Bydalsfjällen – No stress and no queues
Bydalsfjällen 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 […]
Trillevallen – Skiing in a comfortable way
With 8 lifts and 21 mainly red slopes, Trillevallen is a small skiing gem that offers affordable skiing for many types of skiers. Trillevallen is a family favorite for a ski holiday in Sweden, with a manageable and child friendly ski system in a fantastic mountain environment.
Funäsfjällen – Cross Country Skiing Heaven
Funäsfjällen includes six ski areas: Tänndalen, Tänndalsvallen, Ramundberget, Funäsdalsberget, Tännäskröket, and Kappruet, with a total of 35 lifts and 144 slopes and around 300 km of prepared XC trails for Cross Country Skiing. The resort offers varied off-piste skiing, four snow parks, and several child-friendly ski areas, all accessible with a single lift pass as […]
Lofsdalen – The Cosy Mountain Village
Lofsdalen is a small, family friendly ski resort in Sweden where you get a lot for your money. Everything is within reach, which is perfect when family members want to do different activities on the slopes but still meet up for lunch.
Up for a Cold Plunge? – Winter Swimming in the Swedish Mountains
“Of course I had had time to prepare mentally, but a cold bath did not feel completely like my cup of tea, especially when looking at the thermometer outside my kitchen window. I put on my swim suit, a cosy base layer made from wool and a loose fit pair of trousers and sweater with […]
Ski Touring in a Prepared Piste
Two decades ago, no one would have imagined an urge to go up in a perfectly prepared piste with skins. Randonné / Ski Touring was only something for hills without ski lifts. Today it is becoming increasingly popular in Sweden to go uphill within bounds. More and more discover Ski Touring as a sport and […]
A Hike to a Mountain Top in Sonfjället National Park
Seen from a distance the Sonfjället mountain has the silhouette of a volcano. Beautifully shaped and surrounded by lush greenery. Climb the mountain or hike around it and look for bears, since this area, The Sonfjället National Park of Sweden, has quite a few brown bears. Do not miss the summer grazing farm, shieling, by the […]
A Meditative Snowshoe Tour in the Vemdalen Mountains
Situated at 800 metres above sea level, the wide open plateaus in the Storhogna region in Swedish Vemdalen offer fantastic panoramic views – few places are better suited for a snowshoe tour. Add to that, a touch of luxury at the famous spa and indoor winter garden at Storhogna mountain hotel, the perfect base for your […]
Roundtrip: Skiing in Sweden – a Holiday in the Mountains
The early morning sunrise reflects faintly off the window from the train. It’s a faint pink hue of the late winter sun in its attempt to stir life out from its winter slumber. I’ve spent the night on the train from the airport outside of Stockholm up to Åre to go skiing in Sweden, something […]