Christmas and New Year

Welcome to Christmas celebrations in the mountains!

Christmas is approaching, and we look forward to welcoming guests to beautiful winter days, freshly prepared slopes, good food and a real mountain atmosphere. Here you will find an overview of opening hours, activities and dining options during the Christmas period - so you can plan an eventful Christmas holiday with us...

Valdres Alpine Center

Opening hours

MAIN LIFT; opens Saturday, December 20th . From this date open every day from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

MOUNTAIN CABLE LIFT; closed Mon 15/12, Tue 16/12 and Wed 17/12.

Changes to opening hours during Christmas

  • Christmas Eve: 10:00 – 13:00
  • Christmas Day: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • New Year's Day: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Evening driving

  • Monday 29/12: Fjellstølheisen at 18:00 – 20:30
  • Tuesday 30/12: Fjellstølheisen at 18:00 – 20:30

Lift ticket

Our online prices are 5% lower than our regular prices! Please buy your lift ticket before arriving at the slopes!

Christmas Eve: Everyone who shows up in a Santa costume gets a free day pass/lift pass !
Topping up your keycard or purchasing a new keycard (NOK 80,-) is done at Slilåven or Fjellstølheisen.

Ski school

Information is coming.

Ski rental

Starting Saturday, December 20, the ski rental is open every day; 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Storage of personal equipment is not permitted in the ski rental.

Children's ski race

Children's ski race in the children's slope at Skilåven; Boxing Day at 1:00 PM.

Registration and distribution of start numbers on the hill from 12:00.

Prizes for everyone!

Dining in the alpine center

ALPINE CROATIA

From Saturday, December 20th, Alpinkroa will be open during the alpine center's opening hours.

Official opening of Nye Alpikroa: Boxing Day (details to come).

COTTAGE PANORAMA

  • Sat 20/12: 11:00 – 16:00
  • Sun 21/12: 11:00 – 16:00
  • Mon 22/12: 11:00 – 16:00
  • Tue 23/12: 11:00 – 16:00
  • Christmas Eve: CLOSED
  • Christmas Day: CLOSED
  • Boxing Day: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • 27–30 December: 11:00 – 16:00
  • New Year's Eve: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • New Year's Day: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

In Koja you can get fresh baked goods, snacks, cold and hot drinks and simple meals.

Raclette at Koja

On selected days we offer raclette, price 595,- per person (495,- per child). Drinks are included! 

You can see which days and available tables here...

No payment when you reserve a table, you pay at Koja after being seated.

MRK. Seating at 6:00 PM.

Cancel at least 24 hours in advance, otherwise 50% of the amount will be invoiced.

Contact us on tel. 61 35 99 99 or post@valdresalpin.no .

Live music at Koja

  • Boxing Day; Glimmer
  • Boxing Day; The World's Greatest Man Thorbjørnsen
  • Tuesday 30/12; 12 Strings 

 

Danebu Kongsgaard

Danebu Kongsgaard opens for the Christmas season on December 27. Good food and drink, a warm atmosphere and real Christmas fun await you here.

Opening hours 27/12 - 02/01

Reception:
08:00 – 22:00 (Tuesday 12–22, Sunday 08–20)

Peisestuen Food & Wine Bar:
12:00 – 21:30
(New Year's Eve: 12–15, Sunday 12–20)

Kongsgaard Restaurant:
18:00 – 21:30
(New Year's Eve separate program. Sunday 5–8 p.m.)

Takeaway:
12:00 – 21:00
(Closed New Year's Eve)

We warmly welcome you to have a wonderful experience with us during the Christmas season.

Practical information – Danebu

The Fireplace Restaurant and Wine Bar

Drop-ins are very welcome, but we recommend reservations in case of high demand.

Kongsgaard Restaurant

Table reservations are recommended.
Today's menu will be published soon.

Book a table by calling 45101010 or via the website.
We are fully booked on New Year's Eve, but we are happy to put you on the waiting list.

 

Mountain Park Lodge

Opening hours:

  • Dec 20: 12:00 – 18:00
  • Dec 21: 12:00 – 16:00
  • 22–23 Dec: 12:00 – 18:00
  • Dec 24-25: CLOSED
  • 26–30 Dec: 12:00 – 18:00
  • New Year's Eve: 12:00 – 16:00
  • New Year's Day: 12:00 – 18:00

Opening hours Week 1–2 (2026)

  • Mon–Thurs: Closed
  • Fri–Sat: 12:00 – 18:00
  • Sun: 12:00 – 16:00

Everyone is welcome to enjoy good food, drinks and a pleasant atmosphere in Fjellparkstua.

Note: The kitchen closes 30 minutes before closing time.

 

Aurdal Mountain Park

Ski, sled and snowshoe rental

Aurdal Fjellpark offers rentals from reception December 20th – January 2nd :
Every day 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Closed at the reception:

  • Christmas Eve
  • Christmas Day
  • 1st New Year's Day

We recommend pre-ordering via email or phone.
Alpine equipment is rented at Valdres Alpine Center.

 

Cross-country skiing trails

Updated information about trail running and status can be found on the Aurdal and Kruk Løypelag website.
The latest trail report is also available there.