Hemsedal - ski resort of international class - is one of the most beloved of sportsmen and amateur skiers and snowboarders in many countries. Every year thousands of tourists come here, who love riding quality, diverse terrain, the optimal ratio of paved trails and fresh virgin soil, as well as fun apres-ski.

Skating

Hemsedal is located 220 km from Oslo in the mountains, called the Scandinavian Alps. The resort is very picturesque: on the upper cable car station magnificent view over the glittering peaks and peaks, and closer to the foot of the mountain - the valley, covered with dense forest.
Extensive ski area Hemsedal - a top three mountains: Totten (1450 m) and Tindi (1440 m), as well as ridge Rogin (1370 m). The peaks are related lifts.
This is one of the most fashionable ski resorts in Norway. Hemsedal is the scene of many competitions and freeride contests, as well as World Cup giant slalom. Quality and variety of trails is in Hemsedal in the first place. Width and convenient infrastructure of local slopes can reach high speeds. Longest slope is 6 km. Hemsedal is known and snowparks with a huge halfpipe, the mere sight of which is breathtaking.
The bulk of the spa guests - advanced skiers and snowboarders. But newcomers here are glad: wide roads at the base suitable for training. Instructors not only put on his skis, but also show particularly beautiful place, and this does not necessarily take away the difficult road. Hemsedal is typical for the atmosphere of incessant fun: there are many young people, and guests are mostly foreign tourists.
Especially for the season 2010/2011 at the resort: improved snow parks and trails on the slopes, at 20% of the area has increased snowmaking, the site appeared circular chamber to monitor the resort and has developed a new program of winter entertainment Skistar Experience.
rentals ski equipment in Hemsedal offer a decent selection of mountain skis. However, the fans go on the board should take this shot, because the more common ski resort.
13 km north-west of the village of Hemsedal Ski Centre is located Sulheyzen, giving additional opportunities to relax in these places. Hemsedal ski pass is also valid at a resort in Sulheyzene.

in free flight

the climate conditions of a place and its geographical positioning results in Hemsedal excellent snow quality, especially noticeable on the virgin snow. In this case, the local topography provides plenty of options for off-piste: great snow fields, forest, free-ride and quite an extreme type of cornices and rock releases. Freeriders of all skill levels will find something of themselves in Hemsedal.
First time going to "free ride", be sure to take a guide to familiarize themselves with terrain. This must be done for two reasons: to save time searching for interesting places and for the sake of security.

Kids

; a family holiday in Hemsedal special attention, because the total area reserved for children's entertainment, occupies 70 000 sq.m. This is the largest children's ski area in Norway. It is divided into a number of special areas for kids of all ages. Here many additional opportunities for beginners. Every week a different children's activities.
Playground Outdoor Lynxland («Rysy world") works for three years and is designed for children of all ages. Here they are molded snowmen, sledding and participate in competitions. Lynxland equipped with two conveyor lifts, seating for teaching skating, playground, yurt with a fire and a large snow cave with tunnels, as well as the carousel runs to toboggan and ski. Under the supervision of a caring staff of children can be left as a half, and on all day.
For children between six months and works kindergarten Revehiet («foxhole"), formerly known as Trollia . Here the kids interact with each other, watch cartoons, draw and play under the supervision of nurses. Kindergarten equipped bedroom for the little ones. On the second and third child discount 50%.

Accommodation

Hemsedal offers many accommodation options: hotels , cottages and apartments. They are located right on the slopes, have their foot or in a village near the mountains. In the first case, tourists can enter and leave on/off the track right out of their apartments or cottages. To get to them after the closure of the lifts, you need to take a taxi. Therefore, this option is best suited to families with children and those who plan to spend evenings at home. Live at the foot of the mountains - it means to be close to resort amenities, including shops, bars and restaurants. Affordable accommodations in the village itself Hemsedal. This is convenient for those coming by car, and tourists wishing to save money and enjoying ski-bass.
Total third year at the foot of the slope running a new apartment complex Hemsedal Alpin Lodge. Directly in front of its entrance is the lift, delivering tourists to the central lift station. Inside the complex - 40 comfortable and spacious apartments, a restaurant, sports shop, equipment hire, pub, supermarket and underground parking. This building is part of a larger project Hemsedal Mountaind Village («Hemsedal Mountain Village"), conceived by the leadership of the resort.

Specials

Like last season, the resort organizes "Family Week in Hemsedal (13 to 19 December, from 10 to 16 January, from 28 March to 3 April, from April 4 to April 10, April 25 to May 1). For all those booked on-line holiday during these periods, with 25% discount on accommodation, ski passes, ski school lessons and rental equipment. Plus a special program of entertainment, special menus and suggestions in cafes and restaurants.
More attractive offers to place (plus the price lift pass for 6 days) is from 9 to 16 January 2011 for a family of two adults and two children under 6 years old. For example, suites Molla Sportell located within walking distance of the lifts in Hemsedal Fjellandsby. Nearby restaurants, rental equipment, bowling and entertainment after the ride. Price: from 4465 NOK.
Hemsedal Alpin Lodge - a comfortable apartment high-level next to the tracks. They are located in the heart of the winter resort of Hemsedal near the children's area Lynxland, not far from the ski lifts, lists, restaurants, nightclubs, rental, bowling, etc. Cost: from 8140 NOK.
; Important: ski passes and ski rentals are always cheaper when on-line booking, and if the reservation is made until 31 October 2010, we have free night skiing.

Practical information:

Location: 220 km from Oslo
Season: 05.11.2010 - 01.05.2011
Snow guarantee: this year, increasing by 20% snowmaking, which is almost 95% routes; and 5 km of trails - guaranteed always.
Trails - 51: green - 24 blue - 11 red - 10 black - 6
Mogulnye - 2
Overall length - 43 km
Longest downhill - 6 km
Vertical drop - 810 m
Start riding - at a height of 625 m, highest point - 1435 m
highest point of the resort - 1920 m
CrossCountry - 210 km including 130 km of prepared and 80 km of marked trails
Night skiing: 9 slopes (green, red and black) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 07.12.2010 to 08.04.2011 from 18.00 to 21.00
Morning skiing: 3 routes (green, red and black) on Saturdays from February 5 to March 26, 2011
Elevators - 24, including: chair - 6 (4 Express lift, 1 and 4, eight-four) "plates" - 10 Bracket - 6
Capacity - 28,500 people/hour
Snowpark - 5: Panorama Park, Blaaparken, Olaparken, etc. There are blue, red and black trails, 2 halfpipe, big- Air and other jumps, kvoterpaypy, fun boxes and rails, including "Anaconda." The new "red" in the park Solheisen
Ski School - 3: Hemsedal ski school, Solheisen ski school and Adventureski; 35 instructors
Ski Rentals - 6
Children's Zone - 1: Lynxland - the largest play area in the open air for the children, the area is 70 000 sq.m. Here are 7 slopes, 8 lifts, snow park, ski jumps, rails, mini-parks, toboggan trail, enchanted forest, a kindergarten, animators, BBQ, stalls with food and other
Accommodation:
5945 seats , including 704 hotel rooms and 5,035 beds in the cottages and houses/apartments
In addition to skiing:
Horseback dog and horse sledding, snowmobiling, climbing the peaks and glaciers, ice climbing, bowling, paragliding, teambuilding, shopping, tours et al
Apres-ski:
14 restaurants, 12 bars and pubs, 2 nightclubs and 18 shops and souvenir shops

Contact:
SKISTAR HEMSEDAL
(ski resort and hotel Hemsedal Booking)
Skiheisveien 1,
N-3560 Hemsedal
Tel.: +47 815 56 300
skistar/hemsedal

Tourist Office:
Hemsedal Turistkontor
Tel.: +47 32 05 50 30
E-mail: booking @ hemsedal
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