What Stavkroa Hemsedal does

Stavkroa Hemsedal operates a single-location, multi-venue indoor entertainment complex in Hemsedal, Norway (Skiheisvegen 30C), at the heart of Hemsedal Skiresort. The three-story building, designed in the form of a traditional Norwegian stave church with a 20-meter high ceiling, houses six distinct venues: the Afterski Floor (700 capacity, 420 m2, signature dance floor with D&B audio and LED screens), Kitchen Bar (350 capacity refuel lounge with food service), Arena (750 capacity, 1100 m2, divisible large-scale concert and conference venue with D&B sound and 20,000-lumen Epson projection), The Mezz (80-person VIP area with premium cocktails), Stallen Saloon (western-themed rock pub), and Døli (200-capacity local snowboard social hub). The company monetizes through a hybrid revenue model combining one-time event tickets (320–3990 NOK across Afterski, Golden, and Platinum tiers), annual subscription season passes (Afterski Pass at 1995 NOK, Platinum Pass at 3499 NOK), on-site food and beverage sales, corporate and group venue hire via the Arena, and ancillary services such as wardrobe and ski storage (75 NOK each).

Stavkroa's go-to-market is event-driven and seasonality-concentrated, anchored on four signature "All In" multi-day event packages per season (New Years, Student, Easter, Seasonender) plus individual artist concerts. The company distributes exclusively through its own website (stavkroa.com) for online ticket and pass sales, supplemented by on-site door sales and email-based group/corporate bookings. Customer acquisition relies on organic social media (TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn), email newsletter marketing, and word-of-mouth within Norwegian ski culture. Primary customers are Norwegian and Scandinavian ski tourists aged 20+ (with 18+ access in select student events), supplemented by corporate clients using the Arena for conferences and launches, private celebration groups, students, and Hemsedal local residents.

The business is privately held under two Norwegian legal entities (Hemsedal Café AS and PoeX AS), founded in 1989 by two entrepreneurs from Fredrikstad, with no disclosed institutional investment, parent company, or acquisition activity. Brand partnerships include Coca-Cola and Red Bull as beverage and energy drink partners under the "Fueling the season" program. The venue self-describes as the "world's biggest indoor afterski" and has been voted "world's best afterski" multiple times, with a Hall of Fame featuring Norwegian and international artists including R3HAB, TIX, Matoma, and Klovner i Kamp.

Name

Stavkroa Hemsedal

Legal name

Hemsedal Café AS / PoeX AS

Website

https://stavkroa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stavkroa Hemsedal operates a single-location, six-venue indoor entertainment complex in Hemsedal, Norway, anchored by a 700-capacity afterski floor. It serves Norwegian and Scandinavian ski tourists, corporate event clients, and local residents through event tickets, annual season passes, and venue hire during a December-to-May ski season.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nightlife and Entertainment Hospitality

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (711310), Restaurants and Other Eating Places (72251)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

After-Hours Clubs (MPAGAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

VIP, Hospitality & Premium Experiences (Packages, Clubs, Suites) (MPAIAFAK), Venue Management & Booking Services (Third-Party Operators) (MPAGALAJ), Sports & Arena Event Venues (Stadiums, Arenas) (THAHAAAF)

Keywords

• Afterski entertainment
• Nightlife venue
• Ski resort entertainment
• Corporate event venue
• Live music venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Hemsedal

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Event Tickets: Revenue generated from individual event tickets including regular afterski events, All In series events (New Years, Student, Easter, Seasonender), and single artist concerts. Ticket tiers include Afterski Tickets, Golden Tickets, and Platinum Tickets with varying access levels.
2. Season Passes: Afterski Season Pass (1995 NOK) provides guaranteed entrance throughout the season with 50% discount on All In events. Platinum Season Pass provides full VIP access to all venues and events. Recurring revenue from repeat customers.
3. Food and Beverage Sales: Kitchen Bar serves fast food during events. Multiple bars throughout venues serve beverages. The Mezz offers premium cocktails and champagne in real glassware.
4. Group and Corporate Bookings: Revenue from table reservations on the Afterski Floor, private venue hire for corporate events, conferences, and celebrations. Private event requests handled via booking form.
5. Ancillary Services: Wardrobe service (75 NOK), ski storage (75 NOK), and lost & found handling fee (500 NOK + shipping).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Stavkroa Hemsedal operates a six-venue indoor entertainment complex in Hemsedal ski resort, Norway, functioning as the self-described "world's biggest indoor afterski." The venue sells event tickets (afterski nights, signature "All In" multi-day festival packages for New Years, Student, Easter, and Seasonender, plus single-artist concerts), annual Season Pass subscriptions (Platinum and Afterski tiers), on-site food and beverage service, and group/corporate event venue hire across spaces ranging from a 750-person Arena to an 80-person VIP Mezz lounge.

Product overview

Stavkroa Hemsedal operates a multi-venue entertainment complex in Hemsedal, Norway, comprising six distinct venues: Afterski Floor (the legendary main dance floor), Kitchen Bar (refuel lounge with food service), Arena (large-scale concert and conference venue), The Mezz (VIP area), Stallen Saloon (western-themed pub), and Døli (laidback social hub). The company functions as a platform selling tickets and experiences through multiple channels: individual venue access, season passes (Platinum and Afterski tiers), and All In event packages (Seasonender, Easter, Student, New Years). The Afterski Floor serves as the core product offering with the company's signature resident DJ and state-of-the-art sound/light systems, while The Mezz provides premium VIP access, and the Arena enables large-scale concerts and corporate events. Business services include group bookings and venue rentals for corporate functions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stavkroa Afterski: The main legendary afterski venue with state-of-the-art light and sound systems.
• Stavkroa Arena
• Kitchen Bar
• The Mezz
• Stallen Saloon
• Døli
• All In Events

Products and services

• Afterski Floor

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple venues can host events simultaneously, accommodating 750+ guests at Arena to intimate 40-person gatherings at Stallen Saloon

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Coca-ColaminorOthersBeverage partner providing products for Stavkroa's venues. Part of the 'Fueling the season' partnership program showcasing leading brands that help create unforgettable guest experiences.
• Red BullminorOthersEnergy drink partner contributing to the energetic atmosphere at Stavkroa events. Part of the partner ecosystem supporting the venue's entertainment offerings.
• PoExminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferenced as the operating entity (Poex.no) alongside Hemsedal Café AS for Stavkroa operations. Appears in Terms & Conditions as the hosting organization.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MooserWirt: Iconic Tyrolean après-ski bar at St. Anton am Arlberg — directly comparable to Stavkroa as a destination ski-resort bar famous for table-dancing and high-volume après crowds. Both compete for the same Nordic and Northern European ski-tourist segment.
• Rockefeller Music Hall: Iconic Oslo live-music and club venue operated by the same group behind Sentrum Scene and John Dee. Comparable to Stavkroa's Arena as a mid-large-scale Norwegian concert and corporate-event venue with premium AV infrastructure.
• Schirmbar: Legendary après-ski bar in Ischgl, Austria, with capacity for several thousand guests on the slopeside terrace. Closely comparable operating model to Stavkroa's Afterski Floor — large-format après-ski venue with DJ-led entertainment and bar-led revenue.
• Tyskern (Tysker'n) Trysil: Long-running après-ski bar/club at Norway's largest ski resort, Trysil. Directly comparable to Stavkroa as a Norwegian ski-resort nightlife venue targeting the same domestic ski-tourist demographic.
• Stage It Verbier: Premium nightclub and live-music venue in Verbier, Switzerland. Comparable to Stavkroa as an Alpine resort nightclub combining DJ nights, VIP experiences, and corporate/private event hire in a luxury ski destination.
• Jaeger Oslo: Long-running Oslo nightclub and concert venue with a strong local and tourist following. Comparable to Stavkroa as a multi-room Norwegian nightlife operator combining DJ programming, live music, and VIP experiences.

Broad incumbents

• Pacha: Global nightclub and entertainment group founded in Ibiza. Comparable to Stavkroa as an internationally recognised nightlife brand monetising tiered VIP experiences, premium pricing, and signature event programming.
• SkiStar AB: Scandinavia's largest ski-resort operator (Sälen, Åre, Hammaröbacken/Trysil). Comparable as a broader incumbent running multi-venue après-ski, restaurants, and corporate events across Nordic resorts, including the Trysil property that competes with Hemsedal for Norwegian ski tourists.

Regional players

• Folketeatret: Historic Oslo event and entertainment venue hosting concerts, corporate events, and private bookings. Comparable to Stavkroa as a Norwegian venue operator with flexible spaces for both consumer entertainment and B2B event hire.
• Experium / Stöten: Swedish ski-resort operator in Sälen with on-mountain après-ski venues and event programming. Comparable to Stavkroa as a Scandinavian ski-resort entertainment operator competing for the same Nordic family and student ski segments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/stavkroa
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCmN9RP7W-CJadvhMSoiDpKQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/Stavkroa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stavkroa
• Instagraminstagram.com/stavkroa

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