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Myrkdalen vs Trysil

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

The Verdict

Myrkdalen leads with 4 wins
Best for Families
Myrkdalen

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall
Myrkdalen

307.8" average · Reliably deep

Best Terrain
Trysil

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Myrkdalen

$62 day pass

Easiest Access
Trysil

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Myrkdalen

Charming, walkable village

Myrkdalen
Vestland, Norway
$$Independent
Trysil
Innlandet, Norway
$$Independent

Family

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

Mountain

Vertical
2,070'
2,165'
Skiable Area
560 ac
1,850 ac
Green Runs
20%
30%
Trails
25
71
Lifts
8
32

Getting There

Airport
BGO
OSL
Drive Time
2.5h
3h
Road Ease
4.5
7.5

Cost

Passes
Independent
Independent
Day Pass
$62
$70
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Moderate
Good
Grocery
Spa
Pool
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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Myrkdalen

307.8"

avg season

2024-25 season

301.3" total

98%

Trysil

78.3"

avg season

2024-25 season

43.8" total

56%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
308"154"0"
Myrkdalen
Trysil

Key Insights

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

Key Differences

  • Trysil's beginner terrain score (9.0) exceeds Myrkdalen's (8.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
  • Myrkdalen's walkability score (9.0) exceeds Trysil's (7.5), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
  • Trysil offers more terrain variety (1,850 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

Trysil

  • Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (1,850 acres)
  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Budget-conscious families

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Guides

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