Hemsedal Ski Resort
Renowned as the biggest and best ‘Alpine’ ski and aprés ski resort in Norway, Hemsedal and neighbouring Solheisen have a snow record which few European resorts can match, and a ski season usually stretching all the way from mid-November right through until May! Hemsedal is an ideal choice for an all round Norwegian holiday experience.
Beginners
Hemsedal is a marvellous location for beginners of all disciplines; whether it be alpine, cross-country or telemark skiing or snowboarding, the excellent English-speaking ski school will be able to instruct you! There’s a beginners area right at the mountain base and some wonderful long, easy runs to move on to.
Intermediates
Tremendous variety, with huge open snow-bowls above the tree line, giving way to a picturesque choice of trails winding down through the trees. This is a place where you can really ski non-stop, with uncrowded slopes, virtually no lift queues, and nearly 3.2kms of intermediate night skiing available 4 evenings per week.
Advanced
For the advanced skier, Hemsedal offers not only some good black pistes but also a wide range of off-piste skiing above and amongst the trees. The reliable snow record ensures that good powder can be found throughout much of the season.
Snowboarding
Hemsedal is a real up-and-coming riders resort. Having featured in a large article in Onboard magazine it is easy to see why. Hemsedal has some superb kickers in its boardpark and a pipe to session. Also Hemsedal has some great off-piste terrain, well worth checking out.
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Approx Transfer Time
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Fagernes 1 hr 30 mins (Oslo 4hrs)
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Village Height
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625m (2,145ft)
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Highest Lift
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1,497m (4,940ft)
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Apres Ski
Ranges from cosy piano bars to disco-pubs, plus a varied Crystal entertainments programme • Hemsedal Café, Loftet, Elgen Bar at Skogstad Hotel,Experten Sportsbar, Garasjen and Hemsem Night club.
Activities
An extensive range of activities including dog-sledding, skidoo rides, 10 pin bowling, quiz nights and horse-drawn sleigh rides.
Eating Out
Great Norwegian or international cuisine is available at reasonable prices. You can get a pasta dish from approx. £13, pizzas from £8 or a steak from £14! • 'The Bistro’ at Skogstad Hotel, Oxen, Garasjen Bar & Restaurant, 'Peppes' Pizzeria and Hemsedal Café.
Other Amenities