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Hafjell Resort Guide
Projected to open November 28, 2026
Best months to book: January, March, February · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Nov 28
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 25
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Resort Guide
Hafjell is a prominent ski resort located in Øyer, Norway, just north of Lillehammer, offering 50 kilometers of alpine slopes and a modern lift system. The resort features a family-friendly atmosphere with dedicated children's areas, terrain parks, and extensive cross-country trails. Signature experiences include night skiing, a ski-in/ski-out village, and access to Olympic-standard facilities, making it a versatile destination for both recreational skiers and competitive athletes. Key amenities include ski rentals, restaurants, and accommodation options ranging from hotels to cabins.
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Hafjell
Lifts
18
Longest run
7.5 km / 4.7 mi
Lift fleet
- Gondola1
- High-speed 62
- High-speed quad2
- Surface lift10
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Top Après Ski
Gaiastova – A renowned après-ski spot at the top of Hafjell, Gaiastova is celebrated for its energetic atmosphere, live music events, and panoramic mountain views, 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
15cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+83%
vs 5-Year Avg
8cm avg by now
-14%
vs 30-Year Avg
17cm avg by now
8cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 14.6 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~14.6 cm. That's 83% above the 5-year average (8 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 14% below the 30-year average (17 cm).
Hafjell Season Snowfall
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Hafjell Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 243cm with an average of 58 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 15% below this average (206cm 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 | 38cm | 9 days | 20cm | 36cm | 9cm |
| December | 39cm | 10 days | 47cm | 63cm | 9cm |
| January | 45cm | 10 days | 73cm | 88cm | 9cm |
| February | 32cm | 8 days | 87cm | 98cm | 7cm |
| March | 31cm | 7 days | 88cm | 100cm | 8cm |
| April | 26cm | 6 days | 69cm | 88cm | 8cm |
| May | 10cm | 2 days | 19cm | 49cm | 5cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
20 days scored, from 23 Mar
43
Best Day
31 Mar
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
1
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
March 2026
- 4331 Mar
- 4130 Mar3cm
- 3929 Mar
April 2026
- 424 Apr6cm
- 391 Apr
- 383 Apr1cm
April scored highest for Hafjell in 2025-26. Based on 20 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Nov 28, 2026
Through Apr 12, 2027
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
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 Hafjell
- Where is Hafjell?
- Hafjell is a ski resort in Norway.
- How high is Hafjell?
- Hafjell runs from a base elevation of 195 m (640 ft) to a summit of 1,059 m (3,474 ft), giving a vertical drop of 864 m (2,835 ft).
- How big is Hafjell?
- Hafjell has 50 marked runs and 18 lifts.
- When is ski season at Hafjell?
- Hafjell 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 Hafjell get in a typical season?
- Hafjell averages 74 inches / 188 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
