Chalet I
19 Feb 2012
Gatwick £409
Geilo luxury
Forest Chalet I
19 Feb 2012
Gatwick £409
Geilo last minute
Forest Chalet I
19 Feb 2012
Gatwick £409

Hafjell Lillehammer Norway

Hafjell is largest Alpine skiing in Lillehammer, host to the Winter Olympics in 1994 & Norway's oldest resort - long standing traditions, modern activities and excellent standards - architecture and scenery are stunning - always snow due to low temperatures throughout winter - at the Olympic Bobsleigh track you can rid... [more Hafjell Lillehammer]

Beginner Trails
 0 runs ?km
0% 
Intermediate Trails
 4 runs ?km
44% 
Advanced Trails
 3 runs ?km
33% 
Expert Trails
 2 runs 2km
22% 

snoman says

1994 Winter Olympic Games, five ski area. This is the Freestyle area with Moguls, freestyle and jumping facilities, close to the olympic ski jumps. Lillehammer is the oldest resort in Norway.

Hafjell Lillehammer
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass1380
Resort OpenDec 2012Resort CloseApr 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Oppdal Norway

Norway's biggest downhill ski area offers a very different feel to the Alpes. Learn to drive a dog sled or go heli skiing if the budget will stretch

Beginner Trails
 1 runs ?km
9% 
Intermediate Trails
 2 runs ?km
18% 
Advanced Trails
 4 runs ?km
36% 
Expert Trails
 4 runs 4km
36% 

snoman says

One of Norway's largest ski centres, site of World Cup Slaloms in '84, '88, '91 and '93. Skiing in four separate ski areas, 11km floodlit. Facilities include swimming pools, sports hall, snowmobiling, sleigh r... more

Oppdal
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass?
Resort OpenNov 2012Resort CloseMay 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Trysil Trysilfjellet Norway

One of the larger Norwegian resorts with reliable snow. Equally fun for all abilities. Some fabulous scenery and good places to stay. Not so big on the nightlife

Beginner Trails
 21 runs 25.3km
32% 
Intermediate Trails
 17 runs 15.2km
26% 
Advanced Trails
 16 runs 12.8km
24% 
Expert Trails
 11 runs 11km
16% 

snoman says

Norway's largest resorts with Scandinavia's first six person chair and in 2006-7 the first heated six-seater chairlift. The world's first ski club was formed here in 1861 and Trysil has been a regular supplier ... more

Trysil Trysilfjellet
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass?
Resort OpenNov 2012Resort CloseMay 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Lillehammer Norway

Lillhammer area was home to winter olympics and retains sno-sport expertise - main reosrts are Hafjell, Sjusjoen and Nordseter - look up Hafjell (main resort) in sno.mobi for more info

Beginner Trails
 0 runs ?km
0% 
Intermediate Trails
 4 runs ?km
44% 
Advanced Trails
 3 runs ?km
33% 
Expert Trails
 2 runs 2km
22% 

snoman says

1994 Winter Olympic Games, five ski area. This is the Freestyle area with Moguls, freestyle and jumping facilities, close to the olympic ski jumps. Lillehammer is the oldest resort in Norway.

Lillehammer
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass1380
Resort OpenDec 2012Resort CloseApr 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Hemsedal Norway

Norway's top resort. Snowsure and long season. Small amount of piste is balanced by huge mileage of cross country tracks. Good for anyone looking for somewhere a bit different from the average Alpine resort - learn to drive a dog sled!

Beginner Trails
 19 runs ?km
39% 
Intermediate Trails
 12 runs ?km
25% 
Advanced Trails
 9 runs ?km
18% 
Expert Trails
 8 runs 8km
16% 

snoman says

One of Norway's leading resorts Hemsedal, boasts some of the country's most testing terrain and has been the site of a World Cup Super Giant Slalom. The village, which markets itself as, 'The Scandinavian Alp... more

Hemsedal
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift PassSEK1580
Resort OpenNov 2012Resort CloseMay 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Tryvann Norway

Tryvann Vinterpark has a ski market share of more than 60% in the Oslo area and is the sixth largest ski resort in Norway measured by lift ticket sales, hosting close to 220.000 visitors per season. Two modern quad chairs provide uplift and there's a well featured terrain park. The normal season stretches from the be... [more Tryvann]

Beginner Trails
 6 runs ?km
42% 
Intermediate Trails
 6 runs ?km
42% 
Advanced Trails
 1 runs ?km
7% 
Expert Trails
 1 runs 1km
7% 

snoman says

Tryvann Vinterpark has a ski market share of more than 60% in the Oslo area and is the sixth largest ski resort in Norway measured by lift ticket sales, hosting close to 220.000 visitors per season. Two modern ... more

Tryvann
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass?
Resort OpenDec 2012Resort CloseApr 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Norefjell Ski-og Filuftssenter AS Norway

Location for the Alpine events in the 1952 Oslo Winter Olympics, today Norefjell has Norway's only ski flying slope, with World Championships in this sport staged here regularly.

Beginner Trails
 6 runs ?km
26% 
Intermediate Trails
 6 runs ?km
26% 
Advanced Trails
 6 runs ?km
26% 
Expert Trails
 5 runs 5km
21% 

snoman says

Location for the Alpine events in the 1952 Oslo Winter Olympics, today Norefjell has Norway's only ski flying slope, with World Championships in this sport staged here regularly.

Norefjell Ski-og Filuftssenter AS
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift Pass?
Resort OpenDec 2012Resort CloseMay 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

Voss Norway

Host of Olympic competitions with good reliable snow due to climate. Lively après ski at weekend with several late night bars; chilled out mid-week. Generally uncrowded slopes & good hospitality

Beginner Trails
 4 runs 2km
25% 
Intermediate Trails
 6 runs 18km
37% 
Advanced Trails
 3 runs 18km
18% 
Expert Trails
 3 runs 3km
18% 

snoman says

Largest, and until the Lillehammer Olympics' best internationally known Norwegian resort. An old lake-side town dominated by Mount Hangur and located at a northerly latitude/low altitude, close to Scandinavia's... more

Voss
BeginnerIntermediate
ExpertSnowboarders
Apres SkiFamilies
SnowsureAmbience
ValueLift PassSEK1395
Resort OpenDec 2012Resort CloseApr 2013
(snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

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All Norwegian Ski Resorts

In Norway ski resort types are fairly diverse. Norwegian ski resorts range from the out and out mountain towns to chic exclusive Norwegian ski resorts and purpose built modern resorts. Each is among the best in its own niche, so you really need to think about what you're looking for from a ski resort in Norway, before booking a Norwegian skiing holiday.

The truth is that Norwegian ski resorts come in all different shapes and forms and, while most resorts in norway are good for most types of skiing and snowboarding - if you know what kind of ski holiday you're looking for, and find a Norwegian ski resort aimed at exactly your type of winter holiday, you can be sure of a ski trip to remember.

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