Scandinavia

2) Frognersteren

The trails at Frognersetern are just minutes on the tram from the capital, Oslo, making this a unique and interesting weekend break or a great riding stop en route to the country's biggest bike park in Hafjell, a further 2 hour drive. 

Great easy access location, makes a good city and riding weekend break, (easy to combine with a trip to Hafjell).  For the uplift, take the Tram from Majorstua to Frognerseteren, ride down the trails to Midstuen tram staion and take the tram back up again.  Rider built trails with the joy of a night in Oslo on your doorstep!

Nearest airport: Oslo

What does Frognersteren have to offer?

Cross Country	Intermediate & Advanced
Downhill	Intermediate
Freeride	-
Cable Car	-
Gondola	-
Chairlift	-
Connected to	-

There are not may capital cities that offer downhill riding a few minutes from the centre.  This is no bikepark though, the trails here are all built by the local freeriders who have created a strong riding scene in their city.  Many of the trails follow or use parts of Cross-Country ski tracks, and while they are not steep, they are good fun with a Downhill/Freeride bike.  Most trails are pretty technical with a lot of roots and stones.  The lower slopes are more earthy and loose with berms, jumps and northshore elements.

DOWNHILL
The Downhill here is fair. There is not a great deal of hill to play with and only so many runs but its a good ride for the weekend and to get some runs under your belt.  The trails have plenty of features but, as they are not very steep, you will need to work quite hard to keep your speed.

FREERIDE
The local riders have built different stunts and features into their trails with jumps, berms and drops, as well as some northshore elements.  Around Frognerseteren you can also find some dirt jump starts and the street riding in Oslo is pretty good with the added bonus of no security guards or police chasing you away.  There are a few good skateparks around the city as well,  so if you bring your hardtail there will be loads to keep you busy.

CROSS-COUNTRY
There is some pretty good Cross Country riding around Frognerseteren and it is possible to finish your ride right in the centre by heading downhill.  In addition, there are countless Cross Country ski tracks to ride and many narrow single track lines.

Don't miss the Frognerseteren Freeride Festival each year around May/June.  The perfect way to sample the trails and taste the local scene

Summer Lifts Open	-
Lift Opening Times	08.80 - 24.00 Tram times (always check)
Lift Prices	Day pass 5 €

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As this is not a resort, there is no website for the trails.  The best place for information is www.utfor.com (the site is in Norwegian but if you create yourself a user and post a thread asking for advice the members will help out, (the site will soon be available in English).  The tram network runs 0800 - 2400.