{"id":808,"date":"2011-01-26T05:26:33","date_gmt":"2011-01-26T05:26:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/norwegian\/?p=808"},"modified":"2014-08-22T14:32:58","modified_gmt":"2014-08-22T14:32:58","slug":"ski-resorts-in-norway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/norwegian\/ski-resorts-in-norway\/","title":{"rendered":"Ski Resorts in Norway"},"content":{"rendered":"

Oh, how I long for mountains sometimes. \u00a0I grew up on the prairie, but I feel totally at home in the mountains as well. \u00a0Before a couple of years ago, I had never skiied in the mountains. \u00a0I had hiked mountains, but the only skiing I had done was in Minnesota, either at Welch Village (Cannon Falls) or Lutsen Mountain (which is not a mountain at all…). \u00a0I went skiing for the first time in the mountains at Steamboat Springs, CO. \u00a0I really need to plan a trip back there or to another ski resort out west.<\/p>\n

I also regret the fact that I never went skiing when I lived in Norway, depspite the fact the first few days I was in the country I was at a friend’s cabin in Hemsedal<\/strong>, one of northern Europe’s finest ski resorts. \u00a0Hemsedal<\/strong> is very easy to get to. \u00a0You can simply hop on the train in Oslo and take it west to Hemsedal<\/strong>. \u00a0We were only there for a couple of days, and it was more of a lazy time enjoying relaxing in the cabin with games and drink:) \u00a0Hemsedal is sort of like a city, actually, with all of the bars, restaurants, and nightclubs. \u00a0It’s a happening place for snowboarders and skiiers alike (cross-country and downhill).<\/p>\n

North of the Arctic Circle, Narvik<\/strong> boasts a small, but supposedly a breathtaking resort with a vertical descent of 875 meters. \u00a0The resort only has 5 lifts, but tourists and locals alike seem to love it. \u00a0The best time to ski in Narvik is between March and June because of the polar darkness.<\/p>\n

Another resort that I definitely should not have missed is Trysil<\/strong>, located within an hour and a half drive from Oslo. \u00a0With 66 slopes and 31 lifts, Trysil<\/strong> is Norway’s largest ski resort and it is so conveniently located right outside of Oslo! \u00a0There is always a firm promise of snow on the slopes and if you and your family are disappointed about your skiing vacation taking a bad turn, you will get a refund for all expenses incurred. \u00a0It is amazing to think that there is snow for nearly half of the entire year on these mountains.<\/p>\n

Right outside of Lillehammer, Hafjell<\/strong> is the ski resort which was built for the World Olympics. \u00a0Hafjell <\/strong>is a bit more modest in size than Trysil<\/strong>, but it a very popular ski resort, especially among families with younger children. \u00a0Barneland <\/strong>is a separate part of Hafjell <\/strong>where children from the ages of 4 and 6 can experience skiing for the first time. \u00a0There are instructors who focus on having fun and challenging the children at a reasonable level. \u00a0And, if you are a parent who does not really want to deal with your 4 year old trying to ski, you can go out for a few runs and know that your little ones are safe at Barneplassen,<\/strong> the child care center.<\/p>\n

There are numerous other ski resorts, but I thought I’d mention just a few to get you excited about skiing in Norway someday!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\"\"

Oh, how I long for mountains sometimes. \u00a0I grew up on the prairie, but I feel totally at home in the mountains as well. \u00a0Before a couple of years ago, I had never skiied in the mountains. \u00a0I had hiked mountains, but the only skiing I had done was in Minnesota, either at Welch Village…<\/p>\n

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