Hike in peaceful mountain terrain with peaks around you, ride XC-trails, paddle clear streams and pause at waffle cabins along the way. Summer in Funäsdalen is best spent outdoors — on trails, on the water and among the mountains.
Summer in Funäsfjällen Mountain resort
Well-marked routes make it easy to plan days on the mountain — from short outings to full-day adventures. The area offers more than 180 km of mountain biking trails connecting forests, fell landscapes and neighbouring villages. Hiking is part of everyday life in these parts of Sweden. The so called Gold Tours are a collection of carefully selected routes that combine scenic views with places to stop along the way, from waffle cabins to local restaurants.
Lakes and rivers are also part of summer life here in Funäsfjällen. Go paddling, try fishing in clear mountain waters or take a swim after a day outside. Climbing and Via Ferrata routes offer a different way to experience the landscape.
Food is part definitively a part of the experience — from waffle cabins and cafés to restaurants inspired by local traditions and artisan foods. As summer progresses, berries and mushrooms appear across the landscape, adding another reason to spend time outdoors.
In Funäsfjällen, summer days often follow a simple rhythm: out early, back for good food, and long evenings that stretch late into the bright summer nights in the mountains.
See and do in Funäsfjällen:
- Härjedalens Fjällmuseum, with stories of the sami, the miners and mountain farmers who helped shaping these parts of Sweden.
- Mountain biking on bike trails and in bike parks.
- Hiking mountain trails.
- Visiting the Muskox sanctuary, Myskoxcentrum
- Paddling waters and streams.
- Fly fishing in the mountains.
- Artisan foods and fine dining.
- Experiencing Sami life at Lopme Laante
- Golf with a mountain view in the midnight sun
- The highest situated public road of Sweden, Flatruet 975 m a s l.
- Events, sports & culture
Day trips around Funäsfjällen
The Ljungdalen mountains with the iconic Helags mountain featuring Sweden’s southernmost glacier, and the fish-rich Sölvbacka streams along with several other fish-rich waters
Lofsdalen mountain resort – if you want to try biking and hiking in a nearby resort. Excellent downhill trails for the family. Mountain biking trails in the mountains and hiking trails. Restaurants and cosy cabins.
Vemdalen is another cosy mountain resort just an hour away with beautiful waterfalls, hiking, biking, fishing and excellent restaurants. Vemdalen still boasts an authentic village feel with an old church, restaurants shops and a ski museum exhibiting old ski memorabilia.
East Härjedalen – go to Sveg to experience the Cineast Café with movie memorabilia and pastries to die for and discover the birthplace of the author Henning Mankell by walking in his footsteps. Visit Överhogdal for the excellent museum showcasing the unique viking tapestries found in the area.
Trøndelag – Across the border from Funäsfjällen you will find the UNESCO heritage site Røros in the region Trøndelag, Norway, an old mining town with the core of the city still intact and inhabited. Don´t miss the museum and stay for the big musical “Elden” showcasing events from 1719, if you have the chance.
How to get to Funäsfjällen
- Flight: Fly to Åre Östersund Airport or Röros Airport (Norway)
3 hours’ drive from Åre Östersund Airport, about 1.20 hours’ drive from Röros - Train: Train to Östersund, bus from Östersund to Funäsfjällen.
Train from Stockholm with bus from Ljusdal or Sveg or Rätan. - Car: 6.5 hours drive from Arlanda Airport (Stockholm), 540 km from Stockholm, 700 km from Gothenburg, and 930 km from Malmö.