Scandinavian Ski Resorts
Norway
NOREFJELL
NOREFJELL SKISENTER AS
Postboks 34, 3536 Noresund Norway
Telephone: (47) 32150100 Fax: (47) 32150110
URL: norefjell.com
Email: skisenter@norefjell.com
Norefjell was the venue for the downhill events during the 1952 Olympics. It is well established as an alpine skiing resort with a variety of terrain for all levels. Cross country enthusiasts will find well-marked and prepared trails. It’s about 15 minutes to Lake Kroderen and has good surrounding scenery. Slopeside, lake view lodging, and apartments are all well established.
Elevation: Base/Village: 170 m (5,577 ft); Top: 1,460 m (4,790 ft)
Vertical: 1,010 m (3,313 ft)
Longest Run: 6 km (3.7 mi)
Terrain: 23 slopes; 23 km (14 mi) of trails; snowmaking; 4 green, 9 blue, 7 red, 3 black runs
Lifts: 11
Types: 3 Chairlifts (1 quad, 2 doubles); 8 Surface (5 T-bars, 2 platters)
Lift Capacity: 14,000 p/h resort
Ski Season: November-May 1
Cross Country: 120 km (74 mi) of marked trails in region; unlimited mountains and woods
Ski School: 8 instructors; alpine; telemark, off-piste, powder, snowboard instruction; Tele: 32-149203
Mountain Restaurants: 5
Other Winter Activities: Mono-skiing; snowboarding; telemarking; horse drawn sleigh; indoor swimming; sauna; dog teams; snowshoeing; snowboarding
Après-Ski: 2 Bars, 2 discos, piano bar, 3 cafes, orchestra/dancing
Shopping/Services: Rentals; ski shop; grocery, service station; 30 minutes to Vikersund shopping center & home to the largest ski jump in Scandinavia
Credit Cards: VISA
Child Care: Available all ages
Lodging: 1,300 beds; 600 rooms; 1st class to mountain cabin; time-sharing or rentals available; On slope apartment units (time share or condo); Apartment-hotels; hotels; guest houses
Transportation: Gateway Airport: Oslo 100 km (62 mi)
Closest Provincial City: Hønefoss
By Auto from airport: Oslo to Hønefoss to Noresund to area
By Bus: Twice daily, Oslo to Norefjell-90 minute ride
Haglebu, 41 km; Geilo, 130 km; Vikersund, 30 km
Rates: See Rates section
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