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12 Dec - 15 Dec 2024

Ski Test Weekend Hemsedal

Welcome to the ski test weekend with free trials of the season's latest ski and snowboarding products. Several of the largest ski and snowboard manufacturers are on site on the Saturday and Sunday.

In addition to this year's latest ski and snowboarding products, you also get to try goggles, helmets and other accessories. The ski and product test is free, so you can test to your heart’s content all weekend long.

The first official opening day of the season is Friday 13 December. The resort closes at 15.30 on this day, but don't worry - it will reopen for evening skiing between 18.00-20.30!

Check the status of the season opening here >> 

Product suppliers

Blizzard, Sweet Protection, Armada, atomic, Oakley, Fischer/One Way, Majesty skis, Head, Julbo, POC, NORDICA, SCOTT, Rossignol, Dynastar, SALOMON, DPS, Candide Skis, SGN skis, Elan, Stöckli, Stereo Skis, Völkl, K2 / Line, Extrem Skis

We reserve the right to make changes.

Programme for Ski Test Weekend

Friday 13 December
17:00-21:00 Mingle night at Concept Store and Friday Feeling at Lodgen Spiseri.
18:00-20:30 Extra evening skiing in Hollvin Express (E on piste map) and Ulven (O on piste map)
Saturday 14th December
08:30-18:00 Concept Store open with great offers
09:00-15:30 Ski and product test at Lodge Ekspress
Sunday 15th December
08:30-17:00 Concept Store open with great offers
09:00-15:30 Ski and product test at Lodge Ekspress

How to test skis

In order to be able to test skis and other products, you need to be a SkiStar Member. If you're not already a member, you can join now. Read more and become a member »

Once you become a member, you can continue according to the instructions:

  1. Download the SkiStar app. The app can be downloaded for both iPhone and Android.
  2. Log in
  3. Go to the Profile tab
  4. Select 'Member'
  5. Above your membership level, you will see a square with an arrow below. Swipe the square down to make your personal QR code visible.
  6. Show the QR code for the supplier whose products you want to try

Once you have finished trying, show the QR code to the supplier, who will then check that you have returned the product.

SkiStar All Year

With our unique subscription, you get the most out of six destinations – all year round. Enjoy a maximum range of activities with over 350 pistes, 50 cross-country trails and 100 cycling trails.

SkiStar All Year

Welcome to SkiStar Lodge Hemsedal

You'll be staying in the heart of Hemsedal right at the foot of the ski slopes. Directly outside the entrance is the new express lift Lodge Express where there is also a children's area with a ski school. The hotel offers a playroom, several restaurants and bars, a climbing wall and shopping. Here you can select from spacious hotel rooms to high standard apartments. Parking in the garage is available for a fee.

Welcome to SkiStar Lodge Hemsedal

Weather and slopes Hemsedal

This is the place to find out all about open lifts and pistes, the weather in the mountains, webcams, the cross-country ski trails and avalanche info for Hemsedal´s ski area.

Weather and slopes Hemsedal

Restaurants and cafés in Hemsedal

Hemsedal has a great range of easily accessible eateries and hostelries when you're out and about skiing on the slopes.

Restaurants and cafés in Hemsedal