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Branäs vs Trysil

Trysil excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability.

The Verdict

Trysil leads with 4 wins
Best for Families
Trysil

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall
Trysil

78.3" average season

Best Terrain
Trysil

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Branäs

$45 day pass

Easiest Access
Branäs

Easy mountain roads

Best Village Vibe
Trysil

Charming, walkable village

Branäs
Värmland, Sweden
$$Independent
Trysil
Innlandet, Norway
$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age
3+
3+
Full-Day Program
Beginner Terrain
8.5
9.0
Walkability
8.5
7.5
Village Vibe
8.0
8.5

Mountain

Vertical
1,312'
2,165'
Skiable Area
494 ac
1,850 ac
Green Runs
35%
30%
Trails
35
71
Lifts
11
32

Getting There

Airport
OSL
OSL
Drive Time
2.5h
3h
Road Ease
8.0
7.5

Cost

Passes
Independent
Independent
Day Pass
$45
$70
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Moderate
Good
Grocery
Spa
Pool
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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Branäs

61.5"

avg season

2024-25 season

37.2" total

60%

Trysil

78.3"

avg season

2024-25 season

43.8" total

56%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
78"39"0"
Branäs
Trysil

Key Insights

Trysil excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability.

Key Differences

  • Branäs's walkability score (8.5) exceeds Trysil's (7.5), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
  • Trysil offers more terrain variety (1,850 acres vs 494 acres)
  • Trysil has greater vertical drop (2,165' vs 1,312'), offering longer runs

Best For

Branäs

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

Trysil

  • Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (1,850 acres)
  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Budget-conscious families

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Best For

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Guides

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