Norway

Hirtshals

Kristiansand

For over 50 years, skiing enthusiasts from across Europe have taken the chairlift to the top of Nosfjell to race down Hovden’s slopes. Today, this impressive ski resort is the largest in Southern Norway.

Located just a 3-hour drive (212 km) from Kristiansand, you can depart from Hirtshals in the morning and be skiing on the lit trails or ice skating that same evening.

Hovden Alpine Center provides fantastic conditions no matter what kind of ski experience your group is looking for.

With 42 km of alpine slopes, 180 km of cross-country trails, possibly Norway’s best terrain park, a cozy children’s area, and a host of other snow activities like sledding, skating, and snowshoeing, you’ll have everything you need for a fun-filled ski holiday with unforgettable experiences.

See an overview of the ski center’s facilities here.

NB: We take no responsibility for any potential changes to offers at the ski resorts.

Setesdal

Hovden

Southern Norway’s largest ski area offers snowy adventures for everyone.

Hovden Alpine Center

Hovden Alpincenter

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Alpine slopes of all levels, top–class cross–country skiing with beautiful mountain views, "Tusseland" for the kids and perhaps Norway's very best terrain park – that's what you'll get if you go on this year's ski holiday to Hovden.

In Hovden you will find Norway's sixth largest alpine centre, offering 34 km of alpine runs with challenges for both beginners and experienced off–piste skiers. The area also offers 170 km of cross–country ski trails and plenty of fun and action in the impressive HovdenParken terrain park.

If you need to treat those sore ski muscles, visit Hovden Badeland & Spa, which has slides, a sauna and an outdoor heated pool with unique mountain views.

Real ski atmosphere in a cosy mountain cabin

If you travel to Hovden with Fjord Line, you can stay in one of Hovden Høyfjellsenter & Hyttepark's atmospheric cabins. Here you get the perfect combination of several bedrooms and a large common area, so you can have your own cosy afterski in the cabin and turn the day's experiences on the slopes.

Plan your winter holiday to Hovden with Fjord Line

Check out our offers on boat trips to Kristiansand

, and start planning your ski holiday to Hovden today.

, combining boat trips and accommodation, so you can enjoy a relaxing and comfortable start to your winter holiday.

Your guide to a great ski holiday in Hovden

Read more about Hovden's facilities and accommodation below and find inspiration for your holiday in our travel articles about the area.

Alpine slopes in every colour, top–class cross–country skiing, a wonderful children's area and perhaps Norway's very best terrain park – that's what you get if you go on this year's ski holiday to Hovden.

Ski holiday in Hovden

Get the real ski atmosphere in one of Hovden Høyfjellsenter & Hyttepark's cosy cabins.



The cabin area is only around 800 metres from the ski area, so you can maximise your time on the slopes and easily have lunch and afternoon breaks at home in the cabin.




Get the real ski atmosphere in one of Hovden Høyfjellsenter & Hyttepark's cosy cabins. The cabin area is only around 800 metres from the ski area, so you can maximise your time in the slopes.

Accommodation in Hovden

On this page you can read about the facilities at Hovden Alpincenter – and about the many fantastic snow experiences that await you in the area.

Ski facts and experiences in Hovden

We've teamed up with a number of Danish ski experts and locally renowned guides to share advice, tips and tricks to help you and your family and friends have a fantastic ski holiday in Hovden.

Read travel articles from a range of Danish ski experts and locally renowned guides, who share tips and tricks for your ski holiday in Hovden.

Hovden Alpine Center

Experiences at Hovden Alpine Center

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