Best Norway ski resorts 2023

Europe is a dream destination for a skiing holiday, with France, Italy, Switzerland and Austria all popular picks. But, if you fancy enjoying the beautiful combination of mountains, glaciers and fjords aplenty, Northern European country Norway has a tempting travel pull when considering the top ski resorts to visit.

This Nordic destination is famous for being a prime location to spot the Northern Lights, with November to February offering you the biggest chance of a sighting. And as most ski resorts in Norway have a season stretching from November through to April or May, you might be spy this natural phenomenon while sipping drinks, apres-ski.

There are also ski slopes to explore in the summer, too. The country’s resorts include city spots like Oslo, those in rural valleys and winter sports locations set thousands of metres above sea level.

With over 120 ski resorts in Norway, we’ve rounded up the best. From family-friendly ski resorts to those with cross-country trails, night skiing and more, keep reading to get inspired for your Norway ski escape.

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Myrkdalen, Voss

Ski season: November–May

West Norway ski resort Myrkdalen is an ideal spot for families, thanks to its selection of slopes suiting all levels. In fact, there are 22 ski trails in total, covering gentle alpine slopes for beginners and off-piste areas for cross-country skiers. Both private and group lessons are available, plus a ski rental shop. You can make the most of nine ski lifts, and passes can be booked in advance online. Myrkdalen is set in the rural mountains and here you’ll see valleys, fjords and soak up the full Norwegian experience.

Where to stay

There’s both self-catering accommodation and hotel rooms at the Mykrdalen ski resort, which is open from November to May, and it’s two hours from Bergen Airport.