Skiing in Gävleborg County
Gävleborg County is a ski destination in Sweden, part of the Scandinavia region, with 6 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 15m to 448m, giving a vertical range of 433m. Across the area there are 43km of prepared pistes. There are 86 runs in total - 58 easy, 15 intermediate, 7 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 37 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 5 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Kungsberget, Hassela, Järvsöbacken and Hoforsbacken. The ski season typically runs from November to May. A daily adult lift pass costs around €495 on average.
Ski Resorts in Gävleborg County
6 ski resorts in Gävleborg County
Bolleberget
Bolleberget ski resort guide for Gävleborgs län, Sweden.
Hassela
Hassela is a ski area in Gävleborg County, Sweden. It has 13 km of pistes served by 8 lifts. The slopes run from 153 m to 448 m, a vertical drop of 295 m.
Hemlingbybacken
All information about the ski resort Hemlingbybacken – Gävle. Skiing, snowboarding and ski holidays: Hemlingbybacken – Gävle
Hoforsbacken
Hoforsbacken is a small ski area in Gävleborg County, Sweden. It has 1.3 km of pistes served by one lift. The slopes run from 166 m to 247 m, a vertical drop of 81 m.
Järvsöbacken
Järvsöbacken is a ski area in Gävleborg County, Sweden. It has 12 km of pistes served by 9 lifts. The slopes run from 175 m to 366 m, a vertical drop of 191 m.
Kungsberget
Kungsberget is a ski area in Gävleborg County, Sweden. It has 16 km of pistes served by 15 lifts, including 2 chairlifts. The slopes run from 115 m to 305 m, a vertical drop of 190 m.
Gävleborg County at a Glance
Aggregate stats across 6 resorts
Total Resorts
6
Total Piste km
43 km
Total Lifts
37
Elevation Range
15–448 m
Avg Day Pass
-
Total Runs
86
Where to start in Gävleborg County
Top picks across 2 categories
Best for beginners
- 1.HasselaVery good
- 2.KungsbergetVery good
- 3.JärvsöbackenGood
Best value
- 1.BollebergetGood
- 2.HasselaGood
- 3.HemlingbybackenGood
Top Resorts in Gävleborg County
Sorted by Piste km
| Resort | Piste km | Vert. Drop (m) | Lifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kungsberget | 17 | 190 | 15 |
| Hassela | 13 | 295 | 8 |
| Järvsöbacken | 12 | 191 | 9 |
| Hoforsbacken | 1 | 81 | 1 |
| Hemlingbybacken | 0 | 28 | 2 |
| Bolleberget | - | 119 | 2 |
Season Calendar - Gävleborg County
When each resort is open for skiing
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