Related Regions: Norway, Oppland, Eastern-Norway, Lillehammer Ski Resorts

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Hafjell

Hafjell is located 15km north of Lillehammer, and is an Olympic arena with a wide variety of runs. 16 ski lifts provide access to a total of 40,5km of slopes, and the longest run is 7,5km long. The drop is 835m, and snowmaking facilities ensure good skiing conditions throughout winter. The snowpark has challenges for everyone, and is a favourite for those with snowboard or twin tip skis. The Kjus Run is specially designed for active skiers. The skiing area in Hafjell on the sunny side of the mountain, and sheltered from wind. From the summit you can access 300km of prepared cross-country tracks. Most of the cabins and apartments are within skiing distance of the slopes.

Elevation

Summit

3379ft
Vertical Drop

2739ft
Base

639ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

22%

Intermediate Runs

41%

Advanced Runs

27%

Expert Runs

10%

Runs

25 MILES

Terrain Parks

Longest Run

5 MILES

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 18
Gondolas & Trams: 1
Eight Person Lifts: 0
High Speed Sixes: 0
High Speed Quads: 0
Quad Chairs: 3
Triple Chairs: 0
Double Chairs: 0
Surface Lifts: 14

Tourist Office

2636 Øyer

Norway

Phone: +47 61274700

info@hafjell.no

Hafjell Website Tourist office

Ski-lift

Hafjell Alpinsenter

Hundervegen 122-124

2636 Øyer

Norway

Phone: +47 61274700

info@hafjell.no

Hafjell Web site

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 11/10/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 04/21/2013

Projected Days Open: 143

Days Open Last Year: 132

Years Open: 25

Hafjell Reviews

by friedbread 19th January 2009
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 2
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 3
- Nightlife 1
Greeted by Thaw

Pros: Excellent lifts, ski hire and lockers, close proximity to hotels
Cons: Icy pavements and slopes, sky high prices for drinks
by anonymous_user 7th November 2007
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 4
- Terrain Park 5
- Nightlife 3
Hafjell Review

Goos skiing when the complete system is open. Located relatively low. Very accessable, close to [! full_review