Resort Comparison

Åre vs Hemsedal

The Verdict

Åre leads with 5 wins

Best for Families

Åre

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Hemsedal

117.9" average season

Best Terrain

Åre

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Åre

$70 day pass

Easiest Access

Åre

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe

Åre

Charming, walkable village

Åre

Jämtland, Sweden

$$Independent

Hemsedal

Viken, Norway

$$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

8.0

—

Walkability

8.0

7.5

—

Village Vibe

8.5

8.0

—

Mountain

Vertical

2,953'

2,428'

—

Skiable Area

2,470 ac

1,730 ac

—

Green Runs

20%

25%

—

Trails

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

OSD

OSL

—

Drive Time

1.5h

3.7h

—

Road Ease

7.5

7.0

—

Cost

Passes

Independent

—

Day Pass

$70

$75

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

Premium

—

Village

Dining

Good

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

Yes

—

Pool

Yes

—

Åre

Jämtland, Sweden

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

8.0

Walkability

8.0

Village Vibe

8.5

Mountain

Vertical2,953'

Skiable Area2,470 ac

Green Runs20%

Trails89

Getting There

AirportOSD

Drive Time1.5h

Road Ease

7.5

Cost

Day Pass$70

Cost TierModerate

Hemsedal

Viken, Norway

$$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

8.0

Walkability

7.5

Village Vibe

8.0

Mountain

Vertical2,428'

Skiable Area1,730 ac

Green Runs25%

Trails53

Getting There

AirportOSL

Drive Time3.7h

Road Ease

7.0

Cost

Day Pass$75

Cost TierPremium

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Åre

99.8"

avg season

2024-25 season

115.3" total

116%

Hemsedal

117.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

89.8" total

76%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

118"59"0"

Åre

Hemsedal

Key Insights

Åre excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability. Åre offers better value, while Hemsedal caters to those seeking a premium experience.

Key Differences

Åre offers more terrain variety (2,470 acres vs 1,730 acres)
Åre is moderately priced while Hemsedal falls in the premium category

Best For

Åre

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

Hemsedal

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

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Resort Comparison

Åre vs Hemsedal

The Verdict

Åre leads with 5 wins

Best for Families

Åre

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Hemsedal

117.9" average season

Best Terrain

Åre

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Åre

$70 day pass

Easiest Access

Åre

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe

Åre

Charming, walkable village

Åre

Jämtland, Sweden

$$Independent

Hemsedal

Viken, Norway

$$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

8.0

—

Walkability

8.0

7.5

—

Village Vibe

8.5

8.0

—

Mountain

Vertical

2,953'

2,428'

—

Skiable Area

2,470 ac

1,730 ac

—

Green Runs

20%

25%

—

Trails

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

OSD

OSL

—

Drive Time

1.5h

3.7h

—

Road Ease

7.5

7.0

—

Cost

Passes

Independent

—

Day Pass

$70

$75

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

Premium

—

Village

Dining

Good

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

Yes

—

Pool

Yes

—

Åre

Jämtland, Sweden

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

8.0

Walkability

8.0

Village Vibe

8.5

Mountain

Vertical2,953'

Skiable Area2,470 ac

Green Runs20%

Trails89

Getting There

AirportOSD

Drive Time1.5h

Road Ease

7.5

Cost

Day Pass$70

Cost TierModerate

Hemsedal

Viken, Norway

$$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

8.0

Walkability

7.5

Village Vibe

8.0

Mountain

Vertical2,428'

Skiable Area1,730 ac

Green Runs25%

Trails53

Getting There

AirportOSL

Drive Time3.7h

Road Ease

7.0

Cost

Day Pass$75

Cost TierPremium

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Åre

99.8"

avg season

2024-25 season

115.3" total

116%

Hemsedal

117.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

89.8" total

76%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

118"59"0"

Åre

Hemsedal

Key Insights

Åre excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability. Åre offers better value, while Hemsedal caters to those seeking a premium experience.

Key Differences

Åre offers more terrain variety (2,470 acres vs 1,730 acres)
Åre is moderately priced while Hemsedal falls in the premium category

Best For

Åre

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

Hemsedal

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