Welcome to Hemsedal - the Scandinavian Alps
Hemsedal is a small village situated 625 - 1920 meters above sea level in the heart of the Norwegian mountain wilds. Hemsedal is one of Scandinavia´s largest ski destinations with landscapes reminiscent of the Alps. A stable inland climate ensures great winter experiences from November to May.
Climate
| Month |
Average temp |
Day light |
| December |
-6 oC |
6-7 hours
|
| January |
-7 oC |
7-8 hours
|
| February |
-6 oC |
8-10 hours
|
| March |
-4 oC |
10-12 hours |
| April |
-3 oC |
12-14 hours |
Hemsedal includes two skiing areas; Hemsedal ski centre with its three peaks Totten 1497 m, Hamaren 1444 m and Røgjin 1370 m, and Solheisen ski centre in Grøndalen.
| Season |
Mid-November to May 3 |
| Lifts |
20 lifts whereof;
14 drag lifts, 2 chair lifts, 4 express chair lifts |
| Lift capacity |
Approx 28,500 persons per hour |
| Pistes |
47 pistes whereof;
19 green, 12 blue, 8 red, 8 black |
| Children`s areas |
3 |
| Longest run |
6 km |
| Tot length groomed pistes |
43 km |
| Max vertical drop |
810 m (Hemsedal ski centre) |
| Km snow-making |
26 km |
| Snowboard parks |
2 |
| No of beds |
Approx 6.000 |
| No guest nights |
Approx 500.000 |
| No of skier days |
Approx 500.000 |
| Floodlit pists |
9 |
| Other activities |
Dog sledding, ice-climbing, sleigh rides, bowling, guided tours |
Lifts and slopes
