Skiing in Norway
Norway offers dramatic fjord-side skiing, glacier runs, and some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in Europe. Hemsedal, Trysil, and the Lofoten Islands provide diverse experiences from family-friendly to extreme.
Norway Ski Regions Map
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Ski Regions in Norway
Explore ski areas in Norway
Innlandet
Innlandet is a ski destination in Norway, part of the Scandinavia region, with 34 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 172m to 2,180m, giving a vertical range of 2,008m. Across the area there are 219km of prepared pistes. There are 412 runs in total - 262 easy, 96 intermediate, 30 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 114 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 2 gondolas and 17 chairlifts. Night skiing is available under floodlights. Notable resorts in the area include Hafjell, Kvitfjell, Skeikampen Alpinsenter and Tyin-Filefjell. The ski season typically runs from November to May.
Buskerud
Buskerud is a ski destination in Norway, part of the Scandinavia region, with 26 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 77m to 1,298m, giving a vertical range of 1,221m. Across the area there are 216km of prepared pistes. There are 406 runs in total - 258 easy, 97 intermediate, 32 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 120 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 17 chairlifts. 2 resorts offer night skiing under floodlights. Notable resorts in the area include Ski Geilo, Hemsedal skisenter, Uvdal alpinsenter (Senteret) and Hemsedal. The ski season typically runs from November to May.
Vestland
Vestland is a ski destination in Norway, part of the Scandinavia region, with 20 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 244m to 1,565m, giving a vertical range of 1,321m. Across the area there are 143km of prepared pistes. There are 202 runs in total - 123 easy, 46 intermediate, 19 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 78 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 1 gondola and 8 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Myrkdalen, Voss Resort Fjellheisar, Eikedalen skisenter and Sogn skisenter. The ski season typically runs from November to May.
Trøndelag
Trøndelag is a ski destination in Norway, part of the Scandinavia region, with 19 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 26m to 1,327m, giving a vertical range of 1,301m. Across the area there are 100km of prepared pistes. There are 150 runs in total - 82 easy, 33 intermediate, 11 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 54 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 5 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Oppdal Skisenter, Grong skisenter, Vassfjellet skisenter and Meråker alpinsenter. The ski season typically runs from November to May.
Møre og Romsdal
Møre og Romsdal is a ski destination in Norway, part of the Scandinavia region, with 14 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 103m to 1,137m, giving a vertical range of 1,034m. Across the area there are 70km of prepared pistes. There are 91 runs in total - 47 easy, 27 intermediate, 9 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 36 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 2 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Strandafjellet skisenter, Ørsta skisenter, Volda skisenter and Hornindal skisenter. The ski season typically runs from November to May.
Nordland
Nordland is a ski destination in Norway, part of the Scandinavia region, with 14 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 26m to 1,002m, giving a vertical range of 976m. Across the area there are 34km of prepared pistes. There are 43 runs in total - 15 easy, 9 intermediate, 1 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 21 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 1 gondola and 2 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Narvikfjellet Ski Resort, Vestvatnlia alpinanlegg, Ankenes Alpinanlegg and Ånstadblåheia skitrekk. The ski season typically runs from November to May.
Telemark
Telemark is a ski destination in Norway, part of the Scandinavia region, with 14 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 92m to 1,249m, giving a vertical range of 1,157m. Across the area there are 68km of prepared pistes. There are 114 runs in total - 78 easy, 25 intermediate, 11 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 49 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 4 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Gausta skisenter, Gautefall skisenter, Vrådal Panorama and Vierli. The ski season typically runs from November to May.
Akershus
Akershus is a ski destination in Norway, part of the Scandinavia region, with 13 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 25m to 543m, giving a vertical range of 518m. Across the area there are 16km of prepared pistes. There are 45 runs in total - 24 easy, 5 intermediate, 4 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 29 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 1 chairlift. Notable resorts in the area include Varingskollen, Hurdal Skisenter, SNØ Oslo and Nannestad Skisenter. The ski season typically runs from November to May.
Agder
Agder is a ski destination in Norway, part of the Scandinavia region, with 12 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 12m to 1,182m, giving a vertical range of 1,170m. Across the area there are 66km of prepared pistes. There are 133 runs in total - 79 easy, 29 intermediate, 18 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 48 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 5 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Hovden Alpinsenter, Sirdal Skisenter, Ådneram Skitrekk and Bortelid Skisenter. The ski season typically runs from November to May.
Oslo
Oslo is a ski destination in Norway, part of the Scandinavia region, with 8 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 10m to 991m, giving a vertical range of 981m. Across the area there are 16km of prepared pistes. There are 52 runs in total - 37 easy, 6 intermediate, 3 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 23 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 6 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Skimore Oslo, Oslo Skisenter, Leirskallen skisenter and Jerikobakken. The ski season typically runs from November to May.
Troms
Troms is a ski destination in Norway, part of the Scandinavia region, with 6 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 45m to 540m, giving a vertical range of 495m. Across the area there are 15km of prepared pistes. There are 19 runs in total - 11 easy, 5 intermediate - catering to all ability levels. 10 ski lifts serve the slopes. Notable resorts in the area include Malselv Fjellandsby, Tromsø Alpinpark, Finnsnes Skiklubb and Lyngen Alpinklubb. The ski season typically runs from November to May.
Finnmark
Finnmark is a ski destination in Norway, part of the Scandinavia region, with 4 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 2m to 300m, giving a vertical range of 298m. Across the area there are 8km of prepared pistes. There are 19 runs in total - 9 easy, 4 intermediate, 1 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 6 ski lifts serve the slopes. Notable resorts in the area include Skaidi, Sarves Alta, Sandnes and Hammerfest. The ski season typically runs from November to May.
Rogaland
Rogaland is a ski destination in Norway, part of the Scandinavia region, with 4 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 353m to 817m, giving a vertical range of 464m. Across the area there are 16km of prepared pistes. There are 35 runs in total - 22 easy, 8 intermediate - catering to all ability levels. 12 ski lifts serve the slopes. Notable resorts in the area include Sauda skisenter, Stavtjorn Alpin Aksjeselskap, Gilja Alpin and Gullingen skisenter. The ski season typically runs from November to May.
Østfold
Østfold is a ski destination in Norway, part of the Scandinavia region, with 2 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 35m to 208m, giving a vertical range of 173m. Across the area there are 2km of prepared pistes. There are 6 runs in total. 4 ski lifts serve the slopes. Notable resorts in the area include Kjerringåsen and Middagsasen. The ski season typically runs from November to May.
Norway
Norway is a ski destination in the Scandinavia region, home to a single ski resort. The skiing spans elevations from 515m to 898m, giving a vertical range of 383m. Across the area there are 13km of prepared pistes. There are 23 runs in total - 14 easy, 8 intermediate, 1 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 6 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 2 chairlifts. The main resort is Riksgränsen. The ski season typically runs from November to May. 8 ski schools offer lessons for all levels.
Vestfold
Vestfold is a ski destination in Norway, part of the Scandinavia region, home to a single ski resort. The skiing spans elevations from 100m to 234m, giving a vertical range of 134m. Across the area there are 1km of prepared pistes. There are 2 runs in total. 2 ski lifts serve the slopes. The main resort is Høgås alpinsenter. The ski season typically runs from November to May.
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