The Ski Course

Try Cross-Country Skiing in Lillehammer!

a round icon of a set of skis and poles on a blue background
a round icon of a set of skis and poles on a blue background

  • "Wonderful experience! We had never cross country skied before and our instructor was fantastic and very patient in teaching us. He was very supportive and encouraging. The equipment is top notch. And even better, the waffles and hot chocolate afterwards."

    — Nicole

  • "Brilliant experience – so easy to anrrange and fun for all the family. It was our first time cross country skiing and Renée was very patient with us all (including the children 7 & 9 – who loved it)."

    — Paul, UK

  • "We had never done it before and our teacher was really helpful. We were able to get the hang of it after 2 hours and felt confident to go out alone after the lesson had finished."

    — Alex, UK

  • "We had an excellent cross country skiing experience, all the staff were fantastic, such lovely people. It was our first time ever skiing but no time was wasted. While the instructors were patience and attentive with us (parents), they were able to advance the children to give them the best experience and fun."

    — Kiella

A couple taking cross country skiing lessons. They're skiing in the ski track, while their female teacher skis next to them.
A couple with skls in their hands looking at their skiing teacher who explains the ski to them.
A female crosscountry skiing instructor teaches a couple how to cross country ski in birkebeineren skistadion in Lillehammer

Everybody can learn to ski!

Do you dream of experiencing the Norwegian winter? No stress, no pressure, just fun: Our beginner's cross-country skiing course is your perfect introduction to the Norwegian national sport!

Join us in Lillehammer and discover the joy of gliding on snow in a relaxed and supportive setting. When you arrive, you’ll receive a short introduction to SWIG and Norway’s proud ski traditions before getting fitted with your equipment and starting the course.

After the session, we gather for a Norwegian snack and warm drinks, followed by a small diploma ceremony. And of course, there will be plenty of opportunities for photos to remember your first time on skis.

Complete your winter holiday with a skiing adventure in Norway's “ski capital”.

Join us and discover the joy of cross-country skiing in Lillehammer!

Book a Ski Course

What you’ll experience

Comprehensive Introduction

Our English-speaking instructors are experts at teaching the basics. You'll learn everything from how to put on your skis to simple techniques for gliding, turning, and braking.

We focus on classic cross-country skiing, the most common style in Norway.

Equipment Included

Forget about buying or renting equipment! We provide everything you need: skis, poles, and boots in all sizes.

Magical Surroundings

The Lillehammer area is considered one of the best destinations in the world for cross-country skiing and the history of the 1994 Winter Olympics is still alive.

Here you can learn skiing while enjoying beautiful winter landscapes, surrounded by a rich skiing history that inspires.

Relaxed atmosphere

Experience over perfectionism. Learning something new should be fun and stress-free. We focus on setting a relaxed & supportive atmosphere where learning is encouraged.

Important information!

To stay comfortable, we recommend dressing in layers that can be adjusted as needed. A waterproof outer layer, along with gloves, a hat, and warm socks, is essential for keeping warm while skiing.

Courses may be cancelled or rescheduled due to weather conditions.

Practical information

  • We offer our cross-country skiing course in Lillehammer, Sjusjøen, Nordseter, Mosetertoppen & Hafjell. All starting points are easily accessible by public transport or by car.

    If you’re staying in Lillehammer, we recommend our courses in Lillehammer, Sjusjøen or Nordseter. If you are staying in Hafjell or Øyer, we recommend our course at Mosetertoppen or Hafjell.

    Find more information about our locations & how to get there below.

    • Skis

    • Ski boots

    • Poles

    • Hot drink

    • Sweet snack

    • Local guide

    • Diploma

    • Warm clothing

    • Waterproof outer layer

    • Hat

    • Gloves

    • Sunglasses

  • The course lasts for about 2 to 2.5 hours, with plenty of time for equipment fitting before and snacks & drinks after the course.

  • To ensure personal attention and a great learning experience, the groups are small, with a maximum of 8 participants per instructor.

    To provide the best experience, each course requires a minimum of 2 participants.

  • Adults and children from 6 years old

    Perfect for families, couples, a group of friends, or solo travelers.

    • Children under 6 years

    • People with mobility impairments

    • Wheelchair users

    • People with vertigo

    • People with pre-existing medical conditions

    • Adult: NOK 1.500

    • Child (up to 15): NOK 900

    • Private family ticket (up to 4 people): NOK 6.500

    • Private Course

      • up to 4 people: NOK 8.900

      • up to 8 people: NOK 12.900

    Maximum 8 participants per course. Families and individual guests can join the same session.

  • A family of three on cross-country skis in front of a grey building. The little girl lifts her arms with her poles in celebration, while the father smiles at her
  • a cross-country skiier lifting her poles cheering and looking into the camera standing in front of a grey building with a #lillehammer writing on the wall
  • a selfie of a cross person smiling into the camera, in the background you can see 4 people on cross-country skis looking into the camera
  • a group of 5 people on cross country skis looking into the camera. In the background you can see a grey building with a #lillehammer sign
  • A group of three people standing on a cross-country skiing track getting ready to ski
  • a group of smiling people on cross-country skis looking into the camera
  • a big group of cross-country skiers skiing away from the camera
  • a selfie of three women crosscountry skiing, one person is taking the selfie, the other two are seen in the background
  • a group of people standing on a cross-country skiing track, the guide explains while the group listens
  • A family of three, the parents and their daughter skiing on cross-country skis. Next to the track behind them you can see a grey building with a #lillehammer sign
  • a family of four attending cross country skiing lessons. The teacher is standing next to them explaining technique.
  • Two people on cross-country skis standing in front of a wide winter landscape, smiling into the camera

How to get there

We offer our cross-country skiing course in various locations in and around Lillehammer: Lillehammer, Sjusjøen, Nordseter, Mosetertoppen & Hafjell.

If you’re staying in Lillehammer, we recommend our courses in Lillehammer, Sjusjøen or Nordseter. If you are staying in Hafjell or Øyer, we recommend our course at Mosetertoppen or Ilsetra.

All starting points are easily accessible by public transport or by car.

Lillehammer: Birkebeineren Skistadion

The course takes place in Birkebeineren Skistadion. Start & length of the course are adjusted to the bus schedule.

 

By Bus

From Lillehammer skysstasjon (train station) it’s a 10 minute bus drive, followed by a 10 minute walk from the bus stop to the skistadion.

Bus: B6 (Skihytta-Skurvbrua) or 500 (Nordseter)

Bus stops: Lillehammer skysstasjon → Birkebeineren Skistadion

Use the app/website Entur to plan your travel & get your bus ticket.

By Car

Birkebeineren ski-stadion is easily accessible by car. There is a big parking lot next to the starting point of the course. Look after the guide in SWIG clothing as you get there.

Sjusjøen: Langrennsarena

The meeting point is at the Langrennsarena in Sjusjøen. Start & length of the course are adjusted to the bus schedule.

 

By Bus

From Lillehammer skysstasjon (train station) the bus ride takes about 35 minutes.

Bus: 501 Sjusjøen

Bus stops: Lillehammer skysstasjon → Sjusjøen langrennsarena

Use the app/website Entur to plan your travel & get your bus ticket.

By Car

Sjusjøen is easily accessible by car. There is a big parking lot next to the starting point.

It’s a 30 min drive from Lillehammer.

 

Nordseter

The meeting point & start of the course is at the final bus stop in Nordseter. Start & length of the course are adjusted to the bus schedule.

By Bus

From Lillehammer skysstasjon (train station) the bus ride takes about 25 minutes.

Bus: 500 Nordseter

Bus stops: Lillehammer skysstasjon → Nordseter (final stop)

Use the app/website Entur to plan your travel & get your bus ticket.

By Car

Nordseter is easily accessible by car. There is a big parking lot next to the starting point.

It’s a 20 min drive from Lillehammer city.

Mosetertoppen, Hafjell

The meeting point is at Mosetertoppen Skistadion in Hafjell. Start & length of the course are adjusted to the bus schedule.

 

By Bus

From Øyer sentrum the bus ride takes about 25 minutes.

Bus: Hafjellbussen

Bus stops: Øyer sentrum → Mosetertoppen Skistadion

Use the app/website Entur to plan your travel & get your bus ticket.

Find more information about Hafjellbussen on Visit Lillehammer.

By Car

There is a car park available at the Skistadion.

It’s a 15 minute drive from the valley and approx. 35 minutes from Lillehammer city.

Pellestova & Ilsetra, Hafjell

The meeting point & start of the course is at the Hundersætervegen P-plass. Start & length of the course are adjusted to the bus schedule.

(Alternative starting point at Pellestova is possible)

 

By Bus

From Øyer sentrum the bus ride takes about 25 minutes.

Bus: Hafjellbussen

Bus stops: Øyer sentrum → Ilsetra

Use the app/website Entur to plan your travel & get your bus ticket.

Find more information about Hafjellbussen on Visit Lillehammer.

By Car

The starting point of the course is easily accessible by car. There is a big parking lot available.

It’s a 15 minute drive from Øyer sentrum and approx. 35 minutes from Lillehammer city.