Resort height: 60m
The mountains
There are 40km of slopes in Voss, on the summits of Hangur and Floytesteinen - which are more reminiscent of Cumbrian fells than Alps. The maritime climate means blizzards can be wild and windy, so although the highest lift only rises to 945m, it's not a sensible place to be in a storm.
On clear days, however, the quiet, unhurried atmosphere, and high standards of piste care mean Voss is a great place for beginners, who also benefit from the fluent English of the instructors. There's also an excellent terrain park here - but I wouldn't advise anyone more expert than beginners and young families to come here for a week's skiing and snowboarding. The slopes are too limited in extent.
Getting there
Voss is a 90-minute transfer from Bergen.
Rating: 
3/10
Après-ski
You shouldn't go to Voss for nightlife. Alcohol is expensive, and the bar culture seriously underdeveloped - although there is a little life at the weekends when the people of Bergen come out to play. For dinner, try the Elysée restaurant in the Park Hotel, the Madgalene restaurant in Fleischer's hotel or the Station café.
Rating: 
8/10
Non-skiers
Non-skiing activities are the main attraction in Voss. You can day-trip to Bergen, or the Hardanger fjord and Sognefjord, as well trying your hand at cross-country skiing, tandem paragliding, skating, tobogganing, and ice fishing.
Rating: 
6/10
Cost of living
Norway is a rich country, and prices for food and drink are high. However, hotel packages are cheaper than they would be for the Alps, and there are low-cost apartments for hire, too.
Rating: 6/10
Attractiveness of the resort
It's not as spectacular as the Alps - at least, not until you get to the stunning fjords.
