Ski and alpine center Vestland county
Here you will find a comprehensive overview of ski resorts in Vestland – from small, local ski resorts to larger destinations with many lifts and slopes.
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The ski resorts are grouped by region, and under each facility you will find a specific description and link to the official website. Use the links to check lift tickets, opening hours, webcams and trail status before you go – this way you will best find the weather window, weather and open lifts, especially in Western Norway where conditions can change quickly within a day.
Bergen/surroundings
Eikedalen Ski Center (Samnanger)
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Family-friendly ski resort near Bergen, with good variety and often evening offers when the season is underway.
Eikedalen is one of the most popular ski resorts near Bergen and is located in Kvamskogen, about an hour's drive from the city. The ski center has 8 lifts and 12 slopes, with lifts such as Tvillingtrekk 1 and 2, Setertrekket, Fjellheisen, Tallerkentrekket, Veraheisen, Tobiasheisen and Toppheisen. Here you will find slopes of all levels of difficulty - from child-friendly slopes to longer and more demanding slopes - in addition to good conditions for both snowmaking and night skiing.
Stordalen Ski Center (Masfjorden)
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A small and social neighborhood in Masfjorden with a low threshold
Stordalen Skisenter is a well-organized, local alpine resort located up in the mountains next to Stordalsvatnet in Masfjorden – perfect for families with children, beginners and those who want efficient skiing without queues. The resort has a saucer lift (stated at approx. 550 m) and a children's ski lift/ski rope, with groomed slopes on both sides of the lift and opportunities for more varied skiing in the forest terrain when conditions are right. A heated room and a clear "meet at the bottom" feeling make this a nice weekend destination in the area.
Visit the Facebook page for updates.
Hardanger
Røldal Ski Center (Ullensvang)
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High mountain alpine terrain with lots of terrain above the tree line and solid freeriding when the snow is firm.
Røldal is one of the most snow-sure names when people search for ski resorts Vestland with proper high mountain skiing. The base is located high, and 7 lifts take you up to over 1200 m above sea level. There are normally about 12 runs (total length around 15 km), but the experience varies with nature and snow conditions - much of the area is above the tree line, so you get open surfaces and good visibility towards line selection. On calm days, this is also a great place to practice turns in wide routes. The season was also long, often right up until May.
Sysendalen Ski Center (Eidfjord)
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Winter area at Hardangervidda – but be aware of the operating status during the season.
Sysendalen is a well-known winter area in Eidfjord with good cross-country skiing opportunities and an active trail network operated by Sysendalen Løypelag. According to an update on the trail association's website, there will be no operations at Sysendalen ski center in the 2025/26 season. This means that there is no possibility for slalom, but with all the groomed ski trails there are still very good opportunities for cross-country skiing.
Finse Ski Center (Ulvik)
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A small ski resort right up on the high mountain
Finse is a true high mountain, and Finse Ski Center is a compact ski resort that is best suited for short sessions, beginners and those who want to try simple skiing in an iconic mountain area. The resort consists of 1 lift and around 2 km of slopes, with a clear “small but pleasant” profile. Their website updates opening hours and events in season, and it is smart to plan according to the weather since you are in a harsh area.
Furedalen Alpine/Ski Center (Kvam)
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The family attraction at Kvamskogen, with a low threshold and trails suitable for everyone.
Furedalen Alpin is a safe choice when you are looking for a ski resort a short distance from Bergen or Norheimsund, and which works well for children, beginners and night skiing. The resort consists of two lifts, one children's lift and six slopes. There is a café, a heated room, ski rental and a ski school.
In the surrounding area there are also many groomed ski trails that are well suited for cross-country skiing and mountain skiing. Follow Furedalen's Facebook page for updated opening hours and skiing conditions.
Fjellhaugen Ski Center (Kvinnherad)
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A pleasant local area with alpine skiing, toboggan runs and a lighted trail
Fjellhaugen Ski Center is located in Kvinnherad, around 500 meters above sea level, and is a great choice for those who want a quiet, family-friendly facility without stress. When there is snow, you will have both an alpine slope, toboggan runs and groomed trails.
The resort has a ski lift of approximately 1 km and two slopes, with a height difference of around 175 meters. In addition, there are approximately 5 km of prepared lighted trails for cross-country skiing.
Voss
Voss Resort (Bavallen)
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Western Norway's great alpine engine: gondola and slopes for all levels
Voss Resort is one of the most popular choices in Vestland, spesielt for deg som vil ha et skisenter med stor kapasitet. Anlegget oppgir rundt 40 km preparerte løyper, 24 nedfartsvarianter og 10 heiser/trekk, i tillegg til gondolen som er inkludert i alle skikort.
Here you get the whole spectrum from beginner to expert, and the logistics are simple: Take the train from Bergen, go straight in the gondola to the top of Hanguren – and strap on your skis.
Myrkdalen Mountain Lifts / Voss Mountain Village (Myrkdalen)
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Snow-sure and family-friendly, with many trails - the season lasts a long time here
Myrkdalen is a favorite for those who want "everything in one place": a mountain village, good service and a solid trail network. The resort offers 22 trails and 9 lifts, including express lifts and several lifts that allow you to spend more time on the slopes and less time in line. Here you will find wide green and blue trails for families, while red and black options provide good progression for advanced skiers.
There are several heated lounges that create a good atmosphere. Feel free to combine skiing with a stay at Myrkdalen Hotel.
Parish
Hodlekve Ski Center (Sogndal)
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A complete local facility with a clear freeride profile and good variation in slopes.
Sogndal Ski Center Hodlekve is located a short drive from Sogndal. According to the trail map, the facility has 5 ski lifts and 14 slopes, from child-friendly areas to more demanding sections that provide good training and progression. In addition, there are both cross-country skiing trails and hiking trails in the mountains, so you can vary between alpine skiing, summit hiking and cross-country skiing. This is a great choice for those who want to experience a bit of everything skiing has to offer!
Kleppa ski center (Leikanger/Sogndal)
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A small ski resort for short sessions, with a slalom slope and great opportunities for local tours.
Kleppa is the departure area for Leikanger, and a typical “after work” choice when you want skiing without a long journey. The Syril ski team describes the facility as a ski resort with a slalom slope and cross-country trails in the area, and you can find practical information about operations, prepping, prices and opening hours on their website. Kleppa is also described as an important winter area with several facilities over time, which means that it often functions as a gathering point for local skiing fun. Best suited for beginners, families and those who want to practice turns at a leisurely pace.
Parish Ski Center (Hafslo/Luster)
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The Hafslo classic with a long lift, good slopes and a freeskiing reputation in the area.
Parish Ski Center at Hafslo (Heggmyrane) is located about 20 minutes' drive from Sogndal. The facility is often highlighted as one of Norway's best ski centers for free skiing from a lift. Here you will find 4 lifts/tows and 9 slopes. The center is a pure "powder mecca" with large areas for lift-based free skiing, its own off-piste trail and varied terrain - from park and quiet slopes to steeper sections with up to 700 meters of altitude. In addition, the center has a café with a good selection of ski food for hungry skiers
Siplo ski center (Høyanger)
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Volunteer-run ski resort in Høyanger
Siplo skisenter er et klassisk, dugnadsdrevet lokalanlegg der frivillig innsats og skiglede står i sentrum. Skianlegget består av 1 hovedtrekk og 1 barnetrekk, med et par preparerte nedfarter som egner seg godt for korte og effektive økter. Her finner du også varmestue, som gir et naturlig samlingspunkt for pauser og sosial stemning. På anleggets hjemmeside og Facebook page Continuous information about operations, routes and webcams is published, making it easy to plan your trip.
Sunnfjord
Sunnfjord Ski Center (Førde)
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Floodlit and easily accessible ski resort near Førde.
Sunnfjord Ski Center in Blomlia is a small, community-based ski resort 8 km from the center of Førde. The resort has 3 floodlit slopes (main slope 1.1 km, children's slope 120 m and family trail 1.7 km), as well as 1 km of lighted trail for cross-country skiing in addition to the alpine trails. There is also snowmaking, which provides more predictable operation in favorable temperatures. The trails are well suited for short sessions and evening sessions after work or school.
Jølster ski center (Vassenden)
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Versatile facility with slopes that provide great views of Jølstravatnet
Jølster Ski Center is located in a classic western Norwegian winter landscape and offers alpine trails for both beginners and more experienced skiers.
The facility consists of 3 ski lifts (Kvamsheisen, Bjørkeliaheisen and the children's/family lift Hauglandsheisen) and around 4 km of groomed slopes for all levels. The ski center has a heated lounge with café and a floodlit trail for cross-country skiing, in addition to groomed hiking trails and beautiful free-skiing areas.
The slopes offer fantastic views of Lake Jølstravatnet. It takes about 20 minutes to drive to the ski resort from Førde.
Northfjord
Harpefossen ski center (Stad/Nordfjordeid)
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Complete facility in Northfjord, with many slopes, a park and opportunities for freeriding.
Harpefossen is one of the most complete options when looking for a ski resort in Northfjord.
The resort has 7 ski lifts and 13 slopes in well-groomed trails for different levels. Here you will find a Hot tub and café, as well as a floodlit trail and around 15 km of groomed cross-country trails with both classic and skating tracks. There are also floodlights on both the alpine slopes and cross-country trails, which provides good opportunities for evening sessions.
On the website you will find trail maps and practical information about lifts and operations, so you can easily plan for open moves and which routes are best prepared when you arrive.
Stryn Ski Center (Stryn) – Stryn Winter Skiing
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Large local facility near the center of Stryn, with several ski lifts, slopes and a terrain park.
Stryn Vinterski (Nakkjen) is located a short drive from the center of Stryn. The ski resort has 4 ski lifts that provide access to a varied alpine resort from child-friendly areas to spectacular slopes from 1,000 meters above sea level. The resort offers 8 groomed slopes in blue and red difficulty levels, great opportunities for free skiing at your own risk, a park, ski rental and catering. In addition, there are 20 km of groomed cross-country ski trails and good facilities for a full day on the slopes.
Stryn Summer Skiing (Stryn)
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Summer skiing on the glacier – a unique skiing experience
Stryn Sommerski is one of Norway's most famous summer offers for skiing and snowboarding, with skiing in the high mountains of Strynefjellet when the rest of the country has summer. The ski resort consists of 1 lift and 4 slopes.
Den 1 000 meter lange stolheisen tar deg opp til 1 300 moh i brebassenget og gir tilgang til både preparerte bakker og frikjøring på eget ansvar. Har du lyst på en annerledes sommerferie for både store og små, er dette stedet for lek, moro og enestående naturopplevelser.
The ski resort continuously updates about operations and any changes to its Facebook page
Breimsbygda Ski Center (Gloppen)
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The favorite outing on Utvikfjellet, with alpine skiing, cross-country skiing and great summit hiking opportunities.
Breimsbygda Ski Center on Utvikfjellet is a versatile area where you can combine alpine skiing, cross-country skiing and winter hiking in the same area. The ski center is located 630 meters above sea level in Gloppen, just south of the Northfjord.
The resort has 3 ski lifts: a rope lift, a children's lift and a main lift. Here you will find several runs with floodlights - the longest is approx. 960 meters long, with a drop of 250 meters. If you take the main lift to the top, you will have many options in both groomed slopes and loose snow terrain.
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Tips before you go
- Check the trail map and webcam on the ski resort's website.
- Often the ski resort's Facebook page is better updated than the website.
- Buy lift tickets online if possible.
- Many of the smaller ski resorts are volunteer-run
- Hjelm og briller i sekken. Ha varme hansker i reserve.
