The 9 Best Ski & Snowboard Areas in Oslo, Eastern Norway

Tryvann Skiskole (Ski School) offers lessons in alpine, telemark and cross-country skiing, as well as snowboarding. The school's instructors ensure that all courses and activities are kept at a high technical level, but with a personal touch. Lessons are offered in both Norwegian and English. Tryvann Ski School aims to create value for its clients by exceeding their expectations and giving them a great experience, no matter the course or activity.

Ski & Guide offers summer and winter activities ranging from cross-country skiing lessons to guided bicycle tours and hiking tours. Great for teambuilding and kick-offs! Winter activitites - Guided cross-country skiing in Oslo Marka - Cross-country skiing lessons Summer activities - Nordic Walking - Camping in the wild - Hiking with a cultural and historic view in Oslo Marka. Bicycling activities - guided bicycling in Oslo Marka - city sightseeing by bicycle - offroad bicycling in rough terrain - kayaking and bicyling combinations

The Association for the Promotion of Skiing (Skiforeningen) was founded in 1883 to promote skiing to the people and to organise the Holmenkollen ski races. The organisation currently has approximately 60,000 members, and the main objectives remain the same. Skiforeningen organises Norway's largest ski school, Holmenkollen Ski Marathon, Children's Holmenkollen Ski Event and the annual World Cup Nordic skiing events in Holmenkollen. The organisation is also responsible for maintaining the Holmenkollen national ski arena and several sports lodges in the Marka forest.

Oslo's most popular toboggan run starts at Frognerseteren and ends at Midtstuen metro station. At the end of a run, you can catch the metro back up to Frognerseteren for another run. Korktrekkeren is 2000 metres long, and the elevation drop is 255 metres. One non-stop ride at full speed takes 8-10 minutes. The metro from Midtstuen to Frognerseteren takes 13 minutes. Sled rentals Sleds for rent (Akeforeningen) next to Frognerseteren Restaurant, at the bottom of the hill from the Frognerseteren subway stop. Helmet rental is free.

Alpine ski centre only 15 minutes from Oslo's city centre. Four slopes (2x 500m + 2x170 m). Excellent family and children's area. Snowboard and ski rental. Mandatory key card available for NOK 80,-.

The Oslo area's main ski resort - only 30 minutes from downtown Oslo! Oslo Winter Park has 18 slopes and 11 lifts, and offers alpine skiing, snowboarding, telemark skiing, special area for children and beginners, terrain park and halfpipe. Challenges for all ages children, youngsters and adults will all find suitable slopes. Tryvann is situated 525 metres above sea level. Evening skiing 5 days a week, floodlight in all slopes. The longest run (Wyllerloypa) is 1550 metres long with a 381-metre drop. A powerful snow cannon system and an altitude of 500 metres above sea level ensures snow from the beginning of December until April. Norwegian name: Oslo Vinterpark

Norske Bjornetjenester ANS is a small and dynamic company that organises tailor-made group activities. Wilderness activities, guided tours, entertainment, teambuilding, kick-offs and parties for small and large groups. Evening, day or weekend tours by dog sledge with Alaskan huskies. Canoe, horse ride and mountain trips. Birthdays and bachelor parties.

Leirskallen has two slopes and one lift. Length: 250 meters. Lit at night.