Funäsfjällen – Cross Country Skiing Heaven

Various Slopes and World Class Cross Country Trails

Funäsfjällen has a vertical drop of 363 meters and receives abundant snowfall. It truly offers something for everyone seeking a ski holiday in Sweden, with all types of slopes and excellent off-piste opportunities thanks to the heavy snow. You can ski both on the mountain and in the shelter of the forest, protected from the wind. In addition to skiing, you’re always close to delicious food at the many restaurants and can enjoy stunning views in Funäsfjällen. The area has won several awards, including first place as Sweden’s best ski resort. There are all types of accommodation available: apartments, cabins, and hotels with all-inclusive options.

Funäsfjällen is also an excellent destination for cross-country skiing, with a long season stretching from October to May. In total, there are 300 km of well-maintained cross-country trails, where you can ski on world-class tracks. Funäsfjällen is just an hour’s drive from the small town of Røros in Norway, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site

A ski holiday in Funäsfjällen offers:

• Alpine skiing in six ski areas (35 lifts and 144 slopes on the same lift pass)
• Cross-country skiing on 300 km of groomed trails
• Muskox center with daily guided tours
• Sami cultural events
• Snowmobile tours
• Restaurants and cafés
• Hotels, cabins, and apartments

Transport

• Car: 565 km from Umeå, 570 km from Stockholm, 705 km from Gothenburg, 975 km from Malmö.
• Train: Snälltåget offers journeys with train including transfer to Tänndalen and Ramundberget in Funäsfjällen.
• By air: Fly to Røros Norway (70 km), or Trondheim Vaernes Norway (185 km) and rent a car or take a taxi to Funäsfjällen. From Åre Östersund Airport it is about 230 km to Funäsfjällen (3 hrs drive). Rental car firms in Jämtland Härjedalen.

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 in the slopes, as well as peace and quiet when taking the ski 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. Good size, manageable ski resorts of Jämtland Härjedalen: Trillevallen, Bydalsfjällen, Lofsdalen, or Storlien.

If you’re looking for a wide range of activities besides skiing, then the city of Östersund will suit you. If you’re seeking even smaller, cozy, and affordable options, you might want to consider Kullstabacken in Hammarstrand, which has a nearby hotel and cabins, or Stora Blåsjön in Frostviken, with hotels, cabins, and camping facilities nearby.

A larger ski resort 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 really good experience. The larger ski resorts have more facilities, including indoor activities if needed due to the weather. The largest ski resort in Jämtland Härjedalen is Åre, where the areas of Åre Björnen and Duved-Tegefjäll are the most family-friendly. Åre has quite a few restaurants, cafés and nightlife. Vemdalen and Funäsfjällen are two other large ski areas, also with a very wide range of slopes and facilities that cater to both beginners and experienced skiers with a wide selection of restaurants and cafés.