Resort Comparison

Åre vs Vemdalen

Vemdalen excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability, while Åre offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

The Verdict

Åre leads with 4 wins
Best for Families
Vemdalen

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall
Åre

99.8" average season

Best Terrain
Åre

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Vemdalen

$52 day pass

Easiest Access
Åre

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Åre

Charming, walkable village

Åre
Jämtland, Sweden
$$Independent
Vemdalen
Härjedalen, Sweden
$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age
3+
3+
Full-Day Program
Beginner Terrain
8.0
8.5
Walkability
8.0
7.5
Village Vibe
8.5
8.5

Mountain

Vertical
2,953'
1,148'
Skiable Area
2,470 ac
890 ac
Green Runs
20%
25%
Trails
89
53
Lifts
41
27

Getting There

Airport
OSD
OSD
Drive Time
1.5h
1.3h
Road Ease
7.5
6.0

Cost

Passes
Independent
Independent
Day Pass
$70
$52
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Good
Moderate
Grocery
Spa
Pool

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Åre

99.8"

avg season

2024-25 season

115.3" total

116%

Vemdalen

67.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

51.9" total

76%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
100"50"0"
Åre
Vemdalen

Key Insights

Vemdalen excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability, while Åre offers more terrain for diverse skill levels.

Key Differences

  • Åre offers more terrain variety (2,470 acres vs 890 acres)
  • Åre has greater vertical drop (2,953' vs 1,148'), offering longer runs

Best For

Åre

  • Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (2,470 acres)
  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Budget-conscious families

Vemdalen

  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Budget-conscious families
  • Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

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