What Hemsedal Kommune does

Hemsedal Kommune is a Norwegian municipality (kommune) located in Hemsedal, Norway, founded in 1939 and operating as a government entity. It administers local public services including education, health care, social care, and community infrastructure, and additionally manages destination tourism promotion under the brand "Destination Hemsedal" through its tourism office (Hemsedal Turistkontor) and tourist traffic association (HTTL). The municipality's core tourism function is to market and aggregate Hemsedal as a year-round Scandinavian alpine destination, branded "Scandinavia's Alps."

Name

Hemsedal Kommune

Legal name

Hemsedal Kommune

Website

https://hemsedal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mountain Tourism Destination Services

NAICS

Skiing Facilities (713920), Tour Operators (56152), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Tours, Activities & Experiences Booking (HSACAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Destination/Activity Booking Marketplaces (Tours & Tickets Aggregators) (THAKAAAH), Guided Backcountry & Off-Piste Services (Ski Touring, Splitboarding, Heli/Cat Skiing) (THAAAJAD), Local/Regional Vacation Rental Marketplaces (Geo-Focused Platforms) (THAMALAL)

Keywords

• Mountain tourism destination
• Alpine ski resort marketing
• Destination management services
• Tourism activity aggregation
• Outdoor recreation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hemsedal

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tourism Promotion & Information Services: Hemsedal Turistkontor (Tourist Office) and Hemsedal Turisttrafikklag (HTTL) provide tourism promotion, visitor services, and information. Revenue derives from tourist office services, cabin portal commissions, and partnership fees.
2. Activity Provider Partnerships: The destination aggregates and promotes local activity providers including ski schools, mountain guides, fishing guides, and adventure operators through its platform, generating referral and booking revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hemsedal Kommune operates the "Destination Hemsedal" destination marketing and visitor services platform for the Hemsedal municipality in Norway. Its core offering centers on promoting Hemsedal as a year-round Scandinavian alpine destination through the hemsedal.com website, the Hemsedal mobile app, the Hemsedal Turistkontor tourist office, the Hytteportal cabin booking portal, and aggregation of local activity providers (ski resorts, mountain guides, golf courses, adventure operators, cultural attractions). The platform consolidates real-time weather, webcams, event calendars, and booking functionality to drive tourism and visitor spending in the region.

Product overview

Hemsedal Kommune operates a comprehensive destination management platform centered around the Hemsedal App and extensive activity infrastructure. The offering consists of two major ski resorts (SkiStar Hemsedal with 22 lifts/47 slopes and Solheisen with 3 lifts/8 slopes), year-round outdoor activities including Hemsedal Rides mountain biking trails, Via Ferrata climbing, elvesnorkling (river snorkeling), canoe rentals, and two golf courses (Golf Alpin's 18-hole and Golf Hemsedal's 9-hole). The platform encompasses accommodation booking through the Hytteportal cabin portal, activity reservations via cloud-booking.net, and tourist information services at Hemsedal Turistkontor. Dining options include local establishments like Hemsedal Flatbrødbakeri and Scandinavian Alps Coffee Roasters, while premium stays are offered through Fýri Resort and Skarsnuten Mountain Resort. The Topp 20 peak collection and extensive trail network complete the outdoor recreation portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hemsedal App Mobile application serving as the primary digital guide for Hemsedal, providing trail maps, activity suggestions, historical stories, and real-time information for visitors and residents. Available on iOS and Android, built on Outdooractive platform integration.
• Hemsedal Turistkontor (Tourist Office) Tourist information service providing visitor support, trip planning assistance, activity bookings, and local recommendations. Operates physical office at Høvlerivegen 6 in Hemsedal sentrum, with tourist info phone line +47 32 05 50 30 and [email protected] contact.
• Hytteportal (Cabin Portal) Online cabin and accommodation booking portal connecting visitors with private cabin owners and rental agencies in the Hemsedal area, enabling self-serve vacation rental reservations.
• Topp 20 Hiking Peaks Program Collection of 20 recommended mountain peaks including Storhøvda, Skogshorn, Totten, Veslehødn, and others with detailed hiking information, route descriptions, and difficulty grading. Promoted via the #hemsedaltopp20 social media hashtag.
• Langrenn i Hemsedal (Cross-Country Skiing Network) Cross-country skiing trail network with illuminated trails operating until 23:00, providing kilometers of groomed tracks for cross-country skiers during the winter season.
• Hemsedal Rides (Mountain Biking Area) Mountain biking area with multiple flow trails including Silverstone (blue), High Line (blue), Broadway (green), and a red expert trail, accessible via lift-assisted riding and integrated into the regional Hallingdal Rides network.
• SkiStar Hemsedal Ski Resort Major alpine ski resort with 22 lifts and 47 slopes operated by SkiStar as Hemsedal's anchor winter tourism partner, offering ski passes, equipment rental, ski school, accommodation, and summer lift operations (Hovde Express from late June).
• Solheisen Skisenter Local ski center with 3 lifts and 6 slopes featuring terrain park and training facilities for skiing and snowboarding, with summer operations and junior freeride training programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Part of Hallingdal Rides regional mountain biking network spanning multiple municipalities

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SkiStar HemsedalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor ski resort operator and anchor partner for Hemsedal's winter tourism. SkiStar operates 22 lifts and 47 slopes, provides ski passes, equipment rental, ski school, and summer lift operations. Key infrastructure partner for the destination.
• Visit NorwaycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partnership with Norway's national tourism organization for international destination promotion and marketing.
• Hemsedal Turisttrafikklag (HTTL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTourist Traffic Association (HTTL) operates the tourist office and coordinates tourism marketing efforts for Hemsedal.
• Solheisen SkisenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal ski center providing 3 lifts and 6 slopes, complementing SkiStar with summer operations and junior freeride training programs.
• Hemsedal AktivcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorActivity booking platform aggregating guided tours, adventure activities, and equipment rentals from local providers including Hemsedal Fjellsport, Hemsedal Mountain Guides, and others.
• Hallingdal RidescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional mountain biking network linking Hemsedal with other Hallingdal municipalities for trail access and shared mountain biking infrastructure.
• SalomonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsorship partnership for Fýri Trail by Salomon trail running event, a major summer event attracting trail runners to the region.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SkiStar AB: Listed Scandinavian alpine resort operator that owns/operates SkiStar Hemsedal plus multiple other Scandinavian resorts. Hemsedal's largest infrastructure partner; operates at scale with a much broader portfolio of mountain destinations across Sweden, Norway, and Austria.
• Visit Norway: Norway's national tourism marketing organization. Hemsedal Kommune is an active partner; Visit Norway operates at a national-promotion level rather than competing with Hemsedal directly, but sets the wider marketing context and represents a broader-incumbent tourism ecosystem player.

Direct peers

• Destination Trysil: Destination marketing organization for Trysil, Norway's largest ski resort. Operates the same model as Hemsedal Kommune: aggregating ski, summer activity, and accommodation content for a Norwegian alpine destination, with strong direct comparability in visitor mix and infrastructure partnerships.
• Destination Åre: DMO for Åre, Sweden's largest ski destination. Closest international peer with overlapping Scandinavian alpine positioning, year-round mountain activity portfolio, and similar reliance on a single dominant resort operator (SkiStar Åre).
• Myrkdalen Hotel & Resort: Western Norwegian alpine ski resort and accommodation provider. Comparable product offering (alpine skiing, cross-country trails, family-friendly activities) targeting similar Norwegian and Nordic visitor segments.
• Visit Narvik: Tourism DMO for the Narvik region, a Norwegian mountain and fjord destination. Similar year-round positioning combining winter sports with summer hiking; comparable Nordic-international visitor mix.
• Visit Geilo: Tourism DMO for Geilo, another major Norwegian alpine destination. Directly comparable in product mix (alpine skiing, cross-country, hiking) and partnership structure with local ski operators; competes for the same Norwegian and Nordic visitor segments.
• Destination Oppdal: DMO for Oppdal, a Norwegian ski and summer mountain destination. Similar model aggregating ski resort, hiking, cycling, and accommodation content; competes in the same Norwegian domestic market.

Regional players

• Hafjell / Lillehammer Skifestival: Eastern Norwegian alpine ski resort and broader Lillehammer-region tourism brand. Comparable alpine product, primarily serves Oslo-area domestic market and differs geographically from Hemsedal's western Norway location.
• Riksgränsen / Destination Abisko: Swedish Arctic ski destination with late-season skiing positioning. Comparable ski-centric mountain product, but serves a different geography (northern Sweden) and a more niche late-season / northern lights visitor segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/hemsedal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hemsedal-destination

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding rounds

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