Gausta Ski Resort

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With its varied ski slopes, playful children’s areas, terrain parks, and off-piste opportunities from Gaustatoppen, Gausta Ski Center is a year-round destination perfect for the whole family.

Facts about the ski resort

  • Season: December–April
  • 37 slopes and 13 lifts
  • Four ski areas
  • A total of 45 km of groomed runs
  • Longest run: 3.2 km
  • 85 km of cross-country trails, including a 3 km floodlit loop
  • 2 terrain parks: one green and child-friendly near the children’s slope, and a more challenging park at Hovedstaul
  • Free shuttle bus (Gaustaekspressen) between cabins, slopes, and the Gaustabanen funicular

See an overview of slopes, lifts, and parks in Gausta’s interactive trail map.
Skip the line – buy lift passes online.

Family-friendly Gausta

Gausta is one of Norway’s most family-friendly ski resorts:

  • Free lift passes for children under 8
  • Slopes for all levels, with dedicated children’s areas for the youngest skiers
  • Fun activities with the mascots Huski & Flaks
  • Ski school with professional instructors for all ages and levels
  • At Gaustablikk Mountain Resort, kids can enjoy a pool area, table tennis, shuffleboard, and playrooms – perfect after a day on the slopes

Gausta Ski & Snowboard School

Whether you’re a beginner or looking to fine-tune your technique, Gausta offers ski and snowboard lessons for all levels. The instructors focus on mastery, safety, and the joy of skiing. For those seeking extra challenges, SkiPro courses are available for advanced skiers.
Book your course via Gausta Ski & Snowboard School.

Gausta Ski Rental

At Gausta Ski Rental you’ll find everything you need:

  • Touring skis, freeride skis, twin-tips, carving skis, cross-country skis, and touring skis
  • Snowboards, boots, randonee packages, pulks, and helmets
  • Boots individually fitted with modern equipment

Just ask our skilled staff – we’ll help you find the gear that matches your style and needs.

Food & Drink

After a day on the slopes, you’ll find plenty of places to recharge:

  • Bakeriet: freshly baked cinnamon rolls and sourdough bread
  • Stova: stone oven pizza and a varied menu
  • Koffertlokket: slope-side kiosk, perfect for a quick snack in the sun
  • Loftet Afterski: live music, quiz nights, and great vibes
  • Fjell Bistro: traditional alpine dishes with Nordic twists
  • Grill huts: book a shelter or enjoy lunch in one of our grill cabins – light the fire and soak up the views

Off-piste, Ski Touring & Gaustabanen

For adventurers, Gausta offers exciting off-piste and ski touring experiences. Standing at 1,883 meters above sea level, Gaustatoppen is an iconic peak – and one of the most accessible in Norway.

Inside the mountain, the spectacular Gaustabanen funicular takes you and your skis to the summit in just 15 minutes – with no effort required. Thanks to the Gaustaekspressen shuttle, you can easily combine Gaustabanen with the rest of the ski resort, as the bus runs between the slopes and the lift.

Cross-Country Skiing at Gausta

Gausta offers world-class cross-country skiing with trails up to 23 km long and a total of 85 km of groomed tracks. Beginners will find easy loops perfect for their first outings, while experienced skiers can challenge themselves on longer trails while enjoying panoramic views of Telemark’s majestic mountain landscape.

When darkness falls, a 3 km floodlit loop keeps the ski fun going, and every morning you can track the grooming machine by GPS – and be the first to lay tracks in freshly groomed snow.

Snow Guarantee

Thanks to its high altitude and modern snowmaking facilities, Gausta is one of Norway’s most snow-secure ski resorts, with reliable conditions from December through April.

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Facilities

General facilities

  • bar
  • café/cafeteria
  • kiosk
  • restaurant

Season

  • open all year round

Ski hire

  • alpine skiing equipment/adults
  • alpine skiing equipment/children
  • cross-country/adults
  • cross-country/children
  • snowboarding equipment

Winter sports

  • alpine
  • après ski
  • children's lift
  • cross-country skiing
  • direct access to ski runs/trails
  • half-pipe snowboard
  • heated room
  • lighted track
  • off piste
  • ski school
  • snowboarding
  • Telemark skiing

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      Gausta Ski Resort

      Type:Ski centre

      Kvitåvatnvegen 372, 3660, Rjukan

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