Place to visit
Olavsbakken, Norway: what it is and when to go
Olavsbakken is a ski resort in Norway (Alta). Interests: Snow. The best time to visit is December to February. In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in January, 0 h. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Ski resort · Snow
- Where
- Norway
- Best time
- December to February.
- Nearest airport
- TOS Tromsø, 176 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- Nerskogen idrettslag
- Coordinates
- 69.96387, 23.4404
What it is and where
Olavsbakken is a ski resort in Norway (Alta).
It is in Alta, where this site lists 14 more places to see, 7.6 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 69.96387, 23.4404; the nearest main airport is Tromsø Airport (TOS, Tromsø), 176 km as the crow flies. How to get around Norway (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- Nerskogen idrettslag
It is one of the Snow places in Norway. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Olavsbakken is December to February.
- JanBest time0:00
- FebBest time6:37
- MarPossible10:58
- AprBetter not15:36
- MayBetter not21:11
- JunBetter not24:00
- JulBetter not24:00
- AugBetter not17:38
- SepBetter not12:49
- OctBetter not8:19
- NovPossible2:23
- DecBest time0:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in January, 0 h. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Norway in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Norway
To enter Norway there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Norway checklist. Currency: Norwegian krone (NOK); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 police · 113 ambulance · 110 fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Elvebakken ChurchChurch in Alta, Norway2.8 km
- Alta HelsebadHot spring bath6.2 km
- Rafsbotn ChapelChurch in Alta, Norway7.1 km
- Alta ChurchChurch in Alta, Norway7.2 km
- Rock carvings at AltaCave paintings located in and around the municipality of Alta in the county of Finnmark in northern Norway9.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Norway guide.
More in Norway: Snow
- Riksgränsen
- Granåsen: ski jumping hill
- Birkebeineren Ski Stadium: building in Lillehammer, Oppland, Norway
- Holmenkollen National Arena: ski and biathlon venue
- Marikollen: ski jumping hill in Akershus, Norway
- Hemsedal Skisenter: Ski resort
Every Norway place under Snow, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Olavsbakken?
It is a ski resort in Norway.
When is the best time to visit Olavsbakken?
December to February. In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in January, 0 h.
How do you get to Olavsbakken?
The nearest main airport is Tromsø Airport (TOS), 176 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Norway is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Norway map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Elvebakken Church, Alta Helsebad, Rafsbotn Chapel. The rest is in the Norway guide.
Keep reading
- Alta14 places to see in and around Alta, Norway: Rock carvings at Alta, Alta Church, Kåfjord Church. Best time: December to March and May to September.
- Snow72 places for snow in Norway, from Riksgränsen to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: December to February. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- NorwayBefore travelling to Norway: 7 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Norway isn't in the EU, but it is in the European Economic Area: Spanish citizens can en…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.