Nestled in Troms in Northern Norway, the Bardufoss region is a winter wonderland for cross-country skiers, alpine lovers, and adventurers seeking snow-packed landscapes, reliable snow and varied terrain. From groomed trails and family slopes to longer wilderness routes, there’s something for everyone. Below is a guide to the best skiing in the region: what to expect, where to go, and key trails to include.
Bardufoss Ski Center is located on Rustahøgda, only 3 km from Bardufoss Hotell. The arena has 9 ski trails with a total of 62 kilometers. This is a modern cross-country and biathlon facility, with competition trails and floodlights. In 2004 the Norwegian Skiing Championship was arranged here, and in 2011 the Norwegian Biathlon Championship. The competition trails has different routes from 500 meters length. The biathlon facility has 30 targets.
The floodlit trails are 10 kilometers long and runs between Heggelia and Sørhus, via Bardufoss Ski Center. The trails are lit between 8 AM and 10 PM during the Polar Nights. Grooming of trails when necessary. The season lasts from September 1st to April 30th, and the trails are prepared before 5.30 PM on the weekdays and 10 AM on the weekends.
The great Reistad trails are available all season, also outside Reistadløpet which is arranged in April every year. The trail moves through woods and mountains between Bardufoss Ski Center and Setermoen, via Kampen cabin. The cabin is located midtway between Bardufoss Ski Center and Setermoen, with approximately 15 kilometers to each starting point. Kampen cabin has a café which is open for guests on Sundays throughout the winter season. If you wish for a shorter trail, you may walk up to the Kampen cabin from Granberg or Bjørnsmo in Nedre Bardu.
Målselv Fjellandsby is a family-friendly alpine resort set in mountain surroundings, about 30 minutes drive from Bardufosstun / Bardufoss region. It offers both alpine and cross-country skiing.
In the middle of central Rundhaug you will find a floodlit trail of approximately 1.5 kilometers length and a trail connected to “Mikaelrommet” which runs from Rundhaug to Bakkehaug School. 7-8 kilometers with floodlighting in parts of the trail.
In Øverbygd you will find a floodlit trail by Råvatn. It is 2.5 + 2.5 kilometers with floodlighting all the way. There is also a trail on Skjold which is 2.3 kilometers long, in addition to a trail of approximately 8 kilometers which the Norwegian Army groomes.
The trail Storvatnet is groomed from Diviåsen to Skjeggesnes upon every weekend in the ski season. The cabin on Storvatnet has an open café throughout the season. The trail is approximately 6 kilometers both ways, with options for further skiing into Langdalen valley.
Here you will find a floodlit trail of approximately 3.5 kilometers. The trails are lit Monday to Thursday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
In Karlstadskaret you will find a trail of 8 kilometers from Karlstad School to the ski cabin of Møllerhaugen. The trails are groomed upon all weekends from February 1st. This trail is not lit.
The ski trails of Møllerhaugen – ski cabin – Vakkerhumpen with connections to the trails in Sørreisa is approximately 20 kilometers long without lights. Groomed upon weekends.