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Beitostølen Resort Guide
Projected to open Nov 28
Projected to open November 28, 2026
Best months to book: January, March, February · 30-yr snow record
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Projected to open Nov 28
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Last Snowfall
Oct 27
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Resort Guide
Beitostølen is a ski resort located in the Valdres region of Norway, offering a blend of alpine and cross-country skiing with slopes suitable for families and beginners as well as more advanced skiers. The resort features a compact village atmosphere, modern ski lifts, and direct access to extensive trails in the Jotunheimen mountains. Signature experiences include night skiing, dog sledding, and winter activities beyond skiing, complemented by a range of accommodations, restaurants, and wellness facilities. Beitostølen stands out for its scenic mountain setting and year-round outdoor recreation opportunities.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Beitostølen
Lifts
8
Longest run
3 km / 1.86 mi
Lift fleet
- High-speed 61
- Triple chair1
- Surface lift4
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Top Après Ski
Svingen Pub – A cozy and popular après-ski spot in Beitostølen, Svingen Pub is known for its welcoming atmosphere, live music events, and a great selection of drinks, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 10:02 PM UTC
22cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+72%
vs 5-Year Avg
13cm avg by now
-3%
vs 30-Year Avg
23cm avg by now
13cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 22.4 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~22.4 cm. That's 72% above the 5-year average (13 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 3% below the 30-year average (23 cm).
Beitostølen Season Snowfall
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Beitostølen Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 311cm with an average of 141 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 48cm | 19 days | 33cm | 52cm | 10cm |
| December | 46cm | 20 days | 66cm | 83cm | 9cm |
| January | 50cm | 20 days | 93cm | 110cm | 9cm |
| February | 36cm | 18 days | 106cm | 118cm | 7cm |
| March | 37cm | 18 days | 111cm | 121cm | 8cm |
| April | 32cm | 15 days | 103cm | 118cm | 8cm |
| May | 20cm | 11 days | 59cm | 94cm | 7cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Beitostølen
- Where is Beitostølen?
- Beitostølen is a ski resort in Norway.
- How high is Beitostølen?
- Beitostølen runs from a base elevation of 900 m (2,953 ft) to a summit of 1,101 m (3,612 ft), giving a vertical drop of 201 m (659 ft).
- How big is Beitostølen?
- Beitostølen has 22 marked runs and 8 lifts.
- When is ski season at Beitostølen?
- Beitostølen typically operates from November to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Beitostølen get in a typical season?
- Beitostølen averages 102 inches / 258 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
