Discover Hemsedal

When looking for a hotel in Hemsedal, you can start by considering the activities you have planned: will your stay focus on cross-country skiing and routes to the ski area, or will cycling routes, the climbing park and the river landscape take centre stage? These different priorities are easy to distinguish when planning your day. The connections between the centre and the ski area, as well as the specific conditions for individual activities, can help you find your bearings.

Connections between the centre and the ski area

The ski bus in Hemsedal takes passengers to and from the ski area free of charge. It connects the different parts of the ski area with the centre of Hemsedal, as well as with Tuv and Ulsåk. There is also a lit footpath from the centre to the ski area. The bus and footpath offer two different ways to plan travel between these areas. As routes and weekly timetables may change, check seasonal operating hours and the current timetable before your trip.

Cross-country skiing: routes and conditions

Hemsedal has a total of 250 kilometres of mechanically groomed cross-country ski trails. 100 kilometres of high-mountain trails are marked and groomed when conditions are suitable. From week 7, grooming takes place daily during the winter holidays and at Easter, as well as on weekends. The trail information provides different points of reference: the total length of mechanically groomed routes and the conditions that apply to marking and grooming the high-mountain trails.

Riverside trails and trout fishing

Bruøyne is an easily accessible, scenic outdoor area by the river, just a short walk from Hemsedal town centre. New boardwalks, small bridges, smooth rocks and pine trees shape the landscape. The area has trails, platforms, a picnic area with benches and a fire pit by the river. Note the time restriction: open fires are permitted there only from 15 September to 15 April.

The Hemsila is considered one of Norway’s best rivers for trout fishing. The river landscape therefore offers different options for planning your day: you can explore Bruøyne and its trails and picnic facilities, or consider the Hemsila for trout fishing.

Climbing park and biking trails

The Høyt & Lavt climbing park is in the centre of Hemsedal, next to the sports shop MOH+ Sport, and is open to all age groups. Its facilities include a 12.5-metre-high climbing tower and a zipline that leads into the park. The central location and the park’s facilities are useful points of reference if you would like to include climbing in your travel plans.

Hemsedal Rides is a flow-trail centre with green, blue and red biking trails, as well as Tottelia Bike Park. Trail features include banked turns, jumps and berms. For planning purposes, this information offers a different point of reference from the kilometres of ski trails: here, the focus is on trail colours and the biking features described.

Church history and activities beyond skiing

The history of Hemsedal’s parish church can also be placed in context: when the old stave church at Kyrkjebøen was demolished in 1882, the new parish church was already standing. It was designed by architect Johannes Henrik Nissen and consecrated by Bishop Essendrop on 7 June 1882. The two churches are thus part of local history, understood through the demolition of the old stave church and the new parish church that was already in place.

Beyond skiing, dog sledding and ice climbing are also among the activities in Hemsedal. If you plan to try either, check current providers and dates before your trip. This allows you to include the activities in your plans while bearing in mind that current offerings and schedules need to be confirmed in advance.

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