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Ski Fjord NorwayWinter Manual 2012 - 2013www.skifjordnorway.com

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Ski Fjord Norway 32 Ski Fjord Norway

Sirdalwww.sirdal.no

Saudawww.saudaferie.no

Røldalwww.roldal.com

Voss Resortwww.vossresort.no

Eikedalen Skisenterwww.eikedalen.no

Sogndal Skisenter www.skisogn.no

Sogn Skisenterwww.skisogn.no

Stryn Skisenterwww.strynskisenter.no

Harpefossen Skisenterwww.harpefossen.no

Strandafjelletwww.strandafjellet.no

Bjorliwww.bjorliskisenter.no/

Sunnmørsalpane Skiarena Fjellsetrawww.sunnmorsalpane.no

Ørsta Skisenterwww.orstaskisenter.no

Stordal Alpinsenterwww.stordalalpinsenter.no

Tusten Skiheiserwww.tusten.no

Folgefonn Sommerskisenterwww.folgefonn.no

Stryn Sommerskiwww.strynsommerski.no

Voss Fjellandsbywww.vossfjellandsby.no

Breimsbygda Skisenterwww.breim.no/ski Jølster Skisenter

www.jolsterskisenter.no

Some of the ski resorts in Fjord Norway. For more information visit www.fjordnorway.com/ski

Ørskogfjell Skisenterwww.orskogfjellet.no

Volda Skisenterwww.voldaskisenter.no

Skiing With a Fjord View DO YOU DREAM OF FANTASTIC SKIING IN A STUNNING

LANDSCAPE? OR HOW ABOUT RELAXING WHILE SURROUNDED BY BREATHTAKING SCENERY?

The western part of Norway is called Fjord Norway – with goodreason. The many fjords are the main features in a fantasticlandscape found nowhere else in the world. The fjords in FjordNorway are easily accessible as people have lived in small villagesand on farms along them for centuries. The road network is welldeveloped and there are excellent boat and ferry services. The fjordsof Norway have nonetheless retained their natural beauty and still feel untouched.

In winter the landscape is even more dramatic, with snow-covered mountains and frozen waterfalls. From December through April, the ski resorts offer excellent skiing at all levels. You’ll fi nd it’s all easily

accessible, with short transfers from airports with internationalconnections. You will fi nd everything from children’s slopes to steep-and-deep freeskiing in less-crowded resorts, offering a far differentexperience than some of the more well-known ski regions. The strictlaws against heli-skiing and snowmobiles leaves the snow untracked in the backcountry. In Fjord Norway you will re-discover silence.In Fjord Norway we appreciate explorers – visitors that value the history and culture of the places they visit. Exploring Fjord Norway with a local guide is the best way to experience this unique place. The guides are experts in the activities they provide, and have great insight into the history, culture and

nature of Fjord Norway. Bringing a guide will add value to your overall experience and ensure a truly memorable adventure.

Many would say winter is the best season to explore the region. Prices are budget-friendly, attractions are less crowded and accommodation is easy to fi nd. There are many attractions to choose from. Three UNESCO World Heritage attractions are located in Fjord Norway. Bryggen, the Hanseatic Wharf in Bergen, is an example of a building tradition that dates back almost 900 years. Urnes stave church in Luster is the oldest stave church in the world. But nature will always be the main attraction in our region. The Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord are considered the world’s fi nest

examples of the fjord landscape. We have eight national parks to explore, the biggest glaciers to be found in Norway and endless fi shing opportunities along the coast in winter. Use our new product manual as a planning tool and fi nd the adventure of your dreams. We hope it will inspire you and encourage our already valued guests.

www.skifjordnorway.comPerhaps you’d also like to enjoy exciting-yet-budget-friendly city breaks? Or how about thrilling surfi ng

and diving adventures? One of Fjord Norway’s great strengths is its diversity and, whether you’re visiting for a weekend or a month, you’ll fi nd that there is

plenty to explore.

Welcome to Fjord Norway in winter.

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YOU HAVE TO BE HERE TO BELIEVE IT

“The world’s most iconic destination”National Geographic Traveler

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Bergen-Stavanger-Hirtshals

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VoldaVoldaVolda

SandaneSandaneSandane

SogndalSogndalSogndal

VossVossVoss

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The airports that serve the Fjord Norway region have direct fl ights to more than 50 destinations throughout Europe, including London, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Stockholm, Riga, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Paris and Copenha-gen.Remember that if you are fl ying into Fjord Norway via Garder-moen Airport in Oslo, there are a number of domestic links to a number of smaller airports in the region, including Kristian-sund, Molde, Ålesund, Ørsta/Volda, Sandane and Sogndal. They are all great choices if you want to experience some of the very best winter destinations. Of course, depending on where you’re travelling from, other transportation links could also be possibilities; the region is well served by train and boat services, plus car rental is a very easy way to get to your chosen ski resort or city.

BERGEN AIRPORT FLESLANDThis is the most centrally lo-cated city airport for the region’s skiing facilities. Direct fl ights to more than 40 international destinations depart from here. The nearest major skiing centres are Voss Resort and Voss Fjel-landsby, but you can also easily reach Ski Sogn and Røldal from Bergen. From Flesland you can use the Ski Fjord Norway shuttle bus, which takes you straight to Voss Resort and Voss Fjellands-by in about 90 minutes. However, probably the easiest way of get-ting around the region is by car. All major car-rental companies have offi ces at Flesland as well as most of the other destination

airports in the region. Why not try the ski-rental-car offers from Avis at its rental stations in the Ski Fjord Norway region? www.fjordnorway.com/ski/ skicar. If you prefer public transporta-tion, the airport bus departs every 15 minutes from Bergen Airport Flesland to the city center.

From there you can choose to continue your journey by bus, train or express boat. Travelling by train to Voss is fast and easy. Departing every hour or so from Bergen Central Station to Voss Station, it only takes about an hour before you arrive at one of Norway’s top ski resorts.

If you prefer the smaller and undiscovered resorts north of Bergen, catch one of the several express boats that depart from the city’s harbour. Taking one of these boats to Sogndal is a great introduction to the magical fjord landscape. Bergen is also the starting point for the Hurtigruten coastal express boat trip, which departs for Kirkenes in the far north every evening of the year.

HAUGESUND AIRPORT KARMØYThe airport lies between Bergen and Stavanger and is the des-tination for many international fl ights. Haugesund is perhaps best known as the birthplace of the Norwegian Vikings. Today the city plays an important role as a hub for offshore industries in the North Sea. Haugesund is the closest entrance point to the renowned ski resort of Røldal, said to have the deepest snow in Europe. The airport is

also well situated for those who want to hit the slopes in Sauda. You can hop on a direct shuttle bus which leaves the airport for Røldal, only a two-hour trip.Haugesund also has a regular Flybuss service to the centre which makes a number of stops, or you may rent a car at the airport.

ÅLESUND AIRPORT VIGRAFjord Norway is home to the beautiful city of Ålesund and its airport Vigra. It’s the perfect place to fl y into if you want to experience the stunning scenery at ‘close-to- the-fjord’ resorts in the northern part of Ski Fjord Norway.There is an airport bus service to the centre of Ålesund (which takes about 20 minutes) and also a coastal express boat with daily departures from Trondheim to Kristiansund. Of course, you always have the option of hiring a rental car.

STAVANGER AIRPORT SOLAThis is the natural destination when you want to go skiing in the southernmost resorts of Sirdal and Sauda and, of course, to spend time in the 2008 City of Culture, Stavanger. The airport bus service, the Flybuss, also makes getting into the city easy, especially for the fi rst-time visitor. Services are every 20 minutes to a number of stopsin Stavanger. There are also several car rental companies lo-cated at the airport offering good deals in the winter season.

Travel Tips!The towns and cities in Fjord Norway have many sports shops that offer good deals ona wide range of ski equipment, or you may rent ski equipment at the resorts. Just on Voss you will fi nd more than 5 sports shops, offering the latest in alpine equipment at very competitive prices!

Flights: www.avinor.no

Car rental:www.fjordnorway.com/ski/skicar

Airportbus:www.fl ybussen.no

Express boat:www.fjord1.no www.tide.nowww.rodne.no

Train:www.nsb.no

Bus companies:www.skyss.no www.nor-way.no

YOU ARE JUST A QUICK, COMFORTABLE JOURNEY AWAY FROM SKI FJORD NORWAY’S GREAT WINTER RESORTS

How to get to Fjord Norway

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Fly to the FjordsWiderøe fl ies you to the very heart of Fjord Norway and to more then 30 destinations throughout the country.

Read more at www.wideroe.no

The Explore Norway Ticket

Fly as much as you like for two weeks in• Southern Norway for 330 EUR

• Southern Norway and Nordland for 420 EUR

• All of Norway for 475 EUR

Valid for travel during the period 22 June – 27 Augustand includes your connecting Widerøe fl ights to and from Norway.

www.fl ysas.com

Direct fl ights from Bremen, Lon-don and Alicante to Haugesund .

Direct fl ights from Stockholm to Bergen and Stavanger

Direct fl ights from London to Bergen and Stavanger

Direct fl ights from Riga to Ålesund, Bergen and Stavanger.

Many direct fl ights from UK, Sweden and Denmark to Bergen, Haugesund and Stavanger.

Many direct international fl ights to Bergen, Haugesund, Stavanger and Ålesund!

www.klm.com

Many direct international fl ights to Bergen, Stavanger and Ålesund.

Direct fl ights from Amsterdam to Bergen and Stavanger.

www.ryanair.com

www.skyways.com www.fl ybmi.com www.airbaltic.com www.wideroe.com

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BOOKINGS AND FURTHER INFORMATION:www.fjordtours.com or call Fjord Tours customer phone: +47 815 68 222www.fjordtours.com or call Fjord Tours customer phone: +47 815 68

Norway in a nutshell®

Norway’s most popular round trip! This tour includes the beautiful Bergen Railway, the spectacular Flåm Railway and the unbelievably narrow Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjord.

Daily all year from Bergen, Voss and Oslo. The trip is easy to combine with your winter holiday!

Price from: NOK 705**The price is subject to change during the period of validity as from January 1, 2012.

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the easy way!

Avis Rent a Car offers discounted skier-specifi c rental cars throughout all Avis stations in Fjord Norway – ski rack included!

All car types, 20 percent discount. Season December 2011 - April 2012.Book your car now:

www.fjordnorway.com/ski/skicar

By Ferry to Fjord Norway

www.fjordline.com

Travelling to Fjord Norway by ferry is not only com-fortable, it’s enjoyable too. Plus, you can bring your car. Fjord Line will take you from Hirtshals in Denmark directly to Bergen and Stavanger.

By Train in Fjord NorwayRental car

www.nsb.no

Experience a scenic and environ-mentally friendly way to travel in Fjord Norway.NSB has many good online of-fers!

Selected Transporters

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Great skiing terrain and good snow conditions are the mostimportant ingredients for a fantastic skiing experience. Compared with some places in Central Europe the resorts are small, but they have greater altitude differences, which means long downhill runs. The resorts are friendly and it is easy to fi nd your way around, making them particularly suitable for families with children who want a relaxing winter break. The coastal climate of Western Norway means heavy snowfalls on a regular basis. Resorts such as Voss Fjellandsby, Røldal and Stranda are among the most dependable in Europe for snow, and the chances of powder are good! If you come mid-week, you will often have the slopes almost to yourself. But a skiing holiday in Fjord Norway has more than unforgettable skiing to offer. The resorts are only a short distance from idyllic villages or towns and a skiing holiday in Western Norway can easily be combined with a round trip, a fjord cruise or a visit to one of the region’s cities. Fjord Norway is home to companies that offer activities such as snowshoeing, sledging, ice-climbing and ski & sail. There are also great cross-country trails.

THE MOST IMPORTANT SKIING AREAS

AT VOSS you will fi nd two ski resorts, VOSS RESORT AND VOSS FJELLANDSBY, which are only a 20-minute drive from each other. They are the biggest and most easily accessible ski centres in the region, with good ski schools and long histories of welcoming guests from abroad. www.visitvoss.no

SKI SOGN consists of two small ski centres and several accommodation options. You can have an exciting and different skiing holiday here that also includes activity tours in dramatic scenery. www.skisogn.no

RØLDAL is known as the freeskiers’ favourite, with snow in abundance and exciting terrain. www.roldal.com

THE ALPEPASS REGION consists of the resorts of Stryn, Stranda, Sunnmørsalpane, Stordal, Ørskogfjellet, Ørsta, Volda and Harpefossen. One ski pass gives you access to all the ski resorts, which offer both powder and fantastic beginner slopes. www.alpepass.no

SAUDA AND SIRDAL in the county of Rogaland are great alternatives for those who want to go skiing near Stavanger and Haugesund. www.sirdal.no and www.saudaskisenter.no

THEIR LOCATION IN THE FJORD LANDSCAPE MAKES THE SKI RESORTS IN FJORD NORWAY

UNIQUE. HERE BOTH FAMILIES AND FREESKIERS CAN ENJOY SKIING

EXPERIENCES THAT ARE REALLY OUT OF THE ORDINARY

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Voss centre 52m

Slettafjellet 917m

Voss Resort – Myrkdalen: 25 km(Not interconnected ski areas)

St.Petersburg – Oslo 2 hoursRiga – Oslo 1h 30minOslo – Bergen 50 minLondon – Bergen 2 hoursCopenhagen – Bergen 1h 20minAmsterdam – Bergen 1h 40min

Bergen – Voss by car or train: 100 km

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KariTraa 1060m

Finnbunuten 1358m

Sognefjord 40 km

ONE DESTINATION – TWO SKI AREAS – ONE SKI PASS

Total tracks Total tracks in km 55Green tracks 7Blue tracks 9Red tracks 7Black tracks 4Children’s tracks 5

Total lifts Chair lifts 5T-bar tow lifts 7Platter lifts: 4Children’s lifts 2Magic carpets 2Cable car 1Cafés etc. in the ski areas 9

MyrkdalenAlpine skiing

Total tracks in km 15Green tracks 1Blue tracks 5Red tracks 6Black tracks 1Children’s tracks 2Magic carpets 1

Lifts

Chair lifts 1T-bar tow lifts 3Platter lifts 2

Cafés etc. in the ski areas 4

Accommodation

Cabins 5Apartments 50Hotels 3

Distance Voss centre 25 km

VOSS UNLIMITED

Alpine skiing

Total tracks in km 40Green tracks 6Blue tracks 4Red tracks 1Black tracks 3Children’s tracks 3Magic carpets 3

Voss ResortLifts

Chair lifts 4T-bar tow lifts 4Platter lifts 2Gondolbanar: 1Magic carpets 1

Cafés etc. in the ski areas 4

Accommodation

Cabins 6Apartments 70Hotels 3

Distance Voss centre Bavallen: 5 km Cable car: 1 km

gives you access to both ski areas with the same ski pass. You can enjoy over 18 lifts and 55 km of slopes as well as great opportunities for off piste skiing. Both areas are equipped with a family friendly variety of diffi culty on most slopes. Ski the mountains of Fjord Norway.

Voss is situated in the middle Fjord Norway, 1,5 hours by car from Bergen. Surrounded by the two major fjords, Hardangerfjorden and Sogne-fjorden. The town has about 14.000 inhabitants, a nice village centre and two ski areas. Voss Resort is close to the city centre and Myrk-dalen is situated 25 km from the centre of Voss. Ski Fjord Norway – a new way to experience the fjords.

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Voss Resort Fjellheisar er ein del av Voss Resort–familien, der du i til-legg finn Voss Resort Bavallstunet i Bavallen med 136 høgstandard ski inn/ ski ut hytter. Ca 70 er til leige om vinteren. Her er ein av dei fire restau-rantane i alpinanlegget og SkiBar Bula, ein populær stad for afterski. Voss Resort Prosjektutvikling er det tredje selskapet i Voss Resort, sel-skapet skal byggja 600 fritidshus-være i området Tråstølen–Bavallen.

ONLINE BOOKING AV HEISKORT/SKIPASS:

www.vossresort.no

Pb 106, 5701 Voss Tel. 56 53 02 20 Fax 56 53 02 21

e-mail: [email protected] www.vossresort.no

Vêr- og føremelding: 56 53 02 22

Voss Resort tar ikkje ansvar for eventuelle endringar eller feil opplysningar i brosjyren.

LØYPER / SLOPES: 1 Hangursløypa / Hangur slope 5 Vetlebakken / Vetlebakken 6 Internasjonal storslalåm/ slalåm (FIS) International giant slalom & slalom (FIS) 7 Alphaløypa / Alpha slope 8 Familieløypa / Easy tourist slope 9 Grebbesbakken / Grebbesbakken 15 Slettafjell / Slettafjell slope 16 Slettafjell / Slettafjell slope 17 Til Horgaletten 18 Horgaletten / Horgaletten slope 18 Horgaletten / Horgaletten slope 19 Internasj. utforløype / Internat. downhill 20 Badnakrokjen barneområde / Childrens ski area 21 Nyestølsløypa / Nyestøl slope

P Terrengpark Terrain Park

2008 / 2009Hangursbanen 0930 – 1630Hangursheisen/trekket 0930 – 1600Slettafjell I og II 1000 – 1600Tråstølsheisen 1000 – 1600Bavallsekspressen 0930 – 1600Horgaletten 1030 – 1600Alpha-heisen* 0930 – 1600(*kveldskøyring og ved behov)

Bavallen, fredagar 1800 – 2100Bavallen, friday nights

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Kiting-områdeKiting area

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Maskintrakka langrennsløype Groomed cross country skiing slope

Oppgått langrennsløypeCross country slope

= Krevande/Dif cult = Middels/Medium = Lett/Easy = Svært lett/Very easy

HEISAR / LIFTS:Hangursbanen, svevebane / cable car Hangursheisen, stolheis / chair liftHangurstrekket, T–trekk / drag lift Bavallsekspressen, stolheis / chair liftBavallen Alpha, stolheis / chair liftTråstølsheisen, stolheis / chair liftSlettafjell 1, T–trekk / drag liftSlettafjell 2, T–trekk / drag liftHorgaletten, T–trekk / drag liftBavallstunet, T–trekk / drag liftGrebbesbakken, skiband / rolling hoopBadnakrokjen, barnetrekk / drag lift for children

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Skiskule/skiutleige / ski hireSkiskule/skiutleige / ski hireHangursrestauranten / caféStorastovo, servering / caféVarmestovo, servering / caféBavallstunet, servering/bar. HytteutleigeBavallstunet, café/bar/cabins for rent Billettkontor, info / Tickets and info

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For example, there’s the historic Fleischer’s Hotel, or the Park Hotel Vossevangen, which has an internationally renowned wine cellar. Then again, you may prefer the smaller Hotel Jarl, located right next to the River Vosso. A cable car will take you from the centre of town to the ski slopes in just fi ve minutes. Alternatively, you may opt to stay in a cosy cottage in Bavallen, situated in the hills above Voss but still just a fi ve minute drive from the centre. All of the well-appointed cottages, with the latest kitchen and bathroom facilities, offer fantastic panoramic views that you’ll never forget. Bavallstunet

meanwhile, with its own modern cottages and great après ski facilities, is just a few minutes’ walk from the ski lifts. Voss Resort has 40km of prepared ski-runs, 13 lifts, a renowned ski school with an international guest tutor, two ski-rental facilities, three skiing areas for children and four cosy cafes for when you need to relax. And, don’t forget, Bavallstunet is a great place to unwind with its fantastic après ski after a long day on the slopes.

Variety of activitiesVoss has high-capacity, uncrowded slopes, so you can enjoy plenty of

space around you when you ski. The international staff at the resort are known for their friendliness and helpfulness. When you’re not on the slopes, Voss town centre has everything you need with more than 100 shops, including cafes, bars and hotels. To fi nd out what exciting activities are taking place in Voss, such as festivals and live music, plus the full winter programme, log on towww.vossresort.no or www.visitvoss.no. We look forward to seeing you in the snow!

Alpine skiing

Total tracks in km: 40

6 4 1 3

Floodlit tracks 2

Floodlit tracks Friday 18-21

Terrain parks 1

Children’s tracks 3

Children’s lift/surface lift 3

Longest downhill track in km 5

Greatest difference in altitude in metres 680

Big Air Bag 1

Total lifts

Chair lifts 4

T-bar tow lifts 4

Plate lifts 1

Children’s lifts 2

Children under 7 years free on all lifts √

Cable car 1

Tracks with snow canons 3

Cross-country skiing

Cross-country tracks in km 53

Floodlit tracks in km 6

Ski school and ski hire

Alpine ski school √

Snowboard school √

Cross-country ski school √

Guided cross-country trips On request

Ski hire, cross-country √

Ski hire, cross-country (adult/child) √

Ski hire, alpine √

Snowboard hire √

No. of cafés etc. at the centre: 4

Accommodation

Hotels 3

Hotel rooms/beds 316/650

Cabins 6

Apartments 70

How to get here

Airport Bergen Airport

110 km

Haugesund Airport

220 km

Car Bergen-Voss 1h 15min

Car Haugesund-Voss 3h 20min

Train Bergen-Voss 1h 10min

Oslo - Voss 5h

Contact information

E-mail address [email protected]

Telephone +47 4700 4700.

Ski resort www.vossresort.no

Destination www.visitvoss.no

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Airport Bergen Airport

110 km

Haugesund Airport

220 km

Car Bergen-Voss 1h 15min

Car Haugesund-Voss 3h 20min

Train Bergen-Voss 1h 10min

Oslo - Voss 5h Oslo - Voss 5h

Contact information

E-mail address [email protected]

Telephone +47 4700 4700.

Ski resort www.vossresort.no

Destination www.visitvoss.no

A WEEKEND BREAK IN VOSS(Friday-Sunday)Two nights’ accommodation in a high standard cabin, including a 2-day ski pass.

NOK 1 475,- per adult/ NOK 1 245 per childThe price is for minimum 4 people, self catering. Children

up to seven years of age can use the ski lifts free of charge.Booking:www.visitvoss.no/packageswww.vossresort.no

A WINTER WEEK IN VOSS(Sunday-Sunday)Seven nights’ accommodation in a

high standard cabin, including a 6-day ski pass.NOK 2 895,- per adult/ NOK 2 500,- per childThe price is for minimum 4 people,

self catering. Children up to seven years of age can use the ski lifts free of charge.

Booking:www.visitvoss.no/packageswww.vossresort.no

NOK 1 475,- per adult/

4 people, self catering. Children up to seven years of age can use

www.visitvoss.no/packages

A WINTER WEEK IN VOSSSeven nights’ accommodation in a

high standard cabin, including

NOK 2 895,- per adult/ The price is for minimum 4 people,

A MID-WEEK BREAK IN VOSS*(Sunday-Friday)Five nights’ accommodation in

a high standard cabin, including a 4-day ski pass.NOK 1 710,- per adult/ NOK 1 455,- per child

The price is for minimum 4 people, self catering. Children up to seven years of age can use the ski lifts free of charge.

Booking:www.visitvoss.no/packageswww.vossresort.no

VOSS RESORT IS LOCATED IN THE HEART OF FJORD NORWAY, JUST 100KM FROM BERGEN AIRPORT FLESLAND. YOU CAN CHOOSE FROM A NUMBER OF HOTELS IN THE CENTRE OF THIS CHARMING, SMALL TOWN

Voss Resort

INSIDER TIPS Winter Festival in Voss

If you would like to see many of the exciting sports performed during the winter in Voss, you should come at the end of March. Every year at this time, Voss hosts Vinterveko (10-13 March). Athletes push the thrill boundaries with freeride (ski and snowboard), kiting, speedriding, skydiving, paragliding and back country skiing. The great atmosphere at this winter festival is worth the tour itself. Music and ‘Today’s Video’, all the best shots from the activities at Vinterveko, make the resort a great gathering place in the evenings. For more information about Vinterveko see

www.vinterveko.no

* Please note that this package is not available during the Winter Holiday (12.02--02.03. 2012) and Easter Holiday (01.04-06.04.2012) periods.

All prices listed are guideline prices for year 2012. For accurate pricing, contact the various destinations.

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It’s only a short 25 km drive from the centre of Voss. This new resort opened in 2003 and enables Voss to offer a variety of skiing experiences, from great beginners’ slopes to challenging terrain for the most experienced skiers. The skiing season is long in Myrkdalen. The winter startsin November and lasts until May.In Myrkdalen, you will fi nd 7 ski lifts and 13 slopes that are suitable for the whole family. The area is perfect for families with children and, if you choose

to stay in the vicinity of the ski centre, the distance to the ski lifts is so short that you can strap on your skis on your doorstep and ski over to the lift. The resort has its own children’s area with ski lifts and, of course, offers both ski rental and ski schools for every level of profi ciency. In addition to the ski centres, there are lots of possibilities for cross-country skiing and ski touring in the immediate area. The short distance to the centre of Voss and to the fjords means there is so much you can

do! In Voss, the whole family can take a sleigh ride, go swimming in a heated swimming pool or organise a friendly bowling match. Older children and adults can go for guided walks or try abseiling. A tandem paragliding trip or sightseeing trip in a helicopter gives you a unique bird’s eye view of Voss. In the centre of Voss, you can explore the Vangsgata shopping street and the nearby Amfi shopping centre, with its shops, cafés and restaurants.

Snow heaven for familiesAlpine skiing

Total tracks in km 17

2 4 5 2

Floodlit tracks 1

Floodlit tracks Friday 18-21

Terrain parks 2

Children’s tracks 3

Children’s lift/surface lift 1

Longest downhill track in km 3,5

Greatest difference in altitude in metres 610

Total lifts

Chair lifts 1

T-bar tow lifts 3

Platter lifts 2

Children’s lifts 1

Children under 7 years free on all lifts √

Tracks with snow canons 3

Cross-country skiing

Cross-country tracks in km 20

Floodlit tracks in km 5

Ski school and ski hire

Alpine ski school √

Snowboard school √

Cross-country ski school √

Guided cross-country trips √

Ski hire, cross-country √

Ski hire, cross-country (adult/child) √

Ski hire, alpine √

Snowboard hire √

No. of cafés etc. at the centre: 5

Accommodation

Hotels 3

Hotel rooms/beds 300

Cabins 5

Apartments 50

How to get here

Airport Bergen Airport

130 km

Haugesund Airport

245 km

Car Bergen-Myrkdalen 2h min

Car Haugesund- Myrkdalen 3h 50 min

Train Bergen-Voss 1h 15 min

Bergen - Oslo 5h 30 min

Contact information

E-mail address [email protected]

Telephone +47 56 53 10 30

Ski resort www.vossfjellandsby.no

Destination www.visitvoss.no

A WINTER WEEK IN MYRKDALEN* (Sunday - Sunday)

Seven nights’ accommodation in a high standard apartment, including a 6-day ski pass.

From NOK 3 230,- per adult

From NOK 695,-per child (7-15 years)

The price example is for two adults and two children in a self catering apartment. Children up to seven years of age can use the ski lifts free of charge.

Booking:www.visitvoss.no/packages

www.vossfjellandsby.no

Seven nights’ accommodation in

The price example is for two adults

A MID-WEEK BREAK IN MYRKDALEN* (Sunday - Friday)

Five nights’ accommodation in a high standard apartment, including a 4-day lift pass.

From NOK 1 825,- per adult

From NOK 530,- per child (7-15 years)

The price example is for two adults and two children in a self catering apartment. Children up to seven years of age can use the ski lifts free of charge.

Booking:www.visitvoss.no/packageswww.vossfjellandsby.no

* Please note that the packages are not available for New Year and during the Winter Holiday (19.02 - 03.03. 2012) and Easter Holiday (01.04 - 08.04.2012) periods.

VOSS FJELLANDSBY IS SITUATED IN MYRKDALEN, ONE OF NORWAY’S MOST SECURE AREAS FOR SNOW

Voss Fjellandsby Snow heaven for families

* Please note that the packages are not available for New Year and during the Winter Holiday (19.02 - 03.03. 2012) and Easter Holiday (01.04 - 08.04.2012) periods.* Please note that the packages are not available for New Year and during the Winter Holiday (19.02 - 03.03. 2012) and Easter Holiday (01.04 - 08.04.2012) periods.* Please note that the packages are not available for New Year and during the Winter Holiday (19.02 - 03.03. 2012) and Easter Holiday (01.04 - 08.04.2012) periods.* Please note that the packages are not available for New Year and during the Winter Holiday (19.02 - 03.03. 2012) and Easter Holiday (01.04 - 08.04.2012) periods.

INSIDER TIPS

Join the Ski School!Voss Fjellandsby Ski School offers ski lessons in alpine, telemark and cross-country, as well as kiting and powderskiing. The staff are friendly, helpful and speak English.The ski school also arranges activities for people with disabilities. Avalanche courses, in cooperationwith the UIAGM-certifi ed company Bre og Fjell, are also available.

www.vossfjellandsby-skiskule.no

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FJORD NORWAY IS A PARADISE FOR CROSS-COUNTRY SKIERS

THE SKI RESORTS IN FJORD NORWAY ARE FAMILY FRIENDLY!

WHY NOT TRY DOG-SLEDDING IN SIRDAL?

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Everyone, no matter what their skill level, will fi nd plenty of fantastic alpine fun on offer, plus great opportunities for off-piste and ski-touring.The resort is equipped with six ski-lifts, one chair-lift and 12 great slopes. From one of Norway’s highest base areas, the ski-lifts take you up to 1,300 meters above sea level. The views of the surrounding mountains are simply phenomenal. The entire resort is situated above the tree line, so you’re not hampered by having to ski on narrow slopes through forests;

you can ski wherever you like on the mountain!

Night skiing and snow production techniques mean long, funfi lled days on the slopes and great conditions from November until May!

Røldal is also a popular destination for cross-country skiers. The resort has a varied network of cross-country tracks and offers everything from short, familyfriendly roundtrips to FIS-standard competition tracks, plus long trails in the mountains.

There’s so much to choose from!A variety of accommodation is on offer; choose between hotels, apartments, cabins with direct access to the ski lifts or traditional, reasonably-priced camping chalets. Wherever you choose to stay, you are never far from the ski centre or the weekend after-ski parties that Røldal is also famous for.

Welcome to Røldal!

Alpine skiing

Total tracks in km: 12

4 3 4 1

Terrain parks 2

Children’s tracks 3

Children’s lift/surface lift 1

Longest downhill track in km 2,3

Greatest difference in altitude in metres 500

Total lifts

Chair lifts

1

T-bar tow lifts 3

Plate lifts

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Children’s lifts 1

Children under 7 years free on all lifts √

Cross-country skiing

Cross-country tracks in km 90

Floodlit tracks in km 9

Ski school and ski hire

Alpine ski school √

Snowboard school √

Cross-country ski school √

Guided cross-country trips √

Ski hire, alpine √

Snowboard hire √

No. of cafés etc. at the centre: 2

Accommodation

Hotel

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Hotel rooms/beds 62/248

Cabins 50

Apartments 116

How to get here

Airport

Haugesund Airport 145 km

Car 2 h

Bergen Airport 160 km

Contact information

E-mail [email protected]

Telephone +47 53 64 20 33

Ski resort www.roldal.com

Destination www.roldal.no

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2 NIGHTS STAY IN RØLDAL

incl. 2 days skipass

From only

EUR 130 per person.Price based on 4 pers.

www.roldal.no

A WEEK IN RØLDALincl. 6 days skipass

From only

EUR 306 per person.Price based on 4 pers.

www.roldal.no

RØLDAL HAS MORE SNOW ON AVERAGE THAN ANY OTHER EUROPEAN WINTER SPORTS RESORT, THE DEEPEST SNOW IN EUROPE

Røldal Ski Resort

INSIDER TIPS Røldal Freeride

Every year, in late April, Roldal Freeride Challenge is held. Røldal Freeride is the most important competition for off-piste skiing in Northern Europe. For 2012, Røldal will be one out of 6 international ski resorts to host the FWT (Freeride World Tour).It’s a great chance to see some of the world’s best freeskiers in action!

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The small town of Sauda in Ryfylke is surrounded by magnifi cent fjords and mountains, and the ski resort is situated only 8km from the town centre.With fi ve ski lifts, an altitude difference of 500m and the longest slope offering 6km of great skiing, the resort is one of the largest ski centres in southwestern Norway.The resort offers something for everyone, with its own snowboard

area, a rail-park for snowboarders, children’s area with a lift, ski rental with ski school, bar, good parking and great cross-country tracks with views of the fjord.There are slopes for beginners as well as advanced skiers.During your stay in Sauda, you can stay at a hotel in the town centre or in modern apartments and cabins close to the slopes.

With four mountains featuring a total of 15 lifts/T-bars and 45 ski runs, Sirdal is among the biggest and most easily accessible snow-sport regions of Fjord Norway. And the best thing is that there is something for all snow-sport enthusiasts, whether you’re a carver, freerider, new-school skier, ski-tourer, night-skier, snowboarder

or cross-country enthusiast, the Sirdal area is a great place for the whole family! Sirdal is a paradise for cross-country skiers, with 220km of groomed and marked trails (some are also fl oodlit for night-ski training). In addition, you will fi nd trail markers helping you fi nd your way between popular cabins in the backcountry. Ski

schools, children’s ski area, ski rental, cafes and après-ski are also readily available. Are you looking for an extraordinary winter adventure? Then why not try dog-sledding in Sirdal? Imagine steering your own dog-sled through the wilderness and being overawed by the scenery and the strength of the magnifi cent

dogs. We certainly don’t know of a better way to escape hectic city life! Accommodation is offered in cabins or hotels, depending on your preferences. Why not rent a traditional Norwegian cabin where you can curl up in front of the fi re after a snow fi lled day of adventures!

Sirdal SaudaThe southern ski resort in Fjord Norway In tune with nature

SKIING IN SAUDA IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE FROM BOTH STAVANGER AND HAUGESUND

SIRDAL IS A TRADITIONAL SKI RESORT LOCATED IN THE SOUTH WEST OF NORWAY

Alpine skiing

Total number of tracks: ?

9 18 15 2

Terrain parks 4

Children’s tracks 4

Children’s lift/surface lift 4

Longest downhill track in km 1,5

Greatest difference in altitude in metres 300

Total lifts

Chair lifts 1

T-bar tow lifts 4

Plate lifts 10

Children’s lifts 4

Children under 7 years free on all lifts √

Cross-country skiing

Cross-country tracks in km 220

Floodlit tracks in km 12.5

Ski school and ski hire

Alpine ski school √

Snowboard school √

Cross-country ski school √

Ski hire, alpine √

Snowboard hire √

No. of cafés etc. at the centre: 6

Accommodation

Hotels 2

Hotel rooms/beds 90/180

Cabins 76

Apartments 34

How to get here

Airport Stavanger Airport Sola 95 km

Car 1h 30min

Airport Kristiansand Airport Kjevik 180 km

Car 2 h 45 min

Airport Haugesund Airport 190 km

Car 2 h 50 min

Contact information

E-mail address [email protected]

Telephone +47 38 37 78 00

Ski resort www.alsheia.no

www.tjorhomfjellet.no

www.fi djeland.com

www.aadneram-skitrekk.no

Destination www.sirdal.no

Alpine skiing

Total tracks in km: 16

4 4 4 3

Terrain parks 1

Children’s tracks 1

Children’s lift/surface lift 1

Longest downhill track in km 6

Greatest difference in altitude in metres 500

Total lifts

Chair lifts 0

T-bar tow lifts 3

Plate lifts 2

Children’s lifts 1

Children under 7 years free on all lifts √

Cross-country skiing

Cross-country tracks in km 65

Floodlit tracks in km 14

Ski school and ski hire

Alpine ski school √

Snowboard school √

Cross-country ski school

Guided cross-country trips √

Ski hire, alpine √

Snowboard hire √

No. of cafés etc. at the centre: 1

Accommodation

Hotels 3

Hotel rooms/beds 86/180

Cabins 18

Apartments 27

How to get here

Airport Stavanger Airport

185km

Car 3h ink. 1 ferry

Airport Haugesunds Airport

120km

Car 1h 40min

Contact information

E-mail address [email protected]

Telephone +47 52 78 42 00

Ski resort www.saudaskisenter.no

Destination www.saudaferie.no

Dog Sledding from

EUR 65 per personwww.kvinen.no

Midweek break in cabin.

Sunday to Friday. EUR 380.

Based on up to 8 people

sharing a cabin.

www.sageneset.no

Greatest difference in altitude in metres 300

Total lifts

Chair lifts 1

T-bar tow lifts 4

Plate lifts 10

Children’s lifts 4

Children under 7 years free on all lifts √

Cross-country skiing

Cross-country tracks in km 220

Floodlit tracks in km 12.5

Ski school and ski hire

Alpine ski school √

INSIDER TIPS

Sesilåmi

Saturday 24th of March.

Popular ski marathon

between Setesdal and

Sirdal (52km). The

southern regions largest

cross country race with

over 2500 participants!

www.sesilami.no

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INSIDER TIPS Take the boat to the mountains!Why drive on slippery roads in a packed car on your way to the

slopes when you can sit back and just enjoy the ride? The express-boat takes you from Stavanger to Sauda in just two hours – safe,

comfortable and simple. There you can have fun on the slopes all day before catching the boat back to Stavanger. The whole trip takes ten

hours, and the boat ride from Stavanger, bus from the centre of Sauda to the ski centre, and lift pass are included in the price. www.rodne.no

MIDWEEK BREAK IN APARTMENTMonday to Friday. Includes lift-passes for 3 days** Sauda Skicentre is closed on mondays.

From only EUR 375 per person.

based on four persons sharing a modern apartment by the skicentre.

www.saudaferie.no

MIDWEEK BREAK IN

WEEKEND HOTEL BREAK

Friday - SundayIncludes breakfast and lift-

passes for 2 days

EUR 205 per person in a double room.based on four persons sharing

a modern apartment by the skicentre.

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THE SOGNEFJORD - THE LONGEST AND DEEPEST FJORD IN NORWAY. THE SURROUNDING MOUNTAINS AND THE PROXIMITY OF THE JOSTEDAL GLACIER, MAKES THE PERFECT BACKCOUNTRY FOR SERIOUS OFF-PISTE SKIING. AND PROBABLY THE WORLD’S MOST BEAUTIFUL SKI TERRAIN

YOU HAVE TO BE HERE TO BELIEVE IT

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CAVES BENEATH THE JOSTEDAL GLACIER, ONLY ACCESSIBLE DURING THE WINTER SEASON

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It extends more than 200 km inland to the Jotunheimen, Jostedalsbreen and Breheimen national parks. This is where you will fi nd Sogndal Skisenter and Sogn Skisenter, which are only 10-15 minutes’ drive from the fjord. Both resorts offer great conditions for alpine and cross-country skiing with prepared mountain tracks, fantastic off-piste skiing areas and plenty of space for children to ski and sledge. The resorts also make good starting points for exciting summit trips.

On an activity company trip, you can explore the wild and dramatic nature in the areas surrounding the ski centres. Ice climbing in river gorges, avalanche courses, guided skiing trips on and off-piste and summit tours are just a few of the activities on offer. The Mountain Sports Festival in February has become one of winter’s biggest highlights with an exciting programme of activities, educational courses, competitions, mountain sport seminars, concerts and a festival camp.

At the winter-sports destination Ski Sogn, you will experience the best of fjord and mountain, right next to the Sognefjord!

Alpine skiing

Total tracks in km 13

3 2 2 3

Floodlit tracks: 3

Floodlit tracks mon-sun 08-22

Terrain parks 2

Children’s tracks 3

Children’s lift/surface lift 3

Longest downhill track in km 3,5

Greatest difference in altitude in metres 550

Total lifts

Plate lifts 3

Children’s lifts 3

Children under 7 years free on all lifts √

Tracks with snow canons 1

Cross-country skiing

Cross-country tracks in km 68

Floodlit tracks in km 10

Ski school and ski hire

Alpine ski school √

Snowboard school √

Cross-country ski school √

Ski hire, alpine √

Snowboard hire √

No. of cafés etc. at the centre 2

Accommodation

Hotels 7

Hotel rooms/beds 304/625

Cabins 104

Apartments 60

How to get here

Airport Sogndal Airport

19 km

Car 20 min

Expressboat from Bergen 4h 30 min

Contact information

E-mail address [email protected]

Telephone +47 976 00 443

Ski resort www.skisogn.no

Destination www.sognefjord.no

Skiing by the Sognefjord

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Ski Sogn<– mot Blåfjell

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Price based on 2 pers.

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A MID-WEEK STAY 5-nights

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From NOK 2025 per person.

Price based on 2 pers.

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INSIDER TIPS

The magical blue-ice caves! Would you like to experience a wonderland of ice and colour? Join a tour to the magical ice kingdom underneath the Nigarsbreen glacier and explore the blue-ice caves. This adventure is available between November and April. The trip is easy to do but adventure seekers can also combine it with ice climbing for a real thrill. The blue-ice caves are a ‘must do’ in Fjord Norway at winter time!www.fi mbuljostedal.no

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- Skiers´ paradise Strandafjellet Alpine skiing

Total tracks in km: 26

2 3 6 2

Terrain parks yes

Children’s tracks yes

Longest downhill track in km 5

Greatest difference in altitude in metres 722

Total lifts

Chair lifts 2

T-bar tow lifts 2

Plate lifts 2 2

Children’s lifts 1

Children under 7 years free on all lifts √

Cross-country skiing

Cross-country tracks in km 25

Floodlit tracks in km 3

Ski school and ski hire

Alpine ski school √

Snowboard school √

Cross-country ski school

Guided cross-country trips √

Ski hire, alpine √

Snowboard hire √

No. of cafés etc. at the centre: 3

Accommodation

Hotels 2

Cabins 25

How to get here

Airport Ålesund Airport

50 km

Car Oslo - Stranda 540 km

Bus Oslo - Stranda 10h 30 min

Contact information

Booking

www.strandabooking.no

Destination

www.visitalesund.com

www.visitgeirangerfjord.com

The ski resort is surrounded by Sunnmørsalpene’s arsenal of craggy peaks and the view towards the fjord is exceptional. The combination of plenty of snow and magnifi cent options for powder skiing, makes Strandafjellet a great place for skiing tourists and off-piste enthusiasts. This is often cited as the best place in Scandinavia for off-piste skiing. At Mount Roaldshorn, Scandinavia’s biggest express lift was installed last year, along with a new panorama restaurant.The skiing center has eight lifts, a rolling hoop, a children’s area, a terrain park and 18 downhill runs of varying degrees of diffi culty – from family pists to professional FIS grade pists.Cross-country skiers are sure to love the 15 km of prepared skiing tracks, as well as the fantastic terrain routes. Sunnmørsalpene are one of the most spectacular and beautiful areas in Norway for skiing from peak to fjord, with stunning views above the UNESCO fjord landscape. You can reach Strandafjellet in only 60 minutes by car from Ålesund and in around 80 minutes from Ålesund Airport Vigra.

STRANDA-FJELLET SKI RESORT IS LOCATED IN SUNNMØRS-ALPENE (MOUN-TAIN RANGE IN SUNNMØRE), MIDWAY BETWEEN GEIRANGER AND ÅLESUND, AND IS ONE OF EIGHT SKI RESORTS IN THE REGION SHARING THE SAME LIFT PASS, THE ALPEPASS.

FursetheisenFlomlys/flood light • Ekspressheis/Express chair liftLengde: 1131m. • Fallhøyde: 330 m.

Egga Fjelltrekk • T-krok/T-bar lift Lengde: 1.185 m. • Fallhøyde: 315 m.

Snøkvit Flomlys/flood lightTallerken/platter lift • Lengde: 170 m.

Skuletrekket • Flomlys/flood lightTallerken/platter lift • Lengde: 175 m.

BandetLengde: 70 m.

Roaldheisen • Flomlys/flood light Ekspress stol- og gondolheis/Express chair andgondola lift. Lengde: 2100 m. Fallhøyde: 630 m.

Roaldshorn fjelltrekk T-krok/t-bar lift • Lengde: 886 m. Fallhøyde: 360 m.

SkareløypaLengde: 3.000 m.

AlpinistenLengde: 2.230 m.

Transporten

KuffertløypaLengde: 700 m.

Veien

Skitreffen • Flomlys/flood lightLengde: 1330 m.

Spesialisten • Flomlys/flood lightLengde: 1.080 m.

Terrengpark Flomlys/flood light

Meraftaløypa Lengde: 3.850 m.

Stien Lengde: 2.390 m.

World Cup løypa Lengde: 1.700 m.

Småvardane Lengde: 700 m.

Alperittløypa • Upreparert(til Langlo) Lengde: 5.000 m.

FalletLengde: 1.090 m.

Kjelkebakke • Flomlys/flood lightLengde: 200 m.

Barneområde Childrens playground

Lysløypa • Flomlys/flood lightLengde: 3 km.

RingstadsetraLengde: 3,5 km. Løype 21+ 22=6,5 km.

FursetresetLengde 3 km.

LanglofonnaLengde: 5,5 km.

Til Stranda sentrum(til Storgjerde) Lengde: 3 km. Løype 21+ 25= 4,5 km.

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Ystevasshorn1288 m

Skardrabben1459 m

Blåbretinden1476 m

Hondatinden1234 m

Skoppshornet1226 m

Urfjellet1267 m Lafjellet

1161 m

Kleivdalsfjellet1154 m

Langedalsegga983 m

Høgenykjen1165 m

Roaldshorn1230 m

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Her står duYou are here

INSIDER TIPS Juvet Landscape HotelA short ferry trip and 30 minutes drive away from Stranda, you will fi nd Norway’s perhaps most unique hotel and spa, Juvet Landscape Hotel.

www.juvet.com

Eat like the localsDid you know Stranda is famous for it’s vast production of local food? Pay special attention to the great cured meat made by Tind Spekevare, sold both at the ski resort and Stranda “downtown”. www.tind.com

The Ski TaxiStrandafjellet ski resort is famous for its awesome off-piste routes, and more than 50 percent of these end up outside the ski lift area. Luckily the local taxi company have a sweet deal, a fi xed pick-up price of NOK 65, either if you end up at the fjord or some remote

farm.www.strandataxi.no

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SKI AROUND THE FJORDS

Explore the amazing Sunnmøre Alps! A package that include a 4-day Alpepass valid for 3 different ski resort (including Strandafjellet ski resort) and accommodation at Stranda Hotel.

Prices from NOK 4.290 www.strandafjellet.no

SKI AND SAIL5-day adventure with powder snow, ski touring and sailing. Accommodation at Stranda Hotel and Alpepass lift pass (access to

8 different ski resorts). Prices from NOK 6.155

www.strandafjellet.no

SKI AND SAIL

ALPEPASS ÅLESUNDÅlesund is an excellent starting point for exploring the Alpepass Re-gion. Combine skiing with restau-rant life, shopping and museums. A hire car will make it easy for you to reach the best snow!

dec-april (Fri-sun)

From NOK 2.123,- per person.

Alpepass: 2 daysNB! Price incl accommodation in a double room Fri-Sun, lift pass.

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Alpine skiing

Total tracks in km: 99

6 4 1 3

Floodlit tracks 11

Terrain parks 5

Children’s tracks 10

Children’s lift/surface lift 7

Longest downhill track in km 5

Greatest difference in altitude in metres 800

Total lifts 36

Chair lifts 4

T-bar tow lifts 11

Plate lifts 7

Children’s lifts 14

Children under 7 years free on all lifts √

Tracks with snow canons 7

Cross-country skiing

Cross-country tracks in km 150

Floodlit tracks in km 9

Ski school and ski hire

Alpine ski school √

Snowboard school √

Cross-country ski school √

Guided cross-country trips On request

Ski hire, cross-country √

Ski hire, cross-country (adult/child) √

Ski hire, alpine √

Snowboard hire √

No. of cafés etc. at the centre: 12

Accommodation

Hotels 15

Cabins 150

How to get here

Airport Ålesund Airport

50 km

Car Oslo - Stranda 540 km

Bus Oslo – Stranda 10h 30min

Destination and booking:

www.visitalesund.com

www.visitgeirangerfjord.com

www.nordfjord.no

www.alpepass.no

www.strandabooking.no

THE ALPEPASS IS A JOINT LIFT PASS FOR NINE DESIGNATED SKI RESORTS IN FJORD NORWAY.

The Alpepass Region

THE ALPEPASS IS A JOINT LIFT PASS FOR EIGHT DESIGNATED SKI RESORTS IN FJORD NORWAY

In total the ski region has 36 lifts, more than 60 slopes, several terrain parks and up to 800 meters in altitude difference. The ski resorts are situated in the centre of the fjord region in a coastal-alpine landscape that, in recent years, has been a magnet for international

fi lm makers. With this unique lift pass you have the opportunity to explore the whole region. It comes as a multi-day option, from two to ten days, which means that you can plan your winter holiday as a fantastic roundtrip with skiing experiences in several locations.

The resorts that fall within the Alpepass region have, for several years, come top of European snow statistics. Plus, with Ålesund Airport Vigra nearby, which has many international fl ights, snow enthusiasts do not have far to travel for a great adventure!

Eight Ski Resorts in AlpepassStrandafjellet Skisenterwww.strandafjellet.no

Sunnmørsalpene SkiarenaFjellseterwww.sunnmorsalpane.no

Stordal Alpinsenter Arena Overøyewww.stordalalpinsenter.no

Stryn Skisenterwww.strynskisenter.no

Harpefossen Skisenterwww.harpefossen.no

Ørsta ski resortwww.orstaskisenter.nO

Ørskogfjell Skisenterwww.orskogfjellet.no

Volda Ski resortwww.voldaskisenter.no

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On the Folgefonna Glacier by the Hardangerfjord and on the Tystigen Glacier near Stryn, enthusiasts from all over Europe gather to ski and snowboard every summer. Skiing in the summer is a unique experience. The weather is warm and you can revel in terrifi c, soft

snow while enjoying fantastic views of the green fjord landscape. The summer resorts put a lot of effort into creating good terrain parks, plus there are good overnight accommodation facilities just a short drive away.

Alpine skiing

Total tracks in km 5

1 1 1 -

Terrain parks 2

Children’s tracks 1

Greatest difference in altitude in metres 250

Total lifts

T-bar tow lifts 1

Ski school and ski hire

Alpine ski school √

Snowboard school √

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Ski hire, alpine √

Snowboard hire √

No. of cafés etc. at the centre: 1

Accommodation

Hotels 2

Hotel rooms/beds 45

Cabins 15

Apartments 30

How to get here

Airport Bergen Airport

90 km

Car 2h

Expressboat 4h 30 min

Contact information

E-mail address [email protected]

Telephone +47 948 46 757

Ski resort www.folgefonn.no

Destination www.hardangerfjord.com

Alpine skiing

Total tracks in km 4

0 1 4 2

Terrain parks √

Children’s tracks 1

Greatest difference in altitude in metres: 550

Total lifts

Chair lift 1

T-bar tow lifts 1

Cross-country skiing

Cross-country tracks in km 2-10

Guided cross country trips

Ski school and ski hire

Alpine ski school √

Snowboard school √

Ski hire, alpine √

Snowboard hire √

No. of cafés etc. at the centre: 1

Accommodation

Hotels/pensions 10

Hotel rooms/beds 563/1167

Cabins 283

How to get here

Airport: Sandane Airport 90 km

Express buses from Oslo, Bergen and

Trondheim

Car from Oslo: 480 km

Car from Bergen: 300 km

Contact information

E-mail address [email protected]

Facebook: facebook/strynsommerski

Telephone: + 47 901 95 381/+47 915 31 061

Ski resort: www.strynsommerski.no

Destination: www.nordfjord.no

WHEN THE WINTER RESORTS CLOSE THEIR LIFTS IN SPRING, THE SKI LIFTS ON THE GLACIERS OPEN FOR THE SEASON.

Ski All Year Round

For those seeking a different kind of summer experience, Stryn Summer Ski has to be at the top of their list. Right in the middle of the glacial landscape of Mt. Strynefjellet, Mother Nature has created a huge amusement park suitable for all skill levels, whether you want to catch big air or simply glide across the freshly prepared cross-country trails. The ski-lift takes you to 1600 meters above sea level, and you truly feel on top of the world. There are amazing views of glaciers, high mountains and deep fjords. At Stryn Summer Ski, people have enjoyed playing in the summer snow since 1930 – it’s not unheard of for people to have tears in their eyes when they remember special moments in this most wonderful location.

Stryn Summer Ski Folgefonn Summer SkiThe ski resort is located about 19 kilometres from the village of Jondal on the Folgefonna Glacier, the third biggest glacier in Norway.For years, this centre has given skiing enthusiastsan opportunity to ski during the summer months.It is a fantastic feeling to race down the snow-covered tracks in the middle of July – in the scorching sun with the thermometer reading 20 degrees. There is a tarmac road all the way to the centre and good parking facilities. You can hire skis, a snowboard or a sledge for fun on the glacier. The resort is usually open from May to

September and the trip from Bergen takes two hours. There are several accommodation options available in the charming village of Jondal, situated by the fjord. It is easy to get to the ski centre by shuttle bus, and you can enjoy the long, light summer evenings down by the fjord.Why not take a guided glacier walk? Walks start from Folgefonn Sommarskisenter. The face of the glacier is made up of both gentle, fl at areas of ice and more challenging areas with crevasses. Guided glacier walks are run daily and they are adapted to the participants’ wishes and fi tness levels.

SURF & SUMMER SKIOne day ski pass, one day surfi ng course and hotel accommodation for three nights, incl. breakfastFrom only EUR 355/ NOK 2.760 per person.

Season: May – June/Julywww.skinordfjord.no

MID WEEK SUMMER SKIINGTwo or three day ski pass, plus accommodation in a cabin for three nights.

From only EUR 155/ NOK 1.215

per person.Season: May – June/Julywww.skinordfjord.no

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Ski Touring in Fjord Norway

Imagine the sun high in the sky over a scene of breathtaking beauty. Mountains covered in gleaming, pristine snow. Imagine the tranquillity as you and your small party make your way up the mountain, the silence broken only by the sound of the snow crunching underfoot and the occasional excited comment. There are no busy slopes today. You are in a very special place, a place not everyone

will get to appreciate. You’re at one with the spectacular nature of Fjord Norway. And the best bit? When you’ve completed the walk to the summit of the mountain, taking in the unique landscape that has made Norway world famous as a land of natural beauty, you get to experience the thrill of skiing down it. This is a day you’ll remember all your life.

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If you are looking for outstanding ski touring terrain, this region has a lot to offer. The enthusiasts have been coming here for years, and have discovered the unique qualities of these mountains. Here you can visit new and breathtaking summits for weeks without following the same tracks. Or, combine it with a visit to the ski resort at Oppdal.

If you want, professional ski guides can take care of safety and will help you fi nd the best snow and the most scenic peaks. Make sure to visit the renowned “Dronningkrona”, oneof Norways best ski touring peaks, rising 1816 meters above sea level straight up from the Sunndalsfjord. A wide range of accommodation is offered.

Fly to Trondheim, Kristiansund or Molde, or take the train to Oppdal. Continue by bus to Sunndalsøra and Surnadal.

www.visitkristiansund.com

SKI & SAIL IN SUNNDAL/ROMSDAL/

SUNNMØRE(4 days or 8 days)

Stay on a sailboat and sail to best locations! We are using IVBV mountain guides, who are local and know the best places to fi nd the best snow! Price per person from NOK 9.800,- (4 days) and from NOK 17.500,- (8 days). Including skipper (who is also a good chef), guide, food

and transportation.)

www.contrastadventure.no www.visitkristiansund.com

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SUMMIT TOURS AND COURSES, SUNNDAL/

ROMSDAL(1 day – 8 days)

Guided tours and courses in an area famous for being compact, wild and steep! We are using IVBV mountain guide. For ac-commodation you can choose between cabin, apartments

and hotel.

Price from NOK 1.195,- per person.

www.contrastadventure.no www.visitkristiansund.com

KAYAK AND SKI (Every day)

Skiing and kayaking in great fjord and mountain areas. The kayak helps you reach moun-tains where there’s usually

too steep to go skiing. Choose between day trip and two days. Adults from 16 years. Accommo-dation in self catering cottage.

Price day trip from NOK 590,- Price 2 days from NOK 1.900,-

www.fjordkajakk.no. www.visitkristiansund.com

THIS REGION IS CONSIDERED TO HAVE SOME OF THE BEST SKI TOURING AREAS IN NORWAY, OFFERING STEEP MOUNTAINS, STUNNING FJORD VIEWS AND LONG DOWNHILL RUNS.

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INSIDER TIPS

Combine the peak of Sula in the northern parts of the stunning

Trollheimen (home of the Trolls) mountain range with the new botique hotel Vårsøg Hotell in Surnadal. Here you also have

the option to rest tired feets at Surnadal Alpine Centre, a small resort with one lift and 4 km of

prepared slopes.

www.varsog-hotell.nowww.contrastadventure.comwww.visitkristiansund.com

INSIDER TIPS

Sunndal Ski SessionIf you would like to join a ski

mountaineering festival, check out www.skisession.no.

This is a festival for both begin-ners and experienced skiers.

Touring, skiing, concerts, yoga, tasteful local food and a good atmosphere at Hotel Trædal in

Sunndal Valley. Sunndal Ski Ses-sion 2012: April 19th – 22nd.

www.contrastadventure.no

INSIDER TIPS

The Sunndal Alps is a hidden gem known only by the ski-

touring enthusiasts. Try Angvik Hotel, a unique botique hotel

by the fjord at Angvik, a perfect place for an luxury after-ski with spa, exquisite local food, art and design. A wide range of budget accommodation also available in

the area. Ski guides available.

www.angvik-hotell.nowww.contrastadventure.comwww.visitkristiansund.com

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This region is further northeast than other resorts in Fjord Norway and more sheltered from the costal weather system. In Romsdalen our guides will safely take you to places you probably couldn`t get to without help. We also can offer iceclimbing and avalanche courses. We know where the best snow is, and will take you to the untouched

nature. There are also three ski resorts in the area: Skorgedalen, Bjorli and Tusten, with a number of prepared slopes, cross country tracks and different activities.You can stay in hotels, guesthouses, cabins, private homes – or what about staying in a sailboat and go skiing straight from the fjord?

The region is easily accessible from Molde and Ålesund airports. From Oslo it is six hours by train directely to Åndalsnes, the heart of Romsdalen. From Trondheim four hours by train or car.

www.toppturer.com www.visitandalsnes.comwww.visitmolde.com

A LITTLE MORE COMFORTABLE

A UIAGM mountain guide will take you to one of the summits. You will learn about snow condi-

tions and avalanche risk. The guide will fi nd the best snow for

the descent.Stay at Åndalsnes Youth Hostel. Included sheets. Self-catering.

Price per person from NOK 1800/ EUR 260

LOW BUDGET

Introduction course to skiing in Romsdal. Learn about snow condi-tions, avalanche risks and get tour suggestions from UIAGM mountain

guides. Stay at Åndalsnes Camping in a

high standard cabin. Included sheets. Self-catering.

Price per person from NOK 750 / EUR 110

SKI & SAIL ROMSDAL- we know where the best snow is!

Seven days ski&sail in Åndalsnes & Romsdal in a former sailing rescue vessel built by Colin Archer in 1908.

For groups up to six persons.Please contact ut for more informa-

tion and price estimate.Season February - April

Tel: +47 995 32 268www.solli-adventure.no

THE REGION OF ROMSDAL IS CONSIDERED TO HAVE SOME OF THE BEST SKI TOURING AREAS IN EUROPE, OFFERING STEEP MOUNTAINS, GREAT VIEWS AND LONG DOWNHILL RUNS.

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INSIDERS TIPS

The insider tip is the Skorgedalen area: several hik-ing options, a small skiresort if your legs are tired of walking, and best of all – the stunning view. Lots of fun in the city of Åndalsnes during the winter-festival Romsdalsvinter, ski-touring, concerts and you will

meet a lot of fun people. Hope to see you at the coffeeshop in

Åndalsnes!

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Facts RomsdalenSummits 222Guide companies 6Ski Romsda, Bre & Fjell, Norgesguidene, Did Adventure, Solli Adventure, Romsdal Aktiv, Romsdalsvinter

No. of cafés etc. at the centre: 5

AccommodationHotels 3Cabins/camping resorts 9

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What is Ski Touring?

The GuideSverre Hjelmeland is a man who really knows mountains. At 29 years old, he’s been guiding people in some of Norway’s most stunning terrain since he was just 15. He’s passionate about the places he gets to work and is keen that others get to experience the thrill of being in such an environment as safely as possible. And, as an IFMGA (Inter-national Federation of Mountain Guides Associations) mountain guide, that’s exactly what he ensu-res. He is also one of the owners of Norgesguidene, a company that specialises in ski, alpine, rock and ice climbing experiences in Fjord Norway and beyond.

Ski Fjord Norway talked to Sverre to find out exactly what makes ski touring so special. He said: “I think it’s the whole experience of being out there. Ski touring is not about the ‘perfect’ track down, it’s about the whole day. You have a full day, the walk up the mountain, you eat on the way up and talk together. Then there are the birds and the animals you get up there, the diffe-rent types of snow. And then you ski back down home again. It’s not like a normal ski resort with small runs. You’re virtually alone the whole day.

“When you’ve had those days

when everything’s come to-gether, the weather, the snow, the mountain with the fjord blue-green below, it’s perfect. You get the alpine terrain, you get a lot of snow and the scenery makes it very spe-cial. You get alpine views but also see the ocean and the fjords. There are not many places in the world where you get so much good skiing without a tree.”

The good news for anyone who wants to try ski touring is that the region has some of the most acces-sible summits in Europe. Sverre says that you can trust your guide to take you to a mountain to

match your skill level, no matter what that is, from novice to accom-plished skier.

He adds: “Most people are very surprised. They can’t believe that Norway looks like this. They discover that this is something very different to what they have done before.”

We are sure you’ll agree.

The SkierSo, what is ski touring like when you don’t spend your average working day up in the mountains like certified mountain guide Sverre Hjelmeland does? Ski Fjord Norway caught up with Stefan Herz, 44, who lives in Lon-don, to find out about his experi-

ence of ski touring in Fjord Norway.

Stefan spent time in the Sunnmøre Alps in March 2010 after flying into Ålesund. He’s quite the accomplis-hed skier and has skied in many places, particularly in the Alps. But he still found that Norway had the sort of stunning scenery that makes a lasting impression. He says: “We were there for five days, doing va-rious ski tours around the area. The mountains I was hugely impressed by, I didn’t expect them to be quite as alpine as they were. That actually exceeded my expectations.”

And what of the solitude that one hears about on these ski tours? Did Stefan experience any of that blissful quiet, of being alone with nature? Oh yes! He says: “I loved the fact that we didn’t see anyone else at all. On the days that we went ski touring, we were the only people. That was great. As was the fact that you could walk straight from the road and begin to gain altitude, no long walks in. That was absolutely brilliant.

“To be honest we had too much snow!”

And was Stefan impressed enough that he would consider a return trip to Fjord Norway? Well, that’s a big ‘yes’ again! He says: “I’m definitely going to come back and explore a bit more of it. The difference bet-ween ski touring in the Sunnmøre Alps and touring in somewhere like Chamonix is that, in Chamonix, you’re probably touring with somet-hing like 50 people if it’s a nice day. In Norway, you’ve got it to yourself.

“It’s absolutely fantastic.”

PlanningMake sure you speak to a qua-lified tour operator and guide before your trip. By doing this, you can ensure that your holiday is a fantastic skiing experience, tailored to both your wishesand skill level. There are an im-mense number of peaks, trips and accommodation to experi-ence in Fjord Norway, all with unique features. With your guide helping you, you can decide together on the best trip for your needs, start making your itinerary and mentally prepare for your adventure!

Skill levelSki touring in Fjord Norway is not only for expert skiers. Beginners, for instance, will be pleased to learn that not all the peaks are near-vertical. There are several peaks in the region that have perfect ski-touring qualities for those who are less-experienced: untouched snow with ski lifts ne-arby. A great way to ‘soften up the trip’ is to use a ski lift to get so far up, then continue to walk up the mountain from there. But, however you choose to do it, ski touring always involves walking uphill before you get the thrill of going downhill. To prepare for this, it is recommen-ded to do a bit of training before hand. The best method is hiking over medium-to-long-distances, either with or without skies.

KnowledgeFor most people, ski touring will be a new experience. To make your trip as good as it can possi-bly be, you should ask your tour operator and guide about the

area that you’re going to explore. There are so many resources to choose from including internet pages and forums, maps, books, etc. Knowing something about the area you’re about to explore will add another dimension to the trip. Buy your own map, bring it on the trip, use it and then you can look at it again when you’re back home. Maps are not only useful tools, they are one of the best souvenirs! And, of course, they can be used again to plan future trips.

EquipmentIn Fjord Norway you can either rent all the equipment you need or, alternatively, bring your own.Following is a list of ‘standard equipment’ required for ski touring:• Alpine skis with walking mode

– big skis in the winter and smaller, more lightweight ones inspring and summer.

• Good lightweight boots with walking mode –look for Dynafit binding compatibility.

• Skins for the skis and adjusta-ble poles.

• A small backpack (30L) with avalanche beacon, shovel and search probe.

• Good warm clothing, sunglas-ses, sunscreen and, of course, a camera.

As most gear can be rented, it’s easy to travellight in Fjord Norway. But we strongly recom-mend that you don’t rent boots – buy apair that fit your feet! The whole trip depends on good, comfortable boots.

Preparing for Ski Touring in Fjord Norway

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The area is only an hour away from the famous Art Nouveau town of Ålesund. The mountains are steep but you will fi nd a number of safe skiing routes in the area. The coastal climate means that snow falls in huge amounts in a short period of time, so in early winter it is important to be around at the right time to get perfect conditions. If you are lucky,

you can actually ski all the way from the summit to the waterline in one run. From mid February until late May, the snowpack and weather are usually more stable. There are many hotels, cabins, chalets and campsites in the region.

www.visitalesund.com

SKI & SAIL

Enjoy a sailing boat as the basefor ascending various summits

in the Sunnmøre Alps. Eachday a new summit will beexplored. The tour start and

fi nish in the centre of Ålesund.Accommodation in a splendid

sailing boat.Start Brosundet, ÅlesundSeason Winter/spring on

request. 7 day tours

Prices from NOK 12,000/per pers. Min. 5 pers., max. 9 pers.

NB Price incl accommodation,transport and all meals. Good physical fi tness, experience

and tour clothing/equipment isrequired.

+47 91 35 90 30www.sailalesund.com

SKI & SAIL

A charming fi shing boat gives you access to fantastic summits in the Sunnmøre Alps. Guides

with local knowledge and excellent food make the touran unforgettable experience.

Accommodation in cabins/hotel.Start Brosundet, Ålesund,

Season from mid February to beginning of May

Prices from NOK 1600 per pers./day (min. 8 pers.)

NB Price incl accommodation, transport, meals, guide. Age from 16 years. Good physical fi tness, experience and tour

clothing/equipment is required.

+47 92 09 57 45 www.actin.no

FJORD SKIING TRIPS

In winter time access to many of the Sunnmøre Alps are only

possible by boat. Our boat, Elizabeth G, will steer you right into the heart of these mountains. Season for our Fjord Skiing trips will be March and

April.Prices: NOK 24.000 (approx

£2,700/$4,400 April ’11), inclusive of Ålesund Airport transfer to and from the boat and UIAGM Guide. Based on 10 people so price is

subject to change dependent on numbers.

If you wish to bring your own guide please contact us.

The day rate for bare boat charter for those of you bringing your own guides is NOK 22.500 (approx

£2,500/$4,000).

+47 90 79 28 34www.pointsnorthcharters.com

THE SUNNMØRE ALPS ARE LOCATED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE SPECTACULAR HJØRUNDFJORD

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INSIDERS TIPSSurfi ng, fi shing and bird life. The winter in Sunnmøre is inviting for many unique activities in addition to skiing.There are excellent waves for winter surfi ng at Alnes on the island of Godøya, just offshore from Ålesund. The fantastic Borgundfjord cod fi shery, which takes place right alongside Ålesund, and the bird island of Runde, are perhaps at their best and most exotic in the winter. These activities are perfect even on days when the weather conditions are not at their best!

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The National Park is home to the largest glacier on the European mainland and it is a perfect playground for ski-touring adventures. The possibilities for adventure are endless. Several companies offer guided trips. Some of these also have courses in mountain, snow and ice craft. If it’s a guided adventure you want to take, make sure you check out the mountains around the villages of Stryn and Eid. On the list of favourites, the spectacular mountain

of Skåla (1,848 meters above sea level), situated by Loen, is said to be the longest nonstop downhill run in Norway. Here you will actually fi nd a tower-like stone building on the summit. This impressive ‘hut’ is owned by the Mountain Touring Association (DNT) and is open to members all year round. The season is long, from early December through late May, and then the summer skiing season takes over in Stryn.

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SURF & SKI

One day surfi ng course, two days skiing (Alpepass),

accommodation, breakfast and dinner for three days.

From just NOK 2.180 per person. 278 EURO

www.skinordfjord.no

FAMILY FRIENDLY MOUNTAIN SKIING

Guided tours on mountain skis with Norway Adventures,

for the whole family. Wilderness lunch and equipment

included.

From NOK 650 per person. 83 EURO

Minimum 4 personsSeason: January – April

www.skinordfjord.no

SKI TOURING - BRIKSDAL ADVENTURE

Guided trip in Stryn and the Alpepass area.

From NOK 1.200 per person. 155 EURO

Minimum four personsSeason: January - April

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THE IMPRESSIVE MOUNTAINS IN NORDFJORD RISE UP TO MORE THAN 2000 METERS ABOVE SEA LEVEL, AND MANY OF THEM ARE LOCATED IN THE JOSTEDALSBREEN NATIONAL PARK.

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Here you will fi nd the highest mountains in Norway, couloirs plunging from mountain top to fjord bank and Northern Europe’s biggest inland glacier. Jotunheimen, Jostedalsbreen and Breheimen national parks are all well known for their numerous alpine peaks and great snow conditions. In this area you will often fi nd dry snow, due to the local climate caused by the glacial plateau.

Sognefjord has a high number of certifi ed mountain guides, all local and with detailed knowledge

about the mountains, the weather and the snow conditions. They are your best guarantee for great winter adventures in one of Norway’s best ski-touring areas.In addition to great skiing, the area also provides excellent ice climbing, along with many other winter activities. The best season for skiing in Sognefjord is usually from February until late May. You can rent a chalet, stay in a mountain or valley hotel or spend your evenings in the small town of Sogndal.

www.skisogn.no

HOME TO THREE OF NORWAY’S MOST BEAUTIFUL NATIONAL PARKS, THE INNERMOST PART OF THE SOGNEFJORD OFFERS SKIING THAT’S VERGING ON THE UNIQUE.

Sognefjord and Jostedal

INSIDERS TIPS

The Mountain Sport Festival – Steep Fun!

Five days of fun in the snow with activities, educational

courses, competitions, mountain sports seminars and concerts.

Try out some of the best summit tours in Norway or test your

courage in the Chinese downhill competition. Take courses in avalanche safety, jibbing, ice climbing, photography and

more. At night there are concerts and

you can practise your social skills with like-minded outdoor

enthusiasts

www.fjellsportfestivalen.no

“SOGN HAS THE BEST SKIING IN SOUTHERN NORWAY. BEST SNOW, BEST MOUNTAINS, BEST VARIATION, BEST SCENERY”.

ASBJØRN EGGEBØ NÆSS, PROFESSIONAL SKIER

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GUIDED SKI TOURS IN JOSTEDALEN

The valley Jostedal is a snow heaven, and the guide company Fimbul Jostedal are the experts on the area. They can take you skiing big mountain, pillows, glaciers, colouirs or forest,

Jostedal has i all.

Guide NOK 2100 per day + 300 per person (NOK 825

when 4 persons)

Booking tel: +47 99 45 09 21www.fi mbuljostedal.no

2-DAYS WITH SKI TOURING IN SOGNDAL

2-days with ski touring in Sogndal

The Sogndalsdalen valley is a popular place for fi lming and photo shoots for a very good reason. Local guides

from Norgesguidene take you to some of the best skiing in

Norway in Norway.

NOK 3.450 per person (minimum 4 persons)

Including 2 nights at Quality Hotel Sogndal with full pension

and 2 days of guiding.

Booking tel: +47 92 05 40 57www.norgesguidene.no

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IN THE LAST FEW YEARS, SKI & SAIL HAS BECOME INCREASINGLY POPULAR. BY STAYING ON A BOAT, YOU CAN SAIL FROM PLACE TO PLACE ON THE FJORD AND EXPLORE THE MOUNTAINS FROM THE SEA. SEVERAL OPERATORS OFFER THIS UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE.

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It is perhaps most famous for its UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bryggen, the unique, colourful collection of wooden buildings rebuilt in 1702, that line the harbour. Then there are the seven mountains that surround the city including Fløyen, with its famous funicular railway. With great views over the city and beyond, the five-minute trip on the funicular to the station at the top of Fløyen (320-meters above sea level) is a must. Despite retaining a small-town feel, Bergen is still a shopper’s dream, with big-name brands and sophisticated boutiques in the malls and streets, as well as interesting independent retailers offering something just a little bit different. There is also a wealth of coffee-shops, bars, clubs and restaurants to be found. No matter what your taste or pocket, you’ll find the city has much to offer in terms of wining, dining and good times!If you’re after a dose of culture, then Bergen makes the perfect destination; be transported back in time with a visit to the home of the celebrated composer Edvard Grieg, Troldhaugen. His residence from 1885 to 1907, the house, just a short car journey from the city centre, has remained unchanged since then. It attracts more than

100,000 visitors annually.Or why not admire the wide variety of artworks on display at Bergen Kunstmuseum (art museum)? With everything from traditional landscapes to portraits, from sculptures to challenging pieces of modern art, the museum, right in the centre of the city, has a fascinating collection of both Norwegian and international pieces. There are also theatres and indoor and outdoor concert venues attracting some of the biggest names in the entertainment world or, if you prefer, you can seek out one of the many bars that has live music on nightly for a more intimate experience.During the winter, there is a host of cultural events and attractions including concerts, theatre, both film and music festivals and, as Christmas approaches, the renowned ‘Pepperkakebyen’, a magical, miniature gingerbread version of Bergen which takes pride of place in the city centre.Bergen’s great location also means that it is the starting point for the ‘Norway in a Nutshell’ round-trip which runs every day of the year, allowing you to experience some of the very best fjord scenery.

www.visitBergen.no

Bergen - The gateway to the Fjords

The area that surrounds the town, Haugalandet, is known for its wild, natural beauty. Culture wise, Haugesund is home to highly popular jazz and film festivals, plus there is also Festiviteten, which is very much the artistic centre as it hosts both theatre productions and concerts. Meanwhile, if you fancy getting to grips with something a little more energetic, there are many outdoor sports and activities for you to experience in the area such as fishing, boating, extreme sports and even following the Viking trails of old.Haugesund has so much history to offer, especially when it comes to the Vikings. If you want to experience something of what life was like back then, then a visit to the impressive Norvegen History Centre at Avaldsnes is a must. With artefacts, reconstructions, re-enactments and video presentations, all housed in the impressively constructed museum, you will be transported back to a time where life was unbelievably hard but the Vikings endured, creating a successful, highly structured society.The location of the Nordvegen History Centre is often referred to as the ‘birthplace’ of Norway. It was following a battle here that in 870AD that Harald the Fairhaired established Norway’s first

throne while the country’s name came from the strait of Nordvegen.But when you’ve had enough of the historical side of things, you’ll find that modern day Haugesund is a great place to let your hair down, relax and sample some of the best restaurants and nightlife you could hope to find. With its coastal setting, even taking a simple coffee outside takes on a special charm. Foodies will be delighted with the choice that Haugesund has to offer, especially when it comes to traditional Norwegian dishes and fresh seafood, often with a little international twist. Meanwhile, shoppers will find themselves well catered for with an excellent choice of both high-street favourites and small, independent retailers. You won’t have to battle like a Viking to get something you’ll treasure forever!With culture, scenery, great nightlife and entertainment on offer, Haugesund is the perfect place for the whole family to explore, no matter what their interests. There’s truly something for everyone!

www.visithaugesund.no

As beautiful as it is, it is sometimes difficult to believe that this splendour comes from tragedy. Fire raged through the centre of the city in 1904, destroying most of the homes. But, thanks to an incredible rebuilding effort, the city had risen, phoenix-like from the flames, by 1907. Despite being one of the most beautiful cities in the world, there is more than architecture to call the traveller to its streets. With galleries, museums, great shopping, cosy cafes, sophisticated restaurants and more, Ålesund has an abundance of activities and attractions that will help create a truly unforgettable experience.And, of course, in winter, the city streets take on an even more magical air when everything is covered in crisp, white snow. Imagine the views that await you after climbing the 418 steps up Mount Aksla, one of the most

popular tourist attractions in the region. Not only will you see this amazing city from an entirely new perspective, but you will also be able to look at the Sunnmøre Alps and the islands lying off the coast. The area has man-made beauty and natural wonders lying side by side, in perfect harmony.There are also lots of things to do for the whole family, especially children, thanks to attractions such as Atlanterhavsparken Aquarium (considered one of the best in Europe) where you will watch with amazement as a host of incredible sea creatures swim before your very eyes and, of course, feeding time is always a must-see! A beautiful city, lying amongst beautiful nature – let Ålesund show you that, sometimes, fairytales really do come to life.

www.visitalesund.com

With numerous small, quaint streets, Stavanger city centre has plenty of charm with which to attract the visitor. Combine this with a strong history, plus all the very best amenities that you would expect to find in a modern city, and Stavanger is well worth a visit. Cultural highlights include Stavanger Domkirke (dome church), next to the city park. After a devastating fire in 1272, the church was eventually finished some 25 years later. Enjoy a visit to the Archeological Museum, which takes visitors back to the Stone Age with its impressive collection of artifacts. One of the highlights is a skeleton of a polar bear that’s more than 10,000 years old.

The region also has a fantastic cultural scene, with many exciting cultural attractions on offer whether you are interested in history, museums, innovative architecture or colourful festivals. And when you’ve had enough of the ‘high-brow’, why not relax with a well earned coffee at Sjokoladepiken in Øvre Holmegate, Stavanger’s own little Notting Hill, or even something stronger, in one of the many cafes or bars that are in the city? From home-made cakes and quick-and healthy bites to full a la carte creations, foodies will be spoilt for choice in Stavanger.

www.regionStavanger.com

Haugesund - Homeland of the Viking Kings, Norway’s Birthplace

The Stavanger region – European capital of culture in 2008

Ålesund - the Adventure Capital of the Fjords

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THE ‘GATEWAY TO THE FJORDS’ AS IT IS KNOWN, BERGEN IS NORWAY’S SECOND LARGEST CITY, BUT YOU WOULDN’T KNOW IT; IT STILL HAS THE EFFORTLESS CHARM OF A PICTURESQUE, SMALL TOWN.

TODAY, HAUGESUND IS KNOWN AS A THRIVING AND EXCITING COASTAL TOWN. YET IN 1839 THERE WERE ONLY 12 FAMILIES LIVING ON THE SITE WHERE THE TOWN LIES TODAY. NOW THERE ARE OVER 30,000 PEOPLE WHO CALL HAUGESUND ‘HOME’.

THE EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE IN 2008, THE REGION OF STAVANGER IS A BEAUTIFUL AND EXCITING REGION KNOWN FOR ITS FANTASTIC VIEWS OF THE FJORDS AND MOUNTAINS AND THE WHITE SANDY BEACHES. A FJORD CRUISE TO LYSEFJORD IS A MUST! YOU’LL ALSO FIND GREAT SHOPS, RESTAURANTS, BARS AND CLUBS, AS WELL AS A WEALTH OF OTHER ATTRACTIONS THAT WILL ENSURE THAT YOUR VISIT IS AN UNFORGETTABLE ONE.

A REAL ARCHITECTURAL GEM, ÅLESUND, WITH ITS STUNNING BUILDINGS AND BEAUTIFUL LOCATION, HAS BEEN VOTED NORWAY’S ‘MOST BEAUTIFUL CITY’. WITH TOWERS, SPIRES AND JOYOUS COLOURS DECORATING MANY OF ITS BUILDINGS, THIS WONDERFUL LOCATION IS A MEMBER OF EUROPE’S ‘RÈSEAU ART NOUVEAU NETWORK’ THANKS TO ITS DISTINCTIVE ARCHITECTURAL STYLE. ÅLESUND IS SITAUATED ONLY ONE HOUR’S DRIVE FROM THE ALPEPASS SKI RESORTS AND THE SUNNMØRE ALPS.

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