Discover Svingvoll

Svingvoll brings together the Skeikampen Alpinsenter and activities related to skiing and cycling with a trail to the highest peak of Skeikampen. This lets you tailor your choice to the activities you actually plan to enjoy.

Skiing and equipment at Skeikampen

Skeikampen Alpinsenter has 9 lifts, 2 conveyor belts and 21 slopes with a total length of 21 kilometres. The centre opened its first ski lift in 1959. If you are planning your trip around skiing, these figures provide a specific overview of what is on offer; check the details again before travelling, as facility information may change.

Skeikampen Skiutleie rents complete equipment packages for alpine skiing, telemark, snowboarding, snowblades and cross-country skiing. This means several winter sports are covered by one rental service. The equipment that is right for you depends on the activity you have planned; the categories listed can help you narrow down your needs in advance.

Summit trail, cycling and access

The trail to Prestkampen leads to the highest peak of Skeikampen, at 1,244 metres above sea level. If the summit trail is part of your plans, you can consider it as a separate focus alongside the ski area.

From Svingvoll, the road connection to Skeikampen is via Skeisvegen. This named route is the key point of reference for finding your way when travelling there. There is also a dedicated tour and cycling service: Skei ski & bike offers guided tours, bicycle repairs and a bicycle shop at Skeikampen. Availability may vary by season.

Skei Fjellkirke in Svingvoll can be booked for tours and events such as weddings, christenings and concerts. If a visit or event is part of your travel plans, enquire about availability in advance; booking options may vary. This lets you clarify practical details for a specific date before choosing your accommodation.

More cultural and scenic destinations in Gausdal

The Langsua National Park extends into the wider travel destination of Gausdal. The Gausdal section includes birch forests, old coniferous forests, rolling plateaus and diverse wetlands. These landscapes offer a distinct perspective on nature in the wider destination of Gausdal. There are also 200 kilometres of prepared cross-country ski trails at Skeikampen; the total may change over time. Cycling routes, mountain hikes, and swimming and fishing waters are also among the options listed in the immediate vicinity of Skeikampen.

Helvete Nature Park is in upper Gausdal and features Northern Europe’s largest potholes, as well as a family park, an archery trail, a café and a souvenir shop. From the car park, the descent to the potholes begins after a walk of a few hundred metres. Opening hours for individual attractions may vary by season; take this into account when planning a visit.

In Gausdal, Aulestad is the historic home of Nobel laureate and writer Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson and his wife Karoline. Guided tours, exhibitions, authentic interiors and a beautiful garden offer insight into the couple’s lives and work. The programme and dates may vary. For a different perspective on culture and nature, Kittilbu Utmarksmuseum offers several tours and courses about flora and fauna. At its own seter farm dating from the mid-19th century, it presents seter culture; specific course dates may vary.

Østre Gausdal kirke is also part of the cultural offerings in the wider destination of Gausdal. The medieval stone church has a rectangular floor plan; its chancel is as wide and high as the nave. This architectural style can be considered a separate sightseeing opportunity alongside the attractions in Svingvoll, without confusing the two churches.

Discover more destinations: Vestre Gausdal, Follebu, Gausdal, Svatsum, Espedalen, Østre Gausdal

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