Established in 2003 the Norwegian ski resort Lillehammer lies at 208 metres altitude in the Oppland region of the Norwegian ?. With the highest lifts and ski slopes at 980m the area is not snow sure. Over 6 snow cannons ensure artificial snow making covers 1.1km of trails, which equates to around 50 of the slopes. The nearest airport transfer to Lillehammer is Oslo at a distance of 180km or approximately 240 minutes driving time. Their season runs from December to April.
SNO-man 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.
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20% |
View our detailed Lillehammer snow forecast or snow report and see all live webcams, piste maps, road and travel maps and lift pass prices. For a picture of historic snow conditions see the snow depths month by month with our Lillehammer snow history.
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Lift Pass Prices (adult 6 day) | 1380 - 1380 |
Traditional Village / |
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Resort Opens | Dec 2020 |
Resort Closes | Apr 2021 |
( snow conditions often influence opening/closing) |
Downhill Runs | 2.2km |
total length of Lillehammer trails | |
Longest Lift-Served Run | 2.2km |
longest piste or trail reachable by lift | |
Slope Orientation | E |
direction Lillehammer area faces | |
Top Altitude | 980m |
top station of highest lift | |
Bottom Altitude | 730m |
bottom of lowest run | |
Resort Altitude | 208m |
centre of Lillehammer ski resort | |
Vertical Drop | 250m |
total descent from top lift to bottom piste | |
Skiable Vertical | ^v 250m |
can include extra hike up above top lift | |
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The mountain has 0% beginner runs or nursery slopes, 45% intermediate, 35% advanced slopes and 20% for experts - the most difficult piste is the ?km ? run, with a steepness/slope angle of 60%. There is no night skiing.
Rating for skiing gets 4 stars out of 5 overall
Rating for snowboarding gets 4 stars out of 5 overall
Off-Slope activities include:
SNO-man says
Rating for apres ski gets 4 stars out of 5 overall
The Norwegian resort is also known as Lillehammer Hafjell, Nordseter, Sjusjoen and has common misspellings:
The direction which the various Lillehammer slopes face can make or break your ski holiday. To guarantee good snow conditions, choose a resort with piste which face the right way for the time of year you're travelling.
- In the coldest winter months of January and February pick a resort with sunny south facing slopes, so your days on the snow doesn't feel like a polar expedition. Conversely, in the warmest spring skiing months of March and especially April, a resort with cool and shady north facing trails will ensure you're not riding on slush, but benefitting from best late season snow. The best destinations have areas which face in all directions so that you're guaranteed greating conditions whatever the weather. Lillehammer has slopes facing E.
Rating for snow gets 4 stars out of 5 overall
Lillehammer day and evening care plus snow ski schools and babysitting.
Hafjell boasts a skiing arena especially for children. The Snowman Club 4-12 years (Wed. and Sat.) with skiing for all, sledding, open air experiences and barbeque. Designated playing area with heated cave, sleighing hill, skiing area, figures, and a mogul run for the tots. Diplomas and surprises for everyone at the end of the day. Families can of course make use of the ice skating and multi-sports facilities at Håkon's Hall or the Olympic bobsleigh run. Although children must be at least 15 to go on the taxi-bob, children 10 and over can join in the family bob, and those 8 and over can try luge, although under 12s must be accompanied by an adult for luge, and under 15s by an adult for the family bob.
4 stars out of 5 overall
Lillehammer shopping - fashion boutiques, outdoor gear and food shops
Lillehammer is a major shopping centre with more than 250 shops. The central shopping area is pedestrianised around the historic Gågata main street which is flanked by wooden houses dating back over 150 years. Shopping complexes include the Mesna Senter, the town's old industrial centre now converted in to an attractive shopping and service centre and Standtorget, linked by bus to the town centre and containing three dozen stores. There are plenty of outlets selling local carving and knitted products in addition to a glass studio and art association, both of which provide demonstrations as well as finished products for sale.
Lillehammer value for money gets 4 stars out of 5 overall
Lillehammer hire shops - overview of all shopping in Lillehammer
Lillehammer is a major shopping centre with more than 250 shops. The central shopping area is pedestrianised around the historic Gågata main street which is flanked by wooden houses dating back over 150 years. Shopping complexes include the Mesna Senter, the town's old industrial centre now converted in to an attractive shopping and service centre and Standtorget, linked by bus to the town centre and containing three dozen stores. There are plenty of outlets selling local carving and knitted products in addition to a glass studio and art association, both of which provide demonstrations as well as finished products for sale.
Lillehammer ski rental shops value rating gets 5 stars out of 5 overall
Lillehammer ski school - snowboarding course & skiing lessons
The official ski/board school is called Sjusjoen Skisenter and has ? teachers teaching in English, Norwegian and taking students from a minimum age of ?.post@sjusjoen-skicenter.no www.sjusjoen-skicenter.no -95299066
Lillehammer for beginners gets 3 stars out of 5 overall
Lillehammer for intermediates gets 4 stars out of 5 overall
Lillehammer for expert skiers gets 2 stars out of 5 overall
Lillehammer for snowboarding gets 4 stars out of 5 overall
Lillehammer snow sports - off slope winter mountain sports
Cross Country Skiing (langlaufen) in Lillehammer: 200km X C ski trails, Lessons available? N
Easy XC Ski Trails: ?km Intermediate XC Trails: ?km Difficult XC Trails: ?km
Telemark Tuittion: N Telemark Rental 0 Paragliding schools: 0
Snow mobile Rental: 0 Toboggan Run Length: 0km
Lillehammer snow fun - off slope winter activities
Outdoor Ice Rink: 0 Indoor Ice Rink: 1 Balloon Flights: 0
Prepared Winter Walks: 0 Snowshoeing: 1 Hang Gliding : 1
Snow mobile Rental: 0 Toboggan Run Length: 0km Paragliding schools: 0
Lillehammer non skiing facilities also include Gliding, Hunting, Ice Fishing, Olympics, Parachuting, Survival Camping.