GAUSTA, NORWAY
Gausta Ski Holidays
Resort Statistics
| Level | Rating | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | 0 | |
| Intermediates | 0 | |
| Advanced | 0 | |
| Snowboarders | ||
| Total Runs | 0 |
Good for
- Families
Resort features
Health Spa
Snowshoeing
New To Skiing
Resort Statistics
| Resort Altitude | 945m |
| Total Piste | 35km |
| Total Lifts | 13 |
| Chairlifts | 2 |
| Drag Lifts | 10 |
| Snow Parks | 2 |
Skiing in Gausta
A hidden gem in the heart of Norway’s pioneering Telemark region, snow sure Gausta is an up and coming ski resort big on Scandinavian hospitality, epic scenery, and unique mountain experiences.
The resort is incredibly beginner and family-friendly, with long, meandering, and relaxing greens that’ll really help you to find your feet as an entry-level skier.
After the techniques become familiar, advance onto the handful of open blues and reds, where you’ll be able to practise your turns on quiet pistes.
You can book your Gausta ski holiday online or through one of our excellent ski specialists. Let them help you find your perfect Norwegian ski holiday. Enquire today!
What is Gausta like as a ski resort?
With 35km of slopes across 36 runs, Gausta offers more than enough ground for a week’s skiing.
The resort centre is small yet perfectly formed, with a cluster of bars, award-winning restaurants, a bakery, and a pizzeria and barbeque mountain restaurant just a few of the places offering exceptional Scandinavian cuisine.
Gausta really does pride itself on offering an authentic Norwegian experience and you’ll be able to try everything from Norwegian waffles and cinnamon buns to a la carte menus packed with traditional Norwegian ingredients.
Off the pistes, you can really delve into the war time history of the area. The Gaustabanen is a must for anyone visiting Gausta. A funicular originating from the Cold War era, you’ll travel through the mountain to the summit of Gaustatoppen, where, on a clear day, you can expect exceptional views reaching as far as Sweden.
Or for those looking to try something different, take a trip to the floating sauna, followed by a cold water dip in the frozen lake - just the ticket to get the blood pumping.
Top reasons to go to Gausta
Here are some of the top reasons why we think you should choose Gausta for your ski holiday.
Family-friendly: With ski schools, resort mascots, and plenty of kids’ entertainment, including a swimming pool and playroom, Gausta is great for young families.
Beginner-friendly: With 20 green runs to its name, Gausta gives beginners plenty of terrain to practise their stopping and turning. Lessons are a reasonable price, too, with an hour’s private lesson costing around £73 and a three hour lesson costing around £170*.
Authentically Norwegian: Norwegian food, Norwegian history, and Norwegian leisure are steeped in the Gausta experience.
Snow sure: Closer to the Arctic Circle, Gausta is consistently colder than the resorts in the Alps, ensuring great snow conditions throughout the season.
Beautiful scenery: Gausta is situated within a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and when you get there, you’ll be able to explore the history that makes it so.
*Prices for demonstration purposes and subject to change
What is the accommodation like in Gausta?
Self catering, bed and breakfast and half board are mainly what’s on offer in Gausta, but you’ll have plenty of tasty options when it comes to choosing your lunch and evening meal.
Accommodation in Gausta offers great value for money, with modern apartments just minutes from the slopes, cosy, traditional cabins, and a hotel with hot tub and bar games - perfect for post-ski relaxation.
What’s the apres ski in Gausta like?
Fans of live music, cocktails, and chilled out bars will enjoy Gausta’s apres offering.
Kirk’s Bar even has a shuffleboard for some post-ski competitiveness. In essence, don’t expect the raucous apres of some of the Alpine ski resorts, but Gausta is hardly a ghost town, either.
Loftet Apreski located above Stova at the foot of the slopes is the place to go for DJ sets and live music.
What activities are there to do in Gausta?
There’s plenty to do in Gausta off the slopes.
Thanks to the significant part the area played in the Cold War, you can enjoy the Gaustabanen funicular trip through the mountain to Gaustatoppen - the highest peak in the region.
For inside activities, head to Kirk’s Bar for some shuffleboarding, or to the Gaustablikk Fjellresort for a round of table tennis, a swim, a relaxing spa afternoon, or even wine tasting.
What is Gausta like for skiing?
Discover what it’s like to ski in Gausta.
Is Gausta a good place to ski?
With its beginner-friendly ski area, selection of challenging slopes, fantastic range of activities, and low key resort centre, Gausta is a fantastically well-rounded resort ideal for those looking for an alternative to the Alps.
Is Gausta snow sure?
Yes, thanks to its proximity to the Arctic Circle, average daily high temperatures in Gausta range from -5 in December to 1 degree in March, keeping it nice and cold for the snow to stick around.
Is Gausta suitable for beginners?
With English-speaking instructors, ski school classes split into age and ability, and 20 leisurely green runs, Gausta is the perfect ski resort for beginners.
Family skiing in Gausta
During the day, parents can go off and explore the ski area while the kids attend ski school. The classes are split into age and ability, with lessons delivered by English speaking instructors. During the school holidays, kids will love spotting Huski and Flaks - the resort’s mascots - out and about on the slopes.
For downtime, there’s a kids’ playroom and a swimming pool in the Gaustablikk Fjell Resort, meaning lots of entertainment off the slopes and the chance to make new friends.
How to get to Gausta
For Gausta, fly into Oslo. It’s then roughly a 3.5 hour transfer.
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