In Norway there is room to speed up for both professionals and amateur ski enthusiasts
It should be noted that a good half of our tourists choose the beloved Carpathians as their destination. According to data reported by the latest news from Ukraine, outbound tourism has decreased by 24% this year. This means only one thing – in the conditions of the financial crisis, vacationing at home has become 'fashionable.' Thus, the Carpathians are the most budget-friendly option for many this year.
Besides, traveling abroad simply scares some tourists. Such concepts as 'foreign passport', 'visa', 'translator', 'air travel' usually give them heartburn, so they choose their own, native, 'trouble-free' option.
If the thickness of your wallet does not limit you at all, and the hassle of traveling abroad seems more than pleasant, then we advise you to take the 'path to the north' – this is how the name 'Norway' is translated from Old Norse. Norway is a kingdom of snowy mountains and valleys, and therefore a wonderful option for winter holidays.
The winter holiday season in Norway starts in November, so you still have a little time left to buy a good ski suit and boots. After all, given that the purpose of a trip to Norway is active outdoor recreation, it is quite obvious that without special 'gear' it will go to waste.
So, the most common way to 'get active' in winter is skiing. In this context, Norway is the most suitable option, as the resorts of this country are characterized by uncrowded slopes, a variety of ski trails of different levels, and no 'jostling' at the lifts. Speaking of the ski slopes of Norwegian resorts, it should be noted that there are both steep descents for aces of skiing and wide, straight slopes for beginners.
Thus, definitely interesting for both will be Hafjell. This is one of the famous ski centers of the country, which can satisfy completely different requirements of tourists. For those who are unsteady on skis – perfectly even slopes, for daredevils – a wonderful park with jumps, for night skiing enthusiasts – a wide area of illuminated trails.
30 minutes from Hafjell is the 'White Mountain' – the ski resort Kvitfjell. Despite the fact that this center opened not so long ago, it is very developed. Here you can taste adrenaline on three 'black' runs or calmly descend on seven 'green' ones. The total number of trails in Kvitfjell is about 18, plus several parks for ski jumping and skiercross.
A paradise for skiers is Hemsedal. This is 43 kilometers of skiing bliss near three peaks. It is here, in the 'Scandinavian Alps,' that freeride competitions are held every year. By witnessing the championship, you can take a wonderful 'school'.
As you can see, in Norway there is room to speed up. This country can rightfully claim the title of 'oasis' for skiers and snowboarders. So, let's 'sharpen our skis' for Norway!