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Myrkdalen vs Vemdalen

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

The Verdict

Myrkdalen leads with 4 wins
Best for Families
Myrkdalen

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall
Myrkdalen

307.8" average · Reliably deep

Best Terrain
Myrkdalen

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Vemdalen

$52 day pass

Easiest Access
Vemdalen

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Myrkdalen

Charming, walkable village

Myrkdalen
Vestland, Norway
$$Independent
Vemdalen
Härjedalen, Sweden
$$Independent

Family

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

Mountain

Vertical
2,070'
1,148'
Skiable Area
560 ac
890 ac
Green Runs
20%
25%
Trails
25
53
Lifts
8
27

Getting There

Airport
BGO
OSD
Drive Time
2.5h
1.3h
Road Ease
4.5
6.0

Cost

Passes
Independent
Independent
Day Pass
$62
$52
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Moderate
Moderate
Grocery
Spa
Pool
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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Myrkdalen

307.8"

avg season

2024-25 season

301.3" total

98%

Vemdalen

67.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

51.9" total

76%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
308"154"0"
Myrkdalen
Vemdalen

Key Insights

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

Key Differences

  • Myrkdalen's walkability score (9.0) exceeds Vemdalen's (7.5), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
  • Vemdalen offers more terrain variety (890 acres vs 560 acres)
  • Myrkdalen has greater vertical drop (2,070' vs 1,148'), offering longer runs

Best For

Myrkdalen

  • Those seeking a walkable village experience
  • 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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Guides

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