Hemsedal vs Norefjell
Hemsedal vs Norefjell compared side by side: 53 km vs 27 km of slopes, 21 vs 11 lifts, top elevation 1,450 m vs 1,188 m. See which resort suits you.
| Statistic |
 Hemsedal
Norway
|
Norefjell
Norway
|
|---|---|---|
| Total slopes | 53 km ▲ | 27 km |
| Easy (blue) slopes | 35 km ▲ | 18 km |
| Intermediate (red) slopes | 13 km ▲ | 5 km |
| Expert (black) slopes | 5 km ▲ | 4 km |
| Share of easy slopes | 66% | 67% ▲ |
| Ski lifts | 21 ▲ | 11 |
| Snow parks | – | – |
| Base elevation | 620 m ▲ | 440 m |
| Top elevation | 1,450 m ▲ | 1,188 m |
| Vertical drop | 830 m ▲ | 748 m |
| Season | December – April | December – April |
| Ski area | Hemsedal | Norefjell |
| Known for | Après-ski · Off-piste · Scenic views | Traditional charm · Scenic views |
The verdict
- Hemsedal is the bigger ski area with 53 km of slopes versus 27 km (about 2× more).
- Hemsedal goes higher: its top station is at 1,450 m compared with 1,188 m, which usually means more reliable snow late in the season.
- For beginners, Norefjell has the friendlier terrain mix with 67% easy slopes (18 km).
- Expert skiers get more black runs in Hemsedal: 5 km of expert slopes.
- Hemsedal has the larger lift network with 21 lifts.
Hemsedal vs Norefjell: quick answers
Hemsedal is bigger with 53 km of marked slopes, compared with 27 km.
Hemsedal has the higher top station at 1,450 m versus 1,188 m.
Norefjell is the friendlier choice for beginners: 67% of its slopes are easy blue runs (18 km), versus 66% in Hemsedal.