Resort Comparison

Vemdalen vs Åre

The Verdict

Vemdalen leads with 3 wins

Best for Families

Vemdalen

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Åre

99.8" average season

Best Terrain

Åre

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Vemdalen

$52 day pass

Easiest Access

Åre

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe

Vemdalen

Charming, walkable village

Vemdalen

Härjedalen, Sweden

$$Independent

Åre

Jämtland, Sweden

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

8.5

8.0

—

Walkability

7.5

8.0

—

Village Vibe

8.5

—

Mountain

Vertical

1,148'

2,953'

—

Skiable Area

890 ac

2,470 ac

—

Green Runs

25%

20%

—

Trails

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

OSD

—

Drive Time

1.3h

1.5h

—

Road Ease

6.0

7.5

—

Cost

Passes

Independent

—

Day Pass

$52

$70

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Moderate

Good

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

Yes

—

Pool

Yes

—

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

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

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Vemdalen

67.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

51.9" total

76%

Åre

99.8"

avg season

2024-25 season

115.3" total

116%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

100"50"0"

Vemdalen

Åre

Key Insights

Åre excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability.

Key Differences

Åre offers more terrain variety (2,470 acres vs 890 acres)
Åre has greater vertical drop (2,953' vs 1,148'), offering longer runs

Best For

Vemdalen

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

Åre

Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (2,470 acres)
Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
Budget-conscious families

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Resort Comparison

Vemdalen vs Åre

The Verdict

Vemdalen leads with 3 wins

Best for Families

Vemdalen

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Åre

99.8" average season

Best Terrain

Åre

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Vemdalen

$52 day pass

Easiest Access

Åre

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe

Vemdalen

Charming, walkable village

Vemdalen

Härjedalen, Sweden

$$Independent

Åre

Jämtland, Sweden

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

8.5

8.0

—

Walkability

7.5

8.0

—

Village Vibe

8.5

—

Mountain

Vertical

1,148'

2,953'

—

Skiable Area

890 ac

2,470 ac

—

Green Runs

25%

20%

—

Trails

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

OSD

—

Drive Time

1.3h

1.5h

—

Road Ease

6.0

7.5

—

Cost

Passes

Independent

—

Day Pass

$52

$70

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Moderate

Good

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

Yes

—

Pool

Yes

—

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

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

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Vemdalen

67.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

51.9" total

76%

Åre

99.8"

avg season

2024-25 season

115.3" total

116%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

100"50"0"

Vemdalen

Åre

Key Insights

Åre excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability.

Key Differences

Åre offers more terrain variety (2,470 acres vs 890 acres)
Åre has greater vertical drop (2,953' vs 1,148'), offering longer runs

Best For

Vemdalen

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

Åre

Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (2,470 acres)
Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
Budget-conscious families