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Oslo
Oslo’s cosmopolitan and vibrant centre offers great cuisine, trendy streets and breathtaking surrounding scenery - a perfect city break to round off your Nordic adventure.
Hafjell Ski Holidays
Norway
Whether you're advanced or a complete beginner, there’s a tree-lined run for you on a Hafjell ski holiday. One of Norway’s largest ski areas, the Olympic resort has skiing for all levels.
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Family Friendly
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Honeymoons
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Learn to Ski
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Non-Ski Activities
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Off the Beaten Track
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
With regular trains departing directly from the airport, the journey to the resort of Hafjell (pronounced har-fee-yell) is simple and quick - less than two hours from the airport to the slopes.
Probably best-known for hosting the slalom and giant slalom events at the Lillehammer 1994 Winter Olympics, Hafjell continues to attract the world’s best skiers and snowboarders as a favoured resort for big events like the Youth Olympics in 2016 and the X Games in 2017.
The area retains its Olympic heritage with the skiing overlooking the iconic Fakkelmannen, an Olympian carved into the forest in the Gudbrandsdalen Valley. It’s also home to varied ski runs that suit all ability levels, with the majority of these within the tree line. As well as being especially picturesque, the trees provide shelter from the weather too.
Hafjell’s gondola and lift infrastructure provides quick and easy access to the whole mountain. Even beginners can learn from the top in one of three dedicated areas, offering them an all-mountain experience from day one and easy access to on-mountain dining. Explore a bit further and you’ll discover wide-open runs, confidence-building terrain and technical challenges for those more experienced on the Olympic runs. No matter what your ability, you're covered on a ski holiday in Hafjell.
The resort’s on-mountain experience has been enriched in recent years, to include new cafes, bars, restaurants and slopeside accommodation.
The town of Lillehammer is a short bus journey away so the non-ski activities and shopping opportunities are plentiful. The Hunderfossen Winter Park is a particular highlight for families with horse sleigh rides, a troll restaurant/museum and the chance to stop for a drink inside the ice hotel.
"Hafjell has something to offer everyone both on and off the slopes. Gentle and uncrowded slopes for first-timers, challenging Olympic terrain for experts, plus a fantastic range of winter activities to suit all ages."
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Accommodation in Hafjell
There’s a good mix of accommodation in Hafjell with hotels mostly located in the village, making access to the resort’s bars and restaurants easy.Our Prices
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Hafjell Experiences
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Resort Guide
Season
Mid November to mid April
Nearest airport
Oslo Gardermoen
Flight time
2 hours
Direct flight
Yes
Transfer time
2 hours
Transport
Train / private transfer / car hire
Elevation
1059 m
Vertical drop
864 m / 2,835 ft
Avg snowfall
1.5 m / 5 ft
Ski area
44 km
Ski lifts
19
Runs
30
Grade
30% advanced 40% intermediates 30% beginners
Customer Reviews
What our customers say about Hafjell.
Great family-friendly ski resort. Snow was amazing, lots of pretty tree-lined runs, kids enjoyed their lessons.
Paul Jennings
3rd March 2024
Insider Tips
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Ski Resort Opening Dates 2025/26 - The Snow is Falling!
Wax your skis and boards, dig out your ski jacket and check your passport expiry date - the 2025/26 ski season is finally here! The snow is falling thick and fast, especially in North America, where some resorts are already open. Everything is pointing to an unforgettable winter - here's all you need to know about where the snow is falling and when the lifts start spinning.
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