Short answer
Skeikampen is in Gausdal west of Lillehammer and reaches 1,124 metres. The ski centre has 21 runs totalling 21 kilometres, 9 lifts and a large children's area with two magic carpets and a button lift at the base. Children aged 0–6 ski free with a helmet, and a day pass cost 490 kroner for adults and 400 for children in the 2025/26 season. Skeikampen usually opens early and has evening skiing on some days.
Skeikampen at a glance
| What | Facts | Keep in mind |
|---|---|---|
| Slopes | 21 runs, 21 km, 9 lifts and 2 magic carpets | Smaller than Hafjell, but enough for a family week |
| Top | 1,124 m above sea level | Bare and windy at the very top |
| Children's area | At the base, two magic carpets and a button lift | Good for the very youngest |
| Children 0–6 years | Free with a helmet | A key card for 80 kroner is still needed |
| Day pass 2025/26 | 490 kroner adult, 400 kroner child 7–15 years | Cheaper than the largest resorts |
| Evening skiing | Some days Dec–Feb, 5.30–8 pm | Included with a pass for 3 days or more |
The prices apply to the 2025/26 season – next season's prices had not been published in October 2026.
Skeikampen is the ski resort for families who want things calm. The mountain rises to 1,124 metres in Gausdal, west of Lillehammer, and below it lies a cabin village with a hotel and holiday homes. It is smaller than Hafjell, but for a week with small children it is often just right – and the lift passes are cheaper than at the largest resorts.
You can see how Skeikampen lies in relation to Hafjell, Kvitfjell and Sjusjøen on the 3D map in the ski resorts around Lillehammer.
The slopes
Skeikampen has 21 runs totalling 21 kilometres, 9 lifts and 2 magic carpets. There are easy slopes for families, a modern terrain park for those who want to jump and off-piste for experienced skiers. The top is bare and can be windy – take it easy with small children up on the mountain when the weather changes.
Skeikampen usually open as one of the first resorts in Norway, and the 2025/26 season ran from late November to mid-April.
Skeikampen with children
- The children's area is at the base of the ski centre, with two magic carpets and a button lift.
- Children aged 0–6 ski free with a helmet. A key card is still needed and costs 80 kroner, but it can be reused.
- Evening skiing is available on some days in December, January and February between half past five and eight, and the evening pass is included if you buy a pass for three days or more.
We go through how to plan the first week on the slopes in the first ski trip with children.
Lift passes
| Day pass 2025/26 | Price |
|---|---|
| Children 0–6 years | Free with a helmet |
| Children 7–15 years | 400 kroner |
| Adult 16+ | 490 kroner |
The prices for the 2026/27 season had not been published when we wrote this. More about keeping costs down is in cheap ski trips.
Cross-country skiing
The cross-country tracks start near the slopes and go out on to the mountain around Skeikampen. If you want to spend a whole week cross-country skiing, Sjusjøen, on the other side of Lillehammer, is one of Norway's largest cross-country areas.
Skeikampen or Hafjell?
- Choose Skeikampen for a quiet week with small children, shorter distances and lower prices.
- Choose Hafjell for more and longer slopes, a gondola, three free family areas with barbecues and almost 900 metres of vertical.
If you want steeper slopes, Kvitfjell is north of Lillehammer, with the same lift pass as Hafjell.
Packing for Skeikampen – easy things to forget
Frequently asked questions
Is Skeikampen good for families with children?
Yes. At the base there is a large children's area with two magic carpets and a button lift, children aged 0–6 ski free with a helmet, and the resort is quieter and smaller than Hafjell.
How much does a lift pass cost at Skeikampen?
In the 2025/26 season a day pass cost 490 kroner for adults and 400 for children aged 7–15. Children aged 0–6 ski free with a helmet. A key card costs an extra 80 kroner and can be reused.
Is there evening skiing at Skeikampen?
Yes, on some days in December, January and February, between half past five and eight in the evening. The evening pass is included if you buy a pass for three days or more.
When does Skeikampen open?
Skeikampen usually opens as one of the first resorts in Norway. The 2025/26 season ran from late November to mid-April.
Skeikampen or Hafjell?
Skeikampen for a quiet week with small children and lower prices, Hafjell for more and longer slopes, a gondola and more on offer. Both are close to Lillehammer.
