- Vertical drop
- 2,657 ft
- Skiable terrain
- 1,310 acres*
- Avg snowfall
- 128 in
- Lifts
- 22*
Editor's Pick
Lodgen Spiseri beside Lodge Express for a convenient family meal close to the lifts.
THE FOOD SCENE
Lodgen Spiseri is a practical family choice beside Lodge Express, with food available across the day and evening. Harahorn Fjellgård offers a separate mountain dining outing in northern Hemsedal; contact the property about availability and plan the journey.
For a cross-country day, Flævasshytta Café provides waffles and hot drinks beside the Beihovd trail in Holdeskaret. Its service depends on the trails and weather, so confirm the plan before setting out.
APRÈS-SKI & NIGHTLIFE
Stavkroa is the choice for a livelier evening near the ski area, with its Kitchen Bar bringing together food, drinks, lounge space and dancing. Check the winter program to choose a night that suits your group. Lodgen Spiseri offers a meal-focused alternative close to the lifts.
DINING PICKS
4 curated spots for eating and drinking at Hemsedal
On-Mountain Dining
On-Mountain1 pick
Flævasshytta Café
Holdeskaret, beside the Beihovd cross-country trail — separate from Hemsedal’s alpine slopes
A mountain café by Flævatnet on the cross-country route between Hemsedal and Ål. Stop for waffles and a hot drink during a Nordic outing when the hut is serving.
Why We Like It
A scenic destination for a cross-country ski outing and a warming café break. Confirm the hut’s service and trail conditions before setting out; plan this separately from a day on the alpine lifts.
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Base Area
2 picks
Stavkroa
Skiheisvegen 30C, Hemsedal ski area
An après-ski venue in Hemsedal with winter weekend programming. Its Kitchen Bar combines food, drinks, lounge space and dancing.
Why We Like It
A choice for a lively evening and dancing; check the program to match the night to your group.
Earlier guide details
Earlier menu idea: Traditional Norwegian reindeer stew. Choose from the restaurant’s current menu when you visit.
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Lodgen Spiseri
Beside Lodge Express, Hemsedal ski centre
Lodgen Spiseri serves food from morning into evening beside Hemsedal's Lodge Express lift, with a children's buffet among its offerings.
Why We Like It
Its position in the ski centre makes it a practical choice for families who want to eat close to the lifts.
Earlier guide details
Earlier menu idea: Local craft beer and sharing platters. Choose from the restaurant’s current menu when you visit.
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In Town
1 pick
Harahorn Fjellgård
Northern Hemsedal at 1,100 m
Harahorn is a mountain-farm destination in northern Hemsedal offering food and drink in a mountain setting.
Why We Like It
Consider it for a separate dining outing. Its northern Hemsedal location needs its own travel plan; contact the property about dining availability.
Earlier guide details
Earlier menu idea: Lamb stew with root vegetables. Choose from the restaurant’s current menu when you visit.
Sources & planning details
Checked: identity, location, cuisine type, description, recommendation details, website.
Without current field-level confirmation: price guide, dish recommendation.
Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27
Plan your meal
Check whether your chosen venue takes reservations or uses a walk-in waitlist. For mountain dining, plan around lift access and service times.