Slope Breakdown
Hemsedal at a glance
Hemsedal is a ski resort in Norway, part of the Hemsedal area. It offers 53 km of slopes served by 21 lifts, with skiing between 620 m and 1,450 m (830 m vertical). That makes it the 2nd largest of the 4 ski resorts in Norway listed on Intski. The season usually runs from December to April. Hemsedal is particularly beginner-friendly: about 66% of its slopes are easy blue runs.
Top features of this resort
Snow forecast
About 14 cm of new snow at the top (1,450 m) in the next 3 days, none at the base.
New snow and temperature at the top station. Estimated by Intski from the MET Norway forecast, updated every few hours. Where it snows most this week
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An alert when 15 cm or more is on the way at Hemsedal, and a heads-up before it opens.
Getting there & lift pass
Nearest airport
Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) — about 162 km from the resort, straight-line distance, allow more by road.
Lift pass
Adult day pass around 732 NOK (2025/26 season). Hemsedal day pass, dynamic pricing, usually cheaper booked online in advance.
About €1.30 per km of piste the pass covers (53 km).
Compare lift pass prices at all resortsPrice source, checked 2026-09-14
Driving to Hemsedal
Rules for a car in Norway, checked 30 September 2026 against official sources.
Road charge
Toll roads and city rings (AutoPASS)
Winter tyres
No legal requirement
Studded tyres
Allowed 1 Nov to 4 Apr (until 4 Apr 2027 this season; north 16 Oct to 30 Apr)
Oslo toll rings (Fjellinjen: City Border, Oslo Ring, Inner Ring): NOK 38 (petrol/plug-in hybrid, off-peak) / 47 (rush hour); diesel 42 / 50
Driving into or through Oslo, e.g. from the Oslo ferries or E6/E18 towards Trysil, Hemsedal or Geilo Per crossing, before the 20% AutoPASS discount. Vehicles over 3,500 kg: Euro 6 NOK 109 off-peak / 162 rush hour; Euro 5 and older 161 / 223. Rush hour 06:30-09:00 and 15:00-17:00, not on weekends, public holidays or in July. City Border charged inbound only; one-hour rule applies.
Hemsedal resort facts
Difficulty shares from skiresort.info, applied to the area total.
About Hemsedal
Hemsedal is a municipality in Buskerud county, Norway, and part of the traditional region of Hallingdal. Its administrative centre is the village of Trøym, and the valley is threaded by Norwegian National Road 52, the Rv 52.
Resort Highlights
A Hallingdal municipality with skiing at its heart
Hemsedal is a municipality in Buskerud county, Norway, and part of the traditional region of Hallingdal. Its administrative centre is the village of Trøym, and the valley is threaded by Norwegian National Road 52, the Rv 52. Hemsedal lies 220 km north-west of Oslo and 273 km from Bergen, which puts it within reach of both cities for a long weekend as well as a full week. As a municipality it is relatively young, having been separated from Gol in 1897, and today the ski resort is the thing most visitors associate with the name.
The skiing
Hemsedal offers 53 km of pistes served by 21 lifts, with the lift system rising from 620 m to 1,450 m. The 830 m of vertical is substantial for a resort of this size, and the terrain is defined as much by what lies off the pistes as on them: off-piste skiing is one of the resort’s three defining features, alongside scenic views and après-ski. Twenty-one lifts for 53 km is a dense network, so the area feels bigger than the kilometre count implies and the lifts keep skiers circulating rather than queuing.
Altitude is not what keeps snow on the ground here. The top station is well below the heights where elevation alone guarantees cover, so Hemsedal relies on the length and depth of the Norwegian winter, and the season runs from December to April. No difficulty breakdown is published in our data for the 53 km, so treat the area as a rounded one; the vertical and the off-piste rating suggest there is enough to occupy confident skiers, while the lift density makes it easy to find gentler lines.
Character
Après-ski is a genuine part of the Hemsedal experience, which sets the tone for the evenings. Combine that with the views across the Hallingdal region and the off-piste terrain, and the picture is of a lively, outdoor-focused resort that appeals to skiers who want more from a trip than groomed pistes. The base is a Norwegian valley community rather than a purpose-built station, with Trøym as its centre.
Getting there
Oslo Gardermoen is the nearest major airport, roughly 162 km away as the crow flies, and Hemsedal itself lies 220 km north-west of Oslo. Bergen is 273 km away in the other direction. The season runs from December to April. The municipality’s official website carries local information alongside the resort’s own listings.
Frequently asked questions about Hemsedal
Hemsedal lies 220 km north-west of Oslo and 273 km from Bergen. Oslo Gardermoen airport is roughly 162 km away as the crow flies.
Hallingdal is the traditional region of Norway that Hemsedal belongs to. The municipality sits in Buskerud county and is served by National Road 52.
The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Trøym.
Yes. Off-piste terrain and après-ski are two of the resort's three defining features, along with scenic views, on top of 53 km of pistes and 21 lifts.
Hemsedal has 53 km of marked slopes: 35 km easy (blue), 13 km intermediate (red), 5 km expert (black), served by 21 ski lifts.
The skiing in Hemsedal ranges from 620 m at the base to 1,450 m at the top — a vertical drop of 830 m.
The ski season in Hemsedal typically runs from December to April. Exact opening dates vary by year and snow conditions.
Yes — Hemsedal is well suited to beginners. About 66% of the slopes (35 km) are easy blue runs.
Hemsedal has 5 km of expert (black) slopes — about 9% of the total. It is also known for its off-piste terrain.
An adult day pass in Hemsedal costs around 732 NOK (2025/26 season). Hemsedal day pass, dynamic pricing, usually cheaper booked online in advance.
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