Trysil, Norway
SkiStar Lodge Trysil
Low season:£1,195per night
~£8,365 per week

Norway
Norway's largest ski resort, offering unparalleled family-friendly skiing.
4 properties available
About the Resort
Trysil is Norway's largest and most popular ski destination, centered around the distinct Trysilfjellet mountain. Known for its exceptionally well-planned layout, the resort caters heavily to families while still offering highly varied terrain for all skill levels. The resort features two main hubs—Trysil Turistsenter on the southern side and Trysil Høyfjellssenter on the northern side—both offering seamless ski-in/ski-out lodging and modern amenities.
The Resort
Skiing here is characterized by perfectly groomed pistes that wind through sheltered forests on the lower slopes and open, sweeping runs above the tree line. The 360-degree layout allows skiers to chase the sun around the mountain throughout the day.
Trysil is highly regarded for its state-of-the-art snowmaking, long and reliable season, and award-winning terrain parks. With its dedicated children's areas starring Valle the Snowman, alongside the steep, challenging black runs of the Høgegga area, it provides a truly balanced winter holiday experience.
On the Mountain
Trysil offers a 360-degree skiing experience around the mountain, allowing skiers to follow the sun and find varied conditions. The terrain ranges from wide, gentle beginner slopes in the base areas to the steep, challenging black runs of Høgegga, ensuring all abilities are catered for.
Innlandet / Østerdalen
Located near the Swedish border in eastern Norway, this region is characterized by deep pine forests, rolling fells, and a stable, cold winter climate.
Location
Resort Details
Ideal For
Families
Outstanding, safe children's areas with Valle the snowman and excellent ski schools.
Beginners
Wide, gentle green and blue runs easily accessible from both main base areas.
Intermediates
Long, perfectly groomed cruising runs spanning all sides of the mountain.
Park Skiers
Features multiple terrain parks, including the famous and expansive SkiStar Snow Park.
Slope Access
Full Collection
Where to Eat
Knettsetra
Mid-mountain in the forest
Historic log cabins in the woods offering a cozy atmosphere and great traditional Norwegian lunch and après-ski.
Skihytta
Skihytta area (Slope 53)
A sunny lunch spot with excellent outdoor seating and hearty, warming dishes perfect for a ski break.
Laaven 1130
Turistsenter base
A highly popular venue that serves great lunches during the day before turning into one of Trysil's liveliest après-ski party spots.
Brasserie T
Radisson Blu Resort, Turistsenter
A relaxed brasserie offering classic French-inspired mountain dining right by the slopes.
Common Questions
The ski season in Trysil typically runs Late November to late April. The resort averages 3m per season of snowfall, so conditions are usually reliable throughout. Dynamic pricing is used by SkiStar; buying online well in advance secures the best rates.
Trysil offers 78km of pistes with a vertical drop of 685m. Trysil offers a 360-degree skiing experience around the mountain, allowing skiers to follow the sun and find varied conditions. The terrain ranges from wide, gentle beginner slopes in the base areas to the steep, challenging black runs of Høgegga, ensuring all abilities are catered for. It forms part of the Innlandet / Østerdalen ski area.
Norway's largest ski resort, offering unparalleled family-friendly skiing. Trysil is a family-friendly resort, known for its distinctive character and atmosphere. Key highlights include family friendly, beginners, intermediates, ski in ski out, snowpark.
Trysil receives an average of 3m per season of snowfall. With skiing up to 1,100m, higher altitude terrain holds snow well into spring. Recent snowfall: Consistent natural snow backed by extensive snowmaking.
Trysil is well-suited for several types of visitors. For families: Outstanding, safe children's areas with Valle the snowman and excellent ski schools. For beginners: Wide, gentle green and blue runs easily accessible from both main base areas. For intermediates: Long, perfectly groomed cruising runs spanning all sides of the mountain.
The nearest airport is Scandinavian Mountains Airport (SCR), about 40km away (approximately 40 min by transfer). Direct bus transfers (Trysilekspressen) run regularly from Oslo Gardermoen (OSL, 160km), as well as shuttle buses from the closer Scandinavian Mountains Airport (SCR). Trysil is also reachable by train via Elverum (70km away, with connecting buses to Trysil). Trysilekspressen buses offer reliable, direct routes from Oslo airport and city center right to the resort bases.
Lift passes in Trysil are available as Adult Day Pass (NOK 645), Adult 6-Day Pass (NOK 3165). Passes often cover the wider Innlandet / Østerdalen area, giving access to a much larger ski domain. Book ski school and rentals early, especially for the peak February (Winter Break) and Easter holiday periods.
Standout dining in Trysil includes Knettsetra (Historic log cabins in the woods offering a cozy atmosphere and great traditional Norwegian lunch and après-ski.), Skihytta (A sunny lunch spot with excellent outdoor seating and hearty, warming dishes perfect for a ski break.), Laaven 1130 (A highly popular venue that serves great lunches during the day before turning into one of Trysil's liveliest après-ski party spots.). With 4 recommended restaurants in total, the resort offers an impressive dining scene for a ski destination.
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