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Gausta Sportell

Type:Mountain hotel

Kvitåvatnvegen 51, 3660, Rjukan

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 26 reviews26 reviews

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Gausta Sportell in the winter
  • Gausta Sportell in the winter
  • Restaurant Hovedestaul
  • Gaustatoppen Sportell
  • breakfast table at Gausta Sportell
  • Gaustatoppen sportell is a new accommodation at Gausta, close to Mount Gaustatoppen
  • Bed at Gaustatoppen Sportell
  • Apartment Gaustatoppen Sportell
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  • Gausta Sportell winter evening
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  • the bar of Gaustatoppen Sportell

About

Just 50 meters from the ski slopes you will find Gausta Sportell, a modern, family-friendly hotel featuring a smart self-service concept and an authentic mountain atmosphere. The hotel is located right in the heart of everything that happens at Gausta. Here you can stay comfortably and flexibly, with ski in/ski out, digital check-in, and keyless access – everything you need for a seamless and relaxed stay in the mountains.

Accommodation and Facilities

The hotel has 30 modern and functional units, ranging from cozy double rooms to spacious apartments accommodating up to eight people. All rooms are decorated in a stylish, Scandinavian design, focusing on comfort, functionality, and freedom.

In the hotel's Restaurant and Sportellet Bar, you can enjoy good food and drinks in an informal setting. They serve everything from simple dishes to something nice in a glass. For a social mountain evening, the bar area offers both shuffleboard and darts.

Perfect Location in the Hovdestaul Area

Gausta Sportell is strategically located in the Hovdestaul area, as close to Gaustatoppen as you can get at Gausta. Right outside the door you will find the Gaustaekspressen lift, which runs continuously throughout the ski resort's opening hours, providing easy access to lifts, restaurants, and activities across the entire area.

The area is ideal for active days:

  • The two best slopes in Gausta Skisenter start right nearby.
  • Just outside, you'll find a large and varied snow park with jumps, rails, and creative terrain for all skill levels.
  • The eatery Bygget is the closest neighbor, where you can buy street food and drinks.

The hotel also offers spacious parking, ski lockers, and everything you need for active days on the slopes. With its combination of modern convenience, authentic mountain experiences, and a relaxed atmosphere, Gausta Sportell is an ideal choice for families, groups of friends, and active couples who want everything within easy reach.

Facilities

Access

  • hiking trails - marked

Activities

  • cross-country - and alpine slopes
  • fishing possibilities
  • hiking
  • ice climbing
  • mountain hiking
  • nature trails
  • prepared trails in vicinity
  • recreational facility

Capacity

  • double room - 15
  • number of family rooms - 12
  • number of suites - 6

General facilities

  • food and beverage service
  • restaurant

Nature and terrain

  • cross-country skiing area - alpine
  • hiking area
  • mountainous terrain
  • view

Sports activities

  • alpine skiing
  • cross-country skiing
  • exercise
  • marked-out routes

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars
    • Service
      4 of 5 stars
    • Value
      3.4 of 5 stars
    • Cleanliness
      4.5 of 5 stars
    • Location
      4.1 of 5 stars
    • Excellent
      8
    • Very Good
      5
    • Average
      4
    • Poor
      4
    • Terrible
      5

    Recent Reviews:

    • Happyweekend22
      Trip Type:
      Family
      Gaustatoppen Sportell - Excellent service
      5 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 18th January 2022
      Perfect location for ski out-in. This is a Sportell - ski - eat - sleep - no nightclub, perfect to load your batteries and just relax. Excellent service and location. Adult people, if you go for... Read full review
    • W3947TVmartino
      Champagne-Ardenne, France
      Trip Type:
      Family
      Modern and nice hotel with super friendly staff
      5 of 5 stars
      Friday, 4th March 2022
      Modern and nice hotel with super friendly staff All worked well for our family despite the hard weather. Good place if you have an electric car that would need to be charged during the ice cold... Read full review
    • bbeire206395
      Zellik, Belgium
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      Great hotel
      5 of 5 stars
      Monday, 14th March 2022
      Three first thing we noticed about our room was the large bed, in the morning we could choose from a broad selection of breakfast options, we particularly enjoyed the view on the ski piste outside... Read full review

    Guide Prices

    Family Suite are 34 kvm, with large windows and a spacious bathroom.
    Family Suite are 34 - 38 kvm, with large windows and a balcony.
    Double room are 14 -17 kvm, with large windows and a spacious bathroom.
    Double room Premium are 17 kvm, with large windows and a spacious bathroom.
    Apartment Suite is 55 kvm, with large windows and a balcon, 3 bedrooms and a view to Gaustatoppen.

    Map & Directions

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    Contact

    Tel: 35 09 14 22

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