Voss ski resort- A genuine ski town with legendary status

Everyone with a passion for skiing has probably heard of Voss. You have most likely met a skier from Voss. Have you ever been there? I guess not. Well, it’s not too late to change that. Voss is worth a visit, Not only for skiing. But, as we […]

Fleischer’s Hotel Voss – staying in the house of kings

Fleischer’s Hotel in Voss is certainly worth a visit. Being one of the icon historical hotels in Norway. Owned and managed by the same family for six generations in a row. Fleischer’s in Voss has hosted more than one king during it 160 years of service. And now […]

Myrkdalen – we found the lost valley of snow

One of Scandinavia’s newest ski resorts, Myrkdalen. It’s located half an hour outside Voss. You can reach this snow bowl by car or free ski shuttle bus. Twenty years ago, the first lift opened, and in December 2012, the Myrkdalen Hotel opened its doors. As the first lift […]

Hotel Store Ringheim Voss – stay in a unique atmosphere

Store Ringheim Farmstead at Voss has been in the same family for eight generations. And has recently changed from farming to serving guests, seeking that unique boutique hotel experience. Not only that, the hotel’s own restaurant, Flor’n is the best in the valley. The old barn dating back […]

Hardcore skiing – The best ski slope in Scandinavia

Other ski magazines create lists of the best powder skiing. If you’re looking for that, read them. In this article, we are talking about concrete corduroy, hardcore skiing. GS style. Put your helmet on, buckle up and go full throttle. This is a salute to the best ski […]

What’s Christmas skiing in Hemsedal, Norway look like?

After celebrating Christmas with the family at Kvarstad gård in Brumunddal, our kids left us, spreading over the world like Leafs. Stephanie left for Mexico, Alexander for the USA and Christopher headed to Austria. The lust to get some altitude in our legs and a time alone was […]

Geilo, a classic winter paradise in Norway

On our latest trip to Norway, after leaving overcrowded Hemsesdal. We took the opportunity and passed by Geilo on our way back to Åre. Geilo is located in the next valley south from Hemsedal, just an hour drive away. So it’s not a big detour. Skiing starts 800 […]

Fýri Resort A luxury cruise ship stranded in Hemsedal

At our last visit to Hemsedal we stayed at Fýri resort. Fýri is actually a hotel and Hemsedal is the resort, but that’s just marking words. Fýri is a great place! A modern hotel that despite its young age holds a good amount of atmosphere. It’s located a […]