Hemsedal ski resort

Hemsedal

Norway

Elevation

620m – 1,450m

Lifts

22

Slopes

44.1 km

Airport

Oslo Gardermoen (OSL)

Snow Depth

60cm base / 120cm summit

About Hemsedal

Hemsedal, often called the Scandinavian Alps, is one of Norway's largest ski resorts, offering a diverse alpine environment with skiing from three different peaks. The resort is known for its reliable snow, 44.1 km of slopes served by 22 lifts, and an altitude range of 620m to 1,450m, with Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) as the nearest airport.

Skiing Hemsedal

The Scandinavian Alps — Norway's most alpine-feeling resort with 53 runs, steep terrain, and a family-first philosophy. The Alps experience without the Alps prices.

Terrain by Level

Beginners: Fjellheisen beginner area with gentle terrain and magic carpets.

Intermediates: Well-groomed runs through birch forests. North-facing aspect means cold, dry snow all day.

Advanced: Hamaren area has genuine steep terrain — tight chutes and cliff drops. Find an instructor →

Insider Tips

  • Part of SkiStar — multi-resort passes with Åre, Trysil, Sälen.
  • Après at the Stavkroa — medieval-style stave church bar.
  • 3-hour drive from Oslo.

Ski Area Details

Key Stats

Summit1,450m
Base620m
Vertical Drop830m
Total Lifts22
Total Slopes44.1 km

Slopes

Green (Beginner)8
Blue (Intermediate)18
Red (Advanced)15
Black (Expert)10

Ratings

Skiing

Beginners
Intermediate
Advanced
Off-Piste
Snowboarding
Snow Guarantee

Resort

Family Friendly
Après Ski

Mountain Weather

Skiing: Fair
advisoryWind Advisory

Moderate gusts up to 52 km/h. Exposed areas may be uncomfortable.

1°C

Partly Cloudy

Feels1°C
Wind0 km/h
Humidity84%
Snow61 cm
1°C-1°C2.9 cm today06:2520:311,450m

5-Day Forecast

Fri

-2°C/-4°C
4 cm
29 km/h

Sat

-1°C/-6°C
0.4 cm
20 km/h

Sun

0°C/-5°C
4.6 cm
25 km/h

Mon

-1°C/-4°C
4.2 cm
14 km/h

Tue

0°C/-3°C
3.6 cm
7 km/h
Data: Visual Crossing · Updated 00:35

Snow Conditions

Base

60cm

Summit

120cm

Last Snowfall

15 Feb 2026

Ski Area Map

Explore the ski runs and pistes around Hemsedal. Toggle the ski piste overlay using the layer control.

Leaflet Tiles © Esri, Pistes: © OpenSnowMap.org (CC-BY-SA)

Ski piste data from OpenSnowMap.org (CC-BY-SA)

Resort Info

Country
Norway
Schools
4 listed
Max Altitude
1450m
Lifts
22
Total Slopes
44.1 km
Nearest Airport
Oslo Gardermoen (OSL)

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