Norwegian Mountains, Norway 🇳🇴
Hemsedal is Norway's freeride flagship, set under the dark walls of Totten at 1,450 m and nicknamed the Scandinavian Alps for good reason. The snow comes early in November and the bars stay open late, which is rare for a Norwegian fjell resort.
Generally yes. From 640 m at the base to 1450 m up top, the profile holds snow well across a normal winter (score 86/100).
Ski-in/ski-out depends on the address here: some hotels are on the snow, others need a short walk or shuttle. Pick a slopeside address if skiing from the door matters to you.
With 53 km of piste on 22 lifts, it is a mid-size area, easy to get to know over a long weekend. The terrain is balanced (8 green, 17 blue, 17 red, 11 black), which suits a mixed-level group skiing together.
Hemsedal stands out for serious off-piste and freeride terrain, a family-friendly setup and lively après-ski.
The season usually runs Nov 23 to May 1 (about 23 weeks). For the most dependable cover, the deep-winter window of January to February is the safe bet. Conditions soften as spring arrives, so earlier in the window is the safer call.
Hotels, piste breakdown, snow month by month, lift and rental info, map and more.
Hotels we like for ski access and value. Prices are indicative; check live availability.
Very good · 976 reviews
A long-standing favourite in Hemsedal, trusted by thousands of guests before you.
Guests rate this hotel as very good (4.3/5 from 976 reviews). It sits about 850 m from the slopes. A mid-range option for Hemsedal, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.
Very good · 790 reviews
A long-standing favourite in Hemsedal, trusted by thousands of guests before you.
Very good · 711 reviews
A long-standing favourite in Hemsedal, trusted by thousands of guests before you.
Good · 470 reviews
Moments from the lifts in Hemsedal, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.
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