Hafjell, Oppland

Hafjell resort guide

Oppland, Norway

Olympic host with excellent family facilities

Hafjell at a glance

30
Pistes
15
Lifts
1,030m
Top
1,030m
Base
0m
Vertical
OSL
Nearest airport, 121 km
35% beginner50% intermediate15% advanced

Hafjell hosted Olympic events and offers excellent family facilities with diverse terrain for all levels.

Your questions about Hafjell, answered

How big is Hafjell?

Hafjell has 30 pistes served by 15 lifts — 7th for pistes of the 16 resorts we track in Norway. On lifts it ranks 5th of the 16.

How high is Hafjell?

The lifts run from 1030m at the base to 1030m at the top, a vertical of 0m. Of the 16 resorts we track in Norway, that is the 12th highest, with the 15th biggest vertical.

Is Hafjell good for beginners or experts?

The pistes at Hafjell split 35% beginner, 50% intermediate and 15% advanced, against an average of 33% beginner and 18% advanced across the resorts we track in Norway.

On those numbers it suits beginners and intermediates.

When is the ski season at Hafjell?

Over the last ten winters Hafjell has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around 1 December to 9 May, about 161 days.

February is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 87cm, 31cm of new snow and 0.6 bluebird days.

Month-by-month snow history →

What is the nearest airport to Hafjell?

The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Oslo-Gardermoen (OSL), 121km away in a straight line. Scandinavian Mountains (SCR), Sweden is 128km, Røros (RRS) is 157km. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.

How much is a lift pass at Hafjell?

A 6-day adult Alpinco (Hafjell, Kvitfjell, Oppdal) costs NOK 3,220 for 2025/26, or NOK 537 a day. For value it ranks 11th of the 16 resorts we price in Norway.

Full lift pass prices and history →

Airports near Hafjell

Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.

  • Oslo-GardermoenOSL
    121 km · major airport
  • Scandinavian MountainsSCR
    128 km · major airport
  • RørosRRS
    157 km

Travel time to Hafjell

Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.

  • Fly to Oslo-Gardermoen (OSL)Quickest
    Flight
    2h 10m · 1,206 km
    Transfer by road
    2h 30m · 163 km
    Total
    ≈ 4h 40m
  • Fly to Scandinavian Mountains (SCR)
    Flight
    2h 20m · 1,349 km
    Transfer by road
    2h 40m · 173 km
    Total
    ≈ 5h
  • Fly to Røros (RRS)
    Flight
    2h 25m · 1,422 km
    Transfer by road
    3h 15m · 212 km
    Total
    ≈ 5h 40m

Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, transfers at an average 65 km/h by road. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.

Hafjell lift pass 2025/26

NOK 3,2206-day adult Alpinco (Hafjell, Kvitfjell, Oppdal) · ≈£256

NOK 537 per day · 0.6 km of piste per € · #11 of 16 for value in Norway

17value scorePremium price
Price history since 2000/01, currency converter & value breakdown

Hafjell piste map

We publish a piste map only once we have checked it against the lift company's own file, and we do not yet have a verified map for Hafjell. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Hafjell has 30 pistes and 15 lifts, running from 1,030m to 1,030m.

Why go to Hafjell

  • Stunning Nordic scenery
  • Excellent for all skill levels
  • Great for families
  • Beautiful mountain views
  • Modern lift infrastructure
  • Good value for money

Things to know

  • Can get crowded during peak season
  • Limited nightlife
  • Weather dependent
  • Limited tree skiing
  • Can be windy
  • Limited challenging terrain

Skiing and snowboarding Hafjell by ability

Beginners

Hafjell is excellent for beginners! The resort has dedicated beginner areas with gentle slopes, excellent ski schools, and modern lifts.

Intermediates

Perfect for intermediate skiers! Hafjell offers a great variety of intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and modern lifts.

Advanced

Advanced skiers will find some challenging terrain at Hafjell, but the resort is primarily known for its beginner and intermediate skiing.

Our take on Hafjell

Food & dining

Après-ski

Price level

Mid-range

Facilities

Official resort website: hafjell.no

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Distances are straight-line, not by road.