Best of Sweden
Best Ski Resorts in Sweden 2026/27: Largest, Highest & for Beginners
By Book & Ski · Sources checked
The short answer
By mapped runs, the biggest ski areas in Sweden are Åre (115 km), Sälen (80 km) and Bydalsfjällen (43 km). The highest is Åre, with runs from 1,416 m (4,646 ft); the biggest vertical is at Åre (1,043 m); and Branäs has the largest share of easy terrain (86%).
| Resort | Top elevation | Vertical | Mapped runs | Easy terrain | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Åre | 1,416 m | 1,043 m | 115 km | 65% | source |
| Sälen | 886 m | 366 m | 80 km | 58% | source |
| Bydalsfjällen | 1,001 m | 420 m | 43 km | 42% | source |
| Hemavan | 1,138 m | 676 m | 37 km | 79% | source |
| Stöten i Sälen | 836 m | 397 m | 36 km | 84% | source |
| Idre Fjäll | 888 m | 425 m | 34 km | 72% | source |
| Branäs | 568 m | 418 m | 31 km | 86% | source |
| Lindvallen | 859 m | 292 m | 30 km | 54% | source |
| Romme Alpin | 406 m | 264 m | 28 km | 60% | source |
| Kläppen | 665 m | 317 m | 27 km | 79% | source |
Highest ski resorts in Sweden
Higher resorts generally hold snow longer into spring. These have the highest mapped runs in Sweden.
Åre: 1,416 m (4,646 ft) →Hemavan: 1,138 m (3,734 ft) →Lofsdalen: 1,108 m (3,635 ft) →Ramundberget: 1,022 m (3,353 ft) →Tänndalen: 1,020 m (3,346 ft) →Biggest vertical drop
Vertical is the height difference between the highest and lowest mapped runs: a guide to how long the longest descents can be.
Åre: 1,043 m vertical →Hemavan: 676 m vertical →Lofsdalen: 501 m vertical →Björnrike: 468 m vertical →Ramundberget: 447 m vertical →Best for beginners (most easy terrain)
Ranked by the share of mapped run length graded novice or easy. A big share of gentle runs gives beginners more room to progress; also check where the ski school meets.
Branäs: 86% easy (31 km total) →Stöten i Sälen: 84% easy (36 km total) →Idre Himmelfjäll: 82% easy (27 km total) →Hemavan: 79% easy (37 km total) →Kläppen: 79% easy (27 km total) →How we chose
“Best” here means measurable: size (km of mapped downhill runs), top elevation, vertical drop and the share of easy terrain, across the 17 ski areas with at least 20 km of runs and five lifts in Sweden. Figures come from OpenStreetMap via OpenSkiMap, retrieved 2026-10-01, and can differ from resorts’ own published numbers.
All ski resorts in Sweden →Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest ski resort in Sweden?
By mapped runs, Åre, with about 115 km and 47 lifts.
What is the highest ski resort in Sweden?
Åre, with mapped runs starting at about 1,416 m (4,646 ft).
Which Sweden ski resort is best for beginners?
By share of easy terrain, Branäs (86% of runs graded novice or easy). Also consider ski school locations and lift access.
Official sources
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