Best Ski Resorts in Norway

8 published ski resorts in Norway, grouped by region and sorted by vertical drop within each. Compare side-by-side stats on snowfall, trails, lifts, and terrain mix to find the resort that matches your skiing style and experience level.

Click any resort for full stats and comparisons, or use the links below to compare two resorts head to head.

Vestland 3

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Stunning fjord-side resort in Western Norway with rare skiing-to-the-sea views and a freeride scene.

Vertical1,010m (3,314ft)
Trails18
Snowfall800cm/yr (315in)
Beginner25%
Intermediate45%
Advanced30%
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A western Norwegian resort overlooking the Vossevangen valley, with extreme sports heritage and easy access from Bergen.

Vertical745m (2,444ft)
Trails40
Snowfall400cm/yr (157in)
Beginner25%
Intermediate50%
Advanced25%
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Western Norway's snowiest ski resort, regularly receiving over 6m of snow with vast off-piste terrain and a modern hotel base.

Vertical730m (2,395ft)
Trails23
Snowfall600cm/yr (236in)
Beginner25%
Intermediate50%
Advanced25%
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Innlandet 2

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Norway's largest ski resort, known for reliable snow conditions, excellent family facilities, and scenic forest terrain.

Vertical789m (2,589ft)
Trails70
Snowfall350cm/yr (138in)
Beginner30%
Intermediate50%
Advanced20%
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Cross-country mecca with a friendly small alpine area and Jotunheimen ridges in view.

Vertical460m (1,509ft)
Trails24
Snowfall400cm/yr (157in)
Beginner35%
Intermediate50%
Advanced15%
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The Scandinavian Alps — steep terrain with reliable powder and a lively après-ski scene popular with Norwegians.

Vertical790m (2,592ft)
Trails53
Snowfall500cm/yr (197in)
Beginner20%
Intermediate40%
Advanced40%
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A historic Norwegian mountain town on the Bergen Railway, with two linked alpine areas and 220km of cross-country trails on the Hardangervidda.

Vertical380m (1,247ft)
Trails39
Snowfall350cm/yr (138in)
Beginner35%
Intermediate50%
Advanced15%
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Trøndelag 1

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Norway's largest alpine resort by skiable area, with three connected sectors and reliable Nordic snow.

Vertical712m (2,336ft)
Trails73
Snowfall500cm/yr (197in)
Beginner30%
Intermediate50%
Advanced20%
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About Skiing in Norway

Norway has 8 published ski resorts in the SkiGrade database. The largest by vertical drop is Stranda with 1010m of vertical drop. Use the resort cards above to quickly compare key stats across all Norway resorts, or click through to any resort for a full breakdown including terrain mix, elevation profile, and head-to-head comparisons.

All stats shown are based on published resort data. Vertical drop is the most reliable indicator of overall mountain size — it tells you how long a top-to-bottom run actually is. Snowfall figures are annual averages and can vary significantly year to year. Terrain percentages (beginner, intermediate, advanced) reflect how each resort categorises its own marked trails.