Resort Comparison

Branäs vs Vemdalen

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

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

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

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

OSL

OSD

—

Drive Time

2.5h

1.3h

—

Road Ease

8.0

6.0

—

Cost

Passes

Independent

—

Day Pass

$45

$52

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Moderate

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

Yes

—

Pool

Yes

—

Branäs

Värmland, Sweden

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

8.5

Walkability

8.5

Village Vibe

8.0

Mountain

Vertical1,312'

Skiable Area494 ac

Green Runs35%

Trails35

Getting There

AirportOSL

Drive Time2.5h

Road Ease

8.0

Cost

Day Pass$45

Cost TierModerate

Vemdalen

Härjedalen, Sweden

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

8.5

Walkability

7.5

Village Vibe

8.5

Mountain

Vertical1,148'

Skiable Area890 ac

Green Runs25%

Trails53

Getting There

AirportOSD

Drive Time1.3h

Road Ease

6.0

Cost

Day Pass$52

Cost TierModerate

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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Resort Comparison

Branäs vs Vemdalen

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

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

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

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

OSL

OSD

—

Drive Time

2.5h

1.3h

—

Road Ease

8.0

6.0

—

Cost

Passes

Independent

—

Day Pass

$45

$52

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Moderate

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

Yes

—

Pool

Yes

—

Branäs

Värmland, Sweden

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

8.5

Walkability

8.5

Village Vibe

8.0

Mountain

Vertical1,312'

Skiable Area494 ac

Green Runs35%

Trails35

Getting There

AirportOSL

Drive Time2.5h

Road Ease

8.0

Cost

Day Pass$45

Cost TierModerate

Vemdalen

Härjedalen, Sweden

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

8.5

Walkability

7.5

Village Vibe

8.5

Mountain

Vertical1,148'

Skiable Area890 ac

Green Runs25%

Trails53

Getting There

AirportOSD

Drive Time1.3h

Road Ease

6.0

Cost

Day Pass$52

Cost TierModerate

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)