Ski resorts
Trysil: skiing in Norway’s biggest ski resort and where to stay
Wide pistes, ski-in/ski-out lodging and just a few hours from Oslo. This is Trysil, Norway’s biggest ski resort, and the hotels where the whole family gets an easy, happy ski holiday.
Sometimes a ski holiday does not need a long journey. In Trysil the mountain is wide, the pistes are many and the distances are short, which is exactly why it is so loved. Here the children can take their first run on the nursery slope while the grown-ups pick up speed on the long pistes, and in the evening everyone gathers by the fire.
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Norway’s biggest ski resort
Trysil lies in Innlandet, and Trysilfjellet is considered Norway’s biggest ski resort. The mountain has slopes on several sides, so you can follow the sun through the day, and many places to stay are right on the slopes. That makes Trysil one of the most family-friendly ski resorts in Scandinavia.
The slopes: something for everyone
Trysil has everything from gentle nursery slopes to steep black runs. There are dedicated areas for children and beginners, terrain parks for those who want to jump, and long, wide descents that suit the whole family.
Radisson Blu Resort Trysil
A warm pool and snowy forest outside: perfect after a day on the slopes.
Cross-country skiing and life off the slopes
Trysil has a large network of groomed cross-country trails, from short loops to long tours through the forest. After a day on the snow there is après-ski, restaurants and spas, and many hotels have pools for the children.
Getting to Trysil
Trysil is a few hours’ drive from Oslo, with buses from Oslo and Oslo Airport during the season. Scandinavian Mountains Airport in Sälen is just across the border in Sweden.
Where to stay in Trysil
In Trysil it is easy to stay ski-in/ski-out. Here are three places we would happily choose for the family.
Radisson Blu Resort Trysil: ski-in/ski-out and spa
A hotel with ski-in/ski-out access and a spa, right by the ski area.
Book your stay: See rooms at Radisson Blu Resort Trysil
Trysil Hotell: simple and good value
A hotel with a free ski bus, for a more affordable base.
Book your stay: See rooms at Trysil Hotell
Skistar Lodge Trysil: right on the slopes
A lodge run by SkiStar, which also operates the ski area in Trysil.
Book your stay: See rooms at Skistar Lodge Trysil
Want to compare? See all our ski resorts or read about skiing in Åre.
Frequently asked questions about skiing in Trysil
Where should I stay in Trysil?
Choose somewhere with ski-in/ski-out access so you avoid daily transfers. Radisson Blu Resort Trysil has ski-in/ski-out and a spa, Skistar Lodge Trysil sits on the slopes, and Trysil Hotell is a more affordable option with a ski bus.
Is Trysil good for families?
Yes, Trysil is one of the most family-friendly ski resorts in Scandinavia, with dedicated children’s areas, plenty of gentle runs and lodging right on the slopes.
How do you get to Trysil?
Trysil is a few hours’ drive from Oslo, with buses from Oslo and Oslo Airport during the season. Scandinavian Mountains Airport in Sälen is just across the border.
Trysil or Åre?
Trysil suits families who want a short journey and ski-in/ski-out lodging. Åre has a bigger village with more après-ski and restaurants. Both are among the best ski resorts in Scandinavia.