Norway
Norway - Ski trip: winter idyll in the Gålå ski area
Norway - Ski trip: winter idyll in the Gålå ski area
Duration
10 days
Start/End
Kiel
Tour type
Individual
Level
Simple
Accommodation
Cabin/apartment
Overview
In the Lillehammer region you experience the magic of winter away from crowded Alpine resorts. Gålå is a paradise for cross-country skiers with beautiful natural scenery. You travel by car on the ferry from Kiel to Oslo and stay self-catering in a cabin or apartment.
Experience the magic of winter in the Lillehammer region, away from the crowded alpine destinations. Enjoy this paradise for cross-country skiing enthusiasts with its beautiful natural scenery.
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Day 1
Travel to Kiel
Inside cabin on the ferry to Oslo
Individual travel to Kiel. The Color Line ferry departs at 14:00. Enjoy the wide range of facilities on board! Treat yourself in one of the many restaurants and cafés, enjoy the varied entertainment programme or go shopping. All this is possible on the cruise ferries Color Magic and Color Fantasy! Overnight on board.
Travel to Kiel
Day 1
Inside cabin on the ferry to Oslo
Individual travel to Kiel. The Color Line ferry departs at 14:00. Enjoy the wide range of facilities on board! Treat yourself in one of the many restaurants and cafés, enjoy the varied entertainment programme or go shopping. All this is possible on the cruise ferries Color Magic and Color Fantasy! Overnight on board.
Day 2
Arrival in Oslo – drive to the Gålå ski area
Cabin/apartment in Gålå
approx. 250 km
In the morning you reach Oslo and continue your journey by car. You pass the former Olympic town of Lillehammer with its pretty pedestrian zone. Then you drive through Gudbrandsdalen. Norway's longest valley is home to many picturesque villages and lakes. Your destination for the day is Gålå, where you check in to your cosy apartment for the next 7 nights*. *Different length of stay over Easter.
Arrival in Oslo – drive to the Gålå ski area
Day 2
Cabin/apartment in Gålå
approx. 250 km
In the morning you reach Oslo and continue your journey by car. You pass the former Olympic town of Lillehammer with its pretty pedestrian zone. Then you drive through Gudbrandsdalen. Norway's longest valley is home to many picturesque villages and lakes. Your destination for the day is Gålå, where you check in to your cosy apartment for the next 7 nights*. *Different length of stay over Easter.
Days 3–8
Skiwoche
Cabin/apartment in Gålå
Around Gålå, 230 km of perfectly groomed trails await you, for both skating and classic style. Our cosy apartments, located right on the trails, are an excellent starting point for your tours, which you can turn into a sporting highlight or a relaxed nature experience, just as you like. In total, the Peer Gynt region offers an extensive trail network of 630 km. The trails, which run through gentle terrain, offer superb views of the breathtaking mountain landscape of Jotunheimen and Rondane National Parks. Gålå's quiet location on Lake Gålåvatnet offers an undisturbed winter idyll; far from the hustle and bustle, you can enjoy Norwegian cosiness on your winter holiday in Gålå. In the village you'll find a small supermarket where you can get everything you need for self-catering on holiday. Gålå also has a small alpine centre. Please note, however, that lift opening times are limited. Lifts 3, 4, 5 and 7 are currently not in operation. Lifts 1 and 6 (Blåbærfjell and Knerten) are open during the Scandinavian holiday weeks and at weekends. The exact opening times for winter 2025/26 will be announced.
Skiwoche
Days 3–8
Cabin/apartment in Gålå
Around Gålå, 230 km of perfectly groomed trails await you, for both skating and classic style. Our cosy apartments, located right on the trails, are an excellent starting point for your tours, which you can turn into a sporting highlight or a relaxed nature experience, just as you like. In total, the Peer Gynt region offers an extensive trail network of 630 km. The trails, which run through gentle terrain, offer superb views of the breathtaking mountain landscape of Jotunheimen and Rondane National Parks. Gålå's quiet location on Lake Gålåvatnet offers an undisturbed winter idyll; far from the hustle and bustle, you can enjoy Norwegian cosiness on your winter holiday in Gålå. In the village you'll find a small supermarket where you can get everything you need for self-catering on holiday. Gålå also has a small alpine centre. Please note, however, that lift opening times are limited. Lifts 3, 4, 5 and 7 are currently not in operation. Lifts 1 and 6 (Blåbærfjell and Knerten) are open during the Scandinavian holiday weeks and at weekends. The exact opening times for winter 2025/26 will be announced.
Day 9
Gålå – Oslo and Color Line embarkation
Inside cabin on the ferry to Kiel
approx. 250 km
Today you set off back to Oslo in good time. The Color Line ferry leaves the port at 2 pm. You can relax, look back on your winter week and let your holiday wind down on board.
Gålå – Oslo and Color Line embarkation
Day 9
Inside cabin on the ferry to Kiel
approx. 250 km
Today you set off back to Oslo in good time. The Color Line ferry leaves the port at 2 pm. You can relax, look back on your winter week and let your holiday wind down on board.
Day 10
Arrival in Kiel and individual journey home
In the morning you reach the port of Kiel and begin your individual journey home.
Arrival in Kiel and individual journey home
Day 10
In the morning you reach the port of Kiel and begin your individual journey home.
Price from
€620.00
Services
What's included
ferry Kiel–Oslo incl. standard car and overnight stay in an inside cabin with shower/WC incl. taxes and fees
7 nights self-catering in cabins/apartments with 1–2 bedrooms, shower/WC, incl. electricity and final cleaning
ferry Oslo–Kiel incl. standard car and overnight stay in an inside cabin with shower/WC incl. taxes and fees
pocket travel guide of your choice
What's not included
Individual travel to and from the destination (we are happy to put together a suitable offer)
Travel insurance (we are happy to put together an individual offer)
personal equipment
Visa and vaccinations, if required
Trinkgeld
ski pass and equipment (rental available locally)
meals on board the ferry
optional services such as a linen package with bed linen and towels
optional excursions and entrance fees
personal expenses
Character of the trip
Fitness
Simple
Altitude
Low
Culture / nature
Pure nature
This ski trip is suitable for families, friends and anyone who likes to travel independently. You arrive in your own car by ferry and stay self-catering in a cabin or apartment. How you spend your days – on the slopes, on the cross-country trails or on a cosy day at the cabin – is entirely up to you.
Dates and prices
Individual dates
Notes on the trip
Accommodation: Gålå cabin, approx. 50 m²
The cabins are in a quiet, picturesque setting overlooking the idyllic Lake Gålåvatnet in Gålå 2 bedrooms (1 bunk bed, 2 single beds), plus 2 additional single mattresses possible in the sleeping loft (bed arrangement may vary). 1 bathroom with shower/WC, equipped kitchen, cosy living and dining area with fireplace; balcony, ski shed and drying cupboard available Distance to the cross-country trails approx. 50 m
Accommodation: Seter Jotunheimen Apartment, approx. 35 m²
The apartment building is in a quiet, cosy location only about 50 metres from the cross-country trails 2 bedrooms (1 bunk bed, 1 double bed) 1 bathroom with shower/WC, equipped kitchen, cosy living and dining area and balcony A shared ski room is available. In the apartment complex, a sauna (3–9 pm), a washing machine and a drying room are available for your free shared use. Pets are allowed for a fee (please ask in advance)
Accommodation: Seter Rondane Apartment, approx. 25 m²
The apartment building is in a quiet, cosy location only about 50 metres from the cross-country trails 1 bedroom with double bed 1 bathroom with shower/WC, equipped kitchen, cosy dining and seating area A shared ski room is available. In the apartment complex, a sauna (3–9 pm), a washing machine and a drying room are available for your free shared use. Pets are allowed for a fee (please ask in advance)
Ski slopes
Alpine skiing: 8 km of slopes 7 slopes (4 green, 3 blue) No floodlit slopes, no off-piste options, no snow park Cross-country skiing: 230 km of trails Floodlit trails
Notes
Ski equipment can be booked locally for a fee. The travel date refers to the day of arrival at the cabin. Please note that departure day is Saturday and arrival at the accommodation is on Sunday. Suitable alternative travel options by plane on request. Further information on ski equipment on request. Further travel periods until April (last arrival 04.04.27) on request. Outside cabin and meals on board the ferry for a surcharge. Changes to the itinerary are reserved. In general, this trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. In individual cases, we are happy to check whether we can still make your travel wishes come true. Just talk to us.