5 Bedroom Luxury Villa, Norway

In the heart of Telemark, you’ll find Gausta Ski Resort, a modern skiing facility offering something for the whole family. Gaustablikk boasts 35 slopes, 3 children’s areas, 2 terrain parks, a ski school, ski rental, and challenging runs for both beginners and experienced skiers. With close access to bus transportation that takes you to the alpine slopes, as well as ski-in/ski-out access to cross-country trails and scenic surroundings, you can experience nature at its best all year round. For those who prefer cross-country skiing, Gaustablikk is a complete skiing destination. The cross-country trails wind through varied terrain, from short loops to longer journeys that take you up to Snaufjellet. With a total of 85 km of groomed trails, you’ll find everything from a simple 2 km beginner trail to a challenging 23 km high-mountain trek. Some trails even feature skating tracks, and in the evenings you can enjoy a 3 km illuminated trail. The trails are groomed daily during the season, and you can follow the grooming machine live via the website or [hidden information] For off-piste enthusiasts, Gaustatoppen offers exciting opportunities. In addition to extreme descents on Gaustatoppen itself, there are several excellent couloirs in Vatnedalen. Gaustatoppen presents challenges for skiers of all levels, from the easiest descent along the route up to more demanding runs along the ridge north of the tower. Here, you’ll find seven couloirs heading east, with varying degrees of difficulty and an average slope of just under 40 degrees. On good days, you can ski all the way down to Rjukan! We recommend going with someone familiar with the area during your first few visits – they might also show you routes down from Ørnenipa. In the summer, the hotel’s waterfront location makes it a perfect year-round destination. During summer, you can enjoy swimming, paddling, and fishing, or rent boats and a floating sauna at Gaustablikk Hotel. Additionally, you can play padel, mini-golf, or disc golf. There is also bicycle rental available, with or without electric assist, so you can easily venture far into the mountains. Krossobanen and Solstien are popular excursions that take you up to Hardangervidda. After a day in the mountains, you can relax at Rjukanbadet, which offers slides, a children’s pool, and a wellness area – fun for the entire family.