The slopes

  • Extent 1 out of 5
  • Fast lifts 3 out of 5
  • Snow 4 out of 5
  • Queues 4 out of 5
  • Terrain p'ks 4 out of 5
  • Expert 2 out of 5
  • Intermediate 4 out of 5
  • Beginner 3 out of 5
  • Boarder 3 out of 5
  • X-country 4 out of 5
  • Restaurants 1 out of 5
  • Schools 3 out of 5
  • Families 4 out of 5

The resort

  • Resort charm 2 out of 5
  • Convenience 2 out of 5
  • Scenery 2 out of 5
  • Eating out 1 out of 5
  • Apres ski 2 out of 5
  • Off-slope 1 out of 5

Key facts

Resort640 m
Slopes670-1450 m
Lifts24
Pistes47 km

Hemsedal

Norway

Hemsedal slopes and terrain park

The upside

  • Convenient slope-side lodging
  • Some quite challenging slopes
  • Excellent children’s nursery slopes

The downside

  • Not much of a village
  • Weekend queues
  • Exposed upper mountain

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We visited Hemsedal for a week in January 2006 and…

Chris Parker 4 Dec 2006 

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Summary

Hemsedal is both an unspoiled valley and a village, the latter also referred to as Trøym and Sentrum (‘Centre’) – but you can also stay at the lift base or higher up in the slopes, a mile or so away. Its craggy terrain is reminiscent of a small-but-serious Alpine resort. Most people not resident in Scandinavia would be better advised to go for the real thing, but if you like the sound of Norway, Hemsedal is the place for downhill skiing. Go after the February school holidays, if possible.

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The slopes

  • Extent 1 out of 5
  • Fast lifts 3 out of 5
  • Snow 4 out of 5
  • Queues 4 out of 5
  • Terrain p'ks 4 out of 5
  • Expert 2 out of 5
  • Intermediate 4 out of 5
  • Beginner 3 out of 5
  • Boarder 3 out of 5
  • X-country 4 out of 5
  • Restaurants 1 out of 5
  • Schools 3 out of 5
  • Families 4 out of 5

The resort

  • Resort charm 2 out of 5
  • Convenience 2 out of 5
  • Scenery 2 out of 5
  • Eating out 1 out of 5
  • Apres ski 2 out of 5
  • Off-slope 1 out of 5

Key facts

Resort640 m
Slopes670-1450 m
Lifts24
Pistes47 km