Duved: Alpine Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing and Winter Activities

Duved is an interesting destination for a winter trip if you would like to combine alpine skiing with cross-country skiing, a snow park and travel by train.

• The Duved and Tegefjäll ski area lies at the foot of Mullfjället in western Åredalen.
• The ski area has predominantly red and blue slopes.
• A quiet beginner area has a drag lift and a conveyor belt.
• The Cross-Country Arena Duved comprises five different trails with a total length of just under 40 kilometres.
• Both skating and classic cross-country skiing are possible in the Cross-Country Arena.
• A 400-metre technique and sprint track offers bends, rollers and short, steep climbs.
• The Duved Snow Park includes jumps, rails and moguls and opened in the 2022/23 season.
• Duved railway station is on the Mittbanan line and is served by the Norrtåg line to Sundsvall, Östersund, Åre and Storlien.

Comparing the winter activities in Duved

The slope layout is particularly important when assessing the alpine offering. In the usual marking system, blue and red slopes represent different levels of difficulty. The fact that both categories form the documented focus describes the mix of slopes, but says nothing about current snow depths, open lifts or conditions on a specific day of travel. A separate, quiet beginner area with a drag lift and conveyor belt is also designated for first descents. This documents different entry points into alpine skiing in the village, without implying a general statement about the suitability of every accommodation or travel programme.

A second, clearly defined option is provided by the Cross-Country Arena Duved. The five trails total just under 40 kilometres. In classic cross-country skiing, the skis follow a track, while skating uses a sideways gliding movement. Those comparing both techniques will therefore find not just a single cross-country route in Duved, but two different ways to use the offering. The 400-metre technique and sprint track serves a different purpose from the trails: bends, rollers and short, steep climbs are the focus here in a confined space.

The snow park complements the offering with jumps, rails and moguls. These elements differ from a regular descent because they are specifically designed for jumps, riding rails and changing terrain forms. The park opened in the 2022/23 season.

Travel and the character of the village

Duved railway station is on the Mittbanan line. The Norrtåg line provides connections to Sundsvall, Östersund, Åre and Storlien. For travel planning, a rail connection is therefore documented as a separate way of arriving. However, the rail connection does not allow any particular distance between the station, accommodation and individual winter sports activities to be inferred.

Duved also has historic sites that can add a cultural focus to a winter stay. Duveds kyrka is a wooden cathedral with 900 seats and was inaugurated in 1894. Duved skans was built in 1700 during the Great Northern War and played a central role in that war. The Karolinermonumentet in Duved was inaugurated in 1892 in memory of the men who died while marching across the border mountains; it was designed by Ferdinand Boberg.

If you would like to compare Duved with other destinations, you can also consider Ottsjö, Undersåker and Åre. This makes it possible to assess different village profiles without equating Duved's documented offerings with the characteristics of a specific accommodation.

FAQ

What does the focus on blue and red slopes mean?

The colours indicate different levels of difficulty in the usual slope guidance system. The documented focus on blue and red therefore describes the composition of the ski area. It does not replace a current check of snow conditions, open slopes or lift operations.

What is the difference between classic cross-country skiing and skating?

In the classic style, you move along a prepared track. Skating, on the other hand, uses a sideways gliding movement reminiscent of ice skating. The Cross-Country Arena Duved explicitly mentions both techniques.

What is documented in Duved in addition to the trails?

In addition to the five trails totalling just under 40 kilometres, there is a 400-metre technique and sprint track. It includes bends, rollers and short, steep climbs and therefore has a different character from a longer trail.

What does the Duved Snow Park offer?

The snow park includes jumps, rails and moguls. It opened in the 2022/23 season.

Which cultural sites are part of the documented character of the village?

Duveds kyrka was inaugurated in 1894. Duved skans was built in 1700 during the Great Northern War and played a central role there. The Karolinermonumentet was inaugurated in 1892 in memory of the men who died while marching across the border mountains.

For the higher-level travel overview: Åre Municipality.