Historical planning figures · Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.
Other names · Hemsedal Ski Resort, SkiStar Hemsedal, Scandinavian Alps
Our guide helps you choose a mountain and plan the kind of trip you want. Recommendations reflect our editorial judgment; source checks cover the specific details listed below.
Typically late November to early May
A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.
Official schedules & conditions ↗- Summer and winter destination
- Yes
- Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
- Beyond winter
- Summer chairlift rides, mountain carts, hiking, via ferrata, fishing and mountain horseback riding.
- Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
- Official website
- https://www.skistar.com/
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
- Vertical drop (ft)
- 2657
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
- Reported average snowfall (in)
- 128
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
- Base elevation (ft)
- 2034
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
- Summit elevation (ft)
- 4757
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
- Night skiing
- Scheduled · 2026–27 · 18:00–20:00 · December 11, 2026 and Fridays December 25, 2026–March 19, 2027 · The operator separately publishes extended non-stop hours on selected Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
- Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Skiable area (acres), Lifts, Longest run (mi).
Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.
Official tourism pages count lifts and slopes differently. Use the current trail map for the layout; the retained totals are historical references.
Hemsedal mountain planning ↗Family areas, three peaks, freestyle parks and evening skiing. Elevation 620–1450m; lift inventory differs from retained SkiStar review, so that field is not certified. Current-season opening calendar and online ticket path. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Hemsedal transport choices ↗Oslo airport transfers, Oslo/Bergen rail and bus connections, Gol–Hemsedal local buses and ski buses. FAE is not a Fagernes arrival option. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Hemsedal destination activities ↗Destination lists cross-country skiing, guided touring, sledding, summer activities and village/mountain dining. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Destination Hemsedal — Skarsnuten Hotel ↗Destination listing locates Skarsnuten beside Hemsedal ski resort, with single/double/deluxe rooms and suites, a restaurant and bar, and spa with saunas, jacuzzis, ice baths and treatments. No new evidence for pool, local shuttle or ski-storage flags. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Skarsnuten Mountain Resort & Spa — operator ↗Current operator name is Skarsnuten Mountain Resort & Spa. Publishes rooms and suites, Lynx and Miru restaurants, spa and treatments. A private-event buyout blocks outside guests October 30–November 1, 2026; this is a short booking restriction, not permanent or winter closure. Hotel/restaurant/spa hours vary seasonally. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Destination Hemsedal — Hemsedal Cafe Skiers Lodge ↗Identifies the existing property as village-centre apartments above Hemsedal Café, with living/dining areas, equipped kitchens including dishwasher and private bathrooms. Ski bus stops outside and Sentrumsløypa can provide a ski return when operating. Does not support the Totten-lift walk, hotel-room mix or rooftop hot-tub promise. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Destination Hemsedal — Holde Cabins ↗Named cabins at Skiheisveien 1 near the ski resort children’s area, lifts, slopes, restaurants, grocery store and rental. Two cabin types have three bedrooms plus loft, sleeping 6–8 or 8–10. Listing provides SkiStar booking action. Kitchen/pet/storage amenities not independently confirmed here. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Hemsetunet Apartments — operator ↗Family-run apartments in two buildings in Hemsedal village centre at Hemsedalsvegen 2980. Room for 4–10 depending on unit, equipped kitchens, nearby ski bus stop, restaurant/café/rental in same building and shops nearby. This is a private-apartment alternative, not proof of hostel identity or dormitory availability. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Welcome to Fýri Resort | Hotel and Conference in Hemsedal, Norway ↗Welcome to Fýri Resort | Hotel and Conference in Hemsedal, Norway · Hotel · Hemsedal · Ski-in, ski-out · rooms and suites · Pool · spa · sauna · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
SkiStar Skischool Hemsedal ↗Private/group ski and snowboard lessons; off-piste guiding; resort location. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Fjellet Kaller off-piste guiding ↗Named Hemsedal guiding provider; IFMGA guides; avalanche-equipment rental. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
SkiStar Ski Rental Hemsedal ↗Equipment rentals and workshop at SkiStar Lodge Hemsedal Alpin. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Stavkroa — retained October 27 evidence ↗Stavkroa – The World’s Best Afterski in Hemsedal. opens together with Hemsedal Ski Resort and is open every weekend throughout the winter season. Kitchen Bar is a nightclub and lounge with food, drinks, and dancing. Contact Skiheisvegen 30C. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Lodgen Spiseri — retained October 27 evidence ↗Lodgen Spiseri. menyer fra morgen til kveld. Children’s buffet – every evening. Lodgen Spiseri i Hemsedal. ligger i hjertet av Hemsedal skisenter, 30 meter fra Lodge Express. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Harahorn Fjellgård — retained October 27 evidence ↗Harahorn Fjellgård ligger nord i Hemsedal. 1100 meter over havet. arkitektur, gjestfrihet og opplevelser. et unikt sted for opplevelser, mat og drikke. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.
Flævasshytta café — official Destination Hemsedal ↗A mountain café between Hemsedal and Ål beside the Beihovd cross-country trail at Holdeskaret, by Flævatnet. Offers waffles and hot drinks. Winter service depends on trail conditions and stable weather, with holiday/weekend opening patterns. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.
