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  1. Herlov avatar

    RE: Skiing in Norway

    by Herlov 17 December 2011

    Hey, The largest and best ski resorts in Norway are Trysil, Hemsedal, Geilo and Hafjell. They all have websites, so I would advise you…

  2. walkingmzungu avatar

    RE: Norway in March

    by walkingmzungu 21 February 2011

    There is one particular form of hiking, where one makes use of a pair of long flat devices designed to help the wearer slide smoothly…

  3. laurence2010 avatar

    travel from Oslo to trysil by bus or train

    by laurence2010 22 November 2010

    Hi All, Need to get to Trysil in January for some skiing. Can get to Elverum by trail or the weekend ski bus direct to Trysil. But I…

  4. BravoKilo avatar

    Re: Place to be / to ski in Norway

    by BravoKilo 25 September 2010

    Hi The ansver to your question also depends to some extent to your preferences. If ou are more to ski park (half/quart pipe, jumps, rails…

  5. walkingmzungu avatar

    Re: Place to be / to ski in Norway

    by walkingmzungu 24 September 2010

    Generally, the best Norwegian ski destinations are found in remote areas which, naturally, don't have the variety of night-life you'll…

  6. homemalarone avatar

    RE: Oslo to Sweden

    by homemalarone 28 February 2010

    I hope you realize this is going to be a skiing holiday, not a hiking holiday? Camping in the towns will be hard to find, since nine out…

  7. pw22ae avatar

    RE: Skiing in December

    by pw22ae 09 October 2009

    nescit is right, there are some places that has a lot of snow in December. RiksgrÀnsen does not open until after new years, so do not…

  8. scribblerkeith avatar

    RE: Norway Skiing

    by scribblerkeith 19 January 2009

    Have skiied at both Geilo and Trysil - nordic skiing as I've damaged both knees over the years. Plenty of opportunities at both resorts.…

  9. OsloViking avatar

    RE: Norway around christmas

    by OsloViking 15 October 2008

    To be sure about snow, you have to move away from the coast, and perhaps gain some altitude. "The mountain region" of south Norway is…

  10. Bjoern avatar

    RE: Where to go for short break in December?

    by Bjoern 26 September 2008

    If you want to be sure on Snow you have to go to the resorts alond the mountain ridge between Norway and Sweden - or to the extreme north…

  11. OsloViking avatar

    RE: Norway at christmas?

    by OsloViking 20 July 2008

    Lot of good advice. For a white christmas, go north or go inland from Oslo (for instance around Lillehammer, Fagernes, Geilo, Trysil),…

  12. OsloViking avatar

    RE: Skiing in Sweden

    by OsloViking 12 July 2008

    Depends on type of skiing: Alpine or cross-country. Cross-country is popular and possible in most of Sweden north of Stockholm or near…

  13. Bea71 avatar

    RE: Anyone have info on cycling through Norway/Sweden?

    by Bea71 05 June 2008

    "Rallarvegen" is a very popular route crossing east/west in Norway. Is the old road made when they build the railway, so it is free of…

  14. NicolaiT avatar

    RE: Skiing in Scandinavia.....

    by NicolaiT 15 May 2008

    The snow is good, not as great as the powder around Salt Lake City though. Concerning the lodging both hotels and renting huts are common,…

  15. Bjoern avatar

    RE: Now for the fun stuff!

    by Bjoern 24 January 2008

    Of course Nicolai is right. I was (for Norway) thinking at Trysil (alzheimer light I guess). Sorry all Norwegians and Swedes And he is…

  16. Zeth avatar

    RE: Snowboarding in Mid-late Dec

    by Zeth 01 January 2008

    You'll find good hills for beginners at Trysil in Norway. www.trysil.com Today there's 60 cm. Or even at Tryvann in Oslo you can go…

  17. algaut avatar

    Re: Skiing in Norway

    by algaut 03 December 2007

    Since you ask for a "Ski resort", I take it that you mean downhill skiing. (I mention this, because in Norway "skiing" normally refers…

  18. Anonymous avatar

    Skiing not toooo far from Oslo?

    by Anonymous 26 February 2007

    some more links
    Trysil
    http://www.trysil.com/IPX/?template=ew
    Hafjell
    http://www.hafjell.no/en/default.asp?page=1108 …

  19. Anonymous avatar

    Skiing not toooo far from Oslo?

    by Anonymous 26 February 2007

    Other options could be Hafjell or Trysil. Both "on-route" if you're taking a train from the airport (opposite direction from…

  20. Kjetil_Norway avatar

    ski in Oslo

    by Kjetil_Norway 11 February 2007

    Just to confirm the two replies above. Tryvann is your best option for down hill skiing close to oslo. Easily accessible by public transport…

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