Bydalsfjällen – Sweden’s fifth largest ski area

Updated: 2 October, 2024

Text: Anna Kron Boysen och Philip Brodin Kibsgård

Bydalsfjällen

Bydalen is, in terms of the number of slopes, Sweden’s fifth largest ski area with a total of 55 slopes and 16 lifts in varied terrain. It is a snow-safe area with slopes of all difficulty levels, where most are red. There are excellent skiing opportunities for both experienced and novice skiers. The vertical drop is 420 meters. Bydalen is known for great carving and a very cozy atmosphere.

Skiing in Bydalsfjällen.

In Bydalsfjällen, you can comfortably stay in cabins and apartments near the lifts. There are several restaurants serving both lunch and dinner. Bydalen offers 65 km of cross-country ski trails. It is a quiet ski resort where you get a lot for your money and plenty of space on the slopes, perfect for a ski holiday for the ski-loving family looking for a ski trip in Sweden.

Stay in new apartments in Hovde, Bydalsfjällen. Photo: Göran Strand

A ski holiday in Bydalen offers:

Alpine skiing (16 lifts and 55 slopes)
Cross-country skiing with 65 km of prepared trails
Snowmobile tours
Restaurants and cafes
Guesthouses, cabins, and apartments

Mountain spirit, new chalets in Bydalsfjällen.

Transport

Air: SAS operates flights to Åre Östersund Airport, which is 75 km from Bydalen.
Car: 450 km from Umeå, 570 km from Stockholm, 780 km from Gothenburg, and 1000 km from Malmö.
Train: Take the train to Östersund with SJ, Snälltåg, or Norrtåg. Rental cars can be booked, but there is also public transportation available to Bydalen.

Bydalsfjällen. Photo: J Sjöman

About Bydalsfjällen

Welcome to Bydalsfjällen

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.