
Gausta Skisenter
Opening hours
All days 10am - 4.30 pm
Evening pass* 4.30 am - 8pm (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday)
Winter Holiday week 7-9 10am - 5pm
Easter holiday week 14 10am - 6pm
*Evening pass Friday and Saturday:
- Hotellbakken (1)
- Pukkelen (2)
- Lilleputt (4)
- Hovdestaulløypa (34)
- Barnebakken (36)
*Evening pass Tuesday and Thursday:
- Hotellbakken (1)
- Pukkelen (2)
- Lilleputt (4)
- Barnebakken (36)
Opening hours lifts:
- D. Tinnheisen, E. Vatnedalsheisen and F. Vatnedal 2 are open Friday - Sunday, and every day during the Winter Holiday (week 7, 8 and 9) and Easter Holiday (week 14)
- Other lifts are open every day*
*Subject to weather permitting. In the event of high winds and/or poor visibility, lifts may close at short notice. We ask everyone to stay updated on fnugg.no
We will help you!
Gausta Activity centre

Do you want to learn how to ski or improve your technique? Our skilled ski instructors are ready to help you!

At Sport 1 Gaustablikk, you’ll find everything you need for an active day outdoors. Find your new favourite clothing and equipment from a wide choice of famous brands.

Rent skis, snowboards and ski equipment at Gausta Skiutleie. You can also buy equipment in the Sport 1 Gaustablikkstore, located in the same building as the ski rental.

About Gausta Skisenter
At Gausta Skisenter you will find everything you need for a fantastic family holiday. There are children’s areas, mascots, a ski school for the youngsters and long slopes, snow parks and off-piste skiing for the adults. All with a beautiful view of Telemark's highest mountain, Gaustatoppen.
Quick facts about Gausta Skisenter
- Slopes: 36
- Lifts: 13
- Flood lit slopes for night skiing: 4
- Total groomed slopes: 45 km
- Longest continuous descent: 3,200 m
- Elevation difference on-piste : 550 meters
- Elevation difference from Gaustatoppen: 650 meters
- Potential drop: 1,650 meters
What to experience at Gausta Skisenter
In Gausta Skisenter you find slopes for all levels, parks and pit-stops

Our trail map gives you a better overview of the Gausta area. See cabin areas, restaurants, parking, slopes and lifts that are open today and other things that are good to know. You can also download the trail map as a pdf.

After a long day on the slopes, you can look forward to après-ski at Loftet with a DJ or live music throughout the winter season.

Ved Gausta Skisenter er det to terrengparker – en ved Gaustablikk og en ved Hovdestaul. Parkene er bygget i snø med hopp, rails og bokser, og egner seg like godt til snowboard som ski og twintips.
See what's open in our interactive piste map. Note that weather and conditions can change quickly in the mountain, please see here for current information.
Opening hours for Gausta Ski Centre, winter season 2022/2023:
All days 10am - 4pm
Evening pass 10am - 8pm (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday)
No, you must buy tickets for the Gaustabanen separately. See prices and buy tickets here.