Winter sports enthusiasts have been increasingly choosing ski resorts in Sweden in recent years. This trend is due to the fact that this northern country has established itself as a great place for an active holiday.
Why Sweden?
Here there are all conditions for a comfortable stay for people of different ages:
- piste for beginners and professionals;
- snow cover from November to May (while in the spring in many countries there is almost no snow);
- compliance of resorts with international standards;
- special lifts for children;
- snowmobiles and well-equipped bobsleigh and snowboard tracks;
- theme parks with fairy-tale characters that will delight the little guests of the country;
- ski schools for children and adults;
- cozy recreation centers and secluded forest cottages;
- variety of entertainment: riding "Viking horses", reindeer and dog sledding, sleigh rides; excursion to the confectionery factory; a trip to the Tannschforsen waterfall - the largest inSweden; ice fishing; snowmobile safaris; lunch in a forest hut.
Sweden: ski resorts and slopes
Ore has rightfully become the most popular holiday destination for ski lovers - located at the foot of picturesque mountains covered with pine forests, the resort is a complex of four villages (Bjornen, Ore, Tegefjell, Duved), which are interconnected by bus route. You can ride on any tracks, regardless of which of the settlements you live in. The central part of the complex was the town of Ore, which began to develop tourist infrastructure at the end of the 19th century (in 1895, the first hotel, Oregorden, was built).
The resort is famous for the best lift system in Europe, a large number of slopes of different levels (more than 120), the length of which is about 89 kilometers. Trails for beginners ("green" and "blue") are located at the foot of the mountains, for more experienced skiers ("red", "black") - at the top of the slopes. There are also safe ski tracks for children. There are also so-called virgin trails designed for extreme lovers.
Resort Benefits
The advantage of the resort is its location - surrounded by mountains, Ore is protected from strong winds, and the temperature here is often 4-5 degrees higher than in other resorts. The beginning of the ski season falls on the first half of November, and it lasts until the end of April - beginning of May. "Scandinavian Alps" - the ski resort is also known under this nameOre. Sweden can rightfully be proud of it, because every year a huge number of people come here to take a break from everyday hustle and bustle, plunge into the snowy world of the northern beauty, ride on reindeer sleds and taste freshly smoked salmon.
The highlight of Åre is the opportunity to contemplate the resort in the light of evening lights, because four times a week, in the high season, the night lift turns on here, which operates from 18:00 to 21:00. Therefore, lovers of unusual sensations can, in addition to daytime skiing, try their hand at a darker time of the day.
Resort infrastructure
Ski resorts in Sweden are notable for their diverse infrastructure, designed for both adults and children.
If you are traveling with a child and you have nowhere to leave him for the time of skiing, you can be calm and boldly go to the village of Bjornen: there is an excellent kindergarten where you can leave your child aged 4 and up in the care of English-speaking teachers years. In addition, a special school for beginner skiers will relieve you of the need to spend time and effort teaching your child the intricacies of this sport. And the game form and various techniques designed specifically for little skiers will make the learning process entertaining and interesting.
What else is remarkable about the ski resort Are? Sweden, including in the villages that are part of this complex, practices such a layout of hotels in which, in order to savespace and heating in the rooms instead of double beds put bunk beds. This approach allows you to reduce the cost of living. The hotels themselves are classified more as two- and three-star hotels, which, however, does not interfere with receiving good quality service from the host.
In addition, "mountain" hotels have an excellent location relative to the slopes, ski lifts and the center of the resort's bustling life. When daylight comes to an end, and skiers do not know what to do with themselves, the so-called après-ski comes to the rescue - gatherings in a bar after a busy day. During the après-ski skiers have fun as they can - sing songs, dance, play board games, just chat and exchange impressions.
What is a ski pass?
It is worth noting that an important component of a trip to the ski resorts of Sweden (and not only here) is a ski pass - a kind of pass, a subscription that allows you to get on the lift, use slopes of any level, and also ride a bus, running between villages. Children under 7 years old with a helmet can ride for free. A ski pass can be purchased both at the hotel and directly on the lifts themselves.
If you do not have your own equipment, you can easily rent it or buy it at special points or shops (ski resorts in Sweden are not far behind other winter holiday destinations in this matter) located near hotels or ski lifts. There is a system by which you can take equipment at one point (where you start riding), andreturn in another (where the skiing ended) - this is convenient and saves time and effort for skiers.
Ski resorts in Sweden: Idre Fjell and Funesdalen
Less known, but nevertheless worth a trip here, are the resorts of Idre Fjell and Funesdalen. The first of them is located far from the capital of Sweden - almost 500 kilometers. But here it will be comfortable for beginners of skiing and children. Cottage villages, located within walking distance from the slopes and ski lifts, attract guests of Idre Fjell with comfort and a warm welcome.
The largest sports complex in Swedish resorts, with a bowling alley, tennis court, swimming pool, gym, will delight tourists after an active day in the mountains. Idre Fjell is really proud of Sweden. Schemes of tracks of ski resorts clearly testify to the development and versatility of the tourist structure of the region.
In Search of Adventure: Funesdalen
One of the most remote resorts in Sweden - Funesdalen - is located 580 kilometers from Stockholm. Despite such remoteness, the resort has attracted an increasing number of tourists in recent years. Excellent slopes, the best flat runs in the country, excellent snow coverage guarantee a great time.
Funesdalen consists of three ski centers: Funosdalberget, Tänndalen and Ramundberget. From entertainment, such exciting options are presented as a helicopter flight to the top of the mountain, from where you need to go down on your own; ice climbing; safari onmusk oxen and seals. Agree, activities for sophisticated and thrill-loving resort guests.
Let's go to Sweden
Skiing tours to Sweden will bring real pleasure to representatives of any country and any age who dream of truly experiencing all the charms and features of the harsh, but such an attractive north.
Cold weather and snow have become an integral part of life here, and the picturesque mountains, freshly caught fish and the notorious reindeer teams will turn the rest into a continuous exciting adventure.
