Guide: Explore Trysil

Where to stay

Some winter days begin with skis on at the door. Others start with a slow breakfast before heading for the trails. Around Trysilfjellet, the right holiday home depends on how you want to spend your time: downhill skiing, long cross-country days or a mix of mountain adventures and evenings by the fire.

• For downhill skiing from the door If you want to spend more time on the slopes and less time getting there, choose a home with alpine ski-in/ski-out. This cabin in Fageråsen combines ski-in/ski-out access with warm interiors and views of Trysilfjellet. After a day outside, gather around the fireplace or warm up in the sauna, maybe in the outdoor jacuzzi.

• For cross-country trails close by If your ideal morning means following the tracks through the forest, look for a cabin with access to prepared cross-country trails. At this mountain cabin in Mosetra, the trails run right along the property. For downhill skiing, the description gives a walk of about 400 metres to an access slope, with the ski bus recommended for families with young children. Afterwards, gather around the fireplace or warm up in the sauna.

• For a quieter base between adventures You don’t have to stay beside an alpine lift to enjoy the mountain. This modern cabin at Trysilfjellet Arena sleeps eight and offers a quiet setting with a woodburning stove for cosy evenings. Its description recommends a short ski-bus ride to the ski centre, making it an option if you’re happy to plan transport for your downhill days.

A fireplace, a sauna or a soak under the stars? Choose the comforts you’ll enjoy coming home to, then use each home’s map and description to check the practical details. Alpine ski-in/ski-out and access to cross-country trails are not the same thing. Check the route to the lifts or children’s area, snow conditions and whether you’ll need a car or ski bus.

Where to eat

• Knettsetra: In the middle of Trysilfjellet, three old log buildings house a restaurant, pub and waffle room. Arrive on skis, warm up by the fire and order the most amazing freshly baked waffle with hot cocoa. There is no road access in winter, so getting here is part of the experience.

• Restaurant Skihytta: At 819 metres above sea level on the sunny side of the mountain, Skihytta pairs wide views with a generous lunch menu and cake buffet. Drop in between runs, or book ahead if you want a table. On winter weekends, the mood shifts towards live music and après-ski.

• Laaven 1790 Near Turistsenteret, Laaven starts the day with a fire in the fireplace and freshly baked cinnamon buns. Later, it turns into one of Trysil’s livelier après-ski spots. Come early for a sweet pause; return later if dancing in ski boots sounds like your kind of ending.

• Mt. Mocca: Stop by Mt. Mocca at Radisson Blu Resort Trysil for artisan coffee and locally made pastries. It’s a handy meeting point if some of the group are still on the slopes while others are ready for a warm drink and a break indoors.

What to do

• Ski all four sides of Trysilfjellet Trysil’s four connected ski areas — Turistsenteret, Høyfjellssenteret, Høgegga and Skihytta — offer slopes for different levels, from wide and gentle runs for beginners to steeper terrain around Høgegga for experienced skiers. Families can use the children’s areas and ski school, while more confident skiers can explore the mountain from one side to the other.

• Follow the cross-country tracks More than 500 kilometres of prepared tracks run through Trysil’s mountains and forests, with routes for both classic cross-country skiing and skateskiing. Skihytta and Fageråsen are good starting points for trails around Trysilfjellet. Check the grooming conditions before setting out at www.sporet.no, and bring something warm to drink for the way.

• Let the sled-dogs lead the way Trade the ski lifts for a team of sled dogs and head out into the snowy landscape. Several places in Trysil offer dog sledding trips, from shorter rides for families to longer trips through the mountains and forests. The dogs are often huskies, bred and trained to pull sleds through the snow. Wrap up warm, settle into the sled and let the dogs take you into the winter landscape. Book a dog sledding trip at one of the local kennels.

• Take a sleigh into the forest Hear bells in the dark, watch torchlight flicker across the snow and settle beneath a reindeer skin as horses pull the sleigh into the forest. Trysil Horse Center offers rides with either hot drinks and food around the fire or a three-course dinner in a traditional cone-shaped tent.

Where to wander

• The tracks around Fageråsen When you want a slower morning, set out from Fageråsen on cross-country skis. The prepared tracks wind through open mountain terrain and snow-covered forest, with shorter and longer routes to choose from. Pick a route that suits the group, and take your time along the way.

• Innbygda and the Trysil River Leave your skis behind for a while and take a walk through Trysil’s town centre. Start at Gammelbrua, the old bridge across the Trysil River, and follow Flomvollen, a riverside path along the water. Continue towards Løkjatorget, a historic square surrounded by old streets and buildings. Along the way, you’ll pass places connected to Trysil’s history of skiing, timber floating and village life. When cold cheeks call for something warm, cafés and restaurants are close by.

• The winter forest after dark Leave the slopes behind and explore Trysil’s winter forest on snowshoes – wide shoes that make it easier to walk through deep snow. A guided evening walk takes you into the forest after dark, where the sounds soften and your headlamp lights the way between the snow-covered trees. It’s a simple way to experience winter at a slower pace, without skis. If you’d like to try it, check out Wolverine Adventure for guided snowshoe walks.

Inspiration for your next escape

In Trysil, a day can begin with the first runs on the slopes, pause for waffles by the fire and end with everyone gathered around in the cabin. Find a cabin close to the slopes or a little further away from it all, and make the most of your days in the snow.

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