Find price and book at Gausta
Price example 5 nights: cabin for 4 incl. 1 car and ferry from Hirtshals tour/retour with arrival on Sunday in week 2, 2026. As of: 28.05.2025
From 430 € per person
Color Club from 425 €
Winter holiday in Gausta
Experience winter fun and cozy moments in the Gausta ski area, at the foot of Gaustatoppen, the highest mountain in the Telemark region. Accommodation and ferry crossing are included in the price.
Skiing at Gausta
With large children’s areas, slopes for all levels, off-piste terrain, and ski touring on Gaustatoppen — one of Norway’s most famous mountains — Gausta is a ski resort for everyone. Especially for families, with free lift passes and ski rental for all children under 8 years of age.
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Gausta Ski Center
The Gausta Ski Center offers 35 km of slopes, several children's areas, and snow parks with jumps and rails for twin-tip skiers and snowboarders. There are challenges for all skill levels, evening skiing, and plenty of great places to stop for refreshments — including barbecue areas, a warming hut, restaurants, freshly baked pizzas, and even a snow groomer converted into a food truck.
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Ski school for all ages
At Gausta, you’ll find a ski school with certified instructors and classes for all age groups. Few things are more rewarding than seeing children’s pride and confidence as they learn to ski downhill and use the lift on their own. Adults are welcome too — why not take the opportunity to refine your technique with an experienced instructor?
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Take the train to the mountain top
The iconic Gaustatoppen rises 1,883 meters above sea level. Here, you can enjoy Norway’s best-selling waffle and a view across one-sixth of the country. The Gaustabanen — a unique underground funicular — takes you all the way to the top. On the way down, you’ll find both family-friendly off-piste terrain and steep chutes that experienced skiers can explore with a guide. Even without skis, it’s an unforgettable adventure!
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Cross-country skiing with a view
Gausta offers top-class cross-country skiing. Beginner trails are perfect for newcomers, while more experienced skiers can challenge themselves and enjoy panoramic views along the high mountain routes. When night falls, a three-kilometre floodlit trail stays open late every evening. And each morning, you can track the grooming machines via GPS and be among the first on freshly prepared trails.
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Snow-safe ski area
Thanks to its high altitude, Gausta is often among the first places in Norway to receive winter snow — and it typically lasts until May. In 2019, Gausta also invested heavily in a new snowmaking system, ensuring ideal conditions and a long, wonderful ski season!
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Ski rental
Ski rentalThe ski rentals at Gausta offer a wide selection of ski and snowboard equipment.
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Floating sauna
Floating saunaNeed a break from skiing? Relax in a floating sauna. Read more at gausta.com
Gausta Ski Center
Gausta Ski Center in Norway offers a wide variety of slopes for all skill levels, with stunning views of the iconic Gaustatoppen mountain. It’s known for its modern lift system and reliable snow conditions throughout the winter season.
- Green: 17 slopes,19 km
- Blue: 2 slopes, 1.6 km
- Red: 10 slopes, 7.4 km
- Black: 6 slopes, 3.6 km
- Elevation: 710 - 1.250 m a.s.l.
- Longest downhill slope 3.8 km
- 2 chair lifts
- 6 anchor lifts
- 1 carpet lift
- Lift capacity: 12,000 persons/hour
Surcharge for keycard 75 NOK. May be used for other facilities.
- 17 km slopes
- 85 km
- Illuminated cross-country skiing trails 6 km
Snowboard parks: 2
In Gausta you will find a ski school with trained ski instructors and groups of different ages. Children up to 7 years get a free ski pass, when they wear a helmet.
Enjoy skiing after dark on selected days.
- 2 runs, 5 km
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 16:00 - 20:00
- Apres ski
- Barbecue facility
For alpine, there's a ski guarantee from 12.12.2025 - 26.04.2026 for 12 slopes. For cross-country skiing there is no ski guarantee.
Book your holiday at
Book a winter holiday with a hotel room, cabin or apartment in Gausta. Accommodation and transfer are included in the price.
Useful information
Plan your trip to Gausta with ease – find directions, distances, and tips for shopping and restaurants.
Follow the directions Rjukan/Gausta via road 37 from Oslo, Larvik, or Kristiansand.
From Oslo: 184 km
From Larvik: 200 km
From Kristiansand: 300 km
Gausta offers a variety of cozy mountain restaurants where you can enjoy everything from local Norwegian flavors to casual family‑friendly meals, all with stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
Find restaurants at gausta.com
Gausta offers a selection of charming shops where you can browse outdoor gear, local specialties, and essentials for a comfortable mountain stay.
In Rjukan you can find a wider selection og stores.
Read more at visitrjukan.com
If you have general questions about your holiday destination, send an email to hello@gausta.com, or download the Gausta app so you have all the information right at your hands.