| Norwegian skiing destinations are world famous because of the combination between snow and stunning nature. Our destinations
also have a great reputation in preparing the slopes with different kinds of jumps, rails, half-pipes and other exciting happenings
as well as having great off-piste opportunities. Also, the destinations offer many kilometres of well prepared cross-country
trails. HI Norway’s hostels offer great facilities such as common rooms, guest kitchens and TV-lounges. When staying in one of our hostels you will get the opportunity to meet people from all over the world and experience their culture and environment. |
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| The ski hostels of the season are: Hovden Vandrerhjem, Kongsberg Vandrerhjem, Uvdal Vandrerhjem, Lillehammer Vandrerhjem, Geilo Vandrerhjem, Stryn Vandrerhjem, Dombås Vandrerhjem, Narvik Vandrerhjem og Voss Vandrerhjem. |
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HovdenHovden is located in Setesdalen Valley and is the largest skiing destination of southern Norway. The alpine centre offers 25,5 kilometres of descent, two 4-seat express lifts, 4 ski tows, a 2-seat lift and a vertical drop of 374 metres. There is also a terrain park and the centre is a nice place for the entire family. The destination also offers you 160 kilometres of world-class cross-country trails.Besides great skiing opportunities Hovden offers an indoor water park with spa, dog sledging, Hovden Iron Production Museum, great nature experiences and much more. Located just north of the town centre you will find Hovden Vandrerhjem. The skiing trails start just outside the hostel door and the ski bus takes you to the slopes. The hostel is a modern hostel with great standard. There is 45 rooms and 150 beds in the hostel. Showers and toilets located in the hallway. |
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KongsbergKongsberg is one of the large skiing destinations located in a short distance to Oslo. The ski destination is a bit smaller than the bigger destinations in Norway, but offers slopes for all levels. The centre offers a total of 10 kilometres of decent, 4 different lifts and a child lift. The vertical drop is 330 meter. Furthermore, the ski centre has a terrain park, freestyle arena, ski cross or boarder cross, super pipe, big jumps, rails and a well prepared half pipe.Beside the alpine slopes the Kongsberg area can offer different activities and attractions, such as The Norwegian Mining Museum and Kongsberg Ski Museum. Kongsberg Hostel is located in the city centre about 3 kilometres from the alpine slopes. All rooms include WC and shower and free wireless Internet. Bed linen and towels and breakfast are included in the price. There is free parking and the hostel has a reputation because of its great food and service. The hostel has a total capacity of 25 rooms and 95 beds. |
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UvdalUvdal Alpine Centre is located in Nore and Uvdal municipality in Numedal Valley. The centre has 20 different slopes and 22 kilometres of decent. It is well facilitated for all skill levels and has 4 different lifts. The vertical drop is 620 metres. Dagalifjell offers 12 trails with a total of 90 kilometres well prepared cross-country trails.The area also offers other exciting activities and attractions such as Uvdal Stave Church, Langedrag Nature Park and Uvdal Activity Farm. HRH the Crown Prince and HRH the Crown Princess of Norway and their family are sometimes spending time in the Uvdal area in their newly built cabin. Uvdal Hostel is located in an old, well-preserved building from 1905 and has a total capacity of 44 beds. The hostel is open for everybody during Easter and from May to September, the rest of the year the hostel will be open on request only. |
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LillehammerIn the Lillehammer area you will find 4 different ski destinations; Hafjell, Kvitfjell, Skei and Sjusjøen. There are also slopes for all ages and levels. Hafjell offers 31 different slopes and 15 lifts, including a gondola, with a vertical drop of 835 metres. Hafjell is the 3rd biggest ski resort in Norway, and the number one for those who prefer twin tip skiing or snowboarding. The centre is also very well suited for children. Sjusjøen, Nordseter and Øyer offer 350 kilometres with cross-country tracks.Beside fantastic skiing experiences the Lillehammer area has a lot to offer visitors. The town has a world famous pedestrian street, different museums, Olympic arenas and excellent nightlife. The town is also surrounded by beautiful mountains. Lillehammer Vandrerhjem is located on the railway station in the town centre. The hostel is in walking distance to all attractions in the town, and the ski bus will take you to Hafjell within 20 minutes. The hostel gives you modern facilities, all rooms with private bathroom and breakfast included in the price. The hostel has 29 rooms and 76 beds. |
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GeiloGeilo is a classical ski destination and at Geilo you will experience great skiing activities, such as 40 alpine slopes, 20 different lifts and a vertical drop of 275 metres. You will also find slopes for all levels. The ski centre is perfect for children, with many different activities. There are also 3 terrain parks, 220 kilometres of prepared cross-country trails and excellent kite conditions at Geilo.Geilo also has a lot of other activities and attractions to offer visitors. For instance, visitors may visit the stave church, different museums or go sightseeing in Hardangervidda National park. Geilo Vandrerhjem is located approximately 2 kilometres from the town centre and the hostel offers cabins and rooms. Breakfast is included in the price. The cross country trails are located just outside the door and it is easy access to the alpine slopes. |
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StrynStryn is an exciting skiing destination where you can go skiing winter and summer. You will find fantastic nature, glaciers, fjords and mountains in the area. The ski destination is located 4 kilometres from the centre of Stryn and ski centre offers 2 lifts and a vertical drop of 700 metres. There are 6 different slopes for all levels. All together there are 12 kilometres of prepared slopes and a park with easy rails and jumps. Next to the alpine centre there are 40 kilometres of prepared cross-country trails.Besides beautiful nature and skiing experiences, visitors at Stryn may visit the centre of Jostedalsbreen National park, or go fishing in the Stryn River. Next to the Stryn River you can see the beautiful the restored Tonning Bridge from 1860. Stryn Vandrerhjem is located in an area with stunning nature and the hostel offers 25 rooms with a total of 119 beds. 12 rooms are with private bathroom. |
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DombåsThere are 2 different lifts in Dombås Ski Centre. The slopes are great for all levels of difficulty. The longest slope is 2 700 meters and the vertical drop is 350 metres. There is also a half pipe area and a ski park for children. The area also offers 135 kilometres of well prepared cross-country trails.Besides skiing activities there are many things to do in the Dombås area, such as Dombås Nationalpark Centre, Dovre War Memorial Collection or Muskox safari in the Dovre Mountains. Dombås Vandrerhjem is located at the foot of the alpine ski resort and you will find skiing tracks just outside the hostel door. The hostel has 13 rooms and all rooms are with private bathroom. The hostel building is made by wood and the rooms are large and light with a fantastic view of the valley and the surrounding mountains. |
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NarvikNarvik offers great skiing experiences and the best off-piste area in Norway. The fjord, ocean and fantastic nature makes the centre unique and the slopes take you almost the whole way down to the fjord. The Narvik Mountains offers 6 lifts, 9 prepared and 4 unprepared slopes. Here is a vertical drop of 900 metres and the longest slope is more than 3 200 metres long. There is an own ski park with a lift for children.Beside great skiing adventures Narvik offers attractions such as a war memorial museum, nature safari, Polar Zoo and the famous Northern light. Narvik Vandrerhjem is located in the town centre of Narvik and the hostel serve breakfast and dinner. The breakfast is included in the overnight price. In total, the hostel has 7 rooms, 30 beds and affordable prices in a great atmosphere. |
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VossVoss has 2 different ski centres: Voss Resort Bavallen offers 12 lifts and 18 different slopes. The resort offers different activities for the entire family and 1 of 4 Big Air bags in Norway. There is also a gondola close to Voss city centre which takes to the slopes. Voss Fjellandsby Myrkdalen is located 25 kilometres from the city centre and the ski resort is one of the alpine resorts in Norway with the most snow. You will find 11 slopes well suited for the entire family. During weekends there is a free ski bus from Voss city centre which takes you to Myrkdalen.Voss is an Eldorado if you are interested in sports, and can offer a huge amount of activities besides ski, such as parachute jumping, paragliding and curling. Voss also offers 20 kilometres of prepared cross country trails. Voss Vandrerhjem is situated close to the idyllic Vangsvatnet just outside the town centre. From the hostel there is a free ski bus to Voss Resort. The hostel has 40 rooms and a total of 196 beds. All rooms are with private bathrooms. Breakfast is included in the price. |
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