🌙🎿 Spotlight: night skiing and evening parks
When the sun goes down and the floodlights come on, Norway's ski resorts are transformed into places of true winter magic. Night skiing is not just about extending your skiing after sunset – it's a whole new world of special atmosphere, new sensations and the opportunity to enjoy the slopes even after a day of work or sightseeing. We'll tell you exactly where to experience the magic of night skiing and how to prepare for this unforgettable experience.
🌟 Norway is the perfect place to try night skiing!
Night skiing is an amazing experience. The illuminated slopes create a special atmosphere of mystery and cosiness. You'll feel like you've entered another world, where the sound of skis on snow and the warm light of the lanterns create an incredible feeling of solitude and joy.
📌 Review from Instagram:
"Night skiing is out of this world! You can admire the slopes endlessly, and the illuminated trails give you a feeling of complete unity with nature!"
🏂 The best places for night skiing in Norway
We have selected three of the most popular resorts where evening skiing is a real adventure:
1️⃣ Hemsedal — Norway's night-time Alps
● Schedule: Wednesday–Saturday (6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.)
● Price: Evening ski pass 300 NOK
● Features: Four floodlit slopes of varying difficulty and ideal conditions for panoramic photos.
📌 TripAdvisor review:
"Hemsedal looks fantastic at night! The lights on the slopes create an amazing atmosphere, and the trails are perfectly groomed."
2️⃣ Trysil — the largest evening skiing area
● Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday (5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.)
● Price: NOK 290 for an evening ski pass
● Features: Wide slopes that are comfortable even in the dark, excellent infrastructure and cafes right next to the slopes.
📌 Review on Reddit:
"Evening Trysil offers ideal conditions and absolute freedom! You can ski for hours and enjoy the silence and the floodlights."
3️⃣ Hafjell — a favourite with families and photographers
● Schedule: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday (5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
● Price: NOK 250 for an evening ski pass
● Features: Soft lighting, ideal for families and beginner skiers, popular photo spots at the top of the lift.
📌 Instagram review:
"We took our best evening photos in Hafjell! The kids loved it, the slopes are soft, and the lighting is pleasant and cosy."
📸 How to take stunning night-time photos while skiing?
Night slopes are a real paradise for Instagram photos. Here are a few tips from the pros:
● Use the "night" mode on your smartphone or manual settings on your camera.
● Shoot from lower points on the slopes looking upwards — this creates dramatic perspectives.
● The best lighting is at the bottom of the lifts and in the rest areas, where the lighting is particularly bright.
💡 Tips for comfortable night skiing
Night skiing requires special preparation due to limited visibility and temperature changes:
● Goggles or a mask with bright lenses (yellow, transparent): these will significantly improve visibility in the dark.
● Headlamp: optional but useful accessory in case of unexpected stops.
● Extra layer of clothing: temperatures drop in the evening, so bring a spare fleece or vest.
🎒 Useful checklist for night riding
● Thermos with a hot drink
● Energy bars or chocolate for a quick snack
● Face cream to protect against frost and wind
● Spare gloves and a neck warmer
● Charged phone and power bank
💬 Emotions from the Night Slopes
Night skiing in Hemsedal is simply magical! Absolute silence and the feeling that the whole mountain belongs to you alone.
Trysil in the evening was the best experience of the whole trip. After the day's excursions, it was the perfect rest for body and soul.
Evening Hafjell is the best choice for families. Great atmosphere, the kids skied until closing time and didn't want to leave.
If you've never tried night skiing before, now is the time! Norwegian resorts are simply amazing! They offer fantastic conditions, well-thought-out infrastructure and unforgettable emotions that will change your attitude to skiing holidays forever.
💬 We'd absolutely love to hear all about your impressions!
Have you tried night skiing in Norway? We can't wait to hear from you! Share your comments, impressions, life hacks and tips. If you have any photos from the evening slopes, favourite blogs or useful links, we would love you to add them below.
We can't wait to include the best tips from our readers in future articles in our Norway catalogue!
