Norway
Skiing in Hafjell
Olympic heritage meets world-class family skiing in Norway's scenic Gudbrandsdalen valley.
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Beginners
Intermediate
Terrain parks
Ski-in/ski-out
200m
Altitude
1,030m
Summit
50km
Pistes
830m
Vertical Drop
2.5m per season
Avg. Snow
Mid-November - Late April
Season
About the Resort
About Hafjell
Located just 15 minutes from Lillehammer, Hafjell is one of Norway's largest and most popular ski resorts, famous for hosting the alpine technical events during the 1994 Winter Olympics. Despite its competitive pedigree, the resort has evolved into a premier destination for families, offering an expansive network of safe, wide, and beautifully groomed pistes that cater perfectly to all ability levels.
Ideal For
Hafjell is perfect for
Families
Dedicated children's areas, excellent ski schools, and a welcoming, safe environment.
Park Skiers
Home to Hafjellparken, a world-class terrain park with features for all progression levels.
Intermediates
Dozens of kilometers of wide, perfectly groomed red and blue cruising runs.
Olympic Enthusiasts
Ski the exact pistes that hosted the slalom and giant slalom at the 1994 Winter Games.
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Resort Details
In Detail
More about Hafjell
The Resort
The resort is anchored by the Mosetertoppen area, accessible via a modern gondola, which serves as a vibrant hub for beginners, families, and those looking to enjoy fantastic mountain dining. Hafjell is also globally recognized for its exceptional terrain parks. Hafjellparken has been voted one of the best snowparks in the world, attracting freestylers with its perfectly shaped kickers and creative rail lines.
Surrounded by the striking, snow-draped forests of the Gudbrandsdalen valley, Hafjell blends traditional Norwegian cabin culture with modern amenities. With extensive snowmaking covering over 80% of the mountain, visitors are guaranteed excellent conditions throughout a long, dark, and magical Scandinavian winter season.
On the Mountain
Hafjell offers a superb balance of long, rolling cruisers for beginners and intermediates alongside thrilling Olympic pitches for experts. The resort is renowned for its immaculate grooming, extensive floodlit night skiing, and a multi-level terrain park system that is widely considered the best in Norway.
Gudbrandsdalen Valley
A historic and picturesque Norwegian valley celebrated for its stable winter climate, rich folklore, and close proximity to the Olympic city of Lillehammer.
Location
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Where to Eat
Dining in Hafjell
Skavlen Restaurant
Mosetertoppen
A cozy, traditional log cabin atmosphere offering spectacular views over the valley.
Vidsyn
Hafjelltoppen
Situated at the highest point of the resort, providing panoramic views and warming mountain fare.
Woody's
Base Area
A lively, popular après-ski spot right at the bottom of the slopes, perfect for ending the day.
Favn Restaurant
Mosetertoppen
An elegant, contemporary dining option located in the new Favn complex, ideal for a high-quality lunch.
