Ski resort Trysil (Trysil), Norway. Description of the resort Trysil Trysil Norway
Ski resort Trysil- the largest and most visited ski resort in Norway. Everything is in one place, so you don't have to drive to get from one area of the resort to another, and most accommodations are located close to the ski in/ski out area. Excellent skiing opportunities and a high standard of accommodation make Trysil an excellent destination for a ski holiday with the whole family. Moreover, the resort is located next to the Swedish border (in close proximity- Swedish ski resort Sälen).
New items for the 2014/2015 season
New forest route
In the new season, skiing in Trysil will be even more interesting! In the Hogegga area we are launching the first part of a new forest area project and new track. We have thinned out the forest, as they do at the American resort of Vail, and are preparing new forest trails north of slope No. 30. There will be a new descent in the middle of the forest area. The impressions from skiing here will definitely be vivid!New forest arena
The new forest arena will be located next to the Liekspressen ski lift. Arenas are very popular in the resort; there are a total of 11 of them in Trysil! Even, one might say, 12, if you count the new forest area in Hogegga.Even more fun with Valle
Snowman Valle, already beloved by many, will spend even more time in children's areas than before. Now Valle will entertain your children six days a week, and in the morning too! They built him a separate house in the Eventyr area, where he will sell what he wants and set the price himself. Something tells us that the prices will be special, “sim wall ical"! The Valle Theater is very popular, so additional performances are planned for the new season on both sides of the mountain on Saturdays.The Valle Theater and hotel entertainment just get better!
The popular days Super Tuesday and Super Thursday will be held as last year, with the difference that winter period Valle will be assisted by professional actors in their performance. In addition, on weekdays Valle himself or one of his friends will visit children living at the Radisson Blu Resort Trysil and Park Inn Trysil Mountain Resort hotels every other day.Even more space to warm up and grill sausages in the Eventyr area
Next to the existing warm room / grill gazebo in the Eventyr zone, another similar hut will appear, and the number of seats on the street. In total, there will be room for 80 more people inside and outside.Night skiing
Evening skating is very popular among our guests. Last season we tried to organize night skiing during winter holidays, and it turns out it was a great idea! Looking at the success of this idea, in the new season we are organizing night skiing on freshly prepared slopes every Friday from 19 to 22 hours in the Trysil Turistsenter area. Riding is also possible in parks.New early skating
The changes have also affected early skiing: in the new season, breakfast will not take place in a warm hut in the Hogegga area, as before, but in the beautiful place of Knettsetra. You can enjoy a delicious breakfast in a pleasant atmosphere.WiFi hotspots at the resort
The MySkiStar project continues, and to ensure that our participating guests can enjoy free WiFi, we are installing new access points in many areas of the resort.Go'Friday
Go’Friday specials in the center of Trysil are very popular among our guests. This year there will be even more such offers. A free shuttle will pick you up at the cottage and take you to the bustling center, where life is vibrant until nightfall.Particular attention to cross-country skiing
We are doing everything to open the cross-country ski season as early as possible. New equipment for artificial snowmaking at the Trysil-Knut Arena was purchased, which will allow us to compete for the title of first to open the cross-country skiing season. Both hotels have special ski preparation points, this will also be done at the Trysil-Knut Arena.Expansion of the highway to 4 lanes
This December, 20 of the 22 km four-lane road from Oslo to Kolomoen will be put into operation. The remaining 2 km will be opened only by May 2015. Thus, traffic jams will begin to form in Minnesund. The shift in the road completion date to a later date is due to the bankruptcy of one of the contractors.Electric vehicle charging stations
During the 2014-2015 season in the Trysil Turistsenter area and at Hotel Park Inn Trysil Mountain Resort will open electric vehicle battery charging stations.Resort Information
Height above sea level - 351 m.The highest point (peak) is 1132 m.
Highest point pistes - 1100 m above sea level.
The maximum height difference is 685 m.
The total length of the trails is 71 km.
The longest route is 5400 m.
The length of the tracks with the artificial snow system is 27 km.
The number of snow cannons is 423.
67 slopes:
21 - "green", 17 - "blue", 18 - "red", 11 "black".9 tracks with artificial lighting.
1 mogul descent.
31 lifts:
6 chairlifts, 17 rope tows, 8 children's.Lift capacity: 35,200 people/hour.
4 snow parks:
black and red zone, “blue” and “green” parks in the Trysil Hoyfjellssenter og Trysil Turistsenter areas.1 halfpipe.
Season:
October 31 – April 26.Rental:
4 equipment rental points.2 ski schools.
Cross-country ski trails
The total length of cross-country ski trails in the mountain areas and at the foot of Trysilfjellet is 100 km. In total, there are about 500 km of cross-country ski trails in the Trysil area. At the foot of the mountain there is a 3 km long illuminated trail. Well prepared trails different levels Difficulties are laid both in forest areas and in mountain areas.For children
3 ski areas for children.8 lifts.
Children's club "Smotteklubben".
Blue and black slopes run side by side along the mountain, so that both beginners and pros can descend together - regardless of skiing level.
A distinctive feature of the resort is snow guarantee from December 15 to April 20 on at least 20 km of slopes with a drop of 620 m. The resort guarantee applies to accommodation, ski-pass, training and rental, and if there is not enough snow for skiing by the time vacationers arrive, the resort undertakes to return all deposits.
Prices (in Norwegian kroner, 1 euro = 8.2 NOK)
| Ski pass | Adult | Teenagers 8-15 years old |
|---|---|---|
| Week 6-8 days | 1.490,- | 1.195,- |
| 5 days | 1.330,- | 1.065,- |
| 4 days | 1.130,- | 905,- |
| 3 days | 890,- | 715,- |
| 2 days | 640,- | 515,- |
| 1 day | 330,- | 265,- |
| 9 days | 1.670,- | 1.340,- |
| from 10 days | +100,-/day | +80,-/day |
| Saturday + Sunday** | 565,- | |
| Night skiing | 200,- | 160,- |
| Morning | 260,- | 210,- |
| Afternoon | 300,- | 240,- |
| 2 hours | 250,- | 200,- |
| Children's ski area1 day | 170,- | 170,- |
| 3 days/season | 930,- | 745,- |
| 7 days/season | 1.900,- | 1.520,- |
| season * | 4.350,- | 3.480,- |
Equipment rental prices
1 day/6 days:skis (set) - 260-360/670-880 NOK;
snowboard, telemark (set) - 300/830 NOK;
children's skis/snowboard (set) – 140/170-420/500 NOK;
cross-country skiing - 150/350 NOK.
We rent all types of equipment, from basic to expert models.
Ski school
group classes 5 days of 90 minutes - cost for 1 person 930 NOKindividual lessons - 1 hour 570 NOK.
Infrastructure The resort is family-oriented: trails of varying difficulty levels surround the mountain on three sides and are located next to each other, allowing the whole family to ride on the same lift system. A large number of bars and restaurants, children's park, bowling alley, skating rink. The resort is also famous for the fact that Formula I racer Michael Schumacher often vacations here in his own villa.
Accommodation
A huge number of cottages at a distance from 0 to 3000 meters from the slopes. A large number of ski in / ski out cottages are located not near the ski lifts, but near the exits to the slopes. Thus, you can only get to the mountain from the cottage on skis. Also present regular flights ski bass. In addition, you can stay in a hotel (both near the mountain and in the town of Trysil itself), apartments, and campsites for mobile homes near the mountain itself.Apresskis and catering
Cafes and restaurants open during the day - 29Cafes and restaurants in the resort - 22
Cafes and restaurants open in the evening - 26
Apresski - 10
Bars and pubs - 12
Nightclubs - 5
How to get to Trysil from St. Petersburg
Distance from St. Petersburg- 1540 km (including 500 km ferry crossing Turku - Stockholm).Nearest airport- Gardemoen (Oslo), 160 km.
Nearest railway station- Elverum (11 km), then the Trysilekspressen shuttle bus, runs between the station and the resort 8 times a day.
By your car
Trysil is the Norwegian ski resort closest to St. Petersburg. The shortest route by car runs through Stockholm (470 km). Detailed description for roads from St. Petersburg to Stockholm, see sectionBy plane
The Trysil-ekspressen shuttle bus runs from Gardermoen Airport to the resort 8 times a day, the journey time is about 3 hours. The Stockholm – Trysil bus (Fjallexpressen) runs 3 times a week.The resort is located in the heart of Scandinavia, 2.5 hours drive from Oslo, majestic mountain Trysilfjellet (1132 m). A dry continental climate reigns here, which provides the resort with the longest ski season in Europe - from late October to early May! At the same time, it is also the largest ski resort in Norway: 71 km of slopes is a decent figure for European country. The ski area is on its three slopes, along which 65 trails are laid, connected by 31 lifts.
The history of the Trysil resort contains many important dates in the biography of not only Norwegian, but also international skiing. Thus, in 1855, the first official international ski competitions took place in Trysil. The winner, of course, was the Norwegian skier Halvard Morgedal, whose name is now included in the “Golden Book” of the history of skiing in Norway. A little later, one of the oldest in the world was founded here ski clubs. Trysil was also the birthplace of such famous athletes as Hallgeir Brenden and Johan Saetre.
The resort offers a lot of possibilities and slopes of any difficulty level: 11 “black”, 16 “red”, 17 “blue” and 21 “green”, six of them are illuminated. The total length of the slopes is 70 km, and the longest slope is 5400 m. The largest elevation difference is 685 m. Snow cannons completely cover several slopes, including one of the main ones - Hogegga with “black” slopes and a slope of up to 45?. (See map of Trysil slopes HERE!)
Although it is quite a distance from Trysil to the sea, the resort is regularly overtaken by warm ocean winds, which manage to cool down during the journey. They bring so much snow to these places. Local sign: if the wind blows from the east or southeast, expect snow. This ski resort is equipped with one of best systems artificial snowmaking in Northern Europe.
The snowflakes that form the cover in Trysil are quite dry and large in size. Local slopes ( with total area comparable to 315 football fields) are carefully prepared: first, a route plan for the snowcat is formed, then the machine mixes the snow, smoothes it and leaves it for six to eight hours so that it “sets.” Thus, skiing the next day will be comfortable throughout the day! The resort management gives all its guests an “official snow guarantee”: if there is no snow or you are dissatisfied with the quality of the piste preparation, your money will be returned.
Trysil has the largest ski school in Northern Europe. Under the guidance of an instructor, you can learn to snowboard. In the evenings, an impressive descent with torches is organized. The length of cross-country ski trails is about 100 km.
Also in Trysil is the largest and best snow park in Norway - Parken. It is located on route No. 22 at the Knetta ski lift. Extreme sports enthusiasts have at their disposal a huge halfpipe and an unlimited number of various figures for the most intricate tricks. Here, every Saturday, an unofficial Jump&Rail competition takes place for everyone who wants to demonstrate their skills to the general public. Participants are photographed by a professional photographer, and the pictures are published on the official website of the park. The park on Route 62 is more suitable for beginners of extreme sports; it is equipped with a smaller halfpipe and moguls.
Accommodation at the resort is available in several areas around the mountains: Trysil Hoyfjellssenter at an altitude of 830 m, Fageraasen Hytteomraade (away from the main routes), Trysilfjell Hytteomraade next to the blue and red routes, Storsten Hyttegrend and Turistsenteret at the foot of the mountains. Houses in the old Norwegian style Sjumilskogen, Hoydehuset, Vesleskogen, Gamleskogen and others are concentrated in the area of the Tourist Center.
In addition to exciting downhill skiing and leisurely skiing around Trysil, the resort offers dog sledding and horse riding, a bowling center and billiards halls. There are many festivals held throughout the season. There are 14 cafes and restaurants in the ski area, among them: in Trysil Turistsenter - Kringla confectionery, cafe Ski Bistro"n, Laaven, Heiskroken and Bistro Sindrestua, in Trysil H?yfjellssenter - cafe Fjellstua, Sankt Olav Lunsj & Afterski, Nero and the new There is a 24-hour restaurant next to the main Tourist Center building. Directly in the ski area, tourists will find the Setra restaurant, the Vaffelstua cafe, the Stallen bar, Skihytta and the new restaurant at Fjellroa.
Trysil guarantees excellent relaxing skiing, suitable for the whole family. It will be interesting not only for adults to relax here, but also for the youngest tourists, for whom children’s rooms have been built sport complexes. In them, little skiers will find the same entertainment as adults, including small jumps, figures and slides. And experienced instructors, for a reasonable fee, will give him several skiing lessons. By the way, the age at which children in Norway begin to learn skiing is 3 years old. In addition to skiing, the park provides a range of entertainment activities for children, with competitions, games and relay races. And for very young children, the park has a nursery. A great activity for the whole family is a ski or snowshoe excursion along the slopes of Trysilfjell. During the route, you will be able to enjoy the indescribable beauty of the Scandinavian wildlife.
Trysil is a major ski resort in Norway. Every year it attracts thousands of tourists and local residents. Trails for beginners and professionals are located nearby, which is convenient if a group of friends have different skiing levels. You will not forget your stay in Trysil thanks to the clean mountain air, dry climate, centuries-old coniferous forests, high-quality trails and service.
The ski resort is located 210 kilometers from Oslo on three slopes of Mount Trysilfjellet.
There are 66 trails here. The total length is 71 kilometers. The trails pass through open areas of the mountains, as well as through the forest.
The resort is divided into 4 zones:
- Trysil Touristsenter— trails of all difficulty categories. There is a snowpack, a children's ski area, a family park and express ski lifts.
- Skihytta— wide trails with hilly terrain.
- Trysil Hoyfjellssenter — perfect place For family vacation.
- Hogegga— freeride and early skiing area. There are black tracks here. National team training site.
Trysil Terrain Park is Norway's best park for snowboarders. There are competitions held here every week, where a local photographer works. Each participant receives free photos.
The resort has a ski school and kindergarten. Three skiing areas have been prepared for children, with increased safety. And the little skiers are entertained by animators dressed as Smotts - fairy-tale characters.
A nice feature of the resort is the system "snow guarantees", facilitating planning ski holiday. According to this system in Trysil a certain number of trails will be available regardless of weather conditions. If the condition is not met, then money is paid for equipment rental and ski-pass.
Ski season in Trysil from November to May
Snow guarantee 1: guaranteed at least 8 kilometers of descents and 620 meters of elevation changes from November 15, 2013 to December 13, 2013.
Snow guarantee 2: from December 14, 2013 to April 27, 2014, at least 20 kilometers of descent and 620 meters of elevation change are guaranteed.
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Slopes, lifts and trails
- Height difference - 685 meters,
- The total length of the tracks is 72 kilometers,
- Number of tracks for beginners - 38,
- The number of trails of medium difficulty level is 17,
- Difficult trails - 11 pcs.,
- The length of the longest route is 5.4 km.
- Lifts - 31 pcs.,
- The total length of cross-country ski trails is 110 km.
Prices, season 2013/2014
*Prices are in Norwegian kroner.
More information about ski pass prices can be found on the website.
Apres-ski and other recreation
Except alpine skiing There are many other entertainments in Trysil. For example, bowling, dog sledding, ski museum, shops, cinema, spa, indoor pool.
There are about thirty bars, restaurants and cafes in the resort. You can easily choose a place to relax to have lunch and listen to live music. Children's discos are held once a week, and family competitions are held in the evenings.
Accommodation in Trysil
The resort has big amount hotels, cottages, campsites and apartments. The Radisson Blu Resort Trysil has recently opened. It has 210 luxury rooms. The hotel has a swimming pool, spa complex, bowling alley.
Other hotels: Norlandia Trysil, Norlanda Trysil-Knut, Trysil Gjestegard Panorama, Trysilfjell Apartment, Kjolenl.
How to get to Trysil
You can get to Trysil from Oslo and Stockholm airports and the city of Gothenburg by express bus. Travel time is 3.5 hours. Cost 63.15 euros. If you do not have your ski pass card from last time, you will have to pay 5.75 euros for a new one.
You can also get to Trysil by bus number 130 from Oslo bus station. You can also get there by railway with a transfer in Gamara. Travel time is 2-2.5 hours. Ticket prices range from 25.4 to 39.3 euros.
Useful information for tourists about Trysil in Norway - geographical position, tourist infrastructure, map, architectural features and attractions.
The Trysil ski resort, one of the largest in Norway, is located near the border with Sweden, 2.5 hours drive from Oslo, near the majestic Trysilfjellet mountain (1132 m). Speed lover and Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher often relaxes in his villa in Trysil.
The history of the Trysil resort contains many important dates in the biography of not only Norwegian, but also international skiing. Thus, in 1855, the first official international ski competitions took place in Trysil. The winner, of course, was the Norwegian skier Halvard Morgedal, whose name is now included in the “Golden Book” of the history of skiing in Norway. A little later, one of the oldest ski clubs in the world was founded here. Trysil was also the birthplace of such famous athletes as Hallgeir Brenden and Johan Saetre.
The Trysil ski resort is located in an area of amazing beauty. The region's climate is recognized as the best in Europe and is considered one of the most stable in Scandinavia, thanks to the massive “belt” of coniferous forest. The ski season here lasts from October 31 to May 2.
The highest skiing point in Trysil is located at an altitude of 1100 m above sea level, the maximum elevation difference is 685 m. Well-prepared trails pass through both forested and open areas.
The resort area is divided into four ski areas. Trysil Turistsenter combines trails of all difficulty levels, a children's playground, a family park, etc. Skihytta is located on the sunny part of the mountain, where skiers are attracted by the natural hilly terrain. Here, wide tracks are located at a fairly high altitude. Hogegga is a place for lovers of morning skiing on virgin soil and extreme sports enthusiasts who prefer high speed. Here, especially in the background picturesque landscapes, “black” routes with a slope reaching up to 45º were concentrated. Located at the top of the mountain, Trysil Hoyfjellssenter is recommended for families with children.
In total, there are 67 trails in the Trysil ski area, connected by 30 lifts. The resort offers a lot of opportunities and slopes of any difficulty level: 11 “black”, 16 “red”, 17 “blue” and 21 “green” and two mogul runs. The total length of the slopes is 71 km, and the longest route is 5400 m.
Snow in Trysil is guaranteed by the resort management, regardless of meteorologist forecasts. With 418 state-of-the-art snow cannons, this winter center will be the “White Kingdom” in any case. In winter, trails with a total length of at least 8 km with a height difference of 620 m are always prepared here.
Trysil has two ski schools, one of which is considered the largest in Northern Europe. Under the guidance of instructors, you can learn not only skiing, but also snowboarding. By the way, the length of cross-country ski trails is about 100 km.
In the evenings – three times a week – there is the opportunity to ski on 6 km of illuminated trails. In the evening, once a week, an impressively beautiful descent with torches is organized in the Trysil Turistsenter area.
Beautiful place recreation for skiers and snowboarders - the largest snow park in the country - Parken, which is considered by young people the most exciting facility in the resort. There is everything for easy and difficult jumps and tricks, including two halfpipes. The Jump & Rail Competition is held here every week.
Spring skiing in the Trysil Hoyfjellssenter area is most attractive as April has the best snow in the resort and more sunshine on this mountainside.
Trysil has three children's areas in Trysil Hoyfjellssenter, Trysil Turistsenter and Skihytta. They all have their own regular weekly programs of activities and entertainment for little skiers. In each of these areas there are special children's lifts and slopes. So, in total there are 9 elevators for kids. All skiing in children's areas takes place under the supervision of qualified personnel, so adults can conquer their slopes with complete peace of mind.
The Turistsenterer has an Eventyr (“Fairy Tale”) area, two children’s cable cars Troll and Knerten, as well as a snow park with simple elements and figures for especially active kids.
Children's complex in Hoyfjellssenter is located between the accommodation and ski areas. This is an ideal holiday destination for the whole family, since everything you need is located in a limited area. The main ski lifts in this area are Smotten, Isiz and Stjerna. Here, in Smottepark, live the Norwegian fairy-tale characters Smotte, with whom you can have fun all day long. In addition, in this area, children can chat with the magical blue tree and the golden chicken. In the territory of Gammelgård ( Old city) there is also a place for games and fun winter activities. The Skihytta area has the Bamse children's lift, a 365m long run and many snow animal figures.
Accommodation at the resort is available in several areas around Mount Trysilfjellet.
There are about 30 cafes, pastry shops and restaurants in the Trysil resort, including 21 cafes near the slopes and a 24-hour restaurant near the main Tourist Center building. There are 3 nightclubs, 12 bars.
In addition to exciting skiing on the slopes and leisurely ski walks in the vicinity of Trysil, the resort offers dog sledding and horse riding, you can visit the bowling center and billiards rooms, relax in the new spa center of the Radisson Blu Resort Trysil 4* hotel, and there is a cinema and shops.
During the season there are many different festivals, competitions, attractions, Christmas and New Year events, and an extensive Easter program. Each ski area has weekly entertainment programs.
Norway's largest ski resort, Trysil Trysil) is located on three slopes of Mount Trysil. This is a vast ski area with a height difference of up to 685 meters. There are 66 slopes with a total length of 71 km, the slopes are served by 31 lifts. The resort is considered one of best places in the world for winter sports. Even in warm and snowy weather from mid-November to mid-December, at least 8 km of slopes with a height difference of up to 620 meters are simultaneously maintained here; and from mid-December to the end of April at least 20 km of slopes are maintained.
On the eve of a trip to Trysil, you don’t need to study the weather forecast: the resort is equipped with an artificial snowmaking system, considered one of the best in Northern Europe, which guarantees high-quality coverage of the ski slopes. The lifts in Trysil open at 9:00 and operate from the beginning of the season to January 26 until 15:30, and from January 27 to April 27 until 16:30. To access the elevators you will need a key card costing CZK 45. Night skiing on illuminated slopes is possible until 20:00 on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays from December 20 to April 15. The ski area on Mount Trysil is divided into four zones, the largest of which is the Tourist Center located on the southern slope ( Trysil Touristsenter) and the Alpine Center occupying the northern slope ( Trysil Høyfjellssenter). The zones are located respectively 2 km and 10 km from the village and are connected by two six-seater chairlifts.
The “Schiutta” area, located on the sunny side of the mountain ( Skihytta) with its wide pistes is suitable for family holidays. Thanks to its challenging terrain, there are areas of interest for experienced skiers, as well as slopes suitable for children. Professional skiers, fans of freeride and downhill skiing prefer the Högegg area ( Høgegga), replete with “black” routes. It is here that morning skiing on virgin snow is organized for small groups, which must be agreed upon in advance. Various competitions are often held in this area; in addition, the Norwegian national team has chosen the local tracks for training.
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Active holidays in Trysil
Just because Trysil is Norway's largest ski resort does not mean that the only entertainment here is skiing. For fans active rest Norway and its famous resorts offer many exciting activities in every season. During the cold season, you can go dog sledding, sledding down the mountain, or practice snowboarding tricks in one of the snow parks. If you are confident in your abilities and want to demonstrate your acrobatic skills to others, it is worth visiting Parken Trysil, where competitions are held every Saturday Jump&Rai l. On Tuesdays in the ski area of the Trysil Tourist Center ( Trysil Touristsenter) at 20:00 skiers with lighted torches begin their descent down slope No. 15; everyone can take part in this event. In addition, during the winter season, various festivals and competitions are organized for resort guests.
Next to the resort is the Trysil Rural Museum, founded in 1901 ( Trysil Bygdetun), considered the oldest in the country. 21 buildings have been recreated here, while visiting them tourists will learn what the life of local residents was like in the 17th-19th centuries. In the warm season, the main entertainment for resort guests is hiking, cycling and guided tours. It will be interesting to walk along the path leading to the top of Mount Trysilfjellet ( Trysilfjellet), where you can admire the panorama from a height of 1132 meters. The forests surrounding Trysil are home to the largest elk population in Norway. Enterprising travel companies decided to take advantage of this. They organize special “elk safaris” for those who want to see wild animals in their natural habitat. Another local “trick” - freshwater fishing on the Trysil River ( Trysilelva), where grayling, pike and trout are caught.