Resort Comparison

Myrkdalen vs Oppdal

Myrkdalen excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability, while Oppdal offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

The Verdict

Myrkdalen leads with 3 wins
Best for Families
Myrkdalen

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall
Myrkdalen

307.8" average · Reliably deep

Best Terrain
Oppdal

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Oppdal

$60 day pass

Easiest Access
Oppdal

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Myrkdalen

Charming, walkable village

Myrkdalen
Vestland, Norway
$$Independent
Oppdal
Trøndelag, Norway
$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age
3+
3+
Full-Day Program
Beginner Terrain
8.0
7.5
Walkability
9.0
6.5
Village Vibe
8.5
7.5

Mountain

Vertical
2,070'
2,560'
Skiable Area
560 ac
750 ac
Green Runs
20%
20%
Trails
25
36
Lifts
8
15

Getting There

Airport
BGO
TRD
Drive Time
2.5h
1.8h
Road Ease
4.5
5.5

Cost

Passes
Independent
Independent
Day Pass
$62
$60
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Moderate
Moderate
Grocery
Spa
Pool

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Myrkdalen

307.8"

avg season

2024-25 season

301.3" total

98%

Oppdal

139.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

171.7" total

123%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
308"154"0"
Myrkdalen
Oppdal

Key Insights

Myrkdalen excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability, while Oppdal offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

Key Differences

  • Myrkdalen's walkability score (9.0) exceeds Oppdal's (6.5), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
  • Myrkdalen's family village atmosphere score (8.5) exceeds Oppdal's (7.5), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
  • Oppdal offers more terrain variety (750 acres vs 560 acres)

Best For

Myrkdalen

  • Those seeking a walkable village experience
  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Budget-conscious families

Oppdal

  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Budget-conscious families
  • Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

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