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Folgefonn Resort Guide
Likely closed for the season (no closing date on record)
Likely closed for the season (no closing date on record)
Best months to book: February, March, January · 30-yr snow record
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Likely closed for the season (no closing date on record)
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Last Snowfall
Oct 28
2d agoPast 24 Hours
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Past 48 Hours
1cm
Past 10 Days
4cm
7-Day Forecast
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Resort Guide
Folgefonna is a glacier ski resort located in the Hardanger region of western Norway, offering summer skiing and snowboarding on the Folgefonna glacier. The resort features a variety of slopes suitable for all levels, a terrain park, and panoramic views of fjords and mountains. Signature experiences include glacier hiking and guided tours, while key amenities include equipment rental, a café, and access to unique glacier landscapes. The resort stands out for its long ski season extending into summer and its dramatic natural surroundings.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Folgefonn
Lifts
1
Longest run
1.1 km
Lift fleet
- Surface lift1
Resort Info
Season dates
Top Après Ski
Folgefonna Summer Ski Café – This cozy café at the base of the glacier is the main après-ski spot, offering a relaxed atmosphere with panoramic views, homemade pastries, and local specialties, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 10:04 PM UTC
68cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-29%
vs 5-Year Avg
95cm avg by now
+32%
vs 30-Year Avg
51cm avg by now
95cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 67.5 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~67.5 cm. That's 29% below the 5-year average (95 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 32% above the 30-year average (51 cm).
Folgefonn Season Snowfall
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Folgefonn Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 892cm with an average of 111 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 33% above this average (1,188cm over the last ten tracked seasons). 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 | 97cm | 14 days | 38cm | 69cm | 18cm |
| December | 162cm | 17 days | 99cm | 141cm | 25cm |
| January | 169cm | 18 days | 162cm | 200cm | 27cm |
| February | 153cm | 16 days | 214cm | 247cm | 25cm |
| March | 128cm | 16 days | 247cm | 274cm | 23cm |
| April | 68cm | 11 days | 241cm | 267cm | 15cm |
| May | 30cm | 7 days | 177cm | 221cm | 8cm |
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 Folgefonn
- Where is Folgefonn?
- Folgefonn is a ski resort in Norway.
- How high is Folgefonn?
- Folgefonn runs from a base elevation of 1,203 m (3,947 ft) to a summit of 1,450 m (4,757 ft), giving a vertical drop of 247 m (810 ft).
- How big is Folgefonn?
- Folgefonn has 7 marked runs and 1 lifts.
- How much snow does Folgefonn get in a typical season?
- Folgefonn averages 20 inches / 51 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
