27 Nov - 30 Nov 2025
Ski Test Weekend Vemdalen
Start the winter season with Vemdalen's big ski test. Test the new ski opportunities of the year and enjoy wonderful pre-season skiing in Vemdalen.
The product test is free and open Friday and Saturday from at Hovde Express in the Vemdalsskalet ski area. Between the rides, you can warm up with a nice cup of coffee.
It is easiest to park your car in the large car park at Skalets torg. Then take the ski road down towards Hovde Express and Mellanliften. Well met!
Suppliers
Armada, Atomic, Black Crows, Blizzard, Blossom Skis, DPS, Dynafit, Dynastar, Elan, Extrem Skis, Faction Skis, Fischer, Flux, Giro, Head, Icelantic Skis, K2, Kästle, Loqski, Nordica, Rome Snowboards, Rossignol, Salomon, SIMS Snowboards, Smith, Tecnica, United Shapes Skis, Völkl
More experiences during Ski Test Weekend
In addition to skiing, there are plenty of exciting activities to enjoy over the weekend.
Novemberkalaset
From 28–30 November, Vemdalsskalet’s Högfjällshotell will be buzzing as De Vet Du take the stage, joined by special guests Tix and Kudos from neighbouring Norway. See the full programme and buy tickets here.
Christmas Market
Experience the magic of Christmas at Vemdalsskalet on Saturday 29 November from 11:00 to 16:00, as Skalets square is filled with local pastries, delicacies, reindeer hides and unique natural products.
Enjoy Christmas music, horse-drawn sleigh rides if there is snow, wrap up warmly and be enchanted by the winter landscape. Free entry!
How to test skis
In order to be able to test skis and other products, you need to be a SkiStar Member. If you're not already a member, you can join now. Read more and become a member »
Once you become a member, you can continue according to the instructions:
- Download the SkiStar app. The app can be downloaded for both iPhone and Android.
- Log in
- Go to the Profile tab
- Select 'Member'
- Above your membership level, you will see a square with an arrow below. Swipe the square down to make your personal QR code visible.
- Show the QR code for the supplier whose products you want to try
Once you have finished trying, show the QR code to the supplier, who will then check that you have returned the product.
Welcome to Hovde hotell
Book a holiday and stay in a genuine mountain hotel where the inspiration from traditional mountain guesthouses is evident both in the exterior and interior. Hovde Hotell is built on three floors with a restaurant and bar on the lower ground floor and smart double rooms on the two upper floors.
Restaurants & cafés in Vemdalen
In Vemdalen you can find cafes, pubs, restaurants and afterski bars. Several of them are featured on the White Guide's list of Sweden's best cafes, restaurants and pubs. A warm welcome to all that Vemdalen has to offer.
Ski Areas in Vemdalen
Skidåkningen är modern och skidområdet har många bekväma expressliftar som snabbt tar dig upp till toppen.
Events in Vemdalen – something for the whole family
Vemdalen offers a wide range of winter events suitable for all ages. Experience concerts, kids’ activities, competitions and cosy après-ski moments throughout the season.
Cross-country skiing Vemdalen
Summary of cross-country skiing and tour trails in Klövsjö, Vemdalen and Björnrike
