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Plan Your Perfect Ski Holiday in Myrkdalen

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Plan Your Perfect Ski Holiday in Myrkdalen

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Imagine going on a ski holiday to a place with guaranteed snow, a ski resort that offers something for everyone no matter their skill level. Where the trails are always freshly groomed and untouched powder is just a few ski strokes away. You’ll find all this and more in Myrkdalen – the winter paradise of Western Norway.

Here, you can enjoy the snow throughout the entire ski season


A Snow-Sure Destination

Myrkdalen is a snow-sure destination with freshly groomed slopes and amenities for everyone. Renowned as one of Norway’s top ski resorts, Myrkdalen offers a comprehensive range of features. As the largest ski resort in Western Norway, it offers family-friendly slopes, ski trails for all skill levels, parks, ski cross tracks, and exceptional off-piste terrain.

Moreover, Myrkdalen is one of the most snow-sure ski resorts in the country, with a season that typically lasts from November to May.

Skiing in deep snow through the forest.
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Book Your Ski Holiday in Myrkdalen

In the heart of Myrkdalen Mountain Village, you'll find the modern Myrkdalen Hotel, with ski–in/ski–out access. If you want more space for the family, you can also stay comfortably in high standard cabins and apartments.

Choose the accommodation first, then follow all steps in the booking process for a complete ski holiday package.

The Powder Paradise Myrkdalen

Myrkdalen consistently ranks as one of the top ski resorts in Norway for snowfall throughout the season. The terrain around the resort is ideal for off-piste skiing, with easy access from the lifts to extensive areas perfect for powder skiing. Throughout the winter, you'll hear joyful shouts and laughter from those gliding through the powder – and plenty of powder days are awaiting you in Myrkdalen.

Learn more about Myrkdalen Ski Resort here.

© Chris Baldry

Skiing for the Whole Family

Taking the family skiing in Myrkdalen couldn't be easier. The children's area is conveniently located right at the base of the ski resort, with easy access to the parking, apartments, and Myrkdalen Hotel.

The area features a slow-moving conveyor belt for the youngest skiers, two platter lifts, three varied green slopes, and the "Fox Park", which consists of simple and playful park elements. During weekends and holidays throughout the winter, there are plenty of activities and events for children and youth.

Check out our activity calendar here!

Activities Off the Slopes

In Myrkdalen, plenty of exciting activities for all ages don't involve skis. During winter, you can enjoy dog sledding, tobogganing, ice fishing, and charming horse-drawn sleigh rides. Discover more about the diverse winter experiences Myrkdalen has to offer.

Dog Sledding

Enjoy the stunning winter landscape on a unique dog sledding tour! Available every week throughout the winter season.

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Horse Sleigh Ride

The ride takes you through snow-covered landscapes of Western Norway, while you sit wrapped in warm blankets, listening to the sound of jingling bells and horseshoes on snow.

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Sledding

Join us for a fun and thrilling ride with a snow racer from the top of the Myrkdalsekspressen! We'll take the last lift up, so we'll have the slope to ourselves all the way down to the Myrkdalen Hotel.

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Mountain Sauna

Mountain air is an experience in itself – fresh, pure and filled with rejuvenating energy. But it's also cold, making a hot room with beautiful mountain view a perfect escape. Let the heat relax your body, while you gaze out the window, taking in the scenery.

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The Largest Snow Park in Western Norway

Myrkdalen caters not only to alpine skiers but also to those seeking more diverse experiences. There has been a significant investment in snow parks in recent years in collaboration with ShapeCrew. This season, you will find four different parks with challenges for every taste.

The latest addition for park enthusiasts is our new "Adventure Slope" above the Storhaugekspressen ski lift. The park is like a roller coaster on snow, a modern track with fun park elements for adults and children.

Cross-country skier skates up the hill on freshly groomed trails.
© Sverre Hjørnevik

Unwind with Cross-Country Skiing

Holidays in Myrkdalen also offer incredible experiences for those who want to go cross-country or back-country skiing. As soon as the snow has settled, you can enjoy 30 km of groomed trails in Årmotslia, located just across the road from the ski centre.

The area is hilly and well-suited for both fitness enthusiasts and families with children who are looking to enjoy skiing, hot cocoa, and cosy moments.

Great Food & Drink

The kitchen at Myrkdalen Hotel is characterised by a love for food and the use of local ingredients. We make our dishes from scratch, with many of the ingredients supplied by local farmers. The hotel has three restaurants with à la carte, fondue, and homemade pizza that are widely known far beyond the country's borders. You will also find three cafés with tasty dishes for people on the go.

Restaurant Nuten

Visit Restaurant Nuten in Myrkdalen for great food and mountain views. Perfect after a day in the fresh mountain air.

Restaurant Tunet

At Restaurant Tunet at Myrkdalen Hotel, you get the best pizza in the area. It's baked in a stone oven, of course, and topped with local ingredients.

Salto Lobby Bar

Whether you’re looking for a peaceful coffee break during the day or a cozy evening visit with something special in your glass, Salto is the place to be.

Kamben Café & Games

Next to the Myrkdalsstovo Welcome Center and Myrkdalen Hotel, you will find Kamben Café & Bar in Kamben.

Day Trip to Flåm and the Nærøyfjord

Every Thursday and Sunday you can take the From Mountain to Fjord ‌Bus to Gudvangen, 45 minutes away. Here, you can visit learn all about the Vikings at the Viking Valley, before boarding the Fjord Cruise Nærøyfjord for a scenic tour through the UNESCO World Heritage listed fjord landscape to Flåm. In Flåm, a journey with the world-famous Flåmsbana on the Flåm Railway awaits before you return to Myrkdalen by bus.

Book your ticket here!

© Sverre Hjørnevik

How to Get to Myrkdalen

Located only 2 hours' drive away, Bergen is the gateway to Myrkdalen. New this year is bus transfer directly from Bergen Airport to the ski slopes.

It's also easy to get to Voss by train from Oslo and Bergen, where you can take a free ski bus to Myrkdalen. From Oslo, driving takes about five hours, and the fastest route is across the mountain pass at Hemsedal.

Airport Transfer to Myrkdalen and Voss

Travel comfortably between Bergen Airport, Voss, and Myrkdalen with our 16 seat transfer bus.

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