Vemdalen Ski Resort Guide
Vemdalen, Sweden
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
Recommended For | Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
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Total Piste Length | 49km30 miles |
Highest Lift | 930m3,051ft |
Resort Height | 595m1,952ft |
Nearest Airport | Åre Östersund |
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Vemdalen
A long established centre, with skiing as far back as 1930, Vemdalsskalet operates a fully interchangeable lift ticket with Bjornrike, both centres being owned by the same company.
Summary
The Swedish ski resort of Vemdalen is at an altitude of 595m1,952ft, with 49km30 miles of marked runs.
Vemdalen has direct access to 49km30 miles of downhill skiing, with 58 marked pistes, served by a total of 30 ski lifts.
Snow cover is generally reliable due to the Scandinavian climate..
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Vemdalen?
The next notable snow forecast is 4cm1in, expected on 22 April, with around 4cm1in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Ski Area Stats
Vemdalen Ski Area
Black Pistes Expert Trails | 3 | |
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Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 4 | |
Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 6 | |
Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 4 | |
Downhill Total Length | 49km30 miles | |
Cross Country Total Length | 52km32 miles | |
Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 30 |
Altitudes
Vemdalen Ski Area Heights
Highest Lift | 930m3,051ft |
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Lowest Piste | 595m1,952ft |
Resort Altitude (Vemdalen) | 595m1,952ft |
Max Vertical | 335m1,099ft |
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Vemdalen Overview
Vemdalen is one of Sweden's long-established ski areas, owned by the Same company that runs two other leading Swedish ski areas, Are and Salen as well as Hemsedal in Norway. The limited terrain is none the less varied so it's a good choice if you fancy somewhere different and off the beaten track for most mainstream British skiers and boarders. English is widely spoken and the atmosphere friendly, intimate and relaxed. Although Vemdalen won't suit those searching for lots of long runs, it is a good choice for those wishing to experiment with off piste - always assuming conditions are right.
Skiing
Vemdalen has wide open pistes on large hills not dissimilar to northern Scotland, only with more snow-surety (backed up by snow making coverage on around half the terrain. The runs are located on both sides of the valley and are split evenly between above and below treeline skiing. The lift ticket covers three other nearby ski areas at Bjornrike - which is of a similar size again and 18km (11 miles) distant; and smaller Klovsjo and Storhogna. Although the terrain is limited by the standard of the Alps, it is varied and of a stature that World Cup GS and Swedish National Championships have been staged here. The Hovdebacken black run (number 6) is the longest at Vendalen, down from the top of Hovde, mogul fields are usually cut up on it or the other black on the mountain Vastpuckeln (Number 8). Blue 13, Hildingsbacke, from Skalsfjallet across the valley is a fast long cruiser whilst the longest run at just over 2km is green number 1 (Pensionaren), also down from Hovden.
Off piste is generally safer here than at many resorts, although it is still sensible to ensure you are in a group with a guide. The ski school takes off piste courses so its also a good place to learn your technique. Routes are possible with a hike or even just a traverse from the tops of many of the lifts above Vemdalen and above Bjornrike. At Vendalen you have the option of hiking further up Skalsfjallet than the lifts go to begin your descent. Of the four areas Vemdalen has the most opportunity for above treeline powder field skiing, when conditions are good. All four have plenty of tree skiing opportunities.
Night skiing is available on two or three evenings per week, depending on the season.
Vemdalen is a great place to take a Telemark ski class or get in to cross country - there are 200km of cross country terrain.
Vemdalen offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding
The resort has mixed blessings for boarders with two parks, but virtually all the lifts are drags, and most of those the dreaded T Bars.
Location and Map
Where is Vemdalen?
This ski resort is in Härjedalen, Jämtland, Sweden.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Vemdalen is Åre Östersund, 143 minutes drive away.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 30 ski lifts are able to uplift 8,340 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 6km4 miles of ski runs,.
Season Dates
When is Vemdalen open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Vemdalen, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Vemdalen Tourist Office for the latest.
Talking about Vemdalen
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Aprés Ski
Nightlife is limited in Vemdalen, especially during the week. However the fact that there are only a few venues means that any chance of night time action is concentrated in one or two places, so you won't miss it! The Hoigfjallshotell in the base at Vemdalen is one such option with three bars including a piano bar that has live music Tuesday to Sunday. The hotel also has the only disco in the area, with three dance floors, which is free to hotel guests. At Bjornrike the place to be is the Nalle Bar with occasional live music.