Winter at Hovfjället
A true ski holiday requires real mountains – and in Värmland, you’ll find one of the southernmost, Hovfjället.
Hovfjället is beautifully located with breathtaking views, 542 meters above sea level, making it highly snow-reliable. The ski resort offers both alpine skiing, cross-country trails, and snowmobile tracks. The skiing is family-friendly and suits both experienced skiers looking for more of a challenge and beginners who want easy and varied slopes. There are a total of 13 slopes, 7 lifts, and 20 km of cross-country trails. See the piste map for Hovfjället here.
Winter Experiences in Branäs
Branäs has claimed the title of Sweden’s Best Ski Resort for Families an impressive 13 times, and it’s easy to see why. Here, the focus is always on the family, from skiing and activities to accommodations and restaurants.
With a strong emphasis on delivering a fantastic overall experience for its guests, especially families with children, Branäs has become a favorite – not just in Värmland but throughout Sweden. Today, this ski resort in northern Värmland is the fourth largest in the country in terms of lift tickets sold, and every year, the offerings expand, both within the ski area and among accommodation options. It’s the attention to detail and the overall vision of the ski resort that creates a unique experience in Branäs. Here, you’ll find incredible skiing for all ages, with 34 slopes, 31 lifts, and Sweden’s tenth highest vertical drop at 415 meters.
Winter at Långberget
It is no coincidence that Långberget has an excellent reputation among skiers. With snow-safe surroundings at 630 meters above sea level and well-maintained trails in varying terrain, it offers perfect cross-country skiing for beginners, recreational skiers, and elite athletes. It is also possible to practice alpine skiing on the 250-meter-long family slope.
Långberget is known for its 63 km of well-prepared cross-country trails. At this snow-secure facility, you can extend the ski season, as 8 km of the trails are illuminated and equipped with snow cannons. There are tracks and routes for everyone, whether you are learning to ski cross-country or training for challenging events and races such as Vasaloppet. If you want to test your skills and endurance, you can choose between various trails, from flat and varied terrain to more demanding, hilly tracks. There are also flatter and shorter routes suitable for those looking for a more relaxed pace, perfect for bringing along a packed lunch while gliding through snow-laden forests and across open marshlands.
Experience Winter in Mattila
Here you will find both tranquility and activities all year round, and in winter, Mattila is a skiing mecca for those who love snow, especially cross-country skiing. Snow-safe Mattila offers well-prepared ski trails in a legendary setting.
Mattila is renowned for its well-maintained ski trails with many loops, both in easy and challenging terrain. It is the perfect place to prepare for the Vasaloppet or simply enjoy nature and recharge your body and soul, something that suits the whole family. During winter, Mattila offers an extensive trail system for skiing, extending all the way into Norway to Løvhaugen and Rotbergssjön. Great effort is put into maintaining high-quality cross-country ski trails for both classic and freestyle skiing, with up to 170 kilometers of groomed trails available at peak winter. The trails are prepared with a snowcat.
Winter at Torsby Skidtunnel & Sportcenter
Do you want to learn cross-country skiing, or are you training to get in shape for this winter’s challenges? Torsby Skidtunnel & Sportcenter is the perfect choice. The area features a total of 50 km of ski trails in varied terrain, ranging from easy to highly demanding, suitable for both classic and freestyle skiing.
Torsby Skidtunnel & Sportcenter offers excellent training opportunities for cross-country skiing but is also a great option for hiking, running, or cycling. The skitunnel is 1.3 km long and eight meters wide, providing plenty of space for both elite athletes and families. By skiing in both directions of the tunnel, you can enjoy 2.5 km of varied skiing. The tunnel always guarantees optimal conditions with a constant temperature of -3 degrees, no wind, and no risk of rain.