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Bydalsfjällen – Sweden’s fifth largest ski area

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.

Sportlov Bydalsfjällen
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.

Hovde boende Göran Strand
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 chalets Bydalsfjällen
Mountain spirit, new chalets in Bydalsfjällen.

Transport

  • Air: Fly to Åre Östersund Airport, which is 75 km from Bydalen. SAS has direct flights during winter from Copenhagen Denmark to Åre/Östersund Airport.
  • Car: 450 km from Umeå, 570 km from Stockholm, 780 km from Gothenburg, and 1000 km from Malmö. Rental car firms in Jämtland Härjedalen.
  • By train: With SJNorrtåg or Snälltåget to Östersund Railway station. Rental cars from Östersund to Bydalsfjällen can be booked, and there is also public transportation available to Bydalen.

 

 

 

Bydalsfjällen J Sjöman
Bydalsfjällen. Photo: J Sjöman

About 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 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: TrillevallenBydalsfjällenLofsdalen, 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.

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