03 — Where to stay
Where should you stay in Trysil?
Your choice of accommodation shapes the whole trip. Here are the options, who they suit, and why distance to the slope matters more than people think.
Hotel
Couples and short staysCentral or at the foot of the mountain, with breakfast and service. Convenient if you would rather not self-cater, but pricier per night for larger groups.
Apartment
Smaller familiesYour own kitchen and more space than a hotel, often in clusters near the lifts. A good middle ground on price and freedom.
Cabin
Families and larger groupsThe most space and freedom, often with a sauna, fireplace and hot tub. Best value per person when there are several of you.
Steps from the slope
What ski-in ski-out really means
"Ski-in ski-out" gets used loosely, but in practice it means you click into your skis outside the door and reach the piste within seconds — no car, no shuttle, no carrying gear. The difference shows most with children and equipment: no damp queues in the morning, and you can pop home for a break midday without losing time.
Staying a few hundred metres away is fine, but it means transport several times a day. Being steps from the slope makes your days longer and calmer — and it is often worth a higher nightly rate if you are out on the mountain every day.
For the simplest option of all, there are cabins with direct access to the piste. One example is a modern cabin in Bakkebygrenda with ski-in ski-out, a sauna and a hot tub, sleeping up to 16 guests — you can find more information and booking at trysil.nu.
How to choose
- Travelling in a large group? A cabin gives the lowest price per person and room to be together.
- Want to skip the housework? A hotel with breakfast keeps things simple.
- Skiing every day? Prioritise being close to the slope over sheer size.
- Have young children? Proximity to the beginner areas and a kitchen of your own are worth a great deal.