Morgedal is the birthplace of skiing, or to be more correct, ski sport...
People have used skiing as a mode of transport for over 4000 years. However in the 1800's downhill skiing as we know it today was influenced like never before by Sondre Norheim from Morgedal. Who was this charismatic character who changed ski design and gave us the world's first carving ski and full heel binding? Where did he live and what was it about the terrain he grew up in that so inspired him to develop skis and new techniques just for the pure rush of the downhill? The answers are waiting for you in Morgedal, this magic little Norwegian valley which gave ski sport to the world.
Jazz lovers flock to New Orleans, Elvis fans congregate in Memphis, ski enthusiasts travel to the little mountain valley of Morgedal. What do they all have in common? The search for the original... Maybe it is time you took the skiers pilgrimage to Morgedal - no flashy chairlifts, ritzy bars or designer ski wear... just the world's first slalom slopes, still in their original condition and a valley where people have always loved to ski.
Morgedal -
World famous as the birthplace of modern skiing. |
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New - old slopes in Morgedal
The view is awesome from the new Sondre shelter at the top of the historic hills Sondre Norheim made famous over 160 years ago. Here in Morgedal we have been working to clear and transform the world's first slalom slopes back to the condition they were when the wild and reckless hard man of inner Telemark played and experimented on their skis on these steep and challenging hills. These guys were the "new school 1850's" and they changed the way a whole world would ski. This winter - come to Morgedal and challenge yourself on the very same slopes. The lift system has not changed since those days - so do some training and fitness work before you come otherwise you may only manage one run! |
Morgedal is Mecca!
Every serious skier needs to visit Morgedal in Telemark.... Once in their lifetime every skier needs to make the pilgrimage to Morgedal - the valley where it all started - and what better opportunity than our telemark gathering in 2012? We would love to see you here - so for more info or to book: Contact us |
Sponsorship Opportunities!
Morgedal is going places and there are good opportunities for businesses who want to profile themselves through sports and active events and with the Morgedal name. We pride ourselves on being initiative takers who run quality events and activities. We are always looking for sponsors to join us in our projects here in Morgedal. We have heaps of exciting plans for 2012 and beyond so please get in touch
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if you are interested in getting your business profiled together with us here in Morgedal.
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Christmas meal deals
Morgedal Hotel is renowed for it's superb "Christmas tables" which are a great way to celebrate the end of the year, as a company, family or with a bunch of great friends. There are some excellent deals going now so check in here and make your booking through the hotel today! |
Morgedal - The Original New School...
Morgedal is now in an exciting period of development as part of an ambitious new network with Vierli and Gaustatoppen aiming to highlight the amazing ski / snow play opportunities which these 3 destinations offer. Ski play started here in Morgedal and this playful, creative and very individual approach to sliding on snow has now come home to Telemark with this new partnership offering the very best in park riding, free riding and of course offering the soulful heritage and essence of all this magic right here in the cradle of ski sport.
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Finally it's here!
After a very long wait - the Norwegian Ski Museum here in Morgedal has managed to secure the rights to the "Sondre - Free Skier" film made by NRK in the 1970's. The film has a cult following around the world and is considered an "essential epic" by anyone who is serious about Telemarking. 48 minutes long the film explores the life of Sondre Norheim and his impact on the development of ski sport both in Norway and the rest of the world. On sale from the museum here in Morgedal - the film is available in both Norwegian and English.
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to get your hands on a copy! |
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