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Kvitfjell Ski Holidays

Norway

Kvitfjell Skiing Middle Station
Norway is renowned for great snow conditions but Kvitfjell ski holidays stand out. The resort is consistently one of the first ski resorts to open and the last to close.
  • Family Friendly
  • Honeymoons
  • Learn to Ski
  • Off the Beaten Track
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced

At Kvitfjell (pronounced quit-fee-yell) the snow arrives in mid-November and stays all the way through until late April. Originally developed for the downhill alpine events at the 1994 Lillehammer Winter Olympics, it's now a regular venue on the Alpine Skiing World Cup circuit. The Olympiabakken downhill course (designed by Bernhard Russi) is highly regarded among the world’s best skiers. The consistent snowfall, long season and combination of world-class slopes make it a ski enthusiast’s dream.

Ski holidays in Kvitfjell aren't just for experts though. There’s also a wonderful range of wide-open slopes and gentle terrain for less technical skiers which are perfect for learning and building confidence - including dedicated off-piste areas that are ideal for taking your first powder turns. Many of the slopes are pretty tree-lined runs with beautiful views of Gudbrandsdalen, Rondane and into the Jotunheimen National Park. The scenery from the area provided inspiration for Henrik Ibsen’s fairy-tale stories about Per Gynt.

Three distinct sides make up the ski area: the newly expanded Varden area, Kvitfjell Vest (west) and the original ski area of Kvitfell itself - home to the Olympic downhill. The modern lift system allows you to easily access the full ski area and terrain to suit all levels of ability. Excellent on-mountain dining options complement the all-round experience: from the traditional Norwegian cabins at Tyrihanstunet & Koia to modern cafes like Plaza & Gondolen Fjellbistro.

"The world’s best skiers come here to train & race every winter and yet Kvitfjell is relatively undiscovered by recreational skiers. That means you can access world-class slopes with limited queues."

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Kvitfjell Ski Offers

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Giving you the best available prices, these offers are based on our lowest cost departure dates. We can save you money on many other dates and properties but we can't show every single offer here - for more options, please call us on 01273 224060 or request a quotation.

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Resort Guide

Season
Late November to late April
Nearest airport
Oslo Gardermoen
Flight time
2 hours
Direct flight
Heathrow, Gatwick, Edinburgh, Manchester
Transfer time
2.5 hrs by train and 20 mins by road (via Ringebu) / 1.5 hrs by train and 1 hr by road (via Lillehammer)
Transport
Train / car hire / private transfer
Elevation
Top elevation: 1,039 m (3,409 ft). Base elevation: 185 m (607 ft)
Vertical drop
854 m (2,802 ft)
Avg snowfall
209 cm
Ski lifts
14
Runs
36
Grade
Advanced 35% Intermediates 40% Beginners 25%

Customer Reviews

What our customers say about Kvitfjell.

Brilliant and beautiful resort, great for intermediate skiers plus! So pretty.
Kate Pengelly
7th March 2026
Great little resort for a family trip, no queues and chilled hotel
Rob Cole
6th March 2026
Great ski in ski out location, good variety of slopes for a mix of abilities. Limited night / life as not a typical ski resort.
Rachel Cartwright
1st March 2026
The resort is perfect for quiet, wide slopes with almost no lift queues. There is a range of levels of downhill skiing Cross country trails from the resort and from the top of some chairlifts are wonderful
HILARY KENNEDY
23rd February 2026
Fantastic resort for a mixed group. Doorstep skiing, lovely mix of pistes. Hotel food was fantastic and service really great. Tuition was friendly and very accommodating.
Anthony Hayes
11th February 2026
Resort is not huge and skied out in a day but was great for further 3 days as the snow kept coming which changed runs and challenge. Good areas of tree skiing accompanying no lift queues; the resort team had it sorted even at the slightly busy weekend. Great snow and helpful ski rental shop.
Steve Gooding
9th February 2026
Compact Resort with good standard of equipment and services. Snow conditions were excellent. Genuinely a first ski in /ski out destination.
Helen Cameron
6th February 2026
Although a relatively small area compared to our usual resort choice of the French Alpes, Kvitfjell had enough variety in runs/terrain to keep us all entertained and with no lift queues and quiet pistes we covered lots of ground each of our 5 days. Evidently a low snow season, all but one run remained open and the condition of Piste was excellent in the penultimate week of the 24/25 season.
Rupert Kitchen
17th April 2025
Very pretty, limited night life, limited supermarket. However all of this was way overshadowed by the fantastic snow and brilliant ski area. Just big enough for one week!
Perry Lamb
16th February 2025
Eleanor Gill - Photo over Kvitfjell Valley
We had an amazing time here - a lot fewer people than where we have skied previously, fantastic hotel and superb instructors.
Elanor Gill
9th January 2025

Insider Tips

See our latest Kvitfjell blog posts.

Geilo northern lights © Paul Lockhart
19th November 2025  -  Andy Hemingway
15 Incredible Things You Can Try on a Norwegian Ski Holiday
If you’re longing for a new adventure or want to throw yourself into a new challenge, then I wholeheartedly recommend Norway’s wild, snowy landscapes as the perfect place for it.
Whistler Blackcomb November Snow 2025 © Matt Sylvestr
6th November 2025  -  Rollo Squire
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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