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Where to stay in Norefjell: hotels for a ski weekend
Norefjell is the big ski mountain closest to Oslo. One side has the downhill slopes and a spa hotel. The other has Eggedal, with cross-country trails and the homes of two famous artists.
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In short
The best hotel in Norefjell for downhill skiing is Norefjell Ski & Spa, with ski-in ski-out access and an award-winning spa. If you would rather go cross-country and stay somewhere quiet, Eggedal Borgerstue on the sunny side of the mountain is a family-run hotel with 16 rooms.
Our first choice: Norefjell Ski & Spa. Check availability and prices
From the top of Norefjell you look down on Lake Krøderen, frozen white far below. In 1952 the world’s best downhill racers stood on this same mountain, when it hosted the alpine events of the Oslo Winter Olympics.
Today Norefjell is above all a weekend mountain. The drive from Oslo takes about two hours, and many people arrive on Friday evening and leave on Sunday. That keeps the choice simple: spa and slopes on one side, peace and cross-country skiing on the other.
Which side of Norefjell to choose
The Noresund side: the downhill slopes, the lifts and the cabin areas, looking out over Lake Krøderen. Stay here if your days are for the pistes.
The Eggedal side: cross-country trails, the artists’ valley and a quieter village. Stay here for Nordic skiing and long dinners.
From Eggedal you need to drive to the downhill slopes, so choose your side by what you will do most.
On the slopes: a hot tub after the last run
Norefjell Ski & Spa
The hotel stands at Bøseter, high in the ski area, with ski-in ski-out access. Its spa has won the Norway’s Leading Spa Resort award several times, and after the last run that is where most guests head. You can hire skis at the hotel, so there is no need to bring everything from home.
It suits couples and friends who want slopes and spa in one long weekend. One thing to know: the pool costs extra, so check what is included when you book.
Book your stay: Check availability and prices at Norefjell Ski & Spa
Norefjell Ski & Spa
The outdoor hot tub at Norefjell Ski & Spa at dusk, with the mountain all around.
On the sunny side: Eggedal’s artists’ valley
Eggedal Borgerstue
Borgerstua is a historic, family-run hotel with 16 rooms in the centre of Eggedal, on the sunny side of Norefjell. It has its own village shop selling local food, and the cooking is home-made. Nearby are Hagan and Lauvlia, once home to the painter Christian Skredsvig and the illustrator Theodor Kittelsen.
It suits couples and cross-country skiers who want a small hotel with a personal touch, and evenings that end at the dinner table.
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Eggedal Borgerstue
The pale blue main building of Borgerstua in the centre of Eggedal, the artists’ valley on the sunny side of Norefjell.
Cabins and apartments in Norefjell
Norefjell is mainly a cabin mountain, with far more apartments and cabins to rent than hotel rooms. For a large family or a group of friends, that is often the best option.
Ask whether the cabin is close to the slopes or to a connecting trail. The roads up can be steep and icy, so the car needs good winter tyres.
When to book a Norefjell hotel
Weekends all season: Norefjell is Oslo’s weekend mountain. Book Fridays and Saturdays several weeks ahead.
February half term and Easter: Easter Sunday is 28 March 2027. Book February before Christmas and Easter by January.
Weekdays in January and March: quiet slopes and more free rooms.
Frequently asked questions
Which hotel in Norefjell is ski-in ski-out?
Norefjell Ski & Spa has ski-in ski-out access and sits high in the ski area on the Noresund side of the mountain. It is the one to choose if you plan to spend your days on the downhill slopes. Eggedal Borgerstue is on the other side, close to the cross-country trails, and you drive from there to the lifts.
How do you get to Norefjell from the UK?
Fly to Oslo and drive for about two hours via Hønefoss and along Lake Krøderen. From Oslo Airport, allow a little longer. Norefjell is one of the big ski areas closest to the capital, which makes it realistic for a long weekend. A car with winter tyres is the easiest way to reach the hotels.
Is Norefjell good for cross-country skiing?
Yes. Norefjell has a large trail network, and the Eggedal side is particularly good for cross-country skiing, with trails leading onto the mountain from the village. Staying at Eggedal Borgerstue puts you close to the tracks. Many visitors spend one day on the downhill slopes and another on the trails.
Was Norefjell used in the Olympics?
Yes. Norefjell hosted the alpine events of the 1952 Oslo Winter Olympics, including the downhill. The slopes are now part of Norefjell Skisenter and are skied by everyone from beginners to experienced skiers. Many come simply to ski the same mountainsides as the Olympic racers did more than 70 years ago.
What is there to do in Eggedal?
Eggedal is known as the artists’ valley, because the painter Christian Skredsvig and the illustrator Theodor Kittelsen lived here. Their homes, Hagan and Lauvlia, are now museums. In winter the village is a base for cross-country skiing on the sunny side of Norefjell, and in summer for walking and cycling.