Oppdal Ski Centre is one of Norway's largest ski resorts and the biggest by area, spread across four mountains: Vangslia, Stølen, Hovden, and Ådalen. Together they offer 39 slopes, 18 lifts, and 56 kilometres of trails with up to 790 metres of vertical drop. Hovden was where it all started in 1952 with a single chairlift, and it remains one of Norway's steepest runs: a single black slope served by one chair, no frills. Vangslia is the most popular area, reliably the first to open each season thanks to its north-facing exposure and consistent snowfall.
The season typically runs from early November to late April. There is a terrain park, a halfpipe, and a children's area. Oppdal positions itself as an alternative to the more commercialised resorts further south, with a more local, less polished atmosphere. Whether that is an advantage depends on what you are looking for.
The season typically runs from early November to late April. There is a terrain park, a halfpipe, and a children's area. Oppdal positions itself as an alternative to the more commercialised resorts further south, with a more local, less polished atmosphere. Whether that is an advantage depends on what you are looking for.
