Oslo Winterpark

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Pros: Very accessible

Cons: You might meet me there

Ok folks, I'm biased,

This is my home area and where I work ( if you can call being payed for what you love to do work ).

 

Just a few minutes past the Holmenkollen skijump, biathlon and nordic skiing arena, host of the 2011 nordic ski world championships, you find Oslo Winterpark/Tryvann', a very accessible area for anybody in Oslo.

During the weekdays you will have the slopes almost to yourself daytime. The people you meet are often tourists, in the evenings the locals start coming up to the roof of Oslo. In the weekends it's more crowded, but if you're there when it opens ( 10 am ) you'll have a few hours with no lift-lines. Don't be surprised if you run into some skiing legends, be it alpine, snowboard or telemark, in the lift system

 

It's not a resort per say, more of a ski centre. Ski, board and cross country rentals at the "top centre", the area is served by 5 ski schools, all of whom will provide you with a personal trainer for any kind of skies or board should you so desire.

 

Park : Two professional park rangers keep the park in good shape all through the season with one blue and one red line. Large halfpipe where the national team trains and also where the national championships are held.

 

Pistes/slopes : 4 green, 7 blue, 1 red and 2 black ( the longest black, Wyllerløypa, is where the Oakley Arctic Challenge has been arranged the last two years ).

 

The next season (2011/2012)  the TTR and WSF World Snowboarding Championships will be held here in brand new slopes and halfpipe, construction started a few weeks ago.

The area has seen massive investments over the last years, and this will continue for 3 more years.

 

Varied skiing to be had for all levels of skiers. I'll be the first to admit the off-piste isn't world class, but it exists. One ski school, www.tryvannskiskole.no , offers guided off-piste tours ( depending on snow conditions ).

 

The afterski possibilities are endless, you can start with dinner close to the Holmenkollen skijump and "work" your way down to the city centre with more cafés, restaurants, bars and clubs than you can shake a stick at, or visit the new Opera,  one of many landmarks in Oslo. Where else than here can you do that?

 

All this plus some of the best cross country skiing in the world makes Oslo a good choice if you want a northern European ski+city ( actually ski IN THE CITY - the geographical centre of Oslo is close to Tryvann ) vacation.

 

Here's a review from Financial Times on Oslo Winterpark :

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/b3814448-3563-11e0-aa6c-00144feabdc0.html#axzz1NpXRcvvr

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The Oslo area's main ski resort. Only 20 minutes from downtown Oslo We have 14 slopes and 7 lifts, Activities are alpine skiing, snowboarding, telemark skiing, special area for children and beginners, terrain park and halfpipe. Challenges for all ages; children, youngsters and adults will all find suitable slopes. Oslo Vinterpark Tryvann is located 523 metres above sea level,. Normally open from mid-November to April. We have evening skiing 5 days a week until 22.00, and floodlight in all the slopes. The longest run is 1400 meters, total drop is 381 meters. A powerful snow cannon system and an altitude of 500 meters above sea level ensure snow from the beginning of December until April.

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Lifts-Chair Lifts-High speed quad1
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Lifts-Total number of lifts11
Lifts-Total lift capacity22k/hour
Trails-1-Beginner5
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Trails-4-Expert only3
Trails-5-Terrain park1
Trails-6-Half pipe2
Trails-Total21
Runs-Steepest run1400m
Runs-Longest run1550m
General-Base elevation530
General-Vertical drop381m
General-Annual skier visits280k
General-Snow making coverage100%
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Guide: Oslo Winterpark

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Trail Map
Trail Map
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What the new slopes in Wyller will look like. Superpipe and Multi Arena at the bottom.
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Transportation
Transportation
AIR TRANSPORTATION
You can fly in to Oslo airport Gardermoen OSL from most European citys, and major American and Canadian hubs. From the airport it's only 22 minutes to the city centre with the airport express train. Cost NOK 200. The bus takes about 55 minutes and is a less expensive option, NOK 150.
Most of the low cost airlines fly into Rygge and Torp Airports  about 1 hour 15 minutes          ( NOK 140 ) and 1 hour 50 minutes ( NOK 200 ), by bus from Oslo.
 
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
 
Take the Holmenkollbanen ( subway/tram ) to Voksenkollen station ( 20 minutes from city centre ). From there either take the minibus ( FREE!!! ) to the ski centre ( In the weekends there's a free bus service ), or you can walk up to the ski centre in about 10 minutes, it's not steep.
If you're staying in Oslo for a few days you have many options regarding bus/tram/subway passes.
A 24 hour pass is NOK 75, a week pass NOK 220. A single ticket NOK 30 ( bought in advance ) or NOK 50 ( bought onboard )
 
 
 

Lodging
Lodging
 
Many options, from hostels to 5 star hotels. Hotels.com and other sites will be useful when hunting for a reasonable hotel. If you want to stay in the centre of Oslo prices may be a little bit higher than in the outskirts, but not by much.
Name Description Maximum Occupancy Price Range

 

 

      

 

 

      
       
       
       

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Dining
 
In Oslo, one can find anything from McDonald's to restaurants with stars in guide Michelin.
On the resort : Tryvannstua, a cosy log cabin is located at the bottom of Tårnbakken/Tryvannskleiva. They serve a legendary bluberry soup and many other dishes, from simple to more advanced courses. Their special rolls are my favorite. Later in the season it's a great place to have a snack or a full meal outdoors. Open all year.
By the Top-Centre : A kiosk that serves a surprisingly large range of snacks, waffles, rolls and sandwiches. Lots of cold and warm alco-free beverages. I'll have at least one cappuchino here every day.
By the new children/beginners area a new "keep warm" place will open January 2012. It will feature a cafe, rumours  say they'll serve beer, and a bakery. Also a play-room for the kids.
By the bottom of Wyller : A cafe serving small dishes, hot and cold alco-free beverages.
 
Close to the resort : Frognerseteren, a big dragonstyle cabin with a variety of dishes and beverager. Spectacular view over Oslo - a must for first time visitors.
Holmenkollen Restaurant is located close to the Holmenkollen ski arean. A luxury restaurant with both  traditional and international courses and a huge winecellar. Also a spectacular view over Oslo. If you can afford it, it's a perfect way to end a long day of skiing in Oslo Winterpark.
In downtown Oslo I would recommend a stroll in Grünerløkka, a part of Oslo with a bohemian feeling to it. Many small restaurants, bars and pubs all over this area, from the inexpensive to the more costly . A good place to do "people watching". The same can be said about our docklands, the Aker Brygge and central Oslo in general. You'll not walk thirsty or hungry in Oslo.
 
 

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Oslo ( Norway in general ) has a high cost of living, expect to pay more for everything than in the US or Canada, and slightly more than most European capitals. Don't let that scare you away, though, deals can be found.
 
 
REAL ESTATE
 
 
 
DEALS
 
 
 
WHAT'S NEW
For the 2012-2013 Season : New 6 seater chair lift in Wyller.
 
For the 2011 - 2012 season : 3 new slopes in Wyller, all red. The longest run will now be 1550 m long.
 
New superpipe with its own lift. 200 m with a height of 6.5 m (22 feet).
 
New beginners/handicap area  with 2 magic carpets and 2 lifts. New cafeteria/service building.
 
This increases the groomed ski area with more than 40%.
 
 

Normal rates

Season 2012/2013

  
   

 

 Adult Children
(0-15 year)
Day pass Weekend sat/sun 10-17 375  305
Day pass Weekday 10-17 310 250
Evening pass Weekday  15-22 325 270
Marathon Weekday 10-22 425 335
3-hour pass, optional time 340 280
2 daycard / · at 10-22 665 530
3 daycard / · at 10-22 · 925 745
Punch card 30 punches 
(Tommkleiva lifts: 1·punch, 
other lifts: 2 punches per ride)		 645 540
Single ride, all lifts 65 55
 
Children & beginners/
only valid in New Beginner Area & Tommkleiva 		    
JippiPass*·day pass·kl 10-21· 195 195
 
For those who 
ski or snowboard a lot		    
Oslo SkiPass** Season·pass Oslo Vinterpark, Varingskollen.·

4450

3830
Oslo SkiPass** Season·pass Mid-Week. Oslo Vinterpark, Varingskollen.·Mon-thursday 10-17, friday 10-22

1995

1800

 *) "JippiPass" is only valid in the New Beginner Area 
**) "Oslo SkiPass" is valid in Oslo Vinterpark (Tryvann, Wyller, Hyttli,) and Varingskollen Alpine Centre.
Photo is mandatory on Oslo SkiPass.

    

 
Information about touch-free ticket system

We use a chipcard system in Tryvann Vinterpark, except single lift trips. 
The chipcard is rechargeable and it's your personal property. The chipcard function as a lift ticket, which you load with the amount of time you want to ski.  If you don't have a chipcard already, you must buy one at your first lift ticket purchase. The card is environmentally friendly, and you can use the same chipcard at several ski resorts in Norway. The chipcard costs NOK 50,-

Advantages:
- Rechargeable, environmentally friendly
- You keep your chipcard in your pocket
- Handsfree comfort
- Low risk of losing the ski pass
- Thec hipcard can be used in several ski resorts in Norway and Europe


Special family offer for children 0-6 years old

Children up to the age of 6 years old with a helmet get a free lift ticket upon purchase of a corresponding full price ticket for the accompaning adult. When the adult is using a valid Oslo Ski Pass lift ticket, the child gets a lift ticket for free (One free child’s lift ticket per accompaning adult).
We don't issue free season tickets or multi-cards for children between 0-6 years old. 
This applies for lift ticket purchased by family members. This does not apply for "punch cards" (cards with a specified number of lift rides). Apart from this, normal rates for children apply.

- Seniors (above 60 years) pay child's rates.
- Punch cards are valid until December 31st 2013.
- All lift tickets are personal except punch cards and single tickets.

Special student offer for college and university students over the age of 18.

Frozen Fridays

Every Friday throughout the season, Oslo Vinterpark invites students out of the class room and onto the slopes. In order to make this enjoyable day out affordable to students we offer huge discounts on rentals and lift passes. Students must be able to show valid student IDs and can only purchase the discounted tickets at the Top Centre.

Day pass 10-22: NOK 200.


All prices may be subject to change and tax increase.

** Note: a rechargable chipcard is required for all passes and has a non-refundable cost of NOK 50. This card can be reused at many resorts in Norway and Europe which use the same RFID system.**

All prices may be subject to change and tax increase.

 
 
 
ACTIVITIES
 

WORLD SNOWBOARDING CHAMPIONSHIPS February 12-19 2012

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