Ski resorts in Sweden

The climate and the highlands of the Scandinavian countries are perfect for creating ski resorts, and Sweden is no exception. What are there on its territory and what is the peculiarity of these ski resorts, you will learn by reading this article.

Ski resorts in Sweden

Due to the fact that the mountains here are much higher than the average height of the Alps , the Caucasus or the Carpathians, and the snow lies from October to the end of April, there are a lot of places in which to ski. Among all the resorts in Sweden are especially distinguished: Ore, Selen, Ternaby-Hemavan, Vemdalen, Branas. We will tell in more detail about each of them.

Branas

If you go on holiday in winter in Sweden with children, then this resort will suit you best. After all, here all 18 routes of light and medium gravity, a large amount of housing and a convenient location in the center of the country. In addition, there are additional entertainments for kids (playgrounds and a snow park).

Vemdalen

It is located in the north-west of the country, 480 km from Stockholm. It includes 53 tracks, the longest of which is 2200 m. It will be interesting to go for a ride to both professionals and beginners, because depending on the level of difficulty, Vemdalen is divided into 3 zones: Björnrike (for beginners and children), Vemdalskalet (for professionals) and Klövschö Storhogna (for all). It is considered a small resort.

Aure

It is one of the most popular places for ski holidays in Sweden. It consists of 103 routes of different levels of complexity, which are serviced by 46 lifts. It will be interesting for fans of different types of winter sports. In Ore created excellent conditions for recreation with children: there are for them individual tracks, playgrounds and even a springboard for jumping.

Salen

The second most popular and size ski resort, located in the region of Dalarna. Perfect for families and "medium" skiers. In total there are 108 trails. Selen is divided into four zones: Lindvallen, Högfjellet, Tandodalen and Hundfjellet.

Ternaby-Hemavan

A choice for fans of extreme sports and professionals. All the tracks that are available here, and this is over 30, are divided into 2 resorts: Ternaby and Hemavan. Due to the active nightlife, Ternaby is very popular with young people, and the second (Hemavan) is for professional skiers and snowboarders.

If you want to plunge into a fairy tale of snow, ride on untouched slopes, see a real Scandinavian Santa Claus, then you should go to the ski resorts of Sweden.