Lofsdalen – Plenty of Natural Snow and Affordable Ski Experiences

Sweden’s Best Mountain Destination 2023

Lofsdalen has the highest vertical drop in Sweden south of Åre, with 492 meters. The alpine area offers 25 slopes, ranging from easy runs for beginners to steep challenges for those seeking a real thrill. There are also excellent opportunities for safe off-piste skiing with plenty of powder snow within the ski area. With 9 different lifts and one of Sweden’s steepest slopes, every skier can find what they want. At the top of Mount Hovärken, 1,225 meters above sea level, there is a whiskey bar with stunning 360-degree views. There are also several great restaurants for added coziness during your ski holiday in Sweden. Lofsdalen was named Sweden’s best mountain destination in 2023 at the Grand Travel Awards. In Lofsdalen, you can stay in spacious cozy cabins, apartments, or hotels.

Lofsdalen is truly perfect for families. Younger children can ski in the kids’ area in the morning and play in the afternoon. Older children and parents have the option to choose from several slopes with varying degrees of difficulty in the same area, including some in steeper terrain. If anyone in the family wants to go cross-country skiing after a few hours on the slopes, the cross-country trails start right by the lifts. Lofsdalen is ideal for families who want to be close to all activities. If guests from Denmark choose to take the ferry to Oslo and then drive through the beautiful winter landscape, it doesn’t take long to reach Lofsdalen.”

Tina, CEO of Destination Lofsdalen

A ski holiday in Lofsdalen offers:

• Alpine skiing (9 lifts and 25 slopes)
• Cross-country skiing on 122 km of groomed trails
• Snowmobile tours
• Ice fishing
• Sky Bar at 1,125 meters above sea level with Europe’s highest whiskey cellar
• Restaurants and cafés
• Cabins, apartments, and hotels

Transport:

• Car: 545 km from Umeå, 500 km from Stockholm, 670 km from Gothenburg, 940 km from Malmö. Rental car firms in Jämtland Härjedalen. Guests from Denmark can choose to go by ferry to Oslo Norway and from there by car to Lofsdalen.
• By Air: Fly to Sveg airport, Scandinavian Mountains airport or Åre Östersund airport and take a rental car to Lofsdalen.
• Bus: There is public transport from Östersund and Sveg to Lofsdalen.

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.