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Skiing in Norway and Sweden

Experience mountain skiing, from large children’s areas and wide slopes to snow parks and skiing beyond the groomed slopes. At SkiStar, you’ll find skiing for all levels, from morning to evening.

At SkiStar, you’ll find skiing for different levels, ages and ambitions. Whether you are travelling with children, want to learn to ski or enjoy long days on the slopes, there are great opportunities at our ski resorts.

Find the skiing that suits you

Choose between child-friendly areas, wide slopes, ski school, snow parks and more challenging skiing. Each destination has its own character and different experiences for both beginners and experienced skiers.

Plan your trip with accommodation close to the slopes, SkiPass, ski rental and ski school.

Skiing for the whole family

  • For all levels From green to black slopes – for small and big challenges.
  • Large children’s areas Safe areas for children who want to learn and play on skis.
  • Ski school and ski rental Get help with your technique and rent equipment on site.
  • More than just slopes Experience snow parks, Valle and other winter activities.

Skiing at our destinations

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    • 35 green slopes
    • 101 slopes
    Children skiing downhill on a snowy slope, wearing colorful ski gear and helmets, under a clear blue sky

    Sweden’s largest ski resort with safe children’s areas and many easy slopes.

    Sälen

    • Norway’s largest
    • 71 slopes

    Norway’s largest ski resort with wide slopes, a gondola and large children’s areas.

    Trysil

    • Åreskutan 1420 m.a.s.l.
    • 91 slopes

    Iconic mountain destination with long runs, great variety and an alpine feel.

    Åre

    • 3 peaks
    • 47 slopes
    Three skiers are talking on a well-prepared slope, surrounded by snow-covered mountains and a clear blue sky

    The Scandinavian Alps, with mountain views and varied skiing.

    Hemsedal

    • A true mountain gem
    • 62 slopes
    A person is skiing down a snow-covered slope in a sunny mountain landscape

    A calm mountain feel, family-friendly slopes and plenty of space on the pistes.

    Vemdalen

    • 4 slopes
    • Stockholm center
    Sunset view of a snowy ski slope with orange safety fencing, illuminated by lights, surrounded by snow-covered trees and buildings in the distance

    Hammarbybacken features four slopes for anyone who wants to ski in the city.

    Hammarbybacken
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Selected ski packages

Skiing from morning to evening

Start the day on freshly groomed slopes - Corduroy morning
Ski after dark - Evening skiing
Explore skiing beyond the slopes - Off-piste
Cross-country skiing

More ski experiences

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  • SkiStar Snow Parks

    Sälen, Åre, Vemdalen, Trysil and Hemsedal all have SkiStar Snow Parks with both big and small jumps, boxes and rails.

    A skier performs a trick in the air at a snow park in the mountains, with a flag saying "SNOW PARKS" in the background
    SkiStar Snow Parks

  • New! Magic Mountain every day

    Experience evening skiing with a spectacular light show at Valleberget in Lindvallen, Sälen.

    Nighttime aerial view of a snow-covered ski resort illuminated with colorful lights, surrounded by trees and buildings
    New! Magic Mountain every day

  • Randonée experiences

    Let our guides introduce you to the world of ski summit touring.

    Three skiers on a snow-covered mountain peak in a mountainous landscape, clear blue sky in the background
    Randonée experiences

  • SkiStar Fun Rides

    Adventure ski areas with inspiration from ski cross courses and parks, playfully combined with fun elements such as bridges, rollers and tunnels. Guaranteed excitement!

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    SkiStar Fun Rides
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Plan your skiing

Four people on skis stand on a snow-covered mountain peak in Åre, with a vast view of the snow-covered mountains in the background

Feel more confident on skis

Ski school is suitable for children, beginners and adults who want to learn and improve their technique.

See our ski schools
See our ski schools
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Skis, snowboards and equipment

Rent skis, boots and other equipment in advance, so everything is ready when you arrive.

Find ski rental
Find ski rental

Frequently asked questions about skiing at our destinations

Sälen, Trysil and Vemdalen are especially well suited to families with children. You’ll find large children’s areas, many easy slopes and ski school for children who want to learn to ski.

Sälen, Trysil and Vemdalen are good choices for beginners, with green and blue slopes where it is easy to get started. Åre and Hemsedal also have areas suited to those who want to start at a calmer pace.

Åre and Hemsedal are well suited to those looking for more challenging skiing, with red and black slopes, steeper terrain and a more alpine feel. Trysil also has several options for experienced skiers.

Yes, several SkiStar destinations offer skiing for experienced skiers. You’ll find longer runs, red and black slopes, snow parks and guided experiences beyond the groomed slopes.

Yes, selected destinations offer off-piste skiing and guided off-piste experiences. All skiing outside groomed slopes involves risk, so always check the weather, snow conditions, avalanche information and your own ability level before heading out.

Yes, several SkiStar destinations have Snow Parks with jumps, rails and playful lines for different levels. The offer varies between destinations.

Yes, selected destinations offer evening skiing on illuminated slopes on certain days during the winter season. Opening hours and which lifts are open vary between destinations.

Spectacular skiing for all levels at six different destinations

Skiing in Sälen

  • 105 lifts
  • 101 slopes

Family-friendly Sälen is Sweden’s largest alpine destination and one of our most popular ski resorts.

Skiing in four different areas in Sälen

  • Lindvallen, with its wide and moderately steep slopes, is perfect if you enjoy big, smooth carving turns.
  • At Högfjället, most slopes are blue and green, so the whole family can ski together from the top.
  • Tandådalen offers both higher-energy skiing and more challenging slopes, as well as lovely blue carving slopes.
  • In Hundfjället, there is skiing and slopes for every taste, from steep Väggen to the children’s favourite Trollskogen.

Skiing in Åre

  • 47 lifts
  • 91 slopes

Åre offers a unique combination of skiing and entertainment in one of northern Europe’s most atmospheric mountain villages. As Åreskutan is large, there are slopes and lifts in several directions.

Åre offers skiing in different types of terrain

Åre By includes Stendalen and Tväråvalvet, which are located in high mountain terrain above the tree line, Ullådalen with long green and blue runs through mountain birch terrain, and Rödkullen, where the ski school has its meeting point.

Åre Björnen is especially well suited to children and families, reflected in its range of beginner and children’s slopes. In Duved, the pace is calmer, and the skiing offers great variety in both vertical drop and natural surroundings.

Skiing in Vemdalen

  • 43 lifts
  • 58 slopes

Here, everyone in the family can ski at their own level

In Vemdalen, there are three ski areas with good vertical drops and slopes for all levels.

  • Vemdalsskalet stretches across two mountains, with a wide variety of runs and an express lift at each base station to take you quickly back to the top. Vemdalsskalet also has a large children’s area, where you’ll find Skalet Express – a chairlift designed with children in mind.
  • In sunny Björnrike, skiers of all ages can enjoy a comfortable holiday with restaurants and accommodation close to the slopes. At every lift exit there are always two alternative slopes, one easier and one more difficult – perfect for families and groups of friends who want to ski together but are at different levels.
  • Klövsjö/Storhogna stretches across two mountains and offers both challenging black slopes and wide children’s slopes with soft natural snow.

Skiing in Trysil

  • 43 lifts
  • 69 slopes

Ski in Norway’s largest ski area

Family-friendly Trysil is Norway’s largest ski area, with everything from large children’s areas to varied skiing on long, wide slopes. Everything is built around Trysilfjellet, where broad, long slopes wind down the mountainsides and continue below the tree line.

Skiing in Hemsedal

  • 22 lifts
  • 51 slopes

Long slopes with an alpine feel in Hemsedal

High mountains surround Hemsedal and create an atmosphere reminiscent of the Alps. Kilometres of groomed slopes run down along three different peaks, offering hours of skiing for everyone who loves being on the slopes.

Skiing in Hammarbybacken, Stockholm

  • 4 lifts
  • 4 slopes

Ski in the middle of Stockholm

At Hammarbybacken, there are four slopes for anyone who wants to ski in the city.

On the far left is the beginner slope, with a conveyor belt that makes it easy for children and beginners to get back up. If you are interested in jumps and rails, SkiStar Snow Park is a good practice area for beginners and intermediate riders.