Trysil Winter Guide; Everything You Need to Know

Welcome to Trysil, one of Norway’s most beloved winter destinations. Known as the country’s largest ski resort, Trysil offers a complete winter experience for families, groups of friends and ski enthusiasts alike. With reliable snow, a wide variety of slopes, and an extensive cross-country trail network, Trysil is the perfect place to enjoy everything winter has to offer.

Alpine Skiing in Trysil

• Trysil features around 70 slopes and 43 lifts, including six children’s lifts and three large family areas. The terrain is well-suited for all levels, from beginners to experienced skiers, with plenty of wide, groomed trails and challenging sections higher up.
• Ski school: Professional instruction is offered for all ages. Valle’s Ski School focuses on children ages 3 to 9, offering ski lessons through play and storytelling. Private lessons are also available in alpine skiing, snowboarding, telemark, and adaptive skiing.
• Night skiing: Selected slopes are open after dark, offering a unique skiing experience under floodlights.
• New gondola: A new high-capacity gondola is set to open, transporting up to 3000 guests per hour from the children’s area to the mountain top.

Cross-country Skiing
Trysil offers an extensive network of more than 500 km of well-prepared cross-country trails, both in the mountains and in the forest, suitable for the entire family. The cross-country season in Trysil starts early, with at least 5 km of groomed tracks available at Trysilfjellet Arena from October 31st, using snow stored from the previous winter. Recommended starting points for cross-country tours include Skihytta and Fageråsen. These locations offer wide tracks suitable for both skating and classic techniques.

Specific Trails:
At Turistsenteret:
▪ Trysilfjellet Arena: 3.2 km.
▪ Ole G-vegen: 2 km.
▪ Sørrunden-Mosetra-Brune høgda: 11.1 km.
▪ Hytteområdet sør: 10 km.

At Skihytta:
▪ Håvi-Grønskaret L1: 6 km.
▪ Håvi-Skihytta L2: 1.4 km.
▪ Skihytta-Grønskaret L3: 3.3 km.
▪ Påskeløypa L9: 1.9 km.

At Høyfjellssenteret:
▪ Lågfjellet L3, L4: 3.1 km.
▪ Fageråskjølen L5: 4.1 km.
▪ Skurufjellet L6: 5.6 km.
▪ Svesætra L7: 13.2 km.
▪ Hytteområde L11, L12, L13: 9.8 km.

At Høgegga:
▪ Stormyra-Skihytta L10: 5.5 km.

Ski rental: Ski equipment can be rented from several shops in the area, including Trysil Skishop, located just before Turistsenteret. Online pre-booking is recommended for best pricing and availability. Rental is also available at the base areas of the slopes.

Dining in Trysil

Trysil area offers a wide selection of restaurants and cafés, with over 30 options on the mountain and in the village. Many places emphasize fresh, local ingredients and traditional Norwegian dishes such as moose, cured trout (rakfisk), and sour milk cheese (pultost), alongside international offerings like pizza, fondue, and Asian fusion.

Some popular spots include:

• Laaven: Alpine-style lodge with hearty meals and après-ski.
• Glunot!: Known for its gluten-free menu.
• Restaurant Fjellroa: Cozy atmosphere with local ingredients.
• Spiseriet Trysil: A good choice for families with varied menus.
• Brasserie T: Located in Radisson Blu Resort, with elegant dishes.
• La Pasteria: Italian cuisine with fresh pasta.
• Barbacoa: Mexican food and grill.
• La Piazza: Pizza and casual meals, also in Radisson Blu.
• Mt. Mocca: Café with pastries and hot drinks.
• Skipuben: Pub meals with a lively, informal setting.

Activities in the Surrounding Area (Beyond Skiing)

• Radisson Blu Resort Trysil: This hotel is centrally located and offers a range of indoor activities.
  ◦ Adventure Bath (Surfer’s Bay): A family-friendly water park with multiple pools, hot tubs, saunas, water currents, and a climbing wall.
  ◦ Bowling and Game Room: Modern bowling lanes and a game room with arcade games and billiard tables for family challenges.
  ◦ Alpine Spa & Relax: An oasis for relaxation and treatments.
  ◦ Shopping: The Sportlodge at the resort offers good shopping opportunities for ski vacation gear, including brands like Oakley and Norrøna.
• Outdoor Adventures:
  ◦ Sleigh Rides (Kanefart): Enjoy a traditional sleigh ride through the winter wonderland.
  ◦ Guided Snowmobile Tours: Explore the snowy landscape on a guided snowmobile adventure.
  ◦ Dog Sledding (Hundekjøring): Let a dog team guide you through the forests.
  ◦ Ice Fishing (Isfiske): A popular winter activity.
• Cultural Experience: Visit Trysil bygdetun, one of the oldest rural museums in Norway, to see how people lived in Trysil in the 1700s and 1800s.
• Trysil Sentrum: The town center is a charming place with cozy eateries, relaxing shopping opportunities, and pleasant activities.
• Toboggan run at Fulufjellet: Try a fun and fast-paced toboggan ride at Fulufjellet Alpine Center – perfect for families and thrill-seekers alike. Sleds can be rented on-site.
• Alpaca hiking at Kilde Gård: Join a winter walk with friendly alpacas through snowy forest trails – a memorable experience for both kids and adults. Advance booking recommended.

Parking
Trysil has several centrally located parking stations on both sides of Trysilfjellet and in Trysil center.

• Camera Solution: Parking uses a camera solution with license plate recognition.
• Payment: Payment can be made automatically via registered card on autopay.io or through onsite machines.
• Free Parking Options:
  ◦ P8 at Turistsenteret offers free parking from May 1st to November 30th.
  ◦ P6 at SkiStar Lodge Trysil is always free.
  ◦ P1, P2, P3, P8, and P9 at Turistsenteret offer free parking for holders of SkiStar All Winter, SkiStar All Summer, and SkiStar All Year season passes.
• Short-term Parking:
  ◦ P7 and P6 allow up to 1 hour of free short-term parking, with a fee of 25 NOK per hour thereafter.
• P-HOUSE (P5): Costs 30 NOK per hour.
• SkiStar Lodge Trysil: Offers 2 hours of free parking in areas P1, P2, P3, P4, and P5, followed by a charge of 50 NOK per 24 hours.
  
  For updated information see: https://www.skistar.com/no/vare-skisteder/trysil/vinter-i-trysil/reisen-hit/parkere-i-trysil/

Waste Disposal and Recycling

• In the main centers and large cabin areas around Trysilfjellet, source sorting has been implemented using molock systems.
• Around the municipal building (kommunehuset) in Innbygda, Trysil municipality has introduced source sorting and molock stations.
• Throughout Trysilfjellet and in the center (Innbygda), there are trash bins designed for four fractions that are reported to function well.
• Trysil also has a recycling station and a reuse center (Gjenvinningsstasjon og gjenbrukstorg). Trysil is responsible for facilitating environmental stations with good sorting options.

Electric Vehicle Charging

• Trysil offers several charging stations:
• Turistsenteret: 24 charging points
• Høyfjellssenteret: 10 charging points
• SkiStar Lodge: 18 outdoor chargers
• Trysilsenteret & Rådhus: Fast chargers and Superchargers
• Grocery store parking lots: High-speed chargers near Rema 1000 and Kiwi
• Payment: Charging can be paid for using the Mer Connect app.

Grocery Stores

There are multiple grocery stores throughout Trysil. The largest are Rema 1000 Trysilfjellet (near Turistsenteret) and Kiwi Trysilfjellet. These stores offer all standard groceries and are open throughout the winter season.

Winter Driving Conditions
Winter roads in the region are well-maintained, but weather can change quickly. Winter tires are required by law, and snow chains are recommended to bring. Always check the forecast and road updates before traveling.

Ski Bus in Trysil
Trysil offers a free ski bus service that operates daily during the winter season. The bus connects all major accommodation areas with the ski resort’s four base areas:

• Turistsenteret
• Høyfjellssenteret
• Skihytta
• Høgegga

The service starts early in the morning and runs throughout the ski day. Timetables are available on-site and in the ski resort’s info apps, and here: https://www.trysil.com/bedrifter/skistar-trysil/skibussen/

How to Get to Trysil from Oslo
Trysil is easily accessible from Oslo by various transport methods:

• By Car: Trysil is located approximately 2.5 hours (210 km) northeast of Oslo. The roads are good and easy to navigate. Follow E6 to Rv3 and Rv25 towards Trysil.
• By Bus:
  Trysilekspressen (NW130): This NOR-WAY Bussekspress route operates between Oslo and Trysil, with a total travel time of approximately 3 hours. Pick-up points include Oslo Bus Terminal and Oslo Airport Gardermoen, with several stops along the way. In Trysil, the bus makes multiple stops, including the Turistsenteret, Radisson Blu Resort, SkiStar Lodge, Trysil Høyfjellssenter, and Trysil Skysstasjon during the winter season. Advance booking is advised in winter as buses can be fully booked.
• By Train: The nearest train station is Elverum, approximately 70 km from Trysil. From Elverum, you can take a bus connection to Trysil. The train journey to Elverum from Oslo takes about 2 hours.
• By Plane:
  Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL): Located about 2 hours (160 km) by road from Trysil. From Gardermoen, you can take the Trysilekspressen bus, which has several daily departures and takes just under three hours. At the airport you can rent cars.

Essential Information when booked with us at Cabin Living

• Bed linen and towels: Not included. You can bring your own or rent a set for 250 NOK per person. Let us know in advance if you wish to rent.
• Cleaning: Cleaning is included in the total price, but guests must prepare the property according to instructions. The fee will appear as a separate line when booking.

Looking forward to your trip to Trysil? If you haven’t already booked, explore our selection of cabins and apartments in different areas of Trysil and find the one that suits your needs best. All our units are professionally cleaned and well-equipped for a perfect winter holiday.

Sources used for this guide:

• www.trysil.com
• www.skishop.no
• www.trysil.kommune.no
• https://no.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trysil
• www.visitnorway.com
• www.skistar.com