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tips for the best apps
Let’s start with the most important app everyone should have:
Hjelp 113 – Hopefully you’ll never need it, but if something does happen and you need help, this app from the Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation is one to have on your phone. The app gives you easy access to Norway’s emergency numbers, shows your coordinates and helps you find the nearest defibrillator.The Hemsedal App
Have you downloaded the Hemsedal app? It gives you easy access to much of what you need while you’re in Hemsedal. What started as a map app has developed into our very own Hemsedal app, packed with hiking trails, cross-country skiing, ski touring routes, activities, restaurants and much more. A great app to have while you’re here.
Check when the trails are groomed
Apps for travelling, cross-country skiing, avalanche forecasts, emergencies and weather always come in handy. Here are some of our favourites:
Varsom – The app for those of us who love ski touring. Keep up to date with avalanche forecasts, recent observations and natural hazard warnings, and use the maps to understand avalanche terrain and potential danger zones. You can also share your own observations with others.
Remember to use the information wisely and always make your own assessment of the conditions and terrain before heading out. Ski touring is at your own risk.
SkiStar – In the SkiStar app you can buy your SkiPass, check which slopes and lifts are open, find ski bus information and get plenty of other useful information about Hemsedal Ski Resort.
Yr – If you don’t already have it, now is a good time to download it. Check the weather wherever you are and see what the day has in store before heading out on a longer ski trip. You can also find the Northern Lights forecast in the Yr app.
Løyper – Want to know where the freshest cross-country tracks are? Check which trails have been groomed and which are open before you set off.
Entur – Norway’s national journey planner. Enter where you’re travelling from and where you want to go, and Entur will find the best public transport options for your journey.
Northern Lights in Hemsedal
The night sky is always fascinating, whether you’re looking for constellations or hoping to catch the Northern Lights. When we go Northern Lights hunting, we always check the forecast first – no point standing outside in the cold if there’s nothing happening.
Sometimes the Northern Lights are clearly visible above Hemsedal, dancing across the sky. Other times they’re more subtle, almost like powerful spotlights shining from behind the mountains.
Night Sky X – A must for anyone who wants to know what they’re looking at in the night sky. It’s just as much fun for adults as it is for kids. Point your phone towards the sky and discover planets, stars, meteors and satellites. And don’t miss the AR feature – you can even bring planets and satellites into your living room.
Aurora / Aurora Forecast – Download a Northern Lights app to keep an eye on when you have the best chance of seeing the aurora above Hemsedal. There are plenty to choose from, but these are some of the ones we use most – and they’re free.
Tip: You’ll also find a Northern Lights forecast in the Yr app. Scroll down under the Nearby section.
Which mountain peaks can you see?
There’s still something special about a good paper map, but sometimes your phone is simply easier – especially when you’re sitting on the sofa planning tomorrow’s adventure with your friends.
There are plenty of good map apps out there. Here are some of our favourites:
Norgeskart – An excellent map app with several map layers to choose from. Great for planning your trip and for navigating while you’re out. Download maps and routes before you leave and you can use them even when you’re outside mobile coverage. It also offers GPS navigation with a rotating map and compass.
iSikte – Not exactly a map app, but perfect if you’re the kind of person who always wants to know what’s that mountain over there? Point your phone towards the landscape and the app helps identify the mountains and lakes you can see. Finally, you can settle the discussion about which peak you’re actually looking at.
#hemsedalcom
Don’t forget to share your Hemsedal adventures on Instagram. Post your photos, reels and stories and tag us with @hemsedalcom and #hemsedalcom. We love seeing your best Hemsedal moments – from powder smiles and ski touring to après-ski.
TikTok
Who doesn’t love TikTok? And no, you don’t have to dance – unless you want to. TikTok is also a great place to find inspiration for your next activity or adventure.
Destination Hemsedal is on TikTok too. Find us at @hemsedalcom, and remember to tag us when you share your Hemsedal adventures.