Hafjell (1065 m above sea level) is a mountain in Øyer municipality in Innlandet county, best known for Hafjell Alpinsenter. On maps from the 19th century, the name is written "Affjeldet" (ie Av-fjellet) - and the meaning of the name then becomes "the mountain that is separated from a larger mountain". Here one means Nevelfjellet (1089 m above sea level). Around 1900, however, the pronunciation of the name was worn down to / "a: fjelle /, and an 'emphatic h' was then inserted to get a better marking of the preposition.
Hafjell Alpinsenter
When Norway won the Olympics in 1994, a
major study was carried out in the area of Lillehammer, Øyer,
Hafjell and Kvitfjell. The Olympic Committee liked what was proposed
and they received acceptance to hold the Olympics in the area.
The alpine center is located at the entrance to Gudbrandsdalen,
15 kilometers north of Lillehammer and 230 km from Oslo. The center
is built from Hafjell and down to Åsletta in Øyer municipality. The
Olympic trail network has been further developed into a total of 30
slopes with trails adapted for skiers of all levels. 15 ski lifts,
including the Gondola, serve the 835 altitude meters from valley to
mountain. The snow system covers approx. 80% of the main trail
network. A normal season lasts from mid-November to the end of
April.
Hafjell Alpinsenter is the country's third largest
alpine resort, and the terrain park makes Hafjell attractive for
skiers with twintip and snowboard. Hafjell also has the country's
largest floodlight system, which lights up seven km of slopes and
extends the ski day three days a week. The floodlight can also be
used for a number of evening activities with and without skiing on
your feet, such as sledding or snowmobiling for children.
Hafjell Bike Park
Hafjell Bike Park has become known as one of
Norway's best arenas for downhill cycling. The 16 trails for
lift-based cycling, which have a height difference of 830 m, are of
varying difficulty with options for the most daring, and for those
who want a soft introduction to the sport. You can also rent
downhill bikes and protective equipment.