Skiing in Sweden

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Key facts

Sweden’s ski resorts span a wide area from north to south. So the first thing to consider is which part of the country you want to ski in and how much time you can allow for getting there.

Vereister Sessellift am Åreskutan in Schweden über einer winterlichen Berglandschaft. Photo: Anders Carlsson / Wikimedia Commons

Åre is in Jämtland, while Sälen is in Dalarna; they are separate destinations.
Riksgränsen is in Swedish Lapland, far north of the more southerly areas.
Branäs, Kungsberget and Isaberg are in Värmland, Gästrikland and Småland, respectively.
The Vasaloppet links Sälen and Mora in a traditional cross-country ski race.
A region’s location determines which travel route and accommodation base make sense.

Jämtland and Dalarna: two distinct bases

Åre is in Jämtland and Härjedalen. Sälen is in Dalarna and therefore belongs to a different travel region. If you are choosing between the two, don’t assume they are part of the same ski area: travel, accommodation and daily access all depend on which region you choose.

Dalarna is also known for cross-country skiing. The Vasaloppet is a traditional race between Sälen and Mora. This makes the region appealing to visitors who want to watch or include cross-country skiing in their trip; alpine skiing and the race course are different activities in different locations.

Riksgränsen and the more southerly destinations

Riksgränsen is in Swedish Lapland, far north of the more southerly areas. The longer journey north is an important factor in planning: make sure the travel time suits the length of your stay, so a short holiday isn’t spent largely on the way there.

Farther south are three separate destinations in different regions: Branäs in Värmland, Kungsberget in Gästrikland and Isaberg in Småland. Their locations are a useful starting point if travelling from southern or central Sweden is a consideration. However, the three names do not refer to one connected area; choose the specific destination to suit your route and accommodation.

Branäs Ski Area

Branäs in Värmland combines valley facilities in Branäsdalen with four- and six-seater lifts in Mattesdalen and mountain accommodation in Branäsberget. Nintendo Land, a funslope, ski cross and a timed course complement the downhill runs; Logläntan has its own Snowracer track.

Isaberg Ski Area

Isaberg in Småland offers eleven runs, gentle children’s slopes with a conveyor belt, and the six-seater Isabergsexpressen chairlift. Höganloft serves pizza, with food also available at the Dalliftarna lifts; barbecue areas and a year-round toboggan run round out your time on the mountain.

Kungsberget Ski Resort

Kungsberget in Gästrikland combines runs of up to 1.7 kilometres with a 200-metre vertical drop. Chairlifts, children’s areas and freestyle features define the resort; lunch buffets, a pizzeria and Lodgebaren are among the options for a break.

Ski holidays in Dalarna

In Dalarna, the four SkiStar areas of Sälen are joined by independent destinations such as Kläppen, Idre Fjäll and Romme Alpin. Wide beginner areas, wooded slopes, central meeting points and varied run profiles all shape the choice of holiday destination.

Ski holidays in Jämtland and Härjedalen

Åre, Vemdalen and Funäsfjällen bring together distinct ski areas with varied piste profiles and village access. Compare Åreskutan, Funäsdalsberget, the children’s slopes at Ramundberget and the small Tänndalsvallen, along with the shared lift passes, to plan your winter holiday.

Ski holidays in Swedish Lapland

Riksgränsen and Björkliden combine undulating pistes and mountain birch forests in northern Sweden. Farther south, Hemavan and Tärnaby differ in the size of their ski areas, vertical drop and access from the airport; Tärnaby is about 20 kilometres from the airport.