Guide: Explore Trysil

Where to stay

The main ski area is made up of four connected areas, each with its own character. Where you stay depends on what matters most to you – easy access to ski school, more challenging runs or a quieter cabin setting.

• Turistsenteret: for families and first-time visitors Stay here if you want everything close by. Turistsenteret is Trysil’s most central area, with lifts, wide slopes, children’s areas, ski hire, shops and restaurants all nearby. It’s a good choice for families, beginners and groups who want to spend less time getting around and more time on the mountain.

• Fageråsen and Høyfjellssenteret: for skiing at your doorstep Stay here if you want to be close to both downhill and cross-country skiing. Fageråsen is located on the northern side of the mountain, close to Høyfjellssenteret, children’s areas and cross-country trails. The area is quieter than Turistsenteret, and many cabins are right by the slopes. It’s a good choice if you want to ski straight from your cabin and have a quieter base at the end of the day.

• Skihytta: for sunshine and mountain views On the southern side of Trysilfjellet, Skihytta is a good choice if you want a quieter base with views of the surrounding mountains. You still have easy access to alpine skiing and cross-country trails, but the area feels a little more tucked away than Fageråsen and Turistsenteret. It’s a good fit if you want to spend your days skiing and your evenings in a quieter setting with an amazing view.

• Innbygda: for village life beyond the slopes Trysil’s town centre sits by the river below the mountain. Stay here if you want cafés, restaurants, local shops and everyday life close by, while the ski areas are just a short drive away. From Innbygda, you can easily combine a day on the slopes with a visit to the swimming pool, a trip to the local shops or an afternoon exploring the town. It’s a good choice if you want skiing to be part of the trip, rather than the whole trip.

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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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