Resort Comparison

Oppdal vs Vemdalen

Vemdalen excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability.

The Verdict

Vemdalen leads with 4 wins
Best for Families
Vemdalen

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall
Oppdal

139.9" average season

Best Terrain
Oppdal

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Vemdalen

$52 day pass

Easiest Access
Vemdalen

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Vemdalen

Charming, walkable village

Oppdal
Trøndelag, Norway
$$Independent
Vemdalen
Härjedalen, Sweden
$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age
3+
3+
Full-Day Program
Beginner Terrain
7.5
8.5
Walkability
6.5
7.5
Village Vibe
7.5
8.5

Mountain

Vertical
2,560'
1,148'
Skiable Area
750 ac
890 ac
Green Runs
20%
25%
Trails
36
53
Lifts
15
27

Getting There

Airport
TRD
OSD
Drive Time
1.8h
1.3h
Road Ease
5.5
6.0

Cost

Passes
Independent
Independent
Day Pass
$60
$52
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Moderate
Moderate
Grocery
Spa
Pool

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Oppdal

139.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

171.7" total

123%

Vemdalen

67.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

51.9" total

76%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
140"70"0"
Oppdal
Vemdalen

Key Insights

Vemdalen excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability.

Key Differences

  • Vemdalen's beginner terrain score (8.5) exceeds Oppdal's (7.5), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
  • Vemdalen's walkability score (7.5) exceeds Oppdal's (6.5), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
  • Vemdalen's family village atmosphere score (8.5) exceeds Oppdal's (7.5), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
  • Oppdal has greater vertical drop (2,560' vs 1,148'), offering longer runs
  • Vemdalen has more beginner/intermediate terrain (75% green and blue), while Oppdal skews more advanced (40% black and double black)

Best For

Oppdal

  • 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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