Resort Comparison

Oppdal vs Vemdalen

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

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

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

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

TRD

OSD

—

Drive Time

1.8h

1.3h

—

Road Ease

5.5

6.0

—

Cost

Passes

Independent

—

Day Pass

$60

$52

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Moderate

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

Yes

—

Pool

Yes

—

Oppdal

Trøndelag, Norway

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

7.5

Walkability

6.5

Village Vibe

7.5

Mountain

Vertical2,560'

Skiable Area750 ac

Green Runs20%

Trails36

Getting There

AirportTRD

Drive Time1.8h

Road Ease

5.5

Cost

Day Pass$60

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

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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Resort Comparison

Oppdal vs Vemdalen

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

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

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

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

TRD

OSD

—

Drive Time

1.8h

1.3h

—

Road Ease

5.5

6.0

—

Cost

Passes

Independent

—

Day Pass

$60

$52

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Moderate

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

Yes

—

Pool

Yes

—

Oppdal

Trøndelag, Norway

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

7.5

Walkability

6.5

Village Vibe

7.5

Mountain

Vertical2,560'

Skiable Area750 ac

Green Runs20%

Trails36

Getting There

AirportTRD

Drive Time1.8h

Road Ease

5.5

Cost

Day Pass$60

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

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)