Resort Comparison

Branäs vs Vemdalen

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

The Verdict

Vemdalen leads with 4 wins
Best for Families
Branäs

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall
Vemdalen

67.9" average season

Best Terrain
Vemdalen

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Branäs

$45 day pass

Easiest Access
Vemdalen

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Vemdalen

Charming, walkable village

Branäs
Värmland, Sweden
$$Independent
Vemdalen
Härjedalen, Sweden
$$Independent

Family

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

Mountain

Vertical
1,312'
1,148'
Skiable Area
494 ac
890 ac
Green Runs
35%
25%
Trails
35
53
Lifts
11
27

Getting There

Airport
OSL
OSD
Drive Time
2.5h
1.3h
Road Ease
8.0
6.0

Cost

Passes
Independent
Independent
Day Pass
$45
$52
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Moderate
Moderate
Grocery
Spa
Pool

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Branäs

61.5"

avg season

2024-25 season

37.2" total

60%

Vemdalen

67.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

51.9" total

76%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
68"34"0"
Branäs
Vemdalen

Key Insights

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

Key Differences

  • Branäs's walkability score (8.5) exceeds Vemdalen's (7.5), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
  • Vemdalen offers more terrain variety (890 acres vs 494 acres)

Best For

Branäs

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

Vemdalen

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

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