Major city · Norway
Hemsedal
Spend 2–3 days: ski the Alpine resort in winter or hike the mountain trails in summer; day‑trip to fjords is easy.
Hemsedal is a small valley town with Norway's second‑largest alpine ski area (42 slopes, 22 lifts) and extensive summer trail networks. It lies 3–4 h by road from Oslo, making it a convenient base for ski or hike focused stays of 2–3 days, with day trips to nearby fjords and mountains.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- NOK
- Best months
- Dec–Mar for skiing; Jun–Aug for hiking and fishing
- avoid Late winter storms can close lifts (check local forecast)
- Airport
- OSL
- Nights
- 2
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Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Nordic countries ↗Decide light or dark before anything else: summer trips (June–August) and aurora trips (September–March in the Arctic) need different countries, clothes and bases.
- Nordic countries ↗Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland and the Faroes sell stronger alcohol only in state shops with short hours; buy before evening and before Sundays and holidays.
- Norway ↗Norway is not in the EU but is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources.
- Norway ↗Wine and spirits are sold only at the state Vinmonopolet shops; supermarkets sell beer, and not in the evenings or on Sundays.
- Norway ↗The right to roam (allemannsretten) lets you hike and camp on most uncultivated land, keeping a distance from homes and leaving no trace.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Hemsedal112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Hemsedal, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Norwegian krone (NOK, kr); the euro is not used.Norway-wide
- SIM or eSIMEEA roaming applies: EU and EEA SIMs work at home prices.Norway-wide
- Tap waterTap water is excellent; streams in the mountains are usually drinkable, but avoid water below farms and grazing.Norway-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Included; round up or add 5–10% for good service.Norway-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Norway-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch icy roads in winter and keep valuables secure in crowded areas.
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- RestroomsFree or card-paid (NOK 10–20 (≈ US$1–2)) in towns; trailheads often have pit toilets.Norway-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 113 ambulance · 110 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums close Mondays out of season; small fjord-village hotels and cafés close October–April.Norway-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportOSL Oslo Gardermoen Airport (about 3.5 h drive (≈240 km (149 mi)) to Hemsedal).OSL Oslo Gardermoen Airport (about 3.5 h drive (≈149 mi (240 km)) to Hemsedal).
- Getting aroundFree ski‑bus serves lifts in winter; taxis are pricey; a car is practical for summer and day trips.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)kr 30–50
- BeerBeer (pub, 0.5 l)kr 80–120
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personNOK 450 (≈ US$45)
- Mid-range bedDouble room (2 people), a night, per roomNOK 1,800 (≈ US$180)
- High-end bedDouble room (2 people), a night, per roomNOK 2,600 (≈ US$300)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NOK 900 (≈ US$90) · Mid NOK 1,500 (≈ US$150) · High NOK 2,500 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- OSL Oslo Gardermoen Airport (about 3.5 h drive (≈240 km (149 mi)) to Hemsedal)OSL Oslo Gardermoen Airport (about 3.5 h drive (≈149 mi (240 km)) to Hemsedal)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
Feb
Best
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Mar
Best
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Apr
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
May
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Jun
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jul
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Aug
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Sep
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Oct
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Nov
not flagged
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Dec
Best
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
Best: Jun–Aug, Dec–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)), coolest Jan (−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C) low), wettest Jun (9 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Hemsedal: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
5 rd
Feb
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C)
5 rd
Mar
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
6 rd
Apr
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
7 rd
May
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
8 rd
Jun
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Jul
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Aug
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Sep
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
Oct
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
6 rd
Nov
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
5 rd
Dec
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Free ski‑bus serves lifts in winter; taxis are pricey; a car is practical for summer and day trips. Parking is free except winter at Gravset.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Sognefjord
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Car, about 1 h drive via Rv7
Scenic fjord views, optional boat cruise
Flåm (Sognefjord)
goDoor to door: ≈2 h
Car, about 2 h via Rv7 and E16
Flåmsbana railway and fjord cruise
Hardangervidda plateau
goDoor to door: ≈1.5 h
Car, 1–1.5 h via Rv7
High‑altitude plateau, good for hiking
Jotunheimen National Park
goDoor to door: ≈1.5 h
Car, 1–1.5 h via Rv7 and local roads
Mountain peaks, alpine trails
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Fossheim Hotell
Town‑centre, restaurant and ski‑in/ski‑out access
Skogstad Hotell
Largest hotel, two restaurants, micro‑brewery, wellness
Skarsnuten Hotel
Mountain lodge with ski‑in/ski‑out, good views
Harahorn Hotell
Group‑friendly, 1100 m altitude, near Solheisen
Moen Camping
Year‑round campground, cabins, caravan sites
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- kr 800–1 200 excl. bed
- Mid
- kr 1 200–1 800 excl. bed
- High
- kr 1 800+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room (2 people)1 × 2 nights × NOK 1,800 | NOK 3,600 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × NOK 1,500 | NOK 6,000 |
| Norway Bus Express round‑trip Oslo‑Hemsedal2 × NOK 600 · check | NOK 1,200 |
| Ski‑bus lift pass (winter, 5‑day)2 × NOK 350 · check | NOK 700 |
| Fishing permit (2‑day)2 × NOK 250 · check | NOK 500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NOK 1,200 |
| Trip total≈ NOK 3,300 per person per day, bed included | NOK 13,200≈ US$1,400 |
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2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Beer (pub, 0.5 l) | kr 80–120 |
| Coffee (café) | kr 30–50 |
| Ski lift ticket (1 day) | kr 350–450 |
| Fishing permit (5 h) | kr 120 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus timetables vary by season – check Norway Bus Express routes
- Taxi fares are high; budget accordingly
- Parking at Gravset is paid in winter
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Ambulance
- 113
- Fire
- 110
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Emergency
- Police112
- Ambulance113
- Fire110
Embassy
US consulate in Oslo; other embassies in Oslo.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Oslo → Hemsedal (Norway Bus Express): about kr 600 one‑way, 3–4 h drive
- Hemsedal ski‑bus (winter, free): free with lift ticket
Say or show
- Unnskyld — Excuse me / Sorry (oon-skyl)
- Takk — Thank you (tahk)
- Hvor mye koster det? — How much is it? (vohr mee-eh koh-ster deh)
- Snakker du engelsk? — Do you speak English? (snah-ker du eng-elsk)
- Hvor er busstoppet? — Where is the bus stop? (vohr er boos-stohp-et)
- Kan jeg betale med kort? — Can I pay by card? (kahn yay beh-tah-leh med kort)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Hemsedal. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Mar for skiing; Jun–Aug for hiking and fishing · avoid Late winter storms can close lifts (check local forecast) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 5 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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