Norefjell, Buskerud

Norefjell resort guide

Buskerud, Norway

Easy access from Oslo with excellent facilities

Norefjell at a glance

25
Trails
10
Lifts
3,314ft
Top
984ft
Base
2,329ft
Vertical
OSL
Nearest airport, 51 mi
35% beginner50% intermediate15% advanced

Norefjell offers easy access from Oslo with excellent facilities, diverse terrain, and beautiful Norwegian mountain scenery.

Your questions about Norefjell, answered

How big is Norefjell?

Norefjell has 25 trails served by 10 lifts — 8th for trails of the 16 resorts we track in Norway. On lifts it ranks 9th of the 16.

How high is Norefjell?

The lifts run from 984ft at the base to 3,314ft at the top, a vertical of 2,329ft. Of the 16 resorts we track in Norway, that is the 13th highest, with the 6th biggest vertical.

The base is below 3,281ft, so the lowest runs are the first to suffer in a mild spell; the upper mountain is the safer bet early and late in the season.

Is Norefjell good for beginners or experts?

The trails at Norefjell 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 Norefjell?

Over the last ten winters Norefjell has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around December 4 to May 8, about 157 days.

February is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 36in, 15in of new snow and 1.1 bluebird days.

Month-by-month snow history →

What is the nearest airport to Norefjell?

The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Oslo-Gardermoen (OSL), 51 mi away in a straight line. Sandefjord Airport, Torp (TRF) is 73 mi, Torsby (TYF), Sweden is 116 mi. 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 ticket at Norefjell?

A 6-day adult Norefjell costs NOK 3,040 for 2025/26, or NOK 507 a day. For value it ranks 6th of the 16 resorts we price in Norway.

Full lift ticket prices and history →

Airports near Norefjell

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

  • Oslo-GardermoenOSL
    51 mi · major airport
  • Sandefjord Airport, TorpTRF
    73 mi · major airport
  • TorsbyTYF
    116 mi

Travel time to Norefjell

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

  • Fly to Oslo-Gardermoen (OSL)Quickest
    Flight
    8h · 3,677 mi
    Ground transfer
    1h 40m · 69 mi
    Total
    ≈ 9h 40m
  • Fly to Sandefjord Airport, Torp (TRF)
    Flight
    8h · 3,672 mi
    Ground transfer
    2h 25m · 98 mi
    Total
    ≈ 12h 55m

    Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added

  • Fly to Torsby (TYF)
    Flight
    8h 5m · 3,739 mi
    Ground transfer
    3h 55m · 157 mi
    Total
    ≈ 14h 30m

    Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added

Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, ground transfers at an average 40 mph. 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.

Norefjell lift ticket 2025/26

NOK 3,0406-day adult Norefjell · ≈$322

NOK 507 per day · 0.5 km of trails per € · #6 of 16 for value in Norway

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

Norefjell trail map

We publish a trail map only once we have checked it against the resort's own file, and we do not yet have a verified map for Norefjell. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Norefjell has 25 trails and 10 lifts, running from 984ft to 3,314ft.

Why go to Norefjell

  • Easy access from Oslo
  • Excellent facilities
  • Diverse terrain
  • Good value for money
  • Beautiful Norwegian scenery
  • Great for all skill levels

Things to know

  • Can get crowded
  • Limited nightlife
  • Weather dependent
  • Limited challenging terrain
  • Limited après-ski
  • Smaller resort

Skiing and snowboarding Norefjell by ability level

Beginners

Norefjell is excellent for beginners! The resort has dedicated beginner areas with gentle slopes, excellent ski schools, and easy access from Oslo.

Intermediates

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

Advanced

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

Our take on Norefjell

Food & dining

Après-ski

Price level

Mid-range

Facilities

Official resort website: norefjell.no

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Distances are straight-line, not by road.