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Christmas ski holidays 2025 in Scandinavia – snow, skiing and festive moments

Spend Christmas 2025 in the Scandinavian mountains of Norway and Sweden, with reliable snow conditions, cosy accommodation and skiing for all ages. Choose between comfortable hotels or a traditional log cabin at Christmas, enjoy festive meals and relaxed evenings by the fireplace. Our holiday packages make it easy to plan a memorable Christmas in Sälen, Åre, Vemdalen, Trysil or Hemsedal.

A Christmas holiday packages in the mountains

Celebrate Christmas surrounded by snow-covered landscapes and crisp winter air. Stay close to the slopes, enjoy varied skiing and calm evenings indoors after a day outside. Whether you prefer active days on the mountain or quiet moments with family, our Christmas packages are designed to suit different travel styles.

Christmas with Valle – a favourite for families

For children, Christmas in the mountains is something special. During the holidays, Valle welcomes families with activities, games and beginner-friendly skiing experiences. It’s a relaxed and playful way for children to enjoy both Christmas and the slopes.

  • Children skiing with snowman Valle dressed as Santa Claus in a snowy landscape – a scene from Christmas in the mountains.

Christmas dinner at SkiStar Lodges and hotels

Take a break from the usual Christmas preparations. Many of our lodges and hotels serve traditional Christmas dinners, allowing you to focus on spending time together. A popular choice for families and groups who want a comfortable holiday with everything in one place.

Skiers gaze out over the snow-covered forest through ski goggles reflecting a plane in the sky

Travel to Christmas ski resorts in Norway and Sweden

Reaching the Scandinavian mountains is easy, with flights and short transfers to several destinations. Once you arrive, accommodation, lifts and slopes are all nearby – making these Christmas ski resorts an accessible choice for a winter holiday away.

Plan your Christmas trip
Plan your Christmas trip

What you’ll want to experience this Christmas 2025

Now! Magic Mountain in SkiPasses – every day in Sälen
3+ day Sälen/Trysil SkiPass = 2 days at the other resort
New Trysilgondolen – biggest upgrade to your skiing experience!
See everything for this season. More improvements and news

Celebrate Christmas in Sweden

Family-friendly skiing, Valle activities and gentle slopes - Christmas in Sälen
Skiing combined with a lively village atmosphere - Christmas in Åre
A quieter mountain Christmas with snow and cosiness - Christmas in Vemdalen

Celebrate Christmas in Norway

Wide slopes for all levels and modern lift systems - Christmas in Trysil
Alpine skiing and a vibrant mountain setting - Christmas in Hemsedal
Book your Christmas ski holiday. Start your journey here

Christmas activities when travelling with children and teens

Christmas fun challenges

Explore Snow Parks over Christmas with jumps, rails and fun challenges. Perfect for playful moments and making new friends!

Jump into SkiStar Snow Parks
Jump into SkiStar Snow Parks
Winter mountain landscape with snow-covered ski slopes and pine trees at a ski resort

Christmas fun on the slopes

Thrilling rides for the whole family! Explore the mountain in a playful way and add extra excitement in the snow.

Try SkiStar Fun Rides
Try SkiStar Fun Rides

Christmas skiing with Valle

Kids learn skiing safely and enjoyably with Valle. Perfect for younger skiers.

Become a Christmas ski star
Become a Christmas ski star

Practical information for your Christmas holiday planning

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Snow guarantee throughout the winter season

Book with confidence with our Alpine Snow Guarantee, valid until the end of the season at our Scandinavian ski resorts.

A skier in a blue jacket is skiing down a snowy slope in a mountain landscape at sunset
Snow guarantee throughout the winter season

Book care free all year round

Open purchase and free rebooking until 21 days before arrival with cancellation & rebooking cover.

View of modern residential buildings transitioning from a summer to a winter landscape with snow-covered slopes and illuminated buildings, surrounded by forest
Book care free all year round

Insurance cover

To make you feel safe and secure when booking a stay at one of our destinations, we offer three levels of insurance cover specifically designed for your mountain holiday.

Two people are jogging at sunset through a field, while another person is skiing on a slope at sunrise
Insurance cover

Choose Friday or Saturday arrival

Start your ski week by arriving on Friday or Saturday and enjoy skiing on the weekend.

Snow-covered log cabins in a mountainous landscape with a lake and mountains in the background on a clear winter day in Åre, Sweden
Choose Friday or Saturday arrival

Book your SkiPass early

Book early and take advantage of the benefits of your new membership level, such as discounts on ski rental and ski grinding.

Discover all SkiPass benefits
Discover all SkiPass benefits