Myrkdalen Fjellandsby

When there's not enough snow on the other ski slopes, they usually fall in snow in Myrkdalen Fjellandsby in the West. The town is half an hour north of Voss and two hours' drive from Bergen, not far from Sognefjorden and Nærøyfjorden. Following the precipitation in the eastern mountain areas, large amounts of snow are helping to extend the winter season.

Have you skied before? Myrkdalen Fjellandsby has its own ski school with skilled ski instructors. Try cross-country skiing, slalom, snowboarding, telemark and "sitski" with an accompanying disabled person. There's something for everyone - and a lovely warming room where you can warm up after a great day on the slopes.

The singing Norwegian mountain dialect is echoed both on the slopes and in the cosy mountain huts scattered across the mountainside, which offers 22 slopes of varying difficulty, for both the youngest and the older generation. At 1060 metres, Myrkdalen Fjellandsby offers excellent off-piste skiing.

A lot has happened in Myrkdalen Fjellandsby over the last fifteen years. New ski resorts have appeared, more ski lifts, followed by more barbecue places and cosy restaurants. Choose between a traditional eatery, with a bar and a nice sofa in front of the crackling fireplace, family-friendly pizzas or a mountain cabin where you can have a small picnic, there are many options to choose from.

Remember to check the weather forecast before you set off skiing, and avoid the days when it's very foggy. Start early in the day and enjoy the long hours in the beautiful powder.