Myrkdalen
Western Norway's snowiest ski resort, regularly receiving over 6m of snow with vast off-piste terrain and a modern hotel base.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
730m (2,395ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
1,080m (3,543ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
350m (1,148ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
600cm (236in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
23
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
6
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Skiable Area
65ha (161ac)
Total groomed and patrolled skiable terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Easy
25%
Intermediate
50%
Difficult
25%
Best For
When to go
Average snowpack depth, by month.
Myrkdalen's snowpack peaks in April.
- Snowpack
- peaks Apr
- Typical season
- Dec – May
Snow depth: ECA&D, daily station data (1994–2023).
Location
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