Snowkiting in Norway

A certain routine always develops very quickly. The house wakes up at around eight o'clock - very slowly and without an alarm clock. There is stress elsewhere, but not with us.

First there is a decent breakfast with Norwegian strawberry jam (insider tip!) eggs, bacon and fresh fruit, because you need strength for the day. At ten o'clock we drive up to the plateau. 

We choose the spot with the best wind and snow conditions. We kite there all day long and usually take breaks near our car. A group can get together and take a longer break and drive to a café at the pass and treat themselves to a coffee with insanely delicious waffles by the fireplace or an exorbitantly expensive € 10.- beer. But it tastes fantastic. 

At around 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. we will return to the hut. Then the sauna is turned on and we cook together. We end the evening by the open fireplace with a large glass of red wine.

You get as much practice time in Norway as you do in Austria in four years. This will make you tremendous progress. Even we ourselves are always surprised how much one can learn there!

It definitely makes sense to use our kite material, because then you are always well equipped for all conditions. So if you do not have your own or not the appropriate equipment, you are welcome to rent it from us, in Norway we have Peak, Hybrid and Soul with us.

Flysurfer specializes in foil kites and you can't go wrong with that.

We would also recommend you to consider a dedicated snowkite harness. Many camp participants discover on site how comfortable a special harness can be for snowkiting.

If you don't have your own or want to test one, let us know and we'll include the right one for you to rent. By the way, you'll receive the Rent applied to purchase price if you keep the trapeze after camp.

We offer supervision during this camp. Our coaches will be on-site to give you tips and answer your questions. However, there will be no traditional kitesurfing lessons or coaching.

The entry requirements for our snowkiting camp in Norway are quickly met thanks to the perfect conditions: If you can ski or snowboard and have flown a kite before, you'll be cruising in no time yourself.

The Norwegian terrain guarantees rapid learning success. You'll usually have to reset your goals within the week—no, we're not being arrogant about that at all.

In one week, you'll get as many practice hours as we would get in several years. This way, you'll learn a tremendous amount. Kite handling is key, whether on the water or on the snow. That's exactly what you'll perfect here in Norway.

You get amazingly good light wind skills and learn how to loop up the mountain. You will also practice your kite relaunch and become a better kiter in general.

The accommodation is located in Vøringsfoss, a small village in the municipality of Eidfjord in the province of Vestland, Norway. It is in close proximity to Hardangervidda National Park, Norway's largest national park, known for its impressive plateaus, waterfalls, and diverse wildlife.

Our cabin is decorated in Scandinavian style and offers absolute comfort. Equipped with five double rooms with two bathrooms, a modern kitchen, and a spacious living and dining area.

A guarantee for cozy evenings!

We dedicate € 150.- budget per person for food. We have eaten very well for this amount in recent years, because shopping for the group makes it cheaper. As an individual, the budget would be used up in three days. We always cook together in the evening and end the day comfortably in front of the fireplace.

Once we will have pizza in Geilo and on the last evening (Saturday) there will be a final dinner in the snowkit hotel. 

Ideally, you should travel via Bergen and then drive to Vøringsfoss in about 3 hours by rental car. Alternatively, you can fly into Oslo Airport (about a 4-5 hour drive by rental car). Traveling via Bergen has the advantage that you can arrive directly even in heavy snow and ice conditions, without having to detour around potentially closed mountain passes.

Arrival and departure by public train (Bergen Railway) and then carpooling is also possible. We will coordinate carpools with you so that you can get from the airport to the meeting point in Vøringsfoss as quickly and cheaply as possible.

Some airlines allow you to add ski luggage to your flight for free. This allows you to bring 8 kg of hand luggage, 23 kg of regular luggage, and 23 kg of ski luggage. We often add a kite or two to our ski luggage.

Money: You don't need to exchange money in advance. You can pay for almost everything with a card in Norway, even in the smallest café in the middle of nowhere.

Internet: Norway is in the EU roaming zone. That means you can use your mobile internet as normal and consume your free units.

Passport: You need a valid passport or identity card for the duration of your stay.

Travel insuranceWe're not insurance agents, but we're committed to offering you comprehensive travel insurance. And in truth, cancellation and travel insurance does make sense. You can choose an insurance package when booking.

Material insurance:
With the VDWS Safety Tool, you're insured against damage to rental equipment. It's saved us a lot of stress, which is why we definitely recommend the VDWS Safety Tool! You can find more information here: https://www.vdws.de/safetytool/VY99056