Best of Norway
Best Ski Resorts in Norway 2026/27: Largest, Highest & for Beginners
By Book & Ski · Sources checked
The short answer
By mapped runs, the biggest ski areas in Norway are Trysil (101 km), Hemsedal skisenter (48 km) and Oppdal Skisenter (41 km). The highest is Hemsedal skisenter, with runs from 1,439 m (4,721 ft); the biggest vertical is at Kvitfjell (1,224 m); and Oppdal Skisenter has the largest share of easy terrain (77%).
| Resort | Top elevation | Vertical | Mapped runs | Easy terrain | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trysil | 1,131 m | 724 m | 101 km | 69% | source |
| Hemsedal skisenter | 1,439 m | 822 m | 48 km | 74% | source |
| Oppdal Skisenter | 1,327 m | 742 m | 41 km | 77% | source |
| Hafjell | 1,058 m | 866 m | 39 km | 67% | source |
| Kvitfjell | 1,356 m | 1,224 m | 38 km | 67% | source |
| Ski Geilo | 1,346 m | 709 m | 35 km | 62% | source |
| Hovden Alpinsenter | 1,238 m | 499 m | 32 km | 51% | source |
| Norefjell | 1,161 m | 970 m | 26 km | 72% | source |
| Gausta skisenter | 1,250 m | 540 m | 26 km | 70% | source |
| Myrkdalen | 1,067 m | 839 m | 23 km | 28% | source |
Highest ski resorts in Norway
Higher resorts generally hold snow longer into spring. These have the highest mapped runs in Norway.
Hemsedal skisenter: 1,439 m (4,721 ft) →Kvitfjell: 1,356 m (4,449 ft) →Ski Geilo: 1,346 m (4,416 ft) →Oppdal Skisenter: 1,327 m (4,354 ft) →Gausta skisenter: 1,250 m (4,101 ft) →Biggest vertical drop
Vertical is the height difference between the highest and lowest mapped runs: a guide to how long the longest descents can be.
Kvitfjell: 1,224 m vertical →Norefjell: 970 m vertical →Hafjell: 866 m vertical →Myrkdalen: 839 m vertical →Hemsedal skisenter: 822 m vertical →Best for beginners (most easy terrain)
Ranked by the share of mapped run length graded novice or easy. A big share of gentle runs gives beginners more room to progress; also check where the ski school meets.
Oppdal Skisenter: 77% easy (41 km total) →Hemsedal skisenter: 74% easy (48 km total) →Voss Resort Fjellheisar: 74% easy (23 km total) →Norefjell: 72% easy (26 km total) →Gausta skisenter: 70% easy (26 km total) →How we chose
“Best” here means measurable: size (km of mapped downhill runs), top elevation, vertical drop and the share of easy terrain, across the 12 ski areas with at least 20 km of runs and five lifts in Norway. Figures come from OpenStreetMap via OpenSkiMap, retrieved 2026-10-01, and can differ from resorts’ own published numbers.
All ski resorts in Norway →Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest ski resort in Norway?
By mapped runs, Trysil, with about 101 km and 40 lifts.
What is the highest ski resort in Norway?
Hemsedal skisenter, with mapped runs starting at about 1,439 m (4,721 ft).
Which Norway ski resort is best for beginners?
By share of easy terrain, Oppdal Skisenter (77% of runs graded novice or easy). Also consider ski school locations and lift access.
Official sources
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