Vålerbanen
Vålerbanen at a glance
- Location
- Braskereidfoss, Innlandet
- Type
- road course
- Length
- 2.35 km (1.46 mi)
- Turns
- 10
- Surface
- asphalt
- Opened
- 1993
- Owner
- NAF Trafikksenter AS
- Address
- Vålerbanen
- Website
- vaalerbanen.no
Track map and layout
Vålerbanen is a 2.350 km, 10-turn permanent circuit in Braskereidfoss, Innlandet county, that grew out of a shorter 1.416 km, 5-turn track opened in 1993 and extended to its current full layout in 1997. The site, run by NAF Trafikksenter, doubles as a driver training centre and includes an 800 m go-kart track, off-road facilities and three dedicated skidpans used for specialist instruction such as icy-road driving practice, alongside the main racing circuit.
Configurations
| Layout | Length | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Full circuit | 2.35 km | 2.350 km, 10-turn layout used since 1997 |
| Original circuit | 1.42 km | 1.416 km, 5-turn layout opened 1993 |
Events and race weekends
Vålerbanen has hosted top-level Nordic motorsport including Swedish Touring Car Championship rounds from 2005 to 2009, Porsche Carrera Cup Scandinavia and the NBF GT Championship. It is also a regular Gatebil venue and hosts Norway's largest amateur racing and sports car display, the Classic & Sportscar Meeting, alongside its year-round driver training programme.
| Event | Series | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic & Sportscar Meeting | amateur racing / car show | summer | described as Norway's largest amateur racing event and sports car display |
| Gatebil at Vålerbanen | Gatebil | varies | regular stop on the Gatebil calendar alongside Rudskogen |
Getting there and parking
Vålerbanen sits in the village of Braskereidfoss in Våler Municipality, Innlandet county, northeast of Oslo. Most visitors drive; the site is part of a wider driver training centre (NAF Trafikksenter) rather than a stand-alone event venue, so a car is the practical way to reach it.
- Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) · about 90 min drive
Parking
On-site parking is available for event and training days.
Hotels and camping near Vålerbanen
Kongsvinger and Elverum, both within roughly 30-45 minutes' drive, are the nearest towns with a useful choice of hotels, while Oslo, about 90 minutes away, is a practical alternative base for visitors combining a trip with the capital.
Where to look
Kongsvinger or Elverum for proximity; Oslo for a wider hotel selection and better transport links.
Track days, driving experiences and lap records
As part of NAF Trafikksenter, Vålerbanen runs an active programme of driver training, including licence-related instruction on the circuit's skidpans and off-road areas, alongside club and manufacturer track days on the main 2.350 km circuit. It has a recorded lap record of 0:52.952 set by Joakim Ottersen in an Opel Vectra GTS V8 DTM car in 2015.
Who runs days here
Lap records
| Category | Time | Driver | Car | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outright | 0:52.952 | Joakim Ottersen | Opel Vectra GTS V8 DTM | 2015 |
Spectator guide
Vålerbanen's compact, 10-turn layout keeps most of the circuit visible from trackside areas, and its dual role as a training centre means facilities are geared toward practical driving events as much as spectator racing.
Seating
Viewing is primarily from trackside areas around the main circuit; large permanent grandstands are limited.
Weather
- May-September (main season): inland Innlandet summer, typically 15-22°C, cooler and drier than coastal Norway
History of Vålerbanen
Built as a training and racing centre
Vålerbanen opened in 1993 in Braskereidfoss, a village in Våler Municipality in Norway's inland Innlandet county, with an original 1.416 km, 5-turn circuit. From the outset the venue was conceived as more than a race track: it was developed as part of a wider driver training centre, now operated as NAF Trafikksenter, that combined the circuit with skidpans and off-road areas for specialist instruction such as icy-road and emergency-handling practice.
Extension and national-level racing
The circuit was extended in 1997 to its current 2.350 km, 10-turn configuration, giving it the length needed to host serious national and international racing. Vålerbanen went on to hold rounds of the Swedish Touring Car Championship from 2005 to 2009, alongside Porsche Carrera Cup Scandinavia and the NBF GT Championship, establishing it as one of Norway's significant circuit racing venues despite its relatively remote inland location.
A dual identity today
Vålerbanen continues to operate as both a racing and driver training facility. Its calendar includes the Classic & Sportscar Meeting, described as Norway's largest amateur racing event and sports car display, and regular Gatebil events, while its skidpans and off-road sections remain in daily use for licence training, including specialised instruction in winter driving conditions. This combination of motorsport and practical driver education has kept the venue active and relevant well beyond its original national championship racing years.
Frequently asked questions
How long is Vålerbanen?+
The full circuit is 2.350 km (1.460 miles) with 10 turns, extended in 1997 from the original 1.416 km, 5-turn layout opened in 1993.
Is Vålerbanen a racing circuit or a driving school?+
Both. It operates as part of NAF Trafikksenter, combining a full racing circuit with skidpans and off-road areas used for driver licence training, including icy-road instruction.
What major events has Vålerbanen hosted?+
The Swedish Touring Car Championship (2005-2009), Porsche Carrera Cup Scandinavia, the NBF GT Championship, Gatebil events, and Norway's largest amateur racing event, the Classic & Sportscar Meeting.
Who owns Vålerbanen?+
The circuit is run by NAF Trafikksenter AS as part of a combined racing and driver training facility.
What is the lap record at Vålerbanen?+
Joakim Ottersen set the outright lap record of 0:52.952 in an Opel Vectra GTS V8 DTM car in 2015.
Other tracks nearby
- Rudskogen Motorsenter · 152 km · road course
- Gelleråsen Arena (Karlskoga Motorstadion) · 210 km · road course
- Hedemora TT Circuit · 232 km · historic circuit (defunct)
- Kinnekulle Ring · 256 km · road course
- Glimminge Motorstadion · 263 km · motocross
- Skövde Circuit · 278 km · historic circuit (defunct)
Facts checked against 3 sources including the official circuit website. Last reviewed 2026-09-11.