Top 10 Ski & Snowboard Areas in Western Norway, Norway

Kvamskogen mountains and skieldorado 1 hr from Bergen, 10 -15 min. from Norheimsund/oystese. Alpine and cross-country. Sledging for adults and children, halfpipe slope. More than 30 slalom courses, 3 with floodlights. 17 ski lifts/tows, 3 tows for children. 50 km prepared and marked ski tracks. Ski hire. Starting point for shorter and longer trips rest of the year as well.

Vik Ski Centre is situated in Kalsete in Vik, and it provides facilities for among others biathlon and roller skiing. It has 5 different inruns and jumps (from K60 and down), a children's area, platter lift, a small alpine piste, a lavo and a skistove with gastronomy.

Fjellgutane Førarlag is a small guide service run by Crister. We have a small group of professionally trained guides who can unlock your potential and give you the security, safety, and skills to travel safely in the alpine environment. We lead trips for guests of varying skill levels and experience throughout Norway. All our programs are run at low ratios in order to insure best quality.

More snow falls in Myrkdalen than almost anywhere else in Europe, which makes our destination very desirable for ski enthusiasts. The ski resort is located in Voss, Western Norway, – only two hours from Bergen International Airport with direct flights from Copenhagen, Amsterdam and London. Myrkdalen is the largest ski resort in Western Norway - with 9 ski lifts; 2 chair lifts, 3 t-bar lifts, 3 disc lifts and a magic carpet. The ski resort offers family-friendly ski areas, over 20 slopes with all levels of difficulty, two terrain parks and great off-piste terrain. Our welcome centre is located right next to Myrkdalen Hotel with easy access to parking. If you need a place to stay, we offer cabins, apartments and hotel rooms in different categories. In our restaurants and cafes you can order traditional cooked meals from local produce as well as more international food. In Myrkdalen Sport & Ski Rental you will find a modern sport shop with ski school and ski rental. Close to the ski resort are groomed cross country skiing trails and a nice terrain for backcountry skiing.

Harpefossen Skisenter is located at Harpefossen in Hjelmelandsdalen, 11 km from Nordfjordeid. The Ski centre has good lift capacity and groomed slopes. There is also large area for powder runs. Arena for biathlon. 6 lifts, 12 groomed slopes. Arena for country championships in alpine. Night skiing available for alpine and cross country.

Volda alpine Centre has two lifts - one large and one for the family. The family slope and the main slope both have flood lighting. Well equipped with snow clearing and tracing equipment, snow scooters and 4-wheel terrain cars. Safety is of high importance, and the electronic ticket system is up to date - covering both lifts. 3,5 kms of lighted slope, as well as several prepared slopes in connection with the ski centre. In the heating calefactory you can buy food and drinks. Home made pizza and freshly baked svele are some of the temptations on their menu. Parking conditions are good, and a new road to the ski centre from Helgatun up to Reset was finished 2004/2005. New lift for children and families, prolonged cross country slopes and stadion. Welcome!

The ski lift at Heggmyrane, Hafslo, is one of the longest in the country and will lead to lots of tracks. Ski lifts 1845 meters / 51meters. Ski lift for children 250 meters / 50 meters. Lighting of the tracks 1400 meters. Super G 2600 meters. Fine conditions for snowboarding.

Stranda Ski Resort is located east in the magnificent Alps og Sunnmore,in the western part of Norway. 7 lifts (including 2 chair lifts) ,17 downhill runs in various difficulties,children`s area, terrain park and perhaps the best off-piste opportunities in Scandinavia, provides something for every member of the family. Great pavilions, with the serving of food and drink, at the end of the chairlifts has superb fjord views. Part of the Resort has artificial lights,for evening skiing and a top modern snow making system,ensures nice conditions throughout the season. Cross-Country enthusiasts can enjoy 15 km of groomed tracks,and unlimited expedition possibilities.