Winter holiday in Telemark

A winter holiday is all about enjoying time together. In Telemark, you’ll find family-friendly ski resorts with safe children’s areas, activities for all ages and plenty of opportunities to combine downhill skiing, cross-country skiing and other winter adventures. It’s easy to find a winter holiday that suits your family.

Take the family on an adventure on the slopes

Young children can practice their first turns, while older children enjoy more speed and new challenges. Telemark has several family-friendly ski resorts, each offering something different, making it easier to find the right destination for your family.

Rauland is a great choice for families with children. At Vierli, you’ll find a children’s slope, a magic carpet lift and Norway’s largest snow fort, while nearby Silkedalen offers excellent cross-country trails.

Gausta combines family-friendly slopes with plenty to do after skiing. The ski resort has a dedicated children’s area, while the hotel offers a playroom and swimming pool.

Gautefall is a good choice for families who want to combine skiing with winter fun. Here, you’ll find a children’s slope, a magic carpet lift and opportunities for sledding.

An extra highlight for younger children is that Rauland, Gausta and Gautefall all have their own mascots, who make regular appearances on the slopes throughout the season. All three destinations also offer ski rental and ski school.

These are just a few of Telemark’s family-friendly ski resorts – explore more options below.

Discover Gausta beyond the slopes

Family-friendly skiing is just the beginning of what you can experience at Gausta. Take the spectacular Gaustabanen inside Gaustatoppen to the summit and, on a clear day, enjoy views across an area equivalent to around one-sixth of mainland Norway. Take a break from skiing and discover local culture and history at the Norwegian Industrial Workers Museum and the Heavy Water Cellar at Vemork. For families with older children – or once the little ones are asleep – a floating sauna is a relaxing way to end the day.