Voss Overview
Voss is an area with a good snow record, benefitting from an average of 540cm of snow per year with the ski season running from December through to April. Voss is mainly an alpine skiing area with runs ranging from very easy to World Cup standard. The majority of the slopes are south facing and enjoy any available sunshine. There are 40 km of pisted runs and lots of areas for off piste skiing. Your accommodation benefits from a variety of great in-house options and there are some great cultural excursions to take advantage of too – see ‘Après Ski’ tab for further details.
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Voss Accommodation
Voss Hostel
Location: Voss
Capacity: 200
Voss Hostel lies idyllically by the lake Vangsvatnet with beautiful views towards Gråsida mountain. 700m from the train-and bus station, about 1km from Voss centre.
Rooms: 40 rooms all with ensuite WC and shower
Facilities: Guest kitchen, fireplace, drying room, ski storage room, table tennis and games room, sauna, tv/video room and lecture rooms. A dining room overlooking the lake uses a cafeteria system to provide an excellent breakfast buffet with organic products and home baked spelt bread and evening dinner.
Voss Après Ski
Snow Shoeing
Subject range: Winter Sports
What you’ll experience: Experience ‘flotation’ on snow with snow shoeing!
Select says: A great experience for your group!
Cross Country Skiing
Subject range: Winter Sports, Physical Education
What you’ll experience: An opportunity for your group to experience a different winter sport in cross-country skiing.
Select says: Included on the lift pass (ski tuition / instructors not included)
Night skiing
Subject range: Physical Education
What you’ll experience: Night skiing at Bavallen.
Select says: Included on the lift pass (ski tuition / instructors not included)
Voss Vind
Subject range: Physical Education
What you’ll experience: Opportunity for your group to experience indoor sky-diving in a wind tunnel!
Select says: View Voss Vind website >
In-House Entertainment
Subject range:
What you’ll experience: There are a variety of possibilities for in-house evening entertainment activities in Voss, including a pool table, table tennis, board games, quiz night, projector and screen for a movie night (please bring own films), fireplace and warm drinks on the lakeside in front of the hostel. Further possibilities are Winter Games with Vossamoro (translates to “Vossa-fun”), bubble football cup with Vossamoro, and outdoor games including: Boccia, snow volley ball & other games.
Select says: Some activities include a charge. Speak to your travel advisor to discuss options!
Cinema
Subject range: Physical Education
What you’ll experience: Cinema at Voss, located within walking distance.
Select says: Costs around 120 NOK, but group rates are available for pre-reservation.
Swimming
Subject range: Physical Education
What you’ll experience: Swimming at Vossabadet, located in Voss within walking distance of Voss Hostel!
Select says: A great way to relax tired skiing muscles!
Historic Fläm Railway Trip
Subject range:
What you’ll experience: The Fläm Railway is considered to be one of Norway’s most spectacular tourist attractions, named the world’s most beautiful train journey by Lonely Planet in 2014. The trip is open throughout the year and provides a panorama of breath-taking scenery.
Select says: Available for all group sizes and ages, perfect for spending time away from the slopes.
Day Trip to Bergen
Subject range:
What you’ll experience: Perfect for taking some time away from the slopes and getting a feel for the Norwegian culture. Bergen is a beautiful city featuring colourful wooden houses, with plenty of sight seeing to enjoy.
Select says: Available for groups of all ages and sizes. A free activity although spending money may want to be brought.
Voss Resort Facts
| Resort height | 58m |
| Highest lift | 917m |
| Vertical drop | 679m |
| km of piste | Approx 40km of uncrowded slopes |
| Total no of ski runs | 23 (most are wide and open) |
| Green | 8 |
| Blue | 8 |
| Red | 4 |
| Black | 3 |
| Total no of lifts | 10 |
| Lift pass covers | Voss |
| Glacier | No |
| Snow parks | 2 terrain parks |
| Snow making | Resort is snow-sure |
| Transfer time by air | Bergen – 1 hr |
| Medical facilities | In resort |
| Nearest hospital | Voss |
