Myrkdalen Overview
Myrkdalen is the largest ski resort in Western Norway and one of the most snow-sure ski resorts in Europe, usually open from mid-November through to the beginning of May. Norway offers a special and unique school ski trip due to the exceptional experience, beautiful snow, and maximised time spent skiing. Myrkdalen allows excellent progression for your skiers during the week because of the wide, clear slopes. There is also great instructed off-piste skiing available, the opportunity of night skiing, plus parks with jumps and rails. You will receive a warm and friendly welcome in Myrkdalen and the accommodation benefits from being ski in and out. A ski trip to Norway is so much more than a ski trip, combining skiing with stunning fjord scenery and the possibility of a variety of additional activities, such as the historic Fläm railway trip, flying in a wind tunnel, fjord safari and much more!
Km of skiable area
30km
Number of runs
4
7
8
3
Number of lifts
9
Nearest hospital
30km
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Myrkdalen Accommodation
Myrkdalen Hotel
Location: Myrkdalen - ski in-out
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Offering a standard of accommodation which is hard to beat within Europe, the Hotel Myrkdalen also offers a ski in and out situation. There are three restaurants and your group can enjoy a hot and cold breakfast buffet, and you can have a hot lunch back at the hotel. Rooms are available for games and quiz nights. Additional accommodation is also available in the Torggarden apartments.
Rooms: En-suite sleeping 2 plus.
Facilities: Three restaurants offerering a variety (pizza/pasta offered), hot and cold breakfast buffet, hot lunch back at the hotel, games rooms with playstation etc. function rooms for quiz nights.
Myrkdalen Après Ski
Horse-drawn Sleigh Rides
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What you’ll experience: A great way to enjoy Myrkdalen’s scenery. Horse sleigh rides can be arranged to pick you up from the hotel.
Select says: Usually lasts 45 minutes and available for large groups. Not restricted by weather. Horse drawn sleigh rides with 4-8 people per carriage.
Night Skiing
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What you’ll experience: A different way to experience the slopes – night skiing takes place on a 5km loop which is beautifully illuminated. An exciting way to spend one of your evenings.!
Select says: Located next to the resort for easy access. A fun and memorable activity for all ages and abilities! On Wednesday and Friday evenings, the lifts stay open and the runs are floodlit (included in your lift pass).
Snowshoeing
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What you’ll experience: A tour of the mountain on snow shoes.
Select says: Join us for an idyllic snowshoe hike through the snow-covered landscape of Myrkdalen. We’ll put on our snowshoes at Myrkdalsstovo and wander to the lavvo at the wilderness camp in Årmotslia. Here, we gather around the fire in the lavvo and enjoy warm drinks, snacks, and storytelling about Norwegian culture and traditions before we head back to Myrkdalen.
Bowling
Subject range: Physical Education
What you’ll experience: Enjoy a bowling session. you will be given access to two pool-tables, one shuffleboard, air hockey, table tennis, and not the least a great karaoke-room. They also offer pizza, burgers, fish and chips, soda, beer, wine and soft drinks (extra charge).
Windtunnel - Voss Vind - indoor flying
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What you’ll experience: VossVind is Norways first vertical, recirculating wind tunnel. In a wind tunnel you can experience to fly in a safe and controlled environment. Many are thinking of flying in the wind tunnel as an extreme sport, but it is not. It is completely safe – just extremely fun!
Boat trip on a fjord
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What you’ll experience: We can assure you it is no coincidence that Nærøyfjord is featured on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. A fjord cruise through this narrow and beautiful fjord will give you the memory of a lifetime!
Swimming at Vossabadet Swimming Pool
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What you’ll experience: The indoor swimming pool centre Vossabadet has three different pools. The biggest pool is the exercise pool, which is 25 meter long and of international competition standard. With six swimming lanes, there is plenty of room for all kinds of swimmers. Try our fun obstacle course in weekends and holidays! In the diving pool you can jump from 1, 3 or 5 meters. The third pool has warm water of 32 degrees Celsius, and is absolutely lovely to swim in. Vossabadet also has a sauna, a waterslide and a cafe.
Myrkdalen Resort Facts
| Resort height | 450m |
| Highest lift | 1060m |
| Vertical drop | 3km |
| km of piste | Approx 30km of wide slopes |
| Total no of ski runs | 22 (most are wide and open) |
| Green | 4 |
| Blue | 7 |
| Red | 8 |
| Black | 3 |
| Total no of lifts | 9 lifts: 2 six-seater express lifts, 3 t-bar lifts, 3 disc lifts and a magic carpet for the youngest skiers. |
| Lift pass covers | Myrkdalen |
| Glacier | No |
| Snow parks | You will find two park areas in Myrkdalen; one by the Helgatun lift and one in Landsbybakken upside the hotel |
| Snow making | 30% (resort is snow-sure) |
| Transfer time by air | Bergen 2 hrs |
| Medical facilities | In resort |
| Nearest hospital | Voss |
