Chinese
in Dutch
Search
Area Overview
Activities
Cross-country Skiing, Skiing, Snowboarding
City
Hemsedal
State
Oslo
Country
Norway
Season
November to May
Start Price
$48.50
per Person/Package
Pictures
The fun park and the ski centre seen from Skarsnuten Hotel
Maps
Snowboarding Travel Directory
Get Your Service LISTED
If you offer any Snowboarding related services then we invite you to get
listed in our worldwide snowboarding directory:
Ski Resorts and Snowboarding Areas
Hemsedal
Hemsedal is one of Scandinavia’s largest winter destinations with a nature reminiscent to the Alps. A stabile inland climate ensures great winter experiences for all our guests. The season lasts from November till May.
Winter
During winter Hemsedal is one of Scandinavia’s largest winter destinations with a nature reminiscent to the Alps. A stabile inland climate ensures great winter experiences for all our guests. The winter season last from November until May.
Skiing for everyone!
Hemsedal Skisenter is an alpine resort of international class with wide, well-groomed pistes, a large terrain/snowboardpark, crèche and designated areas for children and beginners. Solheisen is a smaller resort situated in Grøndalen Valley.
Here are also 130 km groomed cross-country tracks in valley and forest terrain and 80 km marked high mountain tracks.
Family weeks
In the Family weeks we offer accommodation and lift passes at favourable prices. In addition there are offers and activities especially for families with children. family weeks are arranged mid-week (Sunday-Friday) week 2, 14, 15 and 16.
White christmas in Hemsedal
White christmas puts everyone in the right christmas mood. Hemsedal is decorated with lights and trees, and you will find goblins and santas everywhere!
Summer
Beautiful mountain landscapes, activities and closeness to the majestic Sognefjord.Here are mountain lakes and rivers with unique fishing possibilities, golf courses, horseback riding, biking and canoeing, chairlift at the ski centre, day excursions to the Sognefjord, elk-safari and more, and many great hiking routes.
Children and Families
Trollia Crèche
The Trollia crèche is part of the Hemsedal Skisenter and accepts children from the age of 3 months and upwards. Here, children can play, take a nap and have a good time in a safe environment.
New beginners and family area
Expanded beginners and family area, two new platter lifts and two more slopes. The area will have waves, mini quarter pipe, jumps, rails, path in the forest with animals made of wood, tobogganing, roller carpet and lavvo. The beginners and family area is located at the base of the ski centre and will also be a fantastic play ground for the children.
Free lift pass
All children younger than seven years skis for free.
Rent helmet for free
We recommend all children (also parents) to use helmet when skiing. You can rent one free at Trollia and most ski rentals.
Ski school
Hemsedal Ski School gives group lessons for children from 5 years and up. For younger children we recommend a 25-minute private lesson.
Salomon Ski and Troll night
The evening starts with the Troll race - a free ski race where all the children will win a price. After the race we go treasure hunting with snowmobile sledge around the forest area. The hunt ends with fireworks. Price = Free.
Trails and Routes
Maps are available at the Tourist Office and at tourist agencies.
The unique mountain scenery gives Hemsedal a decidedly "alpine" feel. It has the highest alpine point in all of Scandinavia, 1500 metres above sea level, and a vertical drop of 810 metres.
Variety and diversity characterises Hemsedal's network of pistes. The pistes are wide, well groomed and suited to all levels of expertise. Everyone can enjoy the clean fresh air, the panoramic view and the descent from the highest mountain, as there are green pistes all the way down to the base area, as well as more advanced runs.
The snowboard/ terrain park is considered one of Europe's best, known for its high standard and challenges for all. Big jumps, fun boxes, half pipe, two quarter pipes, rails and more attractions make this an ideal playgroound for the thrillseeker. There is also a separate park for beginners.
The park has three different lines. Blue for beginners, red for the intermediate and black for the experts. Everyone will find challenges suitable for their level.
Ski Resort Specifications
| Targeted Activities | Cross-country Skiing, Skiing, Snowboarding |
| Season Availability: | November to May |
| Numer of Runs: | 39 |
| Total Length of Runs: | 40 |
| Difficulty of Runs: | 13 green, 8 blue, 10 red and 8 black slopes |
| Number of Lifts: | 17 |
| Lift Details: | 1 8-seeter chairlift, 3 4-seters chairlift, 1 2-setser chairlift , 4 T-bars and 8 disc lifts |
| Altitude: | 600-1920 meters |
| Other Specifications: | The snowboard/ terrain park is considered one of Europe's best, known for its high standard and challenges for all. Big jumps, fun boxes, half pipe, two quarter pipes, rails and more attractions make this an ideal playgroound for the thrillseeker. There is also a separate park for beginners. Information about Solheisen Skicenter: On the sunny side in Grøndalen Valley, 10 km from Hemsedal village. Solheisen has its own ski school, skirental and cafeteria/restaurant. There are 3 lifts with a total capacity of 3000 persons per hour. There are 7 slopes providing 6 km of skiing. 1 ski school, 3 ski rental, 4 cafeterias/restaurants 2 snowboard areas with 3 lines, green, red and black Large children and beginner area 810 meters difference in height and the longest slope is 6 km |
Services Targeting This Area
|
|
© 2003-2008 ABC of Snowboarding, part of MaxLifestyle International Inc. All rights reserved.
Name: (required)
Email Address: (will not be published) (required)
Website:
Comment: