Do bear in mind that the runway here is very short so when the snow clouds descend planes will likely be diverted to Oslo which can add three hours onto the journey time and more if you have to wait for coaches to turn up etc. It is perfect for somewhere to come for coffee and waffles or a sandwich. Beitostolen, Norway: Getting there Fagernes airport is about 45 minutes by road to Beitostølen which is a great option. It is a really safe resort and all the ski slopes lead back to the one place in the centre of the town. You can also see our post on or.
We loved the open fire and lounges around reception. . We loved the big souvenir shop at the top of the town and in the complex that houses the Co-Op supermarket there was a small clothes shop and bookshop. Beitostolen, Norway: Where to eat — Peppes Pizza We absolutely loved Peppes Pizza. Ice Fishing Organised by Beito-Activ, the people who run the ski school — ice fishing takes you down onto the lake to demonstrate this tradition of caching fish — and anything you catch you can take home with you to cook up for dinner! Definitely recommended for a night out and you can read our full. We were so comfortable here with everything to relax including three bedrooms, a large kitchen diner and lounge, two bathrooms with underfloor heating and a large kit room when we came in from a day out on the snow.
They can also custom make an itinerary for you. They were a perfect stay. Beitostølen, Norway: Costs — Norway is never going to be the cheapest option in terms of some of the day-to-day costs. The veggie version had artichokes, spinach, garlic mushrooms and avocado and was just fantastic. Cafe The cafe above the souvenir shop in town is a lovely, welcoming space.
This cosy restaurant has open fires and a play room for the kids. Bear in mind they also charge for towels to use so best to take your own. You can take individual ski lessons or join in with the ski school both of which we did. Both shops will give you everything you need for a week or two weeks stay in Beitostølen and we were really impressed by the variety on offer from wraps and salsas for Mexican to everything to cook up a curry. Beitostolen is a beautiful little mountain village in the middle of Norway, about 3 and a half hour drive from Oslo. Beitostolen, Norway: What to do with children There are plenty of activities in Beitostølen to keep the whole family occupied during the winter, including: Skiing Most people travelling to Beitostølen in the winter will be visiting to ski and Beitostølen is particularly well geared up for the beginner or intermediate.
We love to hear from you! Horse ride in the snow Myhre Gard offer horse rides through the week. You can choose the length of time you go horseback riding from hour-long trips to longer periods. On top of that the pizzas are absolutely delicious. Definitely pre-book as early as you can as they do fill up. There are some great cross-country ski routes here too and we saw lots of families taking part in this. We loved coming to the pool and hanging out although bear in mind it is unheated so very cold. Troll souvenirs on sale in Beitostolen Beitostølen, Norway: Where to stay — Stølstunet Apartments We loved these apartments which can be booked through Crystal Ski.
Swimming The Radisson Blu Hotel has a pool which is free to use for guests staying there but you can also buy a weeks membership for around 100 kr for adults and 50 kr for children which is a great way to spend some time out of the snow. We really enjoyed our meal here. There were also remarkably few queues, read that as none, for the ski lifts and slopes which was great. Husky dog ride Beito Husky Tours offers husky dog rides of everything from a few hours to a few days. They have a fixed menu, usually with just one choice but they will adapt it for vegetarians or special diets if you give them some advanced warning. .
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