A family friendly mountain resort, with biking and hiking that makes you smile and a rare chance to experience Swedish wildlife up close.
Summer in Lofsdalen Mountain resort
Summer in Lofsdalen combines active outdoor days with a genuine sense of wilderness. Set by Lake Lofssjön in Härjedalen, this small mountain village offers hiking, biking, fishing and lake activities in a peaceful setting surrounded by mountains and forest.
Lofsdalen is a great choice for visitors who want variety without crowds. You can hike scenic mountain trails, enjoy family-friendly outdoor experiences, or explore one of Sweden’s most established mountain biking areas with trails for different skill levels, including MTB and downhill.
What makes Lofsdalen stand out is its rich wildlife and seamingly untouched surroundings. This is one of Sweden’s most bear-dense areas, and the forests around Lofsdalen are home to moose, reindeer, foxes and, from spring to early autumn, the Swedish brown bear. Many visitors spot wildlife during ordinary hikes and drives — but you can also join guided tours focused on wildlife and brown bear spotting, including family-friendly overnight stays at a look out for spotting brown bears during the night.
Lofsdalen offers a different kind of mountain summer — quieter, wilder and closer to nature.
See and do in Lofsdalen:
- Mountain hiking and trail running.
- Mountain biking (MTB, trail and downhill).
- Chairlift access for easy access to hiking and biking.
- Family friendly activities and wildlife experiences.
- Brown bear spotting from a lookout.
- Fishing in lakes, rivers and mountain streams.
- Lake activities on Lofssjön (paddling/SUP/kayak)
- Peaceful mountain village atmosphere
Day trips around Lofsdalen:
Funäsfjällen – features the Härjedalen Mountain Museum, the Musk Ox Centre, and the Sami cultural park Lopme Laante. In Funäsfjällen, you can hike along selected “Gold Tours” (Guldturer) and cycle on well-maintained trails.
Vemdalen is another cosy mountain resort just an hour away with beautiful waterfalls, hiking, biking, fishing and excellent restaurants. Vemdalen still boasts an authentic village feel with an old church, restaurants shops and a ski museum exhibiting old ski memorabilia.
East Härjedalen – go to Sveg to experience the Cineast Café with movie memorabilia and pastries to die for and discover the birthplace of the author Henning Mankell by walking in his footsteps. Visit Överhogdal for the excellent museum showcasing the unique viking tapestries found in the area.
How to get to Lofsdalen
Car: Lofsdalen is located in southern Härjedalen and is easy to reach by car. 500 km from Stockholm, 610 km from Gothenburg, and 880 km from Malmö.
Train: Travel by train to Ljusdal or Sveg, then continue by bus or taxi to Lofsdalen. Tickets can be booked via SJ with destination Lofsdalen.
Bus: There are bus options to Lofsdalen from for example Östersund.
By plane: To Åre/Östersund Airport, Sveg Airport or Scandinavian Mountains airport. Onward transfer from the airports by rental car.