Hovden
Norway, Agder
Southern Norway's premier ski destination
Resort Statistics
32
Pistes
12
Lifts
1200m
Max Elevation
30%
Beginner
2025/2026 Piste Map
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Pros
- Southern Norway's premier destination
- Excellent facilities
- Diverse terrain
- Reliable snow conditions
- Good value for money
- Great for all skill levels
Cons
- Can get crowded
- Limited nightlife
- Weather dependent
- Limited challenging terrain
- Limited après-ski
- Remote location
Skill Level Guide
Beginner
Hovden is excellent for beginners! The resort has dedicated beginner areas with gentle slopes, excellent ski schools, and modern facilities.
Intermediate
Perfect for intermediate skiers! Hovden offers a great variety of intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and reliable snow conditions.
Advanced
Advanced skiers will find some challenging terrain at Hovden, but the resort is primarily known for its beginner and intermediate skiing.
Resort Summary
Food & Dining
Good
Après-Ski
Average
Price Level
Mid-Range
Facilities
Travel from UK
By Car
Time:24-26 hours
Distance:2,200 km
Route:
Channel Tunnel → Paris → Hamburg → Copenhagen → Oslo → Hovden
By Plane
Airport:Stavanger Airport (SVG)
Flight:1h 45min
Transfer:2h by bus/shuttle
By Train
Time:22-24 hours
Changes:4-5 changes
Route:
Eurostar to Paris → TGV to Hamburg → Train to Copenhagen → Train to Oslo → Bus to Hovden