Vemdalen – A Genuine Mountain Experience

Updated: 2 October, 2024

Text: Anna Kron Boysen och Philip Brodin Kibsgård

Vemdalsskalet Photo: Karl Vertergård

Vemdalen is a large ski area located in the heart of Sweden, ideal for an enjoyable skiing experience. Known for early snowfall, it is one of the most snow-secure resorts in Sweden, often opening early in the season. The skiing here is comfortable and family friendly, with several newly constructed lifts and wide slopes, yet it also offers challenging and varied runs for more experienced skiers.

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Winter horseback riding through deep snow at Trumvallen, Vemdalen. Foto: Anette Andersson

Everything you could wish for in a great ski holiday

There are a total of 58 slopes ranging from green to black and 42 lifts distributed across the three areas of Klövsjö/Storhogna, Vemdalsskalet, and Björnrike. The vertical drop in Vemdalen is 470 meters. Most accommodation options are located close to the slopes and lifts. You can choose to stay in apartments, cabins, or luxury hotels. In Vemdalen, there are over 100 km of cross-country ski trails with the option to ski both in the valley and up in the mountains. The restaurant selection is extensive with over 35 restaurants, so you can find everything you need for a great ski holiday in Sweden.

A Ski Holiday in Vemdalen offers:

Alpine skiing (42 lifts and 58 slopes)
Cross-country skiing, 100 km of prepared trails
Winter riding
Dog sledding tours
Snowmobile tours
Spa experiences
Sonfjället National Park
Restaurants, cafés, and shopping
Hotels, cabins, and apartments

Transport

By Air: SAS has flights to Åre Östersund Airport, which is 130 km from Vemdalen. There is also a smaller airport in Sveg, located 45 minutes from Vemdalen.
By Train: Snälltåget runs from Malmö to Vemdalen, with a transfer at Röjan station to a shuttle bus.
By Car: 480 km from Umeå, 490 km from Stockholm, 670 km from Gothenburg, and 910 km from Malmö.

About Vemdalen

Welcome to Vemdalen

Large and small destinations for a ski holiday in Sweden

A large or small ski resort can have different advantages depending on the skiing experience your family desires. A smaller place is more manageable, often with fewer guests and more space on the slopes, as well as peace and quiet when taking the lift. If the children are old enough to ski on their own, it is often easy to agree on a central meeting point without worrying about them getting lost along the way. This could be places like Trillevallen, Bydalsfjällen, Lofsdalen, or Storlien. If you’re looking for a wide range of activities besides skiing, then the city of Östersund would suit you. If you’re seeking even smaller, cozy, and affordable options, you might consider Kullstabacken in Hammarstrand, which has a nearby hotel and cabin village, or Stora Blåsjön in Frostviken, with hotels, cabins, and camping facilities nearby.

A larger place offers more options, more varied skiing, and if your family has completely different preferences for skiing and activities, this can be an advantage, allowing both beginners and experienced skiers to have a good experience. The larger ski resorts have more facilities, including indoor activities if needed due to the weather. Among the larger ski resorts in Jämtland Härjedalen are Åre, where the areas of Åre Björnen and Duved-Tegefjäll are the most family-friendly. Vemdalen and Funäsfjällen also offer a very wide range of slopes and facilities that cater to both beginners and experienced skiers.