Vemdalen: Accommodation for Ski Holidays and Nature

Vemdalen brings together several clearly distinct reasons to travel: Destination Vemdalen encompasses three ski resorts close to the mountains, while winter activities away from the slopes, expansive natural landscapes and a historic village character also shape the stay. If you are looking for accommodation for a ski holiday, you can therefore first decide whether your main focus is winter sports, shared group activities, or culture and landscapes.

Winter sports in Destination Vemdalen

The three ski resorts close to the mountains are part of the wider range of offerings in Destination Vemdalen. A special option for different age and ability levels is SkiStar Snow Park Vemdalen. It has jumps, rails and boxes for riders of all ages and ability levels. Rails and boxes are features in the snow park where jumps and riding manoeuvres can be combined. This makes the park a standalone complement to a classic day of skiing, without implying anything about the facilities in other areas or the location of individual accommodations. When choosing accommodation, you should therefore clearly identify your preferred focus: Is it primarily the three ski resorts, the snow park, or a varied winter programme in which not everyone in the group skis? No general distances to lifts or slopes are provided for the accommodations.

Winter experiences away from the slopes

In Vemdalen, Alaskan Huskies pull visitors through winter landscapes with snow-covered spruce trees and mountains in the background during dog sledding trips. In addition, Vemdalens Snöskoterklubb offers 30 Swedish miles of groomed snowmobile trails. For a guided option, snowmobile safaris are available to book in Destination Vemdalen. For snowshoe tours, you can either take part in guided tours or rent snowshoes for independent excursions. Destination Vemdalen also has 18 Swedish miles of marked mountain touring trails. Trail posts and crosses mark the routes; signs, rest shelters and trail markings are kept in good condition. Mountain riding is also offered in winter, and sleigh rides can be booked.

Landscapes and activities in summer

The landscape around Vemdalen includes mountains, waterfalls, forests and expansive open areas. In the mountain nature around Vemdalen, hiking, cycling and fishing are among the summer activities. The “Cykelled Vemdalen bytur” cycling route passes through Vemdalen and offers views of old buildings, including Vemdalens Hembygdsgård. The Veman River flows through Vemdalen and onward to Vemhån, then continues towards Svegsjön; a longer canoe adventure is associated with it. Mountain riding is possible both in summer and winter. If you are looking for accommodation not only for a short winter sports trip, these activities available across seasons provide additional guidance when choosing the timing of your stay.

Village character and culture

Vemdalens kyrka is a Rococo rural church and is considered unique in Swedish church architecture. The present church was completed in 1763. South of Vemdalens kyrka stand well-preserved older buildings belonging to old farmsteads and an inn. Vemdalens Hembygdsgård is considered one of the oldest local heritage farms in Jämtland County. These places give the stay a cultural dimension that differs clearly from the winter sports offering. When choosing your accommodation, you can therefore also consider whether, in addition to activities in the snow, you would like to discover historic Vemdalen and the region’s architectural heritage.

Getting there and finding your way around

Vemdalen can be reached by train, bus, car or plane. Destination Vemdalen has six InfoPoints and a tourist information office. Ski resorts, snow park, marked mountain trails, guided winter experiences, nature and culture shape Vemdalen; the right accommodation depends on which of these focuses you would like to enjoy during your stay in Vemdalen.

To the broader travel overview: Härjedalen.

More about the destination

Relevant information for planning your trip:

Vemdalen ski resort: Ski holiday in Härjedalen | Ski holiday information.