Venabu, Norway
Venabu is set on the Venabygdsfjellet plateau, on the edge of the Rondane National Park in Norway. It has excellent scenery and a good snow record with a ski season from December to April. Venabu and its mountain plateau is at approximately 950m altitude, and there are 140kms of prepared trails which starts right on the doorstep. To the north you can join the long distance ski trail, the Trolløype which connects the Rondane National Park to the Winter Olympic town of Lillehammer.
Getting to Venabu by Air
The nearest airports are Oslo Gardermoen (lufthavn) and Trondheim.
Airport Transfer
It is possible to book a direct bus transfer with the hotel. The 2022 price was 550 NOK per person, one way. £46 approx.
Train Connections to Venabu
From Oslo Gardermoen to Ringebu on the Dovre line. It’s a scenic journey of about 2.5 hours. Oslo city and Lillehammer are on the same rail line.
Vy.no have recently increased their Saturday services to Ringebu, extending rail journeys beyond Lillehammer by bus. The railway station at Oslo airport is downstairs in the same building. Buy tickets online with the Vy’s app or website, ticket machines or in person. The staff speak good English and it's well signposted. Book ahead as you need a seat.
Transfer Ringebu to Venabu
The hotel will pick you up from the railway station in Ringebu, if you book the service with them in advance. The transfer time to the hotel from the station is about twenty minutes.
You can find full details of all transfer information here
Venabu Cross Country Ski Map
Cross Country Ski Tracks and Routes
There are well grooms trails all around the area which also off track options. The Venabu Fjellhotell and local community prepare an excellent network of ski trails around and over the mountains of the area. You can ski straight from the hotel.
Venabu Cross Country Ski Routes
Where to Stay
The Venabu Fjellhotel lies in the middle of a wide open plateau surrounded by rounded peaks. There are a collection of lakes & streams and in the middle of this gentle plateau there are deep gorges & high waterfalls. It’s an easy area to get around with well marked trails.
The hotel is highly recommended by UK skiers for good food and a friendly hotel.
You can book directly with them and build your own trip, or choose a package from one of the tour operators below. There are 56 ensuite rooms, six of which are suitable for wheelchair users. Rooms are simple and comfortably furnished with the traditional colors and fabrics of a mountain hotel. There is free WiFI throughout the hotel. Or choose a cabin (3 with saunas). Combine an informal cabin holiday with the advantages of the hotel nearby as the Fjellhotell is a couple of minutes’ walk away. Cabin guests can join meals in the hotel dining room, for à la carte meals and for snacks. Every Wednesday, during the main holiday seasons, the hotel serves its special dinner: ‘A Taste of Norwegian Tradition’.
Cross Country Ski Rental
Ski rental
is available through the hotel
and you can also book instruction.
Cross Country Ski Races
The Lillehammer Troll ski marathon starts near to the hotel, so is a good place to base yourself.
Tour Companies who feature Venabu
They feature the Troll Trail with luggage transfer and hotels.
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