Varingskollen
Norway, Akershus
Easy access from Oslo with family-friendly slopes
Resort Statistics
8
Pistes
4
Lifts
600m
Max Elevation
50%
Beginner
2025/2026 Piste Map
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Pros
- Easy access from Oslo
- Family-friendly slopes
- Excellent facilities
- Good value for money
- Beautiful forest scenery
- Perfect for families
Cons
- Very limited challenging terrain
- Can get crowded
- Limited nightlife
- Weather dependent
- Limited après-ski
- Very small resort
Skill Level Guide
Beginner
Varingskollen is perfect for beginners! The resort has excellent beginner areas with gentle slopes, perfect for families and those learning to ski.
Intermediate
Good for intermediate skiers! Varingskollen offers some intermediate terrain, but the resort is primarily designed for beginners and families.
Advanced
Advanced skiers will find very limited challenging terrain at Varingskollen, as the resort is very small and primarily designed for beginners.
Resort Summary
Food & Dining
Average
Après-Ski
Average
Price Level
Budget Friendly
Facilities
Travel from UK
By Car
Time:22-24 hours
Distance:2,000 km
Route:
Channel Tunnel → Paris → Hamburg → Copenhagen → Oslo → Varingskollen
By Plane
Airport:Oslo Airport (OSL)
Flight:1h 45min
Transfer:1h by bus/shuttle
By Train
Time:18-20 hours
Changes:3-4 changes
Route:
Eurostar to Paris → TGV to Hamburg → Train to Copenhagen → Train to Oslo → Bus to Varingskollen