Vemdalen

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Photo provided by Jocke Lagercranz/Härjedalsbild/Destination Vemdalen
Photo provided by Karl Vertergård/Destination Vemdalen
Photo provided by Jocke Lagercranz/Härjedalsbild/Destination Vemdalen
Photo provided by Karl Vertergård/Destination Vemdalen
Photo provided by Karl Vertergård/Destination Vemdalen

Scenic and spacious slopes, thrilling tree skiing and challenging cross-country routes make this Jämtland/Härjedalen resort a unique and exciting ski destination.

Explore snow-covered peaks and quiet forests at Vemdalen, one of Sweden’s premier ski resorts. This expansive ski resort encompasses three main areas: Björnrike, Vemdalsskalet and the beautiful mountain village of Klövsjö/Storhogna. The resort includes a total of 35 lifts and 58 pistes and all areas are connected on the same lift pass. Known for gentle groomed slopes and magnificent cross-country ski routes, Vemdalen is ideal for learning Nordic-style skiing techniques or taking family ski vacations. Try ice fishing, dog sledding or snowmobiling in the pristine Swedish wilderness.

Björnrike is suited to children and those learning to ski. Book individual or group lessons at the resident ski school and explore the mountain with your ski instructor. Discover telemark and Nordic styles of skiing with a guided tour of Vemdalen’s stunning off-piste runs. This mountain area is renowned for remarkable cross-country skiing, so enjoy the beautiful scenery while traversing these special routes.

Near Vemdalsskalet, find two challenging mountain peaks, Hovdefjället and Skalsfjället, for testing your downhill skills. Explore vast powder snowfields above the tree line of Vemdalen’s mountain faces or hike up the slope to skiable areas above the Skalsfjället lifts. Practice skiing or snowboarding freestyle tricks at three different terrain parks. Try night skiing under floodlights, which are turned on at least twice a week.

Enjoy the snow with traditional Swedish winter activities, such as ice fishing or dog sledding. Take a snowmobile tour across the mountain or hike around serene forests and lakes. Vemdalen’s après-ski scene is small but lively, with a selection of cafés and restaurants serving Scandinavian cuisine at Vemdalen’s base villages. Listen to live piano music at the Hoigfjallshotell or check out the hotel’s dance floor.

Vemdalen is 300 miles (490 kilometers) northeast of Stockholm, easily accessible by car, bus or train. There are two airports to choose between: Åre/Östersund airport and Svegs airport. From Åre/Östersund airport it takes 1.5 hours by rental car or taxi transfer to reach Vemdalen and from Sveg it's 1 hour. You can go directly to Vemdalen by train in winter. In summer you travel to the railway station in Östersund and go by rental car or taxi for 1.5 hours to Vemdalen.

The ski season on Vemdalen runs between Novemer to the end of April. 

Storhogna Högfjällshotell och Spa
Storhogna Högfjällshotell och Spa
4 out of 5
Värdshusevägen 4, Vemdalen, Jamtland
The price is P8,485 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
P8,485
P9,503 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Vemdalen. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Fallmoran Open Air Museum and Fallmoranfallet ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (169 reviews)
"Friendly, great pool and restaurant. Very family focussed with table tennis, cinema and games."

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2019

Storhogna Högfjällshotell och Spa
Klövsjöfjäll
Klövsjöfjäll
3 out of 5
Katrinavägen 21 A, Klövsjö
Fully refundable
The price is P6,365 per night from Jul 31 to Aug 1
P6,365
P7,129 total
Jul 31 - Aug 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Klövsjö. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Tomtan Heritage Museum and Klövsjöfjäll-Vemdalens ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (298 reviews)
"Grei innsjekking selv om vi var forsinket. Flott rom, stille og rolig. Grei, men ganske enkel frokost. Sportshotell som egner seg til et lengre opphold."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Klövsjöfjäll
Sonfjällsgården Wärdshus & Hotell
Sonfjällsgården Wärdshus & Hotell
3 out of 5
Sonfjällsgatan 8, Hede
The price is P7,424 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
P7,424
P8,315 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star golf inn in Hede. Enjoy a 24-hour front desk, a garden, and a snack bar/deli. Popular attractions Hede-Vemdalen GolfKlubb and Hedes Hembygdsgard ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (344 reviews)
Mysigt och trevligt hotell med god mat
"Ett mysigt hotell i gammal byggnad som välkomnade med tända marshaller sent på kvällen då jag kom. Dessutom hade de en synnerligen vällagad och god renskavsgryta på menyn i restaurangen då jag kom. Visserligen ett litet rum, men jag saknade inget där. Badrummet hade en finurlig lösning på att få ..."

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2025

Sonfjällsgården Wärdshus & Hotell
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Beautiful Home in Hede With 3 Bedrooms and Sauna
Beautiful Home in Hede With 3 Bedrooms and Sauna
2.5 out of 5
Viken 9, Hede, Jamtland County
Stay at this vacation home in Hede. Enjoy a sauna. Popular attractions Hede-Vemdalen GolfKlubb and Hedes Hembygdsgard are located nearby.
Fin stuga i vackert och lugnt Hedeviken
"Fin privat stuga i vackert och lugnt Hedeviken. Stort allrum och stor altan med sol på eftermiddagen. Ett sovrum med dubbelsäng och två små sovrum med våningssängar. Det fanns även bastu som vi inte använde så även torkställ för skor som vi inte heller behövde använda. Vi firade Nationaldagen på ..."

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2023

Beautiful Home in Hede With 3 Bedrooms and Sauna
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