Do some alpine or cross-country skiing, take a hike to a mountain peak, snuggle up in front of an open fire or relax in a beautiful outdoor pool with stunning views! With hotels across the Nordics, we can offer something for everyone to enjoy during the cold winter months. Here are 10 fabulous hotels offering fantastic winter experiences!
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1. Luxurious lodge in Åre – Copperhill Mountain Lodge, Åre
Åre is Scandinavia’s largest ski resort and has been named one of the world’s places to ski. In addition to great slopes, you’ll also find plenty of restaurants, shops and activities here. When you stay at Copperhill Mountain Lodge, you’ll be situated right in the heart of all the action with stunning views of the mountain landscape. The hotel has been named Sweden’s best ski hotel several times, and with its unique location, an award-winning spa, gym and yoga studio, you’ll be hard-pressed not to have a good time here! When you’re not out on the slopes, you can enjoy a hot beverage in front of the fire at the Fireside Lounge & Bar or treat yourself to an extra luxurious stay in one of the hotel’s many suites.
2. Award-winning mountain hotel – Norefjell Ski & Spa, Norefjell
The award-winning ski and spa resort Norefjell Ski & Spa boasts a stunning mountain setting, about 100 kilometres west of Oslo. The resort is ranked as one of the best mountain hotels in Scandinavia and it certainly isn’t hard to understand why – there’s something for everyone here! Try the 16-meter-high climbing wall with our instructors, enjoy some fabulous treatments at the hotel spa or order some tasty dishes featuring lots of local produce in the Fjellet restaurant. Norefjell Ski & Spa is also an ideal place to host a meeting or conference. The hotel offers tailor-made conference packages, guaranteeing you and your guests an unforgettable experience! The resort offers ski-in ski-out access to the Norefjell Ski Centre, meaning you can just put on your skis outside the hotel and set off! There are also plenty of activities and cross-country tracks for you to try within easy reach of the hotel. Just go ahead and explore!
3. The mountain as your neighbour – Quality Hotel™ Skifer, Oppdal
Oppdal is one of the best ski resorts in Norway, situated 120 kilometres south of Trondheim, offering miles and miles of excellent cross-country tracks and downhill slopes. Quality Hotel Skifer is situated right in the middle of this winter wonderland! The resort lies within easy reach of both bus and train connections, and you’ll find a wide variety of shops, restaurants, as well as a cultural centre with a cinema, a library, bath house and lots more right outside the door. The hotel’s majestic slate façade beautifully complements the incredible views of the mountain landscape, which can be enjoyed from the hotel’s restaurant and lounge. During the ski season, the hotel is a popular hangout for après-ski festivities!
4. A ski paradise – Clarion Collection® Hotel Hammer, Lillehammer
Lillehammer is a truly magical destination during the wintertime, and it may well be Norway’s largest ski paradise with miles and miles of well-lit and groomed cross country tracks. Lillehammer offers both world-class cross-country skiing at the Birkebeinen ski stadium, as well as fabulous downhill slopes managed by the Hafjell Alpine Centre. Clarion Collection Hotel Hammer is situated just 10 minutes’ walk from both the ski station and the train station, and it lies within easy reach of both shops and entertainment. Hanging out in front of the cosy fireplace is a definite must – and you’ll also have the hotel’s fabulous buffet breakfast, afternoon “fika” and dinner to look forward to every day as part of your room rate Evening Meal and Afternoon Sweets. Will Lillehammer and Clarion Collection Hotel Hammer be your next skiing destination?
5. Miles and miles – Clarion Collection® Hotel Bergmästaren, Falun
Clarion Collection Hotel Bergmästaren is situated surrounded by Falun’s beautiful and well-preserved nature. Falun is one of Sweden’s main winter metropolises with the amazing Lugnet sports complex featuring plenty of cross-country tracks, where you can hone your technique with an instructor or get in some much-needed practice for one of the season’s many big races. At Clarion Collection Hotel Bergmästaren, you can rejuvenate body and mind in the gym and wellness area, before enjoying a lovely meal that is included in your room rate. You’re also more than welcome to bring along your four-legged friends – just let the hotel know in advance so that they can reserve a pet-friendly room for you.
6. Experience the Northern Lights – Comfort Hotel® Xpress Tromsø
Experiences in nature abound in Tromsø with a Northern Lights safari claiming the top spot! Comfort Hotel Xpress Tromsø is situated right in the city centre within easy reach of pretty much everything! Here at Comfort Hotel Xpress Tromsø, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about the city, such as the best restaurants and museums. If you fancy doing some skiing, the Tromsø Alpine Park is just 15 minutes away by bus. Visit the Paris of the North and experience amazing eateries and nightlife. And just in case you stay out late on a Saturday…there’s no need to worry. Thanks to our Lazy Sunday concept, you can keep your room until 6pm on Sundays at no extra cost. Just let the reception know and everything will be arranged for you!
Check out Packtivity in Tromsø here.
7. The home of powder snow – Quality Hotel™ Sogndal
When the conditions are right, downhill skiing enthusiasts count Sogndal as one of the areas with the very best powder snow. This is the place to come if you enjoy fast-paced skiing and steep slopes. The Sogndal Ski Centre and Hafslo Ski Centre are both just 15 minutes away. Quality Hotel Sogndal is a great place to stay with comfortable accommodation and a popular Italian restaurant called La Pergola, where you can enjoy the best pizzas in town! Make sure to try our lovely eatery Vågal Burger & Gin as well, which serves delicious dishes, and a good variety of bar food, trendy cocktails and locally brewed beverages.
8. Welcome to the winter city – Frösö Park Hotel
Frösö Park Hotel is a gem of a hotel near the airport in Östersund, within easy reach of both ski slopes and cross-country tracks. You can rejuvenate tired muscles in the hotel spa, where you can try a range of facial and body treatments. For those wanting to work up a sweat, we have yoga, a gym and an obstacle course! And for a truly unforgettable winter experience, we recommend an ice skating tour across the Storsjön lake, which allows you to marvel at the stunning natural surroundings. Later in the day, head to the hotel restaurant, Kava, where you can enjoy the local Jämtland cuisine and magical views of the amazing mountain landscape.
9. Combine shopping, nightlife and winter adventures at Clarion Hotel® Grand Östersund
Do your travel companions have different interests? Or do you just want to have a varied holiday combining shopping, eating out and nightlife with fabulous experiences in the great outdoors? Then begin by booking a stay in central Östersund, as it is a great starting point for onward adventure! You can head to the nearby ski slopes that are easily accessible by bus or by car, as well as take a short walk to charming local shops.
When you stay at Clarion Hotel Grand Östersund, you’ll be within easy walking distance of a variety of restaurants, bars and shops. But you don’t have to go far to enjoy a fabulous meal – you’ll find everything you need under one roof! The hotel restaurant, NÒR, serves a lovely combination of traditional Nordic dishes peppered with exciting influences from Central Europe.
10. Arctic experience – Quality Hotel™ Grand Royal Narvik
There is something very special about skiing in mountains surrounded by fjords – not to mention the magic of the Northern Lights that can readily be experienced up here in Narvik! Enjoy a stay at Quality Hotel Grand Royal situated just a minute from the train station and three minutes from the Narvikfjellet Ski Centre. Go ahead and take some lessons to improve your ski style, do some sledding or take part in one of the many local downhill skiing competitions. Linken Restaurant & Bar on the rooftop is a great place to come for a delicious meal and a drink with fabulous views of Narvik’s majestic natural landscape.
Check out our hotel package at Narvikfjellet here.
