Ski Fjord Norway

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Ski Fjord Norway

Ski Fjord Norway
Winter Manual 2012
www.skifjordnorway.com
Sirdal
www.sirdal.no
Røldal
www.roldal.com
Bjorli
www.bjorliskisenter.no/
Stryn Sommerski
www.strynsommerski.no
Sogndal Skisenter
www.skisogn.no
Folgefonn Sommerskisenter
www.folgefonn.no
Stordal Alpinsenter
www.stordalalpinsenter.no
Tusten Skiheiser
www.tusten.no
Voss Fjellandsby
www.vossfjellandsby.no
Stryn Skisenter
www.strynskisenter.no
Strandafjellet
www.strandafjellet.no
Sogn Skisenter
www.skisogn.no
Ørskogfjell Skisenter
www.orskogfjellet.no
Breimsbygda Skisenter
www.breim.no/ski
Sauda
www.saudaferie.no
Voss Resort
www.vossresort.no
Eikedalen Skisenter
www.eikedalen.no
Jølster Skisenter
www.jolsterskisenter.no
Volda Skisenter
www.voldaskisenter.no
Sunnmørsalpane Skiarena Fjellsetra
www.sunnmorsalpane.no
Harpefossen Skisenter
www.harpefossen.no
Ørsta Skisenter
www.orstaskisenter.no
Some of the ski resorts in Fjord Norway. For more information visit www.fjordnorway.com/ski
Skiing With a Fjord View
DO YOU DREAM OF FANTASTIC SKIING IN A STUNNING
LANDSCAPE? OR HOW ABOUT RELAXING WHILE
SURROUNDED BY BREATHTAKING SCENERY?
Perhaps you’d also like to enjoy exciting-yet-budgetfriendly city breaks? Or how about thrilling surfing
and diving adventures? One of Fjord Norway’s great
strengths is its diversity and, whether you’re visiting
for a weekend or a month, you’ll find that there is
plenty to explore.
Welcome to Fjord Norway in winter.
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The western part of Norway is
called Fjord Norway – with good
reason. The many fjords are the
main features in a fantastic
landscape found nowhere else in
the world. The fjords in Fjord
Norway are easily accessible as
people have lived in small villages
and on farms along them for
centuries. The road network is well
developed and there are excellent
boat and ferry services. The fjords
of Norway have nonetheless
retained their natural beauty and
still feel untouched.
In winter the landscape is even
more dramatic, with snow-covered
mountains and frozen waterfalls.
From December through April, the
ski resorts offer excellent skiing at
all levels. You’ll find it’s all easily
accessible, with short transfers from
airports with international
connections. You will find everything
from children’s slopes to steep-anddeep freeskiing in less-crowded
resorts, offering a far different
experience than some of the more
well-known ski regions. The strict
laws against heli-skiing and
snowmobiles leaves the snow
untracked in the backcountry. In
Fjord Norway you will re-discover
silence.
In Fjord Norway we appreciate
explorers – visitors that value the
history and culture of the places
they visit. Exploring Fjord Norway
with a local guide is the best way
to experience this unique place. The
guides are experts in the activities
they provide, and have great
insight into the history, culture and
nature of Fjord Norway. Bringing a
guide will add value to your overall
experience and ensure a truly
memorable adventure.
Many would say winter is the best
season to explore the region. Prices
are budget-friendly, attractions are
less crowded and accommodation
is easy to find. There are many
attractions to choose from. Three
UNESCO World Heritage attractions
are located in Fjord Norway.
Bryggen, the Hanseatic Wharf in
Bergen, is an example of a building
tradition that dates back almost 900
years. Urnes stave church in Luster
is the oldest stave church in the
world. But nature will always be
the main attraction in our region.
The Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord
are considered the world’s finest
examples of the fjord landscape.
We have eight national parks to
explore, the biggest glaciers to be
found in Norway and endless fishing
opportunities along the coast in
winter.
Use our new product manual as a
planning tool and find the
adventure of your dreams. We hope
it will inspire you and encourage our
already valued guests
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“The world’s most iconic destination”
National Geographic Traveler
© Sverre Hjornevik
YOU HAVE TO BE HERE TO BELIEVE IT
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How to get to Fjord Norway
YOU ARE JUST A QUICK, COMFORTABLE JOURNEY AWAY
FROM SKI FJORD NORWAY’S GREAT WINTER RESORTS
TRONDHEIM
KRISTIANSUND
MOLDE
Åndalsnes
ÅLESUND
The airports that serve the Fjord
Norway region have direct flights
to more than 50 destinations
throughout Europe, including
London, Edinburgh, Newcastle,
Stockholm, Riga, Amsterdam,
Frankfurt, Paris and Copenhagen.
Remember that if you are flying
into Fjord Norway via Gardermoen Airport in Oslo, there are
a number of domestic links to
a number of smaller airports in
the region, including Kristiansund, Molde, Ålesund, Ørsta/
Volda, Sandane and Sogndal.
They are all great choices if you
want to experience some of the
very best winter destinations.
Of course, depending on where
you’re travelling from, other
transportation links could also
be possibilities; the region is
well served by train and boat
services, plus car rental is a very
easy way to get to your chosen
ski resort or city.
The Alpepass Region
Volda
Florø
Geiranger
Sandane
Loen
Førde
Luster
Sogndal
Ski Sogn
Flåm
Voss
BERGEN
Jondal
Folgefonn
Røldal
Sauda
HAUGESUND
STAVANGER
Sandnes
Sirdal
Bergen-Stavanger-Hirtshals
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KRISTIANSUND
OSLO
BERGEN AIRPORT FLESLAND
This is the most centrally located city airport for the region’s
skiing facilities. Direct flights
to more than 40 international
destinations depart from here.
The nearest major skiing centres
are Voss Resort and Voss Fjellandsby, but you can also easily
reach Ski Sogn and Røldal from
Bergen. From Flesland you can
use the Ski Fjord Norway shuttle
bus, which takes you straight to
Voss Resort and Voss Fjellandsby in about 90 minutes. However,
probably the easiest way of getting around the region is by car.
All major car-rental companies
have offices at Flesland as well
as most of the other destination
airports in the region. Why not
try the ski-rental-car offers from
Avis at its rental stations in the
Ski Fjord Norway region? www.
fjordnorway.com/ski/ skicar. If
you prefer public transportation,
the airport bus departs every
15 minutes from Bergen Airport
Flesland to the city center.
From there you can choose to
continue your journey by bus,
train or express boat. Travelling
by train to Voss is fast and easy.
Departing every hour or so from
Bergen Central Station to Voss
Station, it only takes about an
hour before you arrive at one of
Norway’s top ski resorts.
If you prefer the smaller and
undiscovered resorts north of
Bergen, catch one of the several
express boats that depart from
the city’s harbour. Taking one of
these boats to Sogndal is a great
introduction to the magical fjord
landscape. Bergen is also the
starting point for the Hurtigruten
coastal express boat trip, which
departs for Kirkenes in the far
north every evening of the year.
HAUGESUND AIRPORT KARMØY
The airport lies between Bergen
and Stavanger and is the destination for many international
flights. Haugesund is perhaps
best known as the birthplace of
the Norwegian Vikings. Today
the city plays an important role
as a hub for offshore industries
in the North Sea. Haugesund
is the closest entrance point
to the renowned ski resort of
Røldal, said to have the deepest
snow in Europe. The airport is
also well situated for those who
want to hit the slopes in Sauda.
You can hop on a direct shuttle
bus which leaves the airport for
Røldal, only a two-hour trip.
Haugesund also has a regular
Flybuss service to the centre
which makes a number of stops,
or you may rent a car at the
airport.
ÅLESUND AIRPORT VIGRA
Fjord Norway is home to the
beautiful city of Ålesund and
its airport Vigra. It’s the perfect
place to fly into if you want to
experience the stunning scenery
at ‘close-to- the-fjord’ resorts
in the northern part of Ski Fjord
Norway.
There is an airport bus service
to the centre of Ålesund (which
takes about 20 minutes) and
also a coastal express boat with
daily departures from Trondheim
to Kristiansund. Of course, you
always have the option of hiring
a rental car.
STAVANGER AIRPORT SOLA
This is the natural destination
when you want to go skiing in
the southernmost resorts of
Sirdal and Sauda and, of course,
to spend time in the 2008 City of
Culture, Stavanger. The airport
bus service, the Flybuss, also
makes getting into the city easy,
especially for the first-time
visitor. Services are every 20
minutes to a number of stops
in Stavanger. There are also
several car rental companies located at the airport offering good
deals in the winter season.
Travel Tips!
The towns and cities in Fjord
Norway have many sports shops
that offer good deals on
a wide range of ski equipment,
or you may rent ski equipment at
the resorts. Just on Voss you will
find more than 5 sports shops,
offering the latest in alpine
equipment at very competitive
prices!
Flights:
www.avinor.no
Car rental:
www.fjordnorway.com/ski/skicar
Airportbus:
www.flybussen.no
Express boat:
www.fjord1.no
www.tide.no
www.rodne.no
Train:
www.nsb.no
Bus companies:
www.skyss.no
www.nor-way.no
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Routemap January 2009. With reservation for changes.
(Lofoten)
(Lofoten)
By Air to Fjord Norway
3TU
Fly to the Fjords
Widerøe flies you to the very heart of Fjord Norway and to more then 30 destinations
throughout the country.
Read more at www.wideroe.no
neolab • Paul audestad / Fjord tours
Selected Transporters
Explore Norway -
the easy way!
Book tours, hotels and
activities all in one package.
* *
Direct flights from Bremen, London and Alicante to Haugesund .
*(Summer flight)
Many direct international flights
to Bergen, Haugesund, Stavanger
and Ålesund!
Direct flights from Amsterdam
to Bergen and Stavanger.
The Explore Norway Ticket
Many direct international
flights
to Bergen,
Stavanger
Fly as
much
as you
like
and Norway
Ålesund.
• Southern
for 330 EUR
for two weeks in
• Southern Norway and Nordland for 420 EUR
www.ryanair.com
www.norwegian.com
(Summer flight)
www.flysas.com
www.klm.com
• All of Norway for 475 EUR
Valid for travel during the period 22 June – 27 August
and includes your connecting Widerøe flights to and from Norway.
(Summer flight)
(Summer flight)
Direct flights from Stockholm to
Bergen and Stavanger
www.skyways.com
Direct flights from London to
Bergen and Stavanger
www.flybmi.com
Direct flights from Riga to
Ålesund, Bergen and Stavanger.
Many direct flights from UK,
Sweden and Denmark to
Bergen, Haugesund and
Stavanger.
www.airbaltic.com
www.wideroe.com
By Ferry to Fjord Norway
Norway in a nutshell
®
Travelling to Fjord Norway by ferry is not only comfortable, it’s enjoyable too. Plus, you can bring your
car. Fjord Line will take you from Hirtshals in Denmark
directly to Bergen and Stavanger.
www.fjordline.com
By Train in Fjord Norway
Avis Rent a Car offers discounted
skier-specific rental cars throughout
all Avis stations in Fjord Norway – ski
rack included!
All car types, 20 percent discount.
Season December 2011 - April
2012.
Book your car now:
www.fjordnorway.com/ski/skicar
ånDALsnes
Dombås
geIrAnger
Norway’s most popular round trip!
This tour includes the beautiful Bergen Railway, the spectacular Flåm Railway
and the unbelievably narrow Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjord.
Rental car
åLesUnD
Experience a scenic and environmentally friendly way to travel in
Fjord Norway.
NSB has many good online offers!
Daily all year from Bergen, Voss and Oslo. The trip is easy to combine with
your winter holiday!
gUDvAngen
sTALHeIm
bergen
fLåm
myrDAL
voss ULvIK
Price from: NOK 705*
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*The price is subject to change during the period of validity as from January 1, 2012.
www.nsb.no
BOOKINGS AND FURTHER INFORMATION:
www.fjordtours.com or call Fjord Tours customer phone: +47 815 68 222
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Ski Resorts in Fjord Norway
THEIR LOCATION IN THE FJORD
LANDSCAPE MAKES THE SKI
RESORTS IN FJORD NORWAY
UNIQUE. HERE BOTH FAMILIES AND
FREESKIERS CAN ENJOY SKIING
EXPERIENCES THAT ARE REALLY OUT
OF THE ORDINARY
Great skiing terrain and good
snow conditions are the most
important ingredients for a
fantastic skiing experience.
Compared with some places in
Central Europe the resorts are
small, but they have greater
altitude differences, which means
long downhill runs. The resorts
are friendly and it is easy to
find your way around, making
them particularly suitable for
families with children who
want a relaxing winter break.
The coastal climate of Western
Norway means heavy snowfalls
on a regular basis. Resorts such
as Voss Fjellandsby, Røldal and
Stranda are among the most
dependable in Europe for snow,
and the chances of powder are
good! If you come mid-week, you
will often have the slopes almost
to yourself. But a skiing holiday
in Fjord Norway has more than
unforgettable skiing to offer. The
resorts are only a short distance
from idyllic villages or towns
and a skiing holiday in Western
Norway can easily be combined
with a round trip, a fjord cruise
or a visit to one of the region’s
cities. Fjord Norway is home to
companies that offer activities
such as snowshoeing, sledging,
ice-climbing and ski & sail. There
are also great cross-country trails.
THE MOST
IMPORTANT SKIING AREAS
AT VOSS you will find two ski
resorts, VOSS RESORT AND VOSS
FJELLANDSBY, which are only a
20-minute drive from each
other. They are the biggest
and most easily accessible ski
centres in the region, with good
ski schools and long histories of
welcoming guests from abroad.
www.visitvoss.no
SKI SOGN consists of two
small ski centres and several
accommodation options. You can
have an exciting and different
skiing holiday here that also
includes activity tours in dramatic
scenery.
www.skisogn.no
RØLDAL is known as the
freeskiers’ favourite, with snow in
abundance and exciting terrain.
www.roldal.com
THE ALPEPASS REGION consists
of the resorts of Stryn, Stranda,
Sunnmørsalpane, Stordal,
Ørskogfjellet, Ørsta, Volda and
Harpefossen. One ski pass gives
you access to all the ski resorts,
which offer both powder and
fantastic beginner slopes.
www.alpepass.no
© BENJAMIN HJORT
SAUDA AND SIRDAL in the
county of Rogaland are great
alternatives for those who want
to go skiing near Stavanger
and Haugesund. www.sirdal.no
and www.saudaskisenter.no
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Alpine skiing
Lifts
Total tracks in km 40
Green tracks
6
Blue tracks
4
Red tracks
1
Black tracks
3
Children’s tracks
3
Magic carpets
3
Chair lifts
T-bar tow lifts
Platter lifts
Gondolbanar:
Magic carpets
4
4
2
1
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Cafés etc. in the ski areas
4
Accommodation
Cabins
Apartments
Hotels
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70
3
Distance Voss centre
Bavallen: 5 km
Cable car: 1 km
Bergen – Voss
by car or train:
2 hours
1h 30min
50 min
2 hours
1h 20min
1h 40min
100 km
Lønahorgi 1411m
gives you access to both ski areas with
the same ski pass. You can enjoy over 18
lifts and 55 km of slopes as well as great
opportunities for off piste skiing. Both
areas are equipped with a family friendly
variety of difficulty on most slopes. Ski
the mountains of Fjord Norway.
Total tracks
Total tracks in km
Green tracks
Blue tracks
Red tracks
Black tracks
Children’s tracks
55
7
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7
4
5
Total lifts
Chair lifts
T-bar tow lifts
Platter lifts:
Children’s lifts
Magic carpets
Cable car
5
7
4
2
2
1
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Voss is situated in the middle Fjord Norway,
1,5 hours by car from Bergen. Surrounded by the
two major fjords, Hardangerfjorden and Sognefjorden. The town has about 14.000 inhabitants,
a nice village centre and two ski areas.
Voss Resort is close to the city centre and Myrkdalen is situated 25 km from the centre of Voss.
Ski Fjord Norway – a new way to experience the
fjords.
Myrkdalen
Alpine skiing
Total tracks in km
Green tracks
Blue tracks
Red tracks
Black tracks
Children’s tracks
Magic carpets
15
1
5
6
1
2
1
4
Accommodation
Cabins
Apartments
Hotels
5
50
3
Distance Voss centre
25 km
Lifts
Chair lifts
T-bar tow lifts
Platter lifts
1
3
2
Finnbunuten 1358m
KariTraa 1060m
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Slettafjellet 917m
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Voss Resort
The winter capital of Fjord Norway
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Slettafjell I og II
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FLOOD LIGHT SKIING:
Bavallen, fredagar
Total
lifts 1800 – 2100
Bavallen, friday nights
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Chair lifts 4
Voss Resort tar ikkje ansvar for eventuelle endringar
eller feil opplysningar i brosjyren.
T-bar tow lifts
LØYPER / SLOPES:
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Terrain Park
Paragliderstart
Paraglider
starting area
Maskintrakka langrennsløype
Groomed cross country
skiing slope
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Cross country slope
Kiting-område
Kiting area
© Benjamin Hjort
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= Middels/Medium
= Lett/Easy
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meanwhile, with its own modern
cottages and great après ski facilities,
is just a few minutes’ walk from the
ski lifts.
Voss Resort has 40km of prepared skiruns, 13 lifts, a renowned ski school
with an international guest tutor, two
ski-rental facilities, three skiing areas
for children and four cosy cafes for
when you need to relax. And, don’t
forget, Bavallstunet is a great place
to unwind with its fantastic après ski
after a long day on the slopes.
Variety of activities
Voss has high-capacity, uncrowded
slopes, so you can enjoy plenty of
space around you when you ski.
The international staff at the resort
are known for their friendliness and
helpfulness. When you’re not on
the slopes, Voss town centre has
everything you need with more than
100 shops, including cafes, bars and
hotels.
To find out what exciting activities
are taking place in Voss, such as
festivals and live music, plus the full
winter programme, log on to www.
vossresort.no or www.visitvoss.no.
We look forward to seeing you in the
snow!
Winter Festival in
Voss
If you would like to
see many
of the exciting spor
ts performed
during the winter
in Voss, you
should come at th
e end of
March. Every year
at this time,
Voss hosts Vinterve
ko (10-13
March). Athletes pu
sh the thrill
boundaries with fre
eride (ski and
snowboard), kiting
, speedriding,
skydiving, paraglid
ing and
back country skiing.
The great
atmosphere at this
winter
festival is worth th
e tour itself.
Music and ‘Today’s
Video’, all
the best shots from
the activities
at Vinterveko, mak
e the resort
a great gathering
place in the
evenings. For mor
e information
about Vinterveko se
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Hangursbanen, svevebane / cable car
Hangursheisen, stolheis / chair lift
Hangurstrekket, T–trekk / drag lift
Bavallsekspressen, stolheis / chair lift
Bavallen Alpha, stolheis / chair lift
Tråstølsheisen, stolheis / chair lift
Slettafjell 1, T–trekk / drag lift
Slettafjell 2, T–trekk / drag lift
Horgaletten, T–trekk / drag lift
Bavallstunet, T–trekk / drag lift
Grebbesbakken, skiband / rolling hoop
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VOSS RESORT IS LOCATED IN THE HEART OF FJORD NORWAY, JUST 100KM FROM
BERGEN AIRPORT FLESLAND. YOU CAN CHOOSE FROM A NUMBER OF HOTELS
IN THE CENTRE OF THIS CHARMING, SMALL TOWN.
For example, there’s the historic
Fleischer’s Hotel, or the Park
Hotel Vossevangen, which has an
internationally renowned wine cellar.
Then again, you may prefer the
smaller Hotel Jarl, located right next
to the River Vosso. A cable car will
take you from the centre of town to
the ski slopes in just five minutes.
Alternatively, you may opt to stay in
a cosy cottage in Bavallen, situated in
the hills above Voss but still just a five
minute drive from the centre. All of
the well-appointed cottages, with the
latest kitchen and bathroom facilities,
offer fantastic panoramic views that
you’ll never forget. Bavallstunet
SERVICE:
HEISAR / LIFTS:
1 Hangursløypa / Hangur slope
5 Vetlebakken / Vetlebakken
6 Internasjonal storslalåm/ slalåm (FIS)
International giant slalom & slalom (FIS)
7 Alphaløypa / Alpha slope
8 Familieløypa / Easy tourist slope
9 Grebbesbakken / Grebbesbakken
15 Slettafjell / Slettafjell slope
16 Slettafjell / Slettafjell slope
17 Til Horgaletten
18 Horgaletten / Horgaletten slope
18 Horgaletten / Horgaletten slope
19 Internasj. utforløype / Internat. downhill
20 Badnakrokjen barneområde / Childrens ski area
21 Nyestølsløypa / Nyestøl slope
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Skiskule/skiutleige / ski hire
Skiskule/skiutleige / ski hire
Hangursrestauranten / café
Storastovo, servering / café
Varmestovo, servering / café
Bavallstunet, servering/bar. Hytteutleige
Bavallstunet, café/bar/cabins for rent
Billettkontor, info / Tickets and info
Ved skade ring 56 53 02 30 eller 113
www.vinterveko
.no
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Children’s lifts
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Children under 7 years free on all lifts
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Cross-country
skiing
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Cross-country tracks in km
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high stand
ard cabin ation in a
a 6-day sk , including
i pass.
NOK 2 89
NOK 2 505,- per adult/
0,- per ch
ild
The
price is
self cateri for minimum 4 peo
ng.
ple
years of a Children up to sev ,
en
ge can use
free of ch the ski lifts
arge.
B
www.vis ooking:
itvoss.no
www.voss /packages
resort.no
(Sunday-F
riday)
6
Ski school and ski hire
Alpine ski school
√
Snowboard school
√
Cross-country ski school
Five nigh
ts
a high sta ’ accommodation
in
ndard cab
a 4-day sk in, including
i pass.
NOK 1 71
NOK 1 450,- per adult/
5,- per ch
ild
The price
is for min
4 people,
imum
up to sev self catering. Child
en ye
ren
the ski lift ars of age can use
s free of
charge.
Booking
www.vis
:
itvoss
www.vo .no/packages
ssresort.n
o
rid
Two nigh ay-Sunday)
ts
a high sta ’ accommodation
in
ndard ca
a 2-day sk bin, including
i pass.
NOK 1 47
,- pe
NOK 1 25
45 perr cahdult/
ild
The price
is for min
4 people,
imum
up to sev self catering. Child
en years
ren
of age ca
the ski lift
n use
s free of
charge.
B
www.vis ooking:
itvoss.no
/pack
www.vo
ssresort.n ages
o
√
Guided cross-country trips
On request
Ski hire, cross-country
√
Ski hire, cross-country (adult/child)
√
Ski hire, alpine
√
Snowboard hire
√
No. of cafés etc. at the centre:
4
Accommodation
Hotels
3
316/650
Cabins
A WEEKE
ND REA
K
IN VOSB
S
(F
53
Floodlit tracks in km
Hotel rooms/beds
A MID-W
EE
IN VOSKS*BREAK
3
Fax 56 53 02 21
e-mail: [email protected]
www.vossresort.no
6
Apartments
70
How to get here
Airport
Bergen Airport
110 km
Haugesund Airport
220 km
Car Bergen-Voss
1h 15min
Car Haugesund-Voss
Train
3h 20min
Bergen-Voss 1h 10min
Oslo - Voss 5h
Contact information
E-mail address [email protected]
Telephone
Ski resort
Destination
+47 4700 4700.
www.vossresort.no
© VOss Resort
INSIDER TIPS
www.visitvoss.no
* Please note that this package is not available during the Winter Holiday (12.02--02.03. 2012) and Easter Holiday (01.04-06.04.2012) periods.
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Voss Fjellandsby
Snow heaven for families
Myrkdalen
Voss, Norway
Finnbunuten
1358
1060
1135
Kaldavassnuten
Kråni
960
Storhaugen
992
860
8
9
7
1 6
D
E
Til Skjervheimstølen
10
A
O
I
720
Vetlebotn kafé
Turløyp
e til Ve
tlebotn
3
2
5
Årmotslia skiarena
1
C
Helgatun Fjellpensjonat
S
4
B
450
N
2
4
17
5
2
Floodlit tracks
1
Floodlit tracks
Friday 18-21
Terrain parks
2
Children’s tracks
3
M L
G
3,5
Greatest difference in altitude in metres
610
TOTAL LIFTS
U
11 F
1
Longest downhill track in km
J
H
Myrkdalsstovo
Vossestrand Hotell
Til Voss / Vinje
Total tracks in km
Children’s lift/surface lift
K
T
ALPINE SKIING
R
Chair lifts
1
T-bar tow lifts
3
Platter lifts
2
Children’s lifts
1
√
Tracks with snow canons
3
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
20
5
A WINTER WEEK IN
MYRKDALEN*
(Sunday - Sunday)
VOSS FJELLANDSBY IS SITUATED IN MYRKDALEN, ONE OF NORWAY’S MOST
SECURE AREAS FOR SNOW
It’s only a short 25 km drive from
the centre of Voss. This new resort
opened in 2003 and enables
Voss to offer a variety of skiing
experiences, from great beginners’
slopes to challenging terrain for the
most experienced skiers. The skiing
season is long in Myrkdalen. The
winter startsin November and lasts
until May.
In Myrkdalen, you will find 7
ski lifts and 13 slopes that are
suitable for the whole family.
The area is perfect forfamilies
with children and, if you choose
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to stay in the vicinity of the ski
centre, the distance to the ski lifts
is so short that you can strap on
your skis on your doorstep and
ski over to the lift. The resort has
its own children’s area with ski
lifts and, of course, offers both ski
rental and ski schools for every
level of proficiency. In addition to
the ski centres, there are lots of
possibilities for cross-country skiing
and ski touring in the immediate
area. The short distance to the
centre of Voss and to the fjords
means there is so much you can
do! In Voss, the whole family can
take a sleigh ride, go swimming
in a heated swimming pool or
organise a friendly bowling match.
Older children and adults can go
for guided walks or try abseiling.
A tandem paragliding trip or
sightseeing trip in a helicopter
gives you a unique bird’s eye view
of Voss. In the centre of Voss,
you can explore the Vangsgata
shopping street and the nearby
Amfi shopping centre, with its
shops, cafés and restaurants.
Seven nights’ accomm
odation in
a high standard apart
ment,
including a 6-day ski
pass.
INSIDER TIPS
Join the Ski Scho
ol!
Voss Fjellandsby Sk
i School offers
ski lessons in alpine
, telemark and
cross-country, as we
ll as kiting
and powderskiing.
The staff are
friendly, helpful an
d speak English.
The ski school also
arranges
activities for people
with
disabilities. Avalanc
he courses,
in cooperationwith
the UIAGMcertified company
Bre og Fjell, are
also available.
www.vossfjellands
byskiskule.no
www.breogfjell.no
A MID-WEEK BRE
AK IN
MYRKDALEN*
(Sunday - Friday)
Five nights’ accom
modation in
a high standard ap
artment,
including a 4-day
lift pass.
From NOK 3 230,-
From NOK 1 825,
-
From NOK 695,-
From NOK 530,-
per adult
per child (7-15 years
)
The price example
is for two adults
and two children in
a self catering
apartment. Children
up to seven
years of age can us
e the ski lifts
free of charge.
Booking:
www.visitvoss.no/
packages
www.vossfjelland
sby.no
per adult
Alpine ski school
√
Snowboard school
√
√
√
√
√
Ski hire, alpine
√
Snowboard hire
√
NO. OF CAFÉS ETC. AT THE CENTRE:
5
ACCOMMODATION
Hotels
3
Hotel rooms/beds
300
Cabins
5
Apartments
50
HOW TO GET HERE
Airport
Bergen Airport
per child (7-15 years
)
The price example
is for two adults
and two children in
a self catering
apartment. Children
up to seven
years of age can us
e the ski lifts
free of charge.
Booking:
www.visitvoss.n
o/packages
www.vossfjelland
sby.no
130 km
Haugesund Airport
245 km
Car Bergen-Myrkdalen
2h min
Car Haugesund- Myrkdalen
Train
3h 50 min
Bergen-Voss 1h 15 min
Bergen - Oslo 5h 30 min
CONTACT INFORMATION
E-mail address
Telephone
Ski resort
Destination
[email protected]
+47 56 53 10 30
www.vossfjellandsby.no
www.visitvoss.no
* Please note that the packages are not available for New Year and during the Winter Holiday (19.02 - 03.03. 2012) and Easter Holiday (01.04 - 08.04.2012) periods.
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17
© PER FINNE/VISIT VOSS
© TERJE RAKKE/NORDIC LIFE AS/FJORD NORWAY
SKI SCHOOL AND SKI HIRE
© TERJE AAMODT
FJORDNORWAY IS A PARADISE FOR
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIERS
THE SKI RESORTS IN FJORD NORWAY
ARE FAMILY FRIENDLY!
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© MICHAEL MATEJKA
© PER FINNE/VISIT VOSS
WHY NOT TRY DOG-SLEDDING
IN SIRDAL?
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Røldal Ski Resort
Alpine skiing
Total tracks in km:
4
12
3
4
1
Terrain parks
2
Children’s tracks
3
1
2,3
500
Total lifts
Chair lifts
1
T-bar tow lifts
3
Plate lifts
2
Children’s lifts
1
√
Cross-country skiing
90
9
INSIDER TIPS
© Voss Resort
Røldal Freeride
Every year, in late Ap
ril, Roldal
Freeride Challenge
is held. Røldal
Freeride is the mos
t important
competition for off-p
iste skiing in
Northern Europe. Fo
r 2012, Røldal
will be one out of
6 international
ski resorts to host the
FWT
(Freeride World Tour)
.It’s a great
chance to see som
e of the world’s
best freeskiers in ac
tion!
Alpine ski school
√
Snowboard school
√
√
√
Ski hire, alpine
√
Snowboard hire
√
2
Accommodation
Hotel
1
Hotel rooms/beds
62/248
www.roldalfreer
ide.no
Cabins
50
Apartments
116
How to get here
RØLDAL HAS MORE SNOW ON AVERAGE THAN ANY OTHER EUROPEAN
WINTER SPORTS RESORT, THE DEEPEST SNOW IN EUROPE
Airport
Haugesund Airport145 km
Car
2h
Bergen Airport160 km
Contact information
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narrow slopes through forests; you
can ski wherever you like on the
mountain!
Night skiing and snow production
techniques mean long, funfilled days
on the slopes and great conditions
from November until May!
Røldal is also a popular destination
for cross-country skiers. The resort
has a varied network of cross-country
tracks and offers everything from
short, familyfriendly roundtrips to
FIS-standard competition tracks, plus
long trails in the mountains.
There’s so much to choose from!
A variety of accommodation is
on offer; choose between hotels,
apartments, cabins with direct
access to the ski lifts or traditional,
reasonably-priced camping chalets.
Wherever you choose to stay, you are
never far from the ski centre or the
weekend after-ski parties that Røldal
is also famous for.
Telephone +47 53 64 20 33
Ski resortwww.roldal.com
Destination
2 NIGHTS STAY
IN RØLDAL
incl. 2 days skipass
From only
EUR 130 per person.
Price based on 4 pe
rs.
Welcome to Røldal!
www.roldal.no
www.roldal.no
www.visithaugesund.no
A WEEK IN RØLDAL
From only
EUR 306 per person.
Price based on 4 pe
rs.
www.roldal.no
© SVERRE HJØRNEVIK
© SVERRE HJØRNEVIK
Everyone, no matter what their skill
level, will find plenty of fantastic
alpine fun on offer, plus great
opportunities for off-piste and skitouring.
The resort is equipped with six
ski-lifts, one chair-lift and 12 great
slopes. From one of Norway’s highest
base areas, the ski-lifts take you up
to 1,300 meters above sea level. The
views of the surrounding mountains
are simply
phenomenal. The entire resort is
situated above the tree line, so you’re
not hampered by having to ski on
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21
Alpine skiing
Total number of tracks:
9
18
?
15
2
Terrain parks
4
Children’s tracks
4
4
INSIDER TIPS
Sesilåmi
rch.
Saturday 24th of Ma
n
tho
ara
m
i
sk
lar
Popu
and
l
da
tes
Se
n
ee
tw
be
Sirdal (52km). The
gest
southern regions lar
th
wi
e
rac
try
un
co
cross
!
nts
ipa
over 2500 partic
o
i.n
am
www.sesil
Dog Sledding from
EUR 65 per person
www.kvinen.no
cabin.
Midweek break in
EUR 380.
Sunday to Friday.
Greatest difference in altitude in metres 300
Total lifts
Chair lifts
1
T-bar tow lifts
4
Plate lifts
10
Children’s lifts
4
√
220
12.5
ople
Based on up to 8 pe
.
bin
sharing a ca
o
www.sageneset.n
© PEDER AUSTRUD
1,5
Alpine ski school
√
Snowboard school
√
√
Ski hire, alpine
√
Snowboard hire
√
6
Sauda
In tune with nature
Alpine skiing
Total tracks in km:
4
WEEKEND HOTEL
BREAK
Friday - Sunday
Includes breakfast
and lift-passes
for 2 days
16
4
4
3
Terrain parks
1
Children’s tracks
1
1
6
EUR 205
per person in a do
uble room.
based on four perso
ns sharing
a modern apartme
nt by
the skicentre.
www.saudaferie
.no
500
Total lifts
Chair lifts
0
T-bar tow lifts
3
Plate lifts 2
MIDWEEK BREAK IN
APARTMENT
Children’s lifts
1
√
Monday to Friday.
Includ
lift-passes for 3 da es
ys*
* Sauda Skicentre
is closed
on mondays.
65
14
EUR 375
From only
per person.
based on four perso
ns sharing
a modern apartme
nt by
the skicentre.
www.saudaferie
.no
Alpine ski school
√
Snowboard school
√
© SAUDAFERIE
Sirdal
The southern ski resort in Fjord Norway
√
Ski hire, alpine
√
Snowboard hire
√
1
Accommodation
Hotels
Accommodation
2
Hotel rooms/beds
90/180
Hotels
3
Cabins
76
Hotel rooms/beds
86/180
Apartments
34
Cabins
18
Apartments
27
How to get here
Airport Stavanger Airport Sola
Car
How to get here
95 km
1h 30min
Airport
Stavanger Airport
Airport Kristiansand Airport Kjevik 180 km
Car
185km
2 h 45 min
Airport Haugesund Airport
Car
Car
190 km
3h ink. 1 ferry
Airport
Haugesunds Airport
2 h 50 min
120km
Car
1h 40min
Contact information
E-mail address
Telephone
Ski resort
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or cross-country enthusiast, the
Sirdal area is a great place for the
whole family! Sirdal is a paradise
for cross-country skiers, with
220km of groomed and marked
trails (some are also floodlit for
night-ski training). In addition, you
will find trail markers helping you
find your way between popular
cabins in the backcountry. Ski
schools, children’s ski area, ski
rental, cafes and après-ski are
also readily available. Are you
looking for an extraordinary winter
adventure? Then why not try
dog-sledding in Sirdal? Imagine
steering your own dog-sled
through the wilderness and being
overawed by the scenery and
the strength of the magnificent
E-mail address
www.alsheia.no
www.fidjeland.com
www.aadneram-skitrekk.no
Destination
With four mountains featuring a
total of 15 lifts/T-bars and 45 ski
runs, Sirdal is among the biggest
and most easily accessible snowsport regions of Fjord Norway.
And the best thing is that there
is something for all snow-sport
enthusiasts, whether you’re a
carver, freerider, new-school skier,
ski-tourer, night-skier, snowboarder
+47 38 37 78 00
www.tjorhomfjellet.no
SIRDAL IS A TRADITIONAL SKI RESORT LOCATED IN THE
SOUTH WEST OF NORWAY
Contact information
[email protected]
[email protected]
Telephone+47 52 78 42 00
SKIING IN SAUDA IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE FROM BOTH
STAVANGER AND HAUGESUND
Ski resort www.saudaskisenter.no
Destination
www.saudaferie.no
www.sirdal.no
dogs. We certainly don’t know of
a better way to escape hectic city
life! Accommodation is offered in
cabins or hotels, depending on
your preferences. Why not rent
a traditional Norwegian cabin
where you can curl up in front of
the fire after a snow filled day of
adventures!
The small town of Sauda in Ryfylke
is surrounded by magnificent fjords
and mountains, and the ski resort
is situated only 8km from the town
centre.
With five ski lifts, an altitude
difference of 500m and the longest
slope offering 6km of great skiing,
the resort is one of the largest ski
centres in southwestern Norway.
The resort offers something for
everyone, with its own snowboard
area, a rail-park for snowboarders,
children’s area with a lift, ski rental
with ski school, bar, good parking
and great cross-country tracks with
views of the fjord.
There are slopes for beginners as
well as advanced skiers.
During your stay in Sauda, you can
stay at a hotel in the town centre or
in modern apartments and cabins
close to the slopes.
INSIDER TIPS
Take the boat to
the mountains!
Why drive on slipp
ery roads in a pack
ed car on your wa
slopes when you ca
y to the
n sit back and just
enjoy the ride? Th
boat takes you fro
e expressm Stavanger to Sa
uda in just two ho
comfortable and sim
urs – safe,
ple. There you can
have fun on the slo
before catching th
pes all day
e boat back to Sta
vanger. The whole
hours, and the boat
trip takes ten
ride from Stavanger,
bus from the centre
to the ski centre, an
of Sauda
d lift pass are includ
ed in the price.
www.rodne.no
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© MATTIAS FREDRIKSSON
THE SOGNEFJORD - THE LONGEST AND DEEPEST FJORD
IN NORWAY. THE SURROUNDING MOUNTAINS AND THE
PROXIMITY OF THE JOSTEDAL GLACIER, MAKES THE PERFECT
BACKCOUNTRY FOR SERIOUS OFF-PISTE SKIING. AND PROBABLY
THE WORLD’S MOST BEAUTIFUL SKI TERRAIN..
© BJØRNAR BJØR
HUSDAL
E
EXPERIENCE TEHICE
MAGICAL BLU TH
CAVES BENEAL
THE JOSTEDA Y
GLACIER, ONL
ACCESSIBLE
DURING THE ON..
WINTER SEAS
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25
Ski Sogn
Skiing by the Sognefjord
Alpine skiing
THE
SOGNEFJORD THE LONGEST
AND DEEPEST
FJORD IN
NORWAY
- IS SITUATED IN
THE HEART OF
FJORD NORWAY
Total tracks in km
3
1
2
4
3
3
Terrain parks
2
Children’s tracks
3
3
3
3,5
1. Skogsløype
NOK 2025
2. Perløypa
3. Kveldsløypa
4. Dagløypa
per person.
Price based on 2 pe
rs.
5. Barnetrekk
6. SIL-Hytta: kiosk/wc
Total lifts
7. Billettsal/skiutleige
Turløype
Heis
www.skisogn.no
2
Floodlit tracks mon-sun 08-22
A MID-WEEK STAY
From
2
Floodlit tracks:
<– mot Blåfjell
5-nights
(sognapass)
13
6
Ekspert
5
Middels
Lett
Plate lifts
3
Children’s lifts
3
√
1
Veldig lett
7
© Voss Resort
It extends more than 200 km
inland to the Jotunheimen,
Jostedalsbreen and Breheimen
national parks. This is where you
will find Sogndal Skisenter and
Sogn Skisenter, which are only
10-15 minutes’ drive from the
fjord. Both resorts offer great
conditions for alpine and crosscountry skiing with prepared
mountain tracks, fantastic
off-piste skiing areas and plenty
of space for children to ski and
sledge. The resorts also make
good starting points for exciting
summit trips.
www.sogndalskisenter.no
68
10
3 NIGHTS STAY
(sognapass)
From NOK 12
55
per person.
Price based on 2 pe
rs.
www.skisogn.no
Alpine ski school
√
Snowboard school
√
√
Ski hire, alpine
√
Snowboard hire
√
No. of cafés etc. at the centre
2
Accommodation
Hotels
7
Hotel rooms/beds
304/625
Cabins
104
Apartments
At the winter-sports destination
Ski Sogn, you will experience
the best of fjord and mountain,
right next to the Sognefjord!
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60
How to get here
Airport
Sogndal Airport
19 km
Car
20 min
Expressboat from Bergen
4h 30 min
Contact information
E-mail address
[email protected]
Telephone+47 976 00 443
Ski resort
Destination
www.skisogn.no
www.sognefjord.no
INSIDER TIPS
On an activity company trip,
you can explore the wild and
dramatic nature in the areas
surrounding the ski centres.
Ice climbing in river gorges,
avalanche courses, guided
skiing trips on and off-piste
and summit tours are just a
few of the activities on offer.
The Mountain Sports Festival
in February has become one
of winter’s biggest highlights
with an exciting programme of
activities, educational courses,
competitions, mountain sport
seminars, concerts and a festival
camp.
The magical blueice caves!
Would you like to ex
perience a wonderl
and of ice and colou
the magical ice kin
r? Join a tour to
gdom underneath
the Nigarsbreen gla
the blue-ice caves.
cier and explore
This adventure is av
ailable between No
April. The trip is ea
vember and
sy to do but adventu
re seekers can also
ice climbing for a rea
combine it with
l thrill. The blue-ice
caves are a ‘must
do’ in Fjord
Norway at winter tim
e!
www.fimbuljosted
al.no
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27
STRANDAFJELLET SKI
RESORT IS
LOCATED IN
SUNNMØRSALPENE (MOUNTAIN RANGE IN
SUNNMØRE),
MIDWAY BETWEEN
GEIRANGER AND
ÅLESUND, AND IS
ONE OF EIGHT SKI
RESORTS IN THE
REGION SHARING
THE SAME LIFT
PASS, THE
ALPEPASS.
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Hondatinden
Skoppshornet
1234 m
1226 m
Urfjellet
1267 m
Total tracks in km:
Lafjellet
2
1161 m
Høgenykjen
26
3
6
2
1165 m
Roaldshorn
1230 m
Kleivdalsfjellet
1154 m
Terrain parks
yes
Children’s tracks
yes
Langedalsegga
983 m
5
722
Total lifts
Chair lifts
2
T-bar tow lifts
2
Plate lifts 2
2
Children’s lifts
1
√
25
3
430
moh.
© STEVE RØYSET
The ski resort is surrounded
by Sunnmørsalpene’s arsenal
of craggy peaks and the view
towards the fjord is exceptional.
The combination of plenty of
snow and magnificent options
for powder skiing, makes
Strandafjellet a great place for
skiing tourists and off-piste
enthusiasts. This is often cited
as the best place in Scandinavia
for off-piste skiing. At Mount
Roaldshorn, Scandinavia’s
biggest express lift was installed
last year, along with a new
panorama restaurant.
The skiing center has eight lifts,
a rolling hoop, a children’s area,
a terrain park and 18 downhill
runs of varying degrees of
difficulty – from family pists to
professional FIS grade pists.
Cross-country skiers are sure
to love the 15 km of prepared
skiing tracks, as well as
the fantastic terrain routes.
Sunnmørsalpene are one of the
most spectacular and beautiful
areas in Norway for skiing from
peak to fjord, with stunning
views above the UNESCO fjord
landscape. You can reach
Strandafjellet in only 60 minutes
by car from Ålesund and in
around 80 minutes from Ålesund
Airport Vigra.
1476 m
1459 m
1288 m
Her står du
You are here
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Alpine skiing
Blåbretinden
Skardrabben
Ystevasshorn
Billetter
Ticket´s
A
Fursetheisen
1+5 Skareløypa
10 Terrengpark
Kafé
Café
B
Egga Fjelltrekk • T-krok/T-bar lift
2+3 Alpinisten
11 Meraftaløypa
Toaletter
Toilets
C
Snøkvit Flomlys/flood light
Tallerken/platter lift • Lengde: 170 m.
4 Transporten
12 Stien
Parkering
Parking
D
Skuletrekket • Flomlys/flood light
Tallerken/platter lift • Lengde: 175 m.
6 Kuffertløypa
13 World Cup løypa
Røde Kors
First Aid
E
Bandet
7 Veien
14 Småvardane
Skiutleie
Ski rental
F
G
Flomlys/flood light • Ekspressheis/Express chair lift
Lengde: 1131m. • Fallhøyde: 330 m.
Lengde: 1.185 m. • Fallhøyde: 315 m.
Lengde: 70 m.
Roaldheisen • Flomlys/flood light
Ekspress stol- og gondolheis/Express chair and
gondola lift. Lengde: 2100 m. Fallhøyde: 630 m.
Roaldshorn fjelltrekk
T-krok/t-bar lift • Lengde: 886 m.
Fallhøyde: 360 m.
Lengde: 3.000 m.
ALPEPASS ÅLESUN
D
Ålesund is an excelle
nt starting
point for exploring
the Alpepass Region. Combine skiing
with restaurant life, shopping an
d museums.
A hire car will make
it easy for you
to reach the best sn
ow!
dec-april (Fri-sun)
From NOK 2.1
23,per person.
Alpepass: 2 days
NB! Price incl acco
mmodation in a
double room Fri-Su
n, lift pass.
www.visitalesun
d.com/ski
SKI AND SAIL
5-day adventure wi
th powder
snow, ski touring an
d sailing.
Accommodation at
Stranda Hotel
and Alpepass lift pa
ss (access to
8 different ski resort
s).
Prices from NOK
6.155
www.strandafjelle
t.no
INSIDER TIPS
21 Lysløypa • Flomlys/flood light
Lengde: 3.850 m.
Lengde: 2.230 m.
22 Ringstadsetra
23 Fursetreset
Juvet Land
scape Hotel
24 Langlofonna
A short ferry tri
p and 30 minutes
Til Stranda sentrum
15drAlperittløypa
ive away from25Str
anda, you will find
16 Fallet
Norway’s perhaps
m
ost unique hotel
17 Kjelkebakke
and spa, Juvet Land
scape Hotel.
www.juvet.com
• Upreparert
(til Langlo) Lengde: 5.000 m.
9 Spesialisten • Flomlys/flood light
Lengde 3 km.
Lengde: 5,5 km.
Lengde: 700 m.
Lengde: 1330 m.
Lett/Easy
Middels/Medium
Lengde: 3,5 km. Løype 21+ 22=6,5 km.
Lengde: 1.700 m.
8 Skitreffen • Flomlys/flood light
Svært lett/Very easy
Lengde: 3 km.
Lengde: 2.390 m.
Lengde: 700 m.
Lengde: 1.080 m.
18 Barneområde
Childrens playground
Flomlys/flood light
(til Storgjerde)
Lengde: 3 km. Løype 21+ 25= 4,5 km.
Lengde: 1.090 m.
Lengde: 200 m.
• Flomlys/flood light
Eat like the locals
Did you know Stran
da is famous for it’s
vast production of
local food? Pay spec
ial
attention to the gr
eat cured meat m
ad
e
by Tind Spekevare
, sold both at the
sk
i
resort and Stranda
“downtown”.
Www.tind.com
The Ski Taxi
Strandafjellet ski res
ort is famous for
its awesome off-p
iste routes, and m
ore
than 50 percent of
these end up outsi
de
the ski lift area. Lu
ckily the local taxi
company have a sw
eet deal, a fixed
pick-up price of NO
K 65, either if you
end up at the fjord
or some remote
farm.
www.strandataxi
.no
Alpine ski school
√
Snowboard school
√
Krevende/Difficult
√
Heiser/Lifts
Ski hire, alpine
√
Snowboard hire
√
Langrenn/Cross country
Terrengpark/Terrain park
3
Flomlys/Flood light
Accommodation
Hotels
2
Cabins
25
How to get here
Airport
Ålesund Airport
50 km
Car Oslo - Stranda
540 km
Bus Oslo - Stranda
10h 30 min
Contact information
Booking
www.strandabooking.no
Destination
www.visitalesund.geiranger.no
www.visitalesund.com
www.visitgeirangerfjord.com
SKI AROUND
THE FJORDS
© SVERRE HJORNEV
IK
Strandafjellet
Strandafjellet
- Skiers´ paradise
Explore the amazing
Sunnmøre
Alps! A package tha
t include a
4-day Alpepass valid
for 3 different
ski resort (including
Strandafjellet
ski resort) and acco
mmodation at
Stranda Hotel.
Prices from NOK
4.290
www.strandafjelle
t.no
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The Alpepass Region
Alpine skiing
Total tracks in km:
6
4
99
1
3
Floodlit tracks
11
Terrain parks
5
Children’s tracks
10
7
5
Total lifts36
Chair lifts 4
T-bar tow lifts
11
Plate lifts
7
Children’s lifts
14
√
7
150
9
Alpine ski school
√
Snowboard school
√
√
On request
√
√
Ski hire, alpine
√
Snowboard hire
√
SKI RESORTS IN FJORD NORWAY.
THE ALPEPASS IS A JOINT LIFT PASS FOR NINE DESIGNATED
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© SIMEN BERG/STRANDAFJELLET RESORT
© SIMEN BERG/STRANDAFJELLET RESORT
Accommodation
In total the ski region has 36 lifts,
more than 60 slopes, several
terrain parks and up to 800 meters
in altitude difference. The ski
resorts are situated in the centre of
the fjord region in a coastal-alpine
landscape that, in recent years, has
been a magnet for international
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film makers. With this unique lift
pass you have the opportunity to
explore the whole region. It comes
as a multi-day option, from two to
ten days, which means that you
can plan your winter holiday as
a fantastic roundtrip with skiing
experiences in several locations.
15
Cabins
150
How to get here
Airport
Ålesund Airport
50 km
Car Oslo - Stranda
540 km
Bus Oslo – Stranda
10h 30min
Destination and booking:
Eight Ski Resorts in Alpepass
THE ALPEPASS IS A JOINT LIFT PASS FOR EIGHT DESIGNATED
SKI RESORTS IN FJORD NORWAY
Hotels
www.visitalesund-geiranger.com
Strandafjellet Skisenter
www.strandafjellet.no
Harpefossen Skisenter
www.harpefossen.no
Sunnmørsalpene Skiarena
Fjellseter
www.sunnmorsalpane.no
Ørsta ski resort
www.orstaskisenter.nO
www.visitgeirangerfjord.com
www.nordfjord.no
The resorts that fall within the
Alpepass region have, for several
years, come top of European
snow statistics. Plus, with Ålesund
Airport Vigra nearby, which has
many international flights, snow
enthusiasts do not have far to
travel for a great adventure!
Stordal Alpinsenter Arena Overøye
www.stordalalpinsenter.no
www.alpepass.no
www.strandabooking.no
Ørskogfjell Skisenter
www.orskogfjellet.no
Volda Ski resort
www.voldaskisenter.no
Stryn Skisenter
www.strynskisenter.no
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Stryn Summer Ski
Alpine skiing
Total tracks in km
0
4
1
4
2
Terrain parks
√
Children’s tracks
1
Greatest difference in altitude in metres: 550
Total lifts
Chair lift
1
T-bar tow lifts
1
2-10
Guided cross country trips
Alpine ski school
√
Snowboard school
√
Ski hire, alpine
√
Snowboard hire
√
1
Accommodation
Hotels/pensions
10
Hotel rooms/beds
563/1167
Cabins
283
How to get here
Airport: Sandane Airport
WHEN THE WINTER RESORTS CLOSE THEIR LIFTS IN SPRING,
THE SKI LIFTS ON THE GLACIERS OPEN FOR THE SEASON.
90 km
Express buses from Oslo, Bergen and
Trondheim
Car from Oslo:
480 km
Car from Bergen:
300 km
Contact information
On the Folgefonna Glacier by the Hardangerfjord and
on the Tystigen Glacier near Stryn, enthusiasts from
all over Europe gather to ski and snowboard every
summer. Skiing in the summer is a unique experience.
The weather is warm and you can revel in terrific, soft
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snow while enjoying fantastic views of the green fjord
landscape. The summer resorts put a lot of effort into
creating good terrain parks, plus there are good overnight
accommodation facilities just a short drive away.
Facebook: facebook/strynsommerski
Telephone: + 47 901 95 381/+47 915 31 061
Ski resort:
Destination:
www.strynsommerski.no
www.nordfjord.no
For those seeking a different kind
of summer experience, Stryn
Summer Ski has to be at the top
of their list. Right in the middle
of the glacial landscape of Mt.
Strynefjellet, Mother Nature has
created a huge amusement park
suitable for all skill levels, whether
you want to catch big air or simply
glide across the freshly prepared
cross-country trails. The ski-lift
takes you to 1600 meters above
sea level, and you truly feel on top
of the world. There are amazing
views of glaciers, high mountains
and deep fjords. At Stryn Summer
Ski, people have enjoyed playing
in the summer snow since 1930
– it’s not unheard of for people
to have tears in their eyes when
they remember special moments
in this most wonderful location.
SURF & SUMMER
SKI
One day ski pass,
one day surfing
course and hotel ac
commodation
for three nights, inc
l. breakfast
From only EUR
355/
NOK 2.760
per person.
Season: May – Jun
e/July
www.skinordfjord
.no
MID WEEK SUMM
ER SKIING
Two or three day sk
i pass, plus
accommodation in
a cabin for
three nights.
From only EUR 15
5/
NOK 1.215
per person.
Season: May – Jun
e/July
www.skinordfjord
.no
© SKIGUTANE
© MAGNE BREKKE/STRYN SOMMER SKI
Ski All Year Round
Folgefonn
Summer Ski
The ski resort is located about 19
kilometres from the village of Jondal
on the Folgefonna Glacier, the third
biggest glacier in Norway.
For years, this centre has given skiing
enthusiastsan opportunity to ski
during the summer months.
It is a fantastic feeling to race down
the snow-covered tracks in the
middle of July – in the scorching
sun with the thermometer reading
20 degrees. There is a tarmac road
all the way to the centre and good
parking facilities.
You can hire skis, a snowboard or
a sledge for fun on the glacier. The
resort is usually open from May to
September and the trip from Bergen
takes two hours. There are several
accommodation options available
in the charming village of Jondal,
situated by the fjord. It is easy to get
to the ski centre by shuttle bus, and
you can enjoy the long, light summer
evenings down by the fjord.
Why not take a guided glacier
walk? Walks start from Folgefonn
Sommarskisenter. The face of the
glacier is made up of both gentle, flat
areas of ice and more challenging
areas with crevasses. Guided glacier
walks are run daily and they are
adapted to the participants’ wishes
and fitness levels.
Alpine skiing
Total tracks in km
5
1
Accommodation
1
1
1
-
Hotels
2
Terrain parks
2
Hotel rooms/beds
45
Children’s tracks
1
Cabins
15
Apartments
30
Total lifts
How to get here
T-bar tow lifts
1
Airport
Bergen Airport
90 km
Car
2h
Alpine ski school
√
Snowboard school
√
√
Ski hire, alpine
√
Contact information
Snowboard hire
√
E-mail address
Expressboat
Telephone
Ski resort
4h 30 min
[email protected]
+47 948 46 757
www.folgefonn.no
Destination www.hardangerfjord.com
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Ski Touring in Fjord Norway
© SVERRE HJORNEVIK
Imagine the sun high in the sky over a
scene of breathtaking beauty. Mountains
covered in gleaming, pristine snow. Imagine
the tranquillity as you and your small
party make your way up the mountain,
the silence broken only by the sound of
the snow crunching underfoot and the
occasional excited comment.
There are no busy slopes today. You are in
a very special place, a place not everyone
will get to appreciate. You’re at one with
the spectacular nature of Fjord Norway.
And the best bit? When you’ve completed
the walk to the summit of the mountain,
taking in the unique landscape that has
made Norway world famous as a land of
natural beauty, you get to experience the
thrill of skiing down it. This is a day you’ll
remember all your life.
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35
The Sunndal Alps
and Trollheimen
TRONDHEIM
KRISTIANSUND
MOLDE
ÅLESUND
BERGEN
OSLO
STAVANGER
The Sunndal Alps
and Trollheimen
THIS REGION IS CONSIDERED TO HAVE SOM OF THE BEST SKI
TOURING AREAS IN NORWAY, OFFERING STEEP MOUNTAINS, FJORD
VIEWS AND LONG DOWNHILL RUNS.
If you are looking for outstanding ski
touring terrain, this region has a lot
to offer. The enthusiasts have been
coming here for years, and have
discovered the unique qualities of
these mountains. Here you can visit
new and breathtaking summits for
weeks without following the same
tracks. Or, combine it with a visit the
ski resort at Oppdal.
INSIDER TIPS
INSIDER TIPS
Combine the peak of Sula in the
northern parts of the stunning
Trollheimen (home of the Trolls)
mountain range with the new
botique hotel Vårsøg Hotell in
Surnadal. Here you also have
the option to rest tired feets at
Surnadal Alpine Centre, a small
resort with one lift and 4 km of
prepared slopes.
Sunndal Ski Session
If you would like to join a ski
mountaineering festival, check
out www.skisession.no.
This is a festival for both beginners and experienced skiers.
Touring, skiing, concerts, yoga,
tasteful local food and a good
atmosphere at Hotel Trædal in
Sunndal Valley. Sunndal Ski Session 2012: April 19th – 22nd.
© EINAR ENGDAL
www.varsog-hotell.no
www.contrastadventure.com
www.visitkristiansund.com
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www.contrastadventure.no
KAYAK AND SKI
(Every day)
Skiing and kayaking in great
fjord and mountain areas. The
kayak helps you reach mountains where there’s usually
too steep to go skiing. Choose
between day trip and two days.
Adults from 16 years. Accommodation in self catering cottage.
Price day trip from NOK 590,Price 2 days from NOK 1.900,www.fjordkajakk.no.
If you want, professional ski guides
take care of safety and will help you
find the best snow and the most
scenic peaks. Make sure to visit the
renowned “Dronningkrona”, one
of Norways best ski touring peaks,
rising 1816 meters above sea level
straight up from the Sunndalsfjord.
A wide range of accommodation is
offered.
Fly to Trondheim, Kristiansund or
Molde, or take the train to Oppdal.
Continue by bus to Sunndalsøra and
Surnadal.
SKI & SAIL IN
SUNNDAL/ROMSDAL/
SUNNMØRE
SUMMIT TOURS AND
COURSES, SUNNDAL/
ROMSDAL
(4 days or 8 days)
(1 day – 8 days)
Stay on a sailboat and sail to
best locations! We are using IVBV
mountain guides, who are local
and know the best places to find
the best snow! Price per person
from NOK 9.800,- (4 days)
and from NOK 17.500,- (8
days). Including skipper (who is
also a good chef), guide, food
and transportation.)
Guided tours and courses in an
area famous for being compact,
wild and steep! We are using
IVBV mountain guide. For accommodation you can choose
between cabin, apartments and
hotel.
www.contrastadventure.no
www.contrastadventure.no www.visitkristiansund.com
Price from NOK 1.195,per person.
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Romsdal
TRONDHEIM
KRISTIANSUND
MOLDE
ÅLESUND
BERGEN
OSLO
STAVANGER
Romsdal
THE REGION OF ROMSDAL IS CONSIDERED TO HAVE SOME OF THE
BEST SKI TOURING AREAS IN EUROPE, OFFERING STEEP MOUNTAINS,
GREAT VIEWS AND LONG DOWNHILL RUNS.
This region is further northeast than
other resorts in Fjord Norway and
more sheltered from the costal
weather system. In Romsdalen our
guides will safely take you to places
you probably couldn`t get to without
help. We also can offer iceclimbing
and avalanche courses.
We know where the best snow is,
and will take you to the untouched
nature. There are also three ski
resorts in the area: Skorgedalen,
Bjorli and Tusten, with a number of
prepared slopes, cross country tracks
and different activities.
You can stay in hotels, guesthouses,
cabins, private homes – or what
about staying in a sailboat and go
skiing straight from the fjord?
The region is easily accessible
from Molde and Ålesund airports.
From Oslo it is six hours by train
directely to Åndalsnes, the heart of
Romsdalen. From Trondheim four
hours by train or car.
www.toppturer.com
www.visitandalsnes.com
www.visitmolde.com
SKI & SAIL ROMSDAL
LOW BUDGET
- we know where the best snow is!
Seven days ski&sail in Åndalsnes &
Romsdal in a former sailing rescue
vessel built by Colin Archer in 1908.
For groups up to six persons.
Please contact ut for more information and price estimate.
Season February - April
© LARS RIKARD MORSTØL
Tel: +47 995 32 268
www.solli-adventure.no
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© HALVOR HAGEN, SKIROMSDAL
© SKIROMSDAL
© MATTI BERNITZ/SOLLI ADVENTURE
INSIDERS TIPS
Introduction course to skiing in
Romsdal. Learn about snow conditions, avalanche risks and get tour
suggestions from UIAGM mountain
guides.
Stay at Åndalsnes Camping in a
high standard cabin.
Included sheets. Self-catering.
Price per person
from NOK 750 / EUR 110
A LITTLE MORE
COMFORTABLE
A UIAGM mountain guide will
take you to one of the summits.
You will learn about snow conditions and avalanche risk. The
guide will find the best snow for
the descent.
Stay at Åndalsnes Youth Hostel.
Included sheets. Self-catering.
Price per person
from NOK 1800/ EUR 260
The insider tip is the
Skorgedalen area: several hiking options, a small skiresort if
your legs are tired of walking,
and best of all – the stunning
view. Lots of fun in the city of
Åndalsnes during the winterfestival Romsdalsvinter, skitouring, concerts and you will
meet a lot of fun people. Hope
to see you at the coffeeshop in
Åndalsnes!
Facts Romsdalen
Summits
222
Guide companies
6
Ski Romsda, Bre & Fjell,
Norgesguidene, Did Adventure,
Solli Adventure, Romsdal Aktiv,
Romsdalsvinter
No. of cafés etc. at the centre:5
Accommodation
Hotels
Cabins/camping resorts
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What is Ski Touring?
The Guide
Sverre Hjelmeland is a man who
really knows mountains. At 29 years
old, he’s been guiding people in
some of Norway’s most stunning
terrain since he was just 15. He’s
passionate about the places he gets
to work and is keen that others get
to experience the thrill of being in
such an environment as safely as
possible. And, as an IFMGA (International Federation of Mountain
Guides Associations) mountain
guide, that’s exactly what he ensures. He is also one of the owners
of Norgesguidene, a company that
specialises in ski, alpine, rock and
ice climbing experiences in Fjord
Norway and beyond.
Ski Fjord Norway talked to Sverre
to find out exactly what makes ski
touring so special. He said: “I think
it’s the whole experience of being
out there. Ski touring is not about
the ‘perfect’ track down, it’s about
the whole day. You have a full day,
the walk up the mountain, you eat
on the way up and talk together.
Then there are the birds and the
animals you get up there, the different types of snow. And then you ski
back down home again. It’s not like
a normal ski resort with small runs.
You’re virtually alone the whole day.
“When you’ve had those days
when everything’s come together, the weather, the snow, the
mountain with the fjord blue-green
below, it’s perfect. You get the
alpine terrain, you get a lot of snow
and the scenery makes it very special. You get alpine views but also
see the ocean and the fjords. There
are not many places in the world
where you get so much good skiing
without a tree.”
match your skill level, no matter
what that is, from novice to accomplished skier.
He adds: “Most people are very
surprised. They can’t believe that
Norway looks like this. They discover
that this is something very different
to what they have done before.”
We are sure you’ll agree.
The good news for anyone who
wants to try ski touring is that the
region has some of the most accessible summits in Europe. Sverre says
that you can trust your guide to take
you to a mountain to
touring in Fjord Norway.
© SVERRE HJORNEVIK
The Skier
So, what is ski touring like when you
don’t spend your average working
day up in the mountains like certified
mountain guide Sverre Hjelmeland
does?
Ski Fjord Norway caught up with Stefan Herz, 44, who lives in London, to
find out about his experience of ski
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Stefan spent time in the Sunnmøre
Alps in March 2010 after flying into
Ålesund. He’s quite the accomplished
skier and has skied in many places,
particularly in the Alps. But he still
found that Norway had the sort of
stunning scenery that makes a lasting impression. He says: “We were
there for five days, doing various ski
tours around the area. The mountains I was hugely impressed by,
I didn’t expect them to be quite as
alpine as they were. That actually
exceeded my expectations.”
And what of the solitude that one
hears about on these ski tours? Did
Stefan experience any of that blissful
quiet, of being alone with nature? Oh
yes! He says: “I loved the fact that
we didn’t see anyone else at all. On
the days that we went ski touring,
we were the only people. That was
great. As was the fact that you could
walk straight from the road and begin to gain altitude, no long walks in.
That was absolutely brilliant.
And was Stefan impressed enough
that he would consider a return trip
to Fjord Norway? Well, that’s a big
‘yes’ again! He says: “I’m definitely
going to come back and explore a bit
more of it. The difference between
ski touring in the Sunnmøre Alps and
touring in somewhere like Chamonix
is that, in Chamonix, you’re probably touring with something like 50
people if it’s a nice day. In Norway,
you’ve got it to yourself.
“To be honest we had too much
snow!”
“It’s absolutely fantastic.”
Preparing for
Ski Touring in
Fjord Norway
Planning
Make sure you speak to a qualified tour operator and guide
before your trip. By doing this,
you can ensure that your holiday
is a fantastic skiing experience,
tailored to both your wishes
and skill level. There are an immense number of peaks, trips
and accommodation to experience in Fjord Norway, all with
unique features. With your guide
helping you, you can decide
together on the best trip for
your needs, start making your
itinerary and mentally prepare
for your adventure!
Skill level
Ski touring in Fjord Norway is not
only for
expert skiers. Beginners, for
instance, will be pleased to
learn that not all the peaks are
near-vertical. There are several
peaks in the region that have
perfect ski-touring qualities for
those who are less-experienced:
untouched snow with ski lifts nearby. A great way to ‘soften up
the trip’ is to use a ski lift to get
so far up, then continue to walk
up the mountain from there.
But, however you choose to do
it, ski touring always involves
walking uphill before you get
the thrill of going downhill. To
prepare for this, it is recommended to do a bit of training before
hand. The best method is hiking
over medium-to-long-distances,
either with or without skies.
Knowledge
For most people, ski touring will
be a new experience. To make
your trip as good as it can possibly be, you should ask your tour
operator and guide about the
area that you’re going to explore.
There are so many resources to
choose from including internet
pages and forums, maps, books,
etc. Knowing something about
the area you’re about to explore
will add another dimension to
the trip. Buy your own map,
bring it on the trip, use it and
then you can look at it again
when you’re back home. Maps
are not only useful tools, they
are one of the best souvenirs!
And, of course, they can be used
again to plan future trips.
Equipment
In Fjord Norway you can either
rent all the equipment you need
or, alternatively, bring your own.
Following is a list of ‘standard
equipment’ required for ski
touring:
• Alpine skis with walking mode
– big skis in the winter and
smaller, more lightweight ones
inspring and summer.
• Good lightweight boots with
walking mode –look for Dynafit
binding compatibility.
• Skins for the skis and adjustable poles.
• A small backpack (30L) with
avalanche beacon, shovel and
search probe.
• Good warm clothing, sunglasses, sunscreen and, of course, a
camera.
As most gear can be rented, it’s
easy to travel
light in Fjord Norway. But we
strongly recommend that you
don’t rent boots – buy a
pair that fit your feet! The whole
trip depends on good, comfortable boots.
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The Sunnmøre Alps
TRONDHEIM
KRISTIANSUND
MOLDE
ÅLESUND
The Sunnmøre Alps
BERGEN
OSLO
STAVANGER
THE SUNNMØRE ALPS ARE LOCATED ON BOTH OF THE SPECTACULAR
HJØRUNDFJORD
The area is only an hour away from
the famous Art Nouveau town of
Ålesund. The mountains are steep
but you will find a number of safe
skiing routes in the area. The coastal
climate means that snow falls in
huge amounts in a short period of
time, so in early winter it is important
to be around at the right time to get
perfect conditions. If you are lucky,
FJORD SKIING TRIPS
SKI & SAIL
SKI & SAIL
In winter time access to many
of the Sunnmøre Alps are only
possible by boat. Our boat, Elizabeth
G, will steer you right into the heart
of these mountains. Season for our
Fjord Skiing trips will be March and
April.
Prices: NOK 24.000 (approx
£2,700/$4,400 April ’11), inclusive
of Ålesund Airport transfer to and
from the boat and UIAGM Guide.
Based on 10 people so price is
subject to change dependent on
numbers.
If you wish to bring your own guide
please contact us.
The day rate for bare boat charter
for those of you bringing your own
guides is NOK 22.500 (approx
£2,500/$4,000).
A charming fishing boat gives
you access to fantastic summits
in the Sunnmøre Alps. Guides
with local knowledge and
excellent food make the tour
an unforgettable experience.
Accommodation in cabins/hotel.
Start Brosundet, Ålesund,
Season from mid February to
beginning of May
Enjoy a sailing boat as the base
for ascending various summits
in the Sunnmøre Alps. Each
day a new summit will be
explored. The tour start and
finish in the centre of Ålesund.
Accommodation in a splendid
sailing boat.
Start Brosundet, Ålesund
Season Winter/spring on
request. 7 day tours
+47 90 79 28 34
www.pointsnorthcharters.com
you can actually ski all the way from
the summit to the waterline in one
run. From mid February until late
May, the snowpack and weather are
usually more stable. There are many
hotels, cabins, chalets and campsites
in the region.
Prices From NOK 1600 per
pers./day (min. 8 pers.)
NB Price incl accommodation,
transport, meals, guide. Age
from 16 years. Good physical
fitness, experience and tour
clothing/equipment is required.
+47 92 09 57 45
www.actin.no
Prices From NOK 12,000/
per pers. Min. 5 pers., max. 9 pers.
NB Price incl accommodation,
transport and all meals. Good
physical fitness, experience
and tour clothing/equipment is
required.
+47 91 35 90 30
www.sailalesund.com
INSIDERS TIPS
Surfing, fishing and bird life. The winter in Sunnmøre is inviting for many unique activities in addition to skiing.
There are excellent waves for winter surfing at Alnes on the island of Godøya, just offshore from Ålesund. The
fantastic Borgundfjord cod fishery, which takes place right alongside Ålesund, and the bird island of Runde, are
perhaps at their best and most exotic in the winter. These activities are perfect even on days when the weather
conditions are not at their best!
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Stryn and Nordfjord
TRONDHEIM
KRISTIANSUND
MOLDE
ÅLESUND
BERGEN
Stryn and Nordfjord
OSLO
STAVANGER
THE IMPRESSIVE MOUNTAINS IN NORDFJORD RISE UP TO MORE
THAN 2000 METERS ABOVE SEA LEVEL, AND MANY OF THEM ARE
LOCATED IN THE JOSTEDALSBREEN NATIONAL PARK.
of Skåla (1,848 meters above sea
level), situated by Loen, is said to
be the longest nonstop downhill run
in Norway. Here you will actually
find a tower-like stone building on
the summit. This impressive ‘hut’
is owned by the Mountain Touring
Association (DNT) and is open to
members all year round. The season
is long, from early December through
late May, and then the summer
skiing season takes over in Stryn.
www.nordfjord.no
© ANDREAS SKOGSETH
The National Park is home
to the largest glacier on the
European mainland and it is a
perfect playground for ski-touring
adventures. The possibilities for
adventure are endless. Several
companies offer guided trips.
Some of these also have courses
in mountain, snow and ice craft. If
it’s a guided adventure you want
to take, make sure you check out
the mountains around the villages
of Stryn and Eid. On the list of
favourites, the spectacular mountain
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SURF & SKI
SKI TOURING BRIKSDAL ADVENTURE
FAMILY FRIENDLY
MOUNTAIN SKIING
One day surfing course, two
days skiing (Alpepass),
accommodation, breakfast and
dinner for three days.
Guided trip in Stryn and the
Alpepass area.
Guided tours on mountain skis with
Norway Adventures,
for the whole family. Wilderness
lunch and equipment
included.
From just NOK 2.180 per
person. 278 EURO
From NOK 1.200 per
person. 155 EURO
Minimum four persons
Season: January - April
From NOK 650 per
person. 83 EURO
Minimum 4 persons
Season: January – April
www.skinordfjord.no
www.skinordfjord.no
www.skinordfjord.no
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Sognefjord and Jostedal
TRONDHEIM
KRISTIANSUND
MOLDE
ÅLESUND
BERGEN
OSLO
STAVANGER
Sognefjord and Jostedal
HOME TO THREE OF NORWAY’S MOST BEAUTIFUL NATIONAL
PARKS, THE INNERMOST PART OF THE SOGNEFJORD OFFERS
SKIING THAT’S VERGING ON THE UNIQUE.
Here you will find the highest
mountains in Norway, couloirs
plunging from mountain top
to fjord bank and Northern
Europe’s biggest inland glacier.
Jotunheimen, Jostedalsbreen and
Breheimen national parks are all
well known for their numerous
alpine peaks and great snow
conditions. In this area you will
often find dry snow, due to the
local climate caused by the glacial
plateau.
Sognefjord has a high number
of certified mountain guides, all
local and with detailed knowledge
© SVERRE HJORNEVIK
INSIDERS TIPS
“SOGN HAS THE BEST SKIING IN SOUTHERN NORWAY. BEST SNOW, BEST MOUNTAINS,
BEST VARIATION, BEST SCENERY”.
ASBJØRN EGGEBØ NÆSS, PROFESSIONAL SKIER
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The Mountain Sport Festival
– Steep Fun!
Five days of fun in the snow
with activities, educational
courses, competitions, mountain
sports seminars and concerts.
Try out some of the best summit
tours in Norway or test your
courage in the Chinese downhill
competition. Take courses in
avalanche safety, jibbing, ice
climbing, photography and
more.
At night there are concerts and
you can practise your social
skills with like-minded outdoor
enthusiasts
www.fjellsportfestivalen.no
about the mountains, the weather
and the snow conditions. They
are your best guarantee for great
winter adventures in one of
Norway’s best ski-touring areas.
In addition to great skiing, the
area also provides excellent ice
climbing, along with many other
winter activities. The best season
for skiing in Sognefjord is usually
from February until late May.
You can rent a chalet, stay in a
mountain or valley hotel or spend
your evenings in the small town
of Sogndal.
www.skisogn.no
2-DAYS WITH SKI
TOURING IN SOGNDAL
GUIDED SKI TOURS
IN JOSTEDALEN
2-days with ski touring in
Sogndal
The Sogndalsdalen valley is
a popular place for filming
and photo shoots for a very
good reason. Local guides
from Norgesguidene take you
to some of the best skiing in
Norway in Norway.
The valley Jostedal is a snow
heaven, and the guide company
Fimbul Jostedal are the experts
on the area. They can take you
skiing big mountain, pillows,
glaciers, colouirs or forest,
Jostedal has i all.
NOK 3.450 per person
Guide NOK 2100 per day
+ 300 per person (NOK 825
when 4 persons)
(minimum 4 persons)
Including 2 nights at Quality
Hotel Sogndal with full pension
and 2 days of guiding.
Booking tel: +47 99 45 09 21
www.fimbuljostedal.no
Booking tel: +47 92 05 40 57
www.norgesguidene.no
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Ski & Sail
IN THE LAST FEW YEARS, SKI & SAIL HAS BECOME INCREASINGLY POPULAR. BY
STAYING ON A BOAT, YOU CAN SAIL FROM PLACE TO PLACE ON THE FJORD AND
EXPLORE THE MOUNTAINS FROM THE SEA. SEVERAL OPERATORS OFFER THIS
UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE.
WWW.SKIFJORDNORWAY.COM
© SVERRE HJORNEVIK
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Fjord Norway
– a winter destination with lots to offer
Haugesund - Homeland
of the Viking Kings, Norway’s Birthplace
THE ‘GATEWAY TO THE FJORDS’ AS IT IS KNOWN, BERGEN IS NORWAY’S
SECOND LARGEST CITY, BUT YOU WOULDN’T KNOW IT; IT STILL HAS THE
EFFORTLESS CHARM OF A PICTURESQUE, SMALL TOWN.
TODAY, HAUGESUND IS KNOWN AS A THRIVING AND EXCITING COASTAL
TOWN. YET IN 1839 THERE WERE ONLY 12 FAMILIES LIVING ON THE SITE
WHERE THE TOWN LIES TODAY. NOW THERE ARE OVER 30,000 PEOPLE
WHO CALL HAUGESUND ‘HOME’.
It is perhaps most famous for its
UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bryggen,
the unique, colourful collection of
wooden buildings rebuilt in 1702, that
line the harbour. Then there are the
seven mountains that surround the
city including Fløyen, with its famous
funicular railway. With great views over
the city and beyond, the five-minute
trip on the funicular to the station at the
top of Fløyen (320-meters above sea
level) is a must.
Despite retaining a small-town feel,
Bergen is still a shopper’s dream, with
big-name brands and sophisticated
boutiques in the malls and streets,
as well as interesting independent
retailers offering something just a
little bit different. There is also a
wealth of coffee-shops, bars, clubs and
restaurants to be found. No matter
what your taste or pocket, you’ll find
the city has much to offer in terms of
wining, dining and good times!
If you’re after a dose of culture, then
Bergen makes the perfect destination;
be transported back in time with a
visit to the home of the celebrated
composer Edvard Grieg, Troldhaugen.
His residence from 1885 to 1907, the
house, just a short car journey from the
city centre, has remained unchanged
since then. It attracts more than
The area that surrounds the town,
Haugalandet, is known for its wild,
natural beauty. Culture wise, Haugesund
is home to highly popular jazz and film
festivals, plus there is also Festiviteten,
which is very much the artistic centre
as it hosts both theatre productions and
concerts.
Meanwhile, if you fancy getting to grips
with something a little more energetic,
there are many outdoor sports and
activities for you to experience in the
area such as fishing, boating, extreme
sports and even following the Viking
trails of old.
Haugesund has so much history to offer,
especially when it comes to the Vikings.
If you want to experience something
of what life was like back then, then
a visit to the impressive Norvegen
History Centre at Avaldsnes is a must.
With artefacts, reconstructions, reenactments and video presentations, all
housed in the impressively constructed
museum, you will be transported back
to a time where life was unbelievably
hard but the Vikings endured, creating a
successful, highly structured society.
The location of the Nordvegen History
Centre is often referred to as the
‘birthplace’ of Norway. It was following
a battle here that in 870AD that Harald
the Fairhaired established Norway’s first
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100,000 visitors annually.
Or why not admire the wide variety
of artworks on display at Bergen
Kunstmuseum (art museum)? With
everything from traditional landscapes
to portraits, from sculptures to
challenging pieces of modern art, the
museum, right in the centre of the
city, has a fascinating collection of both
Norwegian and international pieces.
There are also theatres and indoor
and outdoor concert venues attracting
some of the biggest names in the
entertainment world or, if you prefer,
you can seek out one of the many bars
that has live music on nightly for a
more intimate experience.
During the winter, there is a host of
cultural events and attractions including
concerts, theatre, both film and music
festivals and, as Christmas approaches,
the renowned ‘Pepperkakebyen’, a
magical, miniature gingerbread version
of Bergen which takes pride of place in
the city centre.
Bergen’s great location also means that
it is the starting point for the ‘Norway
in a Nutshell’ round-trip which runs
every day of the year, allowing you to
experience some of the very best fjord
scenery.
www.visitBergen.no
throne while the country’s name came
from the strait of Nordvegen.
But when you’ve had enough of the
historical side of things, you’ll find that
modern day Haugesund is a great
place to let your hair down, relax and
sample some of the best restaurants
and nightlife you could hope to find.
With its coastal setting, even taking a
simple coffee outside takes on a special
charm. Foodies will be delighted with
the choice that Haugesund has to offer,
especially when it comes to traditional
Norwegian dishes and fresh seafood,
often with a little international twist.
Meanwhile, shoppers will find
themselves well catered for with an
excellent choice of both high-street
favourites and small, independent
retailers. You won’t have to battle like a
Viking to get something you’ll treasure
forever!
With culture, scenery, great nightlife
and entertainment on offer, Haugesund
is the perfect place for the whole
family to explore, no matter what their
interests. There’s truly something for
everyone!
www.visithaugesund.no
© STEVE RØYSET
© SKAGEN BRYGGE HOTEL
© PÅL REKSTEN
© KRISTIAN JØRGENSEN/FJORD NORGE AS
© Skagen Brygge Hotel
Bergen - The gateway to the Fjords
The Stavanger region
– European capital of culture in 2008
Ålesund - the Adventure Capital of
the Fjords
THE EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE IN 2008, THE REGION OF
STAVANGER IS A BEAUTIFUL AND EXCITING REGION KNOWN FOR ITS
FANTASTIC VIEWS OF THE FJORDS AND MOUNTAINS AND THE WHITE
SANDY BEACHES. A FJORD CRUISE TO LYSEFJORD IS A MUST! YOU’LL
ALSO FIND GREAT SHOPS, RESTAURANTS, BARS AND CLUBS, AS WELL
AS A WEALTH OF OTHER ATTRACTIONS THAT WILL ENSURE THAT YOUR
VISIT IS AN UNFORGETTABLE ONE.
A REAL ARCHITECTURAL GEM, ÅLESUND, WITH ITS STUNNING
BUILDINGS AND BEAUTIFUL LOCATION, HAS BEEN VOTED NORWAY’S
‘MOST BEAUTIFUL CITY’. WITH TOWERS, SPIRES AND JOYOUS COLOURS
DECORATING MANY OF ITS BUILDINGS, THIS WONDERFUL LOCATION IS
A MEMBER OF EUROPE’S ‘RÈSEAU ART NOUVEAU NETWORK’ THANKS
TO ITS DISTINCTIVE ARCHITECTURAL STYLE. ÅLESUND IS SITAUATED
ONLY ONE HOUR’S DRIVE FROM THE ALPEPASS SKI RESORTS AND THE
SUNNMØRE ALPS.
With numerous small, quaint streets,
Stavanger city centre has plenty of
charm with which to attract the visitor.
Combine this with a strong history,
plus all the very best amenities
that you would expect to find in a
modern city, and Stavanger is well
worth a visit. Cultural highlights
include Stavanger Domkirke (dome
church), next to the city park. After a
devastating fire in 1272, the church
was eventually finished some 25 years
later. Enjoy a visit to the Archeological
Museum, which takes visitors back
to the Stone Age with its impressive
collection of artifacts. One of the
highlights is a skeleton of a polar bear
that’s more than 10,000 years old.
As beautiful as it is, it is sometimes
difficult to believe that this splendour
comes from tragedy. Fire raged
through the centre of the city
in 1904, destroying most of the
homes. But, thanks to an incredible
rebuilding effort, the city had risen,
phoenix-like from the flames, by
1907. Despite being one of the most
beautiful cities in the world, there
is more than architecture to call the
traveller to its streets. With galleries,
museums, great shopping, cosy
cafes, sophisticated restaurants and
more, Ålesund has an abundance
of activities and attractions that will
help create a truly unforgettable
experience.
And, of course, in winter, the city
streets take on an even more
magical air when everything is
covered in crisp, white snow.
Imagine the views that await
you after climbing the 418 steps
up Mount Aksla, one of the most
The region also has a fantastic cultural
scene, with many exciting cultural
attractions on offer whether you
are interested in history, museums,
innovative architecture or colourful
festivals.
And when you’ve had enough of the
‘high-brow’, why not relax with a
well earned coffee at Sjokoladepiken
in Øvre Holmegate, Stavanger’s own
little Notting Hill, or even something
stronger, in one of the many cafes or
bars that are in the city? From homemade cakes and quick-and healthy
bites to full a la carte creations, foodies
will be spoilt for choice in Stavanger.
www.regionStavanger.com
popular tourist attractions in the
region. Not only will you see this
amazing city from an entirely new
perspective, but you will also be
able to look at the Sunnmøre Alps
and the islands lying off the coast.
The area has man-made beauty and
natural wonders lying side by side, in
perfect harmony.
There are also lots of things to do
for the whole family, especially
children, thanks to attractions such
as Atlanterhavsparken Aquarium
(considered one of the best in
Europe) where you will watch with
amazement as a host of incredible
sea creatures swim before your very
eyes and, of course, feeding time is
always a must-see! A beautiful city,
lying amongst beautiful nature – let
Ålesund show you that, sometimes,
fairytales really do come to life.
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For additional information and inspiration
Fjord Norge AS
Lodin Leppsgt. 2b
NO-5003 Bergen
Tel.: + 47 55 30 26 40
Fax.: +47 55 30 26 50
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.skifjordnorway.com
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