Resort Comparison

Branäs vs Voss

The Verdict

Branäs leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Branäs

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Voss

273.9" average season

Best Terrain

Voss

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Branäs

$45 day pass

Easiest Access

Branäs

Easy mountain roads

Best Village Vibe

Branäs

Charming, walkable village

Branäs

Värmland, Sweden

$$Independent

Voss

Vestland, Norway

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

8.5

7.5

—

Walkability

8.5

7.0

—

Village Vibe

8.0

—

Mountain

Vertical

1,312'

2,625'

—

Skiable Area

494 ac

540 ac

—

Green Runs

35%

20%

—

Trails

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

OSL

BGO

—

Drive Time

2.5h

1.5h

—

Road Ease

8.0

6.0

—

Cost

Passes

Independent

—

Day Pass

$45

$58

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Moderate

Good

—

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

Voss

Vestland, Norway

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

7.5

Walkability

7.0

Village Vibe

8.0

Mountain

Vertical2,625'

Skiable Area540 ac

Green Runs20%

Trails24

Getting There

AirportBGO

Drive Time1.5h

Road Ease

6.0

Cost

Day Pass$58

Cost TierModerate

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Branäs

61.5"

avg season

2024-25 season

37.2" total

60%

Voss

273.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

246.7" total

90%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

274"137"0"

Branäs

Voss

Key Insights

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

Key Differences

Branäs's beginner terrain score (8.5) exceeds Voss's (7.5), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Branäs's walkability score (8.5) exceeds Voss's (7.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Voss has greater vertical drop (2,625' vs 1,312'), offering longer runs

Best For

Branäs

Those seeking a walkable village experience
Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
Budget-conscious families

Voss

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 Voss

The Verdict

Branäs leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Branäs

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Voss

273.9" average season

Best Terrain

Voss

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Branäs

$45 day pass

Easiest Access

Branäs

Easy mountain roads

Best Village Vibe

Branäs

Charming, walkable village

Branäs

Värmland, Sweden

$$Independent

Voss

Vestland, Norway

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

8.5

7.5

—

Walkability

8.5

7.0

—

Village Vibe

8.0

—

Mountain

Vertical

1,312'

2,625'

—

Skiable Area

494 ac

540 ac

—

Green Runs

35%

20%

—

Trails

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

OSL

BGO

—

Drive Time

2.5h

1.5h

—

Road Ease

8.0

6.0

—

Cost

Passes

Independent

—

Day Pass

$45

$58

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Moderate

Good

—

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

Voss

Vestland, Norway

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

7.5

Walkability

7.0

Village Vibe

8.0

Mountain

Vertical2,625'

Skiable Area540 ac

Green Runs20%

Trails24

Getting There

AirportBGO

Drive Time1.5h

Road Ease

6.0

Cost

Day Pass$58

Cost TierModerate

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Branäs

61.5"

avg season

2024-25 season

37.2" total

60%

Voss

273.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

246.7" total

90%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

274"137"0"

Branäs

Voss

Key Insights

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

Key Differences

Branäs's beginner terrain score (8.5) exceeds Voss's (7.5), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Branäs's walkability score (8.5) exceeds Voss's (7.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Voss has greater vertical drop (2,625' vs 1,312'), offering longer runs