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Norefjell is a good all-round ski resort, located 1 hour, 20 minutes from the capital city of Oslo. There is a variety of terrain suitable for all levels of expertise, well prepared cross-country trails, and exhilarating off-piste routes. It is surrounded by majestic mountain peaks and is only 15 minutes away from scenic Lake Kroderen.

Norefjell is characterised by attractive, alpine-style accommodation, friendly people and a laid-back atmosphere. The village is situated amid towering mountain peaks and is blessed with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and Lake Kroderen.

There are a total of 23 ski slopes at Norefjell, spread over 24kms in the resort. Of these, four are green, nine are blue, seven are red pistes, and three are black slopes. Access to the slopes is gained by a system of 11 lifts. The longest downhill run is a very pleasant six kilometres, but if you’re hungry for longer distances, there are 120kms of marked cross-country trails, and an unlimited number of off-piste trails covering mountains and woodlands.

The main focus at Norefjell is skiing, but the ski resort also offers other exciting activities. These include mono-skiing, sleigh rides, indoor swimming, sauna, snowshoe hikes and dog teams. Additionally, Norefjell has a handful of restaurants, cafés, bars and discos to provide après-ski entertainment.

The ski resort is well equipped with visitor amenities, including a grocery shop, childcare facilities and a service station. There is a myriad of accommodation options at Norefjell, from first class hotels to mountain cabins. Slope-side and lake view accommodation is available.

Norefjell is located within close proximity to the scenic attraction of Lake Kroderen, and the historical attraction of Ringnes Gard, one of Norway’s oldest freehold farms. Both are worth visiting in time off from the slopes.

The winter season at Norefjell extends from November to the beginning of May. The most convenient means of reaching the ski resort is by catching a flight to Oslo and either catching a bus or hiring a car to get to Norefjell

Skiing in Norefjell

Norefjell is a well-established ski area situated in the Norway’s southern region, not far from the capital city of Oslo. The resort offers a variety of skiing for all ages, preferences and levels of experience - with high quality cross-country and off-piste trails in addition to a variety of downhill slopes - and is set against a backdrop of exquisite mountain scenery.

In Norefjell, there are slopes to suit all levels of skiing expertise, with four green runs, nine blue runs, seven red runs and three black runs. The 23 runs are spread over 24kms of diverse terrain and connected by a system of 11 lifts. The longest of the runs is six kilometres – a surprisingly decent length considering the small size of the resort.

In addition to downhill slopes, Norefjell offers 120kms of marked cross-country trails and endless off-piste skiing options. The cross-country tracks are superb; a feature for which Norefjell is particularly well-known. The resort also features a large snowboarding area, with a big jump and a 60-metre pipe.

The ski season at Norefjell runs from November to the beginning of May. The resort is easily accessible due to its proximity to the capital city of Oslo. Transportation options available are road, rail combined with road, or air followed by a bus transfer.

Apres-ski in Norefjell

Alternatives to skiing are numerous in Norefjell, with mono-skiing, sleigh rides, indoor swimming, sauna and snowshoe hikes offered by the resort. Nightlife is limited but lively, with a small selection of restaurants, cafés, bars and discos located in the resort.

The village itself offers a number of visitor services and facilities, including a childcare centre, a grocery store and a service station, but nearby Vikersund (30kms away) has additional amenities, a large shopping centre and the largest ski jump in Scandinavia. Accommodation at Norefjell ranges from top-end hotels, to apartments, cabins and rooms to rent.

Transportation to Norefjell

Norefjell can be reached by road, or by flying to Oslo’s international airport and catching a bus from the capital to the resort. Both means of transportation have their advantages – road travel is more affordable and allows greater independence, but air travel is far quicker and easier.

Taking your vehicle to Norway from the UK can be tiring and stressful at times, and should be avoided if you have time constraints. However, driving your own car has the advantages of allowing you far more freedom to move around at your own pace, and to see more of the country and its attractions. If you decide on this form of transportation, you will need to drive to Newcastle before taking a car ferry from Newcastle to Bergen. From Bergen you can continue by road to Norefjell.

Reaching Norway by rail from the UK is fairly easy. The Eurostar travels daily from Waterloo station to Brussels in approximately 2 hours, 20 minutes. From Brussels, take a sleeper to Copenhagen and then catch a connecting train to Oslo. From Oslo, you can catch a train to Hønefoss, from where buses are available to Norefjell.

Alternatively, you can catch a plane directly from Oslo’s international airport (100kms from Norefjell) and take a bus to the ski resort. Buses depart twice daily from Oslo for Norefjell.

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