Skistar Lodge Trysil

Here are the positives: - Trysil is a great place for family skiing. Plenty of easy slopes for children to learn. Also lessons are 90 minutes and instructors a lot friendlier than the ESF experience - There is now a newish airport 40 mins away which makes travelling here easy (although not many flights to Scandinavian Mountains airport) - Hotel rooms are a good size - Food is generally good at a very pleasant restaurant - Ski hire very easy and you can ski in. Here are the negatives: - There is really very little to do outside skiing. The town is a 20 minute bus ride - bus goes on the hour - and when you get there, activities in town and restaurants were fully booked; - This is not a cheap holiday - and having to pay extra to use the pool at Skistar is a bit aggravating. Especially when it’s fully booked except for one (single) space on day we wanted - There are two other restaurants in the hotel but similar problem with lack of capacity - the pizzeria was fully booked for the first 4 days of our stay. - So whoever has built this large complex hasn’t really allowed for enough space for restaurants or anything else - eg no activities, films or shows. There is one games room with a single ping pong table and a couple of arcade games - which is a bit poor given the enormous size of the hotel; - No tea or cake in the afternoon. You need to pay for that too. - Big problems with communal areas not being cleaned. Ski room didn’t have a bin and rubbish was just building up day by day The real issue with Trysil is that while it’s a promising option for people who don’t want to go to the Alps there isn’t enough infrastructure in terms of restaurants on the slopes, restaurants in town, cinemas etc - and when it comes to skiing, most lifts are buttons or t bars. Which is fine except it can lead to long queues. Overall an interesting contrast to skiing in France and Austria. But quite an austere experience. Generally a 3.5/5. Not sure I would recommend it or come again

Magical stay From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the fantastic location of Trysil SkiStar Resort. The slopes are simply unbeatable, catering to skiers of all levels, especially intermediate. The ski instructors are top-notch, offering both fun and technical guidance. Special shoutout to Matilde, whose instruction pushed us to new heights and made every day extra special. Beyond the slopes, the resort's amenities are superb. The swimming facilities are beautiful, and the well-equipped gym provided a perfect complement to our skiing adventures. We particularly enjoyed the yoga classes, adding a refreshing touch to our stay. While the games room could have been more affordable, the simple Nordic design of the rooms, along with essential kitchen amenities, ensured a comfortable and convenient stay. Plus, the proximity to a supermarket made meal planning a breeze. Nevertheless the booking for dinner is only 6:30 which is too early or 8:30 . I’d would have been nice to have had room service to empty bins, make bed etc as this didn’t happen. SkiStar Resort food quality was good but , we couldn't help but feel that a wider selection of options would have enhanced the dining experience. Nevertheless, the available choices were of nice quality, ensuring a satisfying start to our days on the slopes. The ski-in, ski-out convenience at Trysil SkiStar Resort is an absolute game-changer. Being able to effortlessly transition from our accommodations to the slopes made our ski experience incredibly smooth and enjoyable. It's a convenience that truly sets this resort apart. The sheer volume of snow at Trysil SkiStar Resort is simply staggering! With snow piled high as far as the eye can see, it's a skier's dream come true. One of the days was too wild as we did encounter a blizzard. The abundance of snow on the ground at Trysil SkiStar Resort added an extra layer of magic to our skiing adventure. With pristine powder all around, every run down the slopes felt like a true winter wonderland experience. It's a snowy paradise for any ski enthusiast. Cant wait to return Make sure to bring balaclava

Great ski area hotel geared up for young families. Everything involves extra cost. . Rooms not cleaned in 5 days and bins not emptied. Odd set up apartments but nearest shop 25 minute walk each way in -12. Lodge offers very little in terms of shop. Unable to meet allergy dietary needs in restaurant. despite advising in advance and dismissive when asked about food allergens. Ended up not eating. Asked about gluten chef laughed pointed at pasta. Chef Didn’t know what sauces were thickened with. Shell fish in centre of buffet and no labelling of main dishes so hard to guess. Desserts very limited Asked for manager twice no response. No tea/coffee in rooms. Food would not meet 2star and if you arrive later for food it has run out or cold. Twin room bunks only suitable for children. And rooms very small. Poor communication from staff. Great ski in/out better suited to beginners. Home of the button lift. Ski lockers busy and not cleaned same rubbish on floors for 5 days.