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DSC Ski Trip to Lillehammer, Norway

January 30-February 8, 2026 


Spend an incredible week exploring Lillehammer & Oslo, Norway, home of the 1994 Winter Olympics!




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18 ski lifts including a gondola, 50 km of groomed slopes and 864 vertical meters.



Hafjell Alpine Resort is one of the most popular ski resorts in Norway, offering family-friendly skiing and something for those seeking a little more action. Located just 15 minutes north of Lillehammer, Hafjell is one of Norway’s most accessible ski destinations.





On Kvitfjell you'll find everything from steep "black diamond" runs, to runs ideal for family skiing, when speed is not the first priority. The snow production facilities cover as much as 85% of the slopes, and this makes Kvitfjell one of the first ski areas to open every year, as well as one of the ski areas with the most skiing days every season. Kvitfjell is a modern, high quality ski resort, with a lift capacity of 11300 persons per hour, and a drop of 854m. The longest run is 3.5km long, and the snow park has 1 halfpipe and 3 quarterpipes. There are more than 600km of cross-country tracks available starting from Kvitfjell.



Travel to Oslo, Norway: Flight & Bus Transfer to Resort


We will be flying from EWR (Newark, NJ) non-stop on Scandinavian Airlines.

Once we arrive in Oslo, we will be met by a luxury coach (bus) that will take us all from the airport to the hotel!
Sit back and relax,, enjoy the scenery, make new friends, and plan your upcoming week!

Additional Flights: Have a group of 10 or more who want to go on our trip from a different departure airport? We may be able to add a group flight or your group, just ask!




Clarion Collection Hotel Hammer: Your Home for the Week




The Clarion Collection Hotel Hammer is centrally located in Lillehammer, a short distance from both the bus and train stations, shopping and nightlife. Here you stay with Lillehammer's history in the walls, and the hotel treats you to breakfast, coffee, tea, and sweets and dinner every day.

Why did the DSC select this location?
  1. Location! Ideally located within walking distance of the Lillehammer Art Museum (Lillehammer Kunstmuseum), Hunderfossen theme park, Lillehammer College, Lekeland Hafjell indoor playground and the Maihaugen Museum, which ranks as the largest open-air museum in Europe.
  2. Short walk to Ski Bus!
  3. Full Breakfast with tea, coffee, and sweets throughout the day. Also included is a light dinner each evening.






What is included with the trip?

DSC ski trips include many things!

Travel

  • Round-trip non-stop flights to from NY/EWR
  • Deluxe motorcoach transfers in Europe, all taxes, surcharges, portage.

Lodging + Meals

  • 6 Night in Lillehammer, Norway at the Clarion Hotel Hammer ****
  • 2-nights in Oslo at the Scandic Oslo City (or similar)
  • Welcome reception upon arrival 
  • Full European buffet breakfast and light evening meal daily 
  • Swimming pool & sauna
  • Tipping for bus & hotel. You are always free to leave additional tip to recognize someone.

DSC Membership

  • 1 year DSC membership for trip participants

Skiing

  • There is always someone to ski with on our trips!
  • People of various levels of skiing ability 

Not Included:

  • Transportation to / from EWR airport.
  • Parking at EWR airport.
  • Trip Insurance.
  • Any additional airline baggage fees.
  • Ski rental.
  • Ski guides.
  • Lunch in Lillehammer.
  • Lunch or dinner in Oslo.

Ski Pass - Not Included

  • We have 5 ski days available.
  • The resort is on not either Ikon or Epic pass.
  • You will need to purchase a lift ticket. We will be doing a group purchase. The final price may differ from our estimates:
  • 2025-2026 ski pass prices have not yet been released, but the estimated price is: Adults $250 /Senior (65 & Over) $200


How much does the trip cost?

The trip includes flight, transfers, hotel, welcome reception, breakfast and light evening meal in Lillehammer!

Trip Price

  • Double room, price per person: $2,295
  • Double room, upgrade to superior room, price per person: $2,400
  • Single: $2,675
  • Land Only (No Flight): deduct $800

Trip Payment Schedule

  • 2 Easy Payments:
    • $1,500 deposit due within 1 week after registration to confirm your spot.
    • Balance due 9/15/2025.
    • Full payment due with any registration after 8/15/2025
  • Payment by Zelle, Venmo, or Check

Please note: Airfare is ESTIMATED and will be final in April 2025.

Trip Insurance
  • We strongly recommend trip insurance covering cancellation for accident, sickness or death for you or a covered family member. 
  • “Cancel for any reason” coverage can only be purchased within 21 days of registering.  
  • Call Travel Insured (800-243-3174) give Alphorn Tours code #49538 or visit this link.
  • More on Trip Insurance

Trip Cancellation Policy

  • Written cancellation received before 7/1/2025: $250 Fee
  • Written cancellation received between 7/1/2025 & 10/14/2025: $1000 Fee
  • Written cancellation received 10/15/2025 and after: No Refund and no credits towards future trips. We recommend trip insurance!
  • As always, we will try and get back what we can, but nothing is guaranteed after the deadlines. 


FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions


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I'm Interested In Going and Have Some Questions?
I'm Interested In Going and Have Some Questions?
Please check this web page first for answers. If you still have questions, you can reach out to the trip leaders by email at DSC.Norway2026@gmail.com with questions.
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What if I don't Know Anyone Going?
What if I don't Know Anyone Going?
Please don't hesitate to join our trip even if you don't (YET) know anyone going. The trip participants on our DSC trips are very welcoming. You will quickly make friends and find people to ski with. You will leave the trip with many new friends.
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How do I find a Roommate?
How do I find a Roommate?
You can start by asking friends and family if they want to go with you on the trip. If you can't find a roommate, you can sign up for a double room, and indicate that you are looking for a roommate. The DSC will attempt to locate a roommate for you. Obviously the earlier you sign up the better!
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Do I Need Trip Insurance ?
Do I Need Trip Insurance ?
We very much recommend that you get trip insurance. White it is not required, it an help in the event of a cancellation or trip interruption. Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) coverage can only be purchased within 21 days of registering. Make sure you read your policy coverages to understand what is and is not covered. You can find out more on insurance on both the Price section of this page as well as on our Insurance page
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What if I Need to Cancel?
What if I Need to Cancel?
We understand that sometimes life gets in the way of going on a trip. We will try and get back what we can, but nothing is guaranteed. Our cancellation policy is clearly stated on the trip price page. This is why we recommend having Trip Insurance
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What if I Don't Ski?
What if I Don't Ski?
We often have non-skiers on the trip. Our locations are also chosen such that there are activities for non-skiers.
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Should I Bring Skis or Rent Skis?
Should I Bring Skis or Rent Skis?
The majority of DSC trip participants bring their skis and boots. But you are not required to. Our locations are always very close to ski rental shops.
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Does my Ikon or Epic Pass Work?
Does my Ikon or Epic Pass Work?
The resorts we visit in Europe tend to fall into three categories: (1) Ikon Pass accepted; (2) Epic Pass accepted; (3) Independent resort not participating in a US multi-mountain pass. This trip is in group 3 - independent. You will need to buy a local ski pass.
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What Information Will Be Distributed Prior to the Trip?
What Information Will Be Distributed Prior to the Trip?
We will have a pre-trip zoom call a couple of weeks before departure to share a trip summary with lots of information and links.
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How Does the Group Communicate During the Trip?
How Does the Group Communicate During the Trip?
We create two WhatsApp groups. One is for the trip leaders to communicate with everyone for important announcements. The second is for everyone to communicate with everyone else.
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Where is the Ski Lodge?
Where is the Ski Lodge?
There is no ski lodge per se. The hotel is your lodge. The hotel has a ski room and boot room. You get geared up at the hotel, and take a bus to the ski resort.
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Is there a Bus to EWR?
Is there a Bus to EWR?
There is no bus service to EWR. You have to get yourself to the airport with your luggage, check in, and meet us at the gate!
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Who are the Trip Leaders?
Who are the Trip Leaders?
Trip leaders are Heather Walsh & Dee Baron.
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Will You Save Space for Me?
Will You Save Space for Me?
We are unable to save space for someone to think about joining the trip. To be on the trip, you need to register and pay your deposit within 2 weeks of being confirmed on the trip.




Trip Status & Openings


Our trip is currently open for registration.

Roommate Finder: We currently have no unmatched trip participants.


 




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