If you thought you couldn’t go downhill skiing in Østfold, think again! All you need is a bit of snow. The slopes below should be open in the Christmas holiday.

Middagsåsen Skisenter near Moss. Best for families and snowboarders. 3 downhill slopes (3 lifts), snowboard park, cross-country skiing tracks. Day pass 240kr (200kr for kids up to 16). Morning, afternoon and evening passes also available. Cafe and equipment hire on site (contact beforehand to book). Mon-Fri 5pm-9pm, Sat-Sun 11am-6pm.

Middagsåsen, Våler (off Rv120 in Våler). Tel: 69 28 97 44, www.middagsasen.no (Norwegian only).

Kjerringåsen, Sarpsborg. Best for beginners or intermediate. 2 ski lifts, 4 downhill slopes (longest 650m), plus a kids’ slope. Open 10am-9pm (5pm in the Christmas holiday) when there is enough snow. Day pass 260kr (210kr for kids up to 15 years). Morning, afternoon and evening passes also available. Cafe and equipment hire on site.

Alpinveien 109, Sarpsborg (off the Rv114 between Sarpsborg and Nordby). Tel: 69 14 81 85, www.kjerringaasen.no (Norwegian only).