Skiing in Värmland County
Värmland County is a ski destination in Sweden, part of the Scandinavia region, with 9 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 58m to 618m, giving a vertical range of 560m. Across the area there are 51km of prepared pistes. There are 162 runs in total - 122 easy, 30 intermediate, 10 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 48 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 1 gondola and 7 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Branäs, Ski Sunne, Valfjället Skicenter and Hovfjället. The ski season typically runs from November to May.
Ski Resorts in Värmland County
9 ski resorts in Värmland County
Ålviksbacken
Ålviksbacken in Grums is a ski resort with four slopes and two lifts, located about 0,6 miles from the E18 and offers a beautiful view of Lake Vänern. It is a family-friendly ski resort with great views, about 1,2 miles from the centre of Grums. There is also a children
Branäs
Branäs is a ski area in Värmland County, Sweden. It has 31 km of pistes served by 32 lifts, including 1 gondola or cable car and 3 chairlifts. The slopes run from 150 m to 566 m, a vertical drop of 416 m.
Ekesberget
Ekesberget ski resort in Sweden. 1 lifts, 179m - 260m elevation.
Filipstad (Slalombacken)
Filipstad (Slalombacken) is a ski resort in Sweden, featuring a terrain park.
Hovfjället
Hovfjället ski resort, located at 542 meters above sea level, offers a winter paradise with most pistes starting directly from the top. It features 13 runs in varied terrain and 6 lifts, including a magic carpet.
Langbergets Sporthotell
Langbergets Sporthotell is a small ski area in Värmland County, Sweden. It has 0.2 km of pistes served by one lift. The slopes run from 578 m to 618 m, a vertical drop of 40 m.
Ski Sunne
Ski Sunne is a ski area in Värmland County, Sweden. It has 6.9 km of pistes. The slopes run from 115 m to 372 m, a vertical drop of 257 m.
Valfjället Skicenter
Valfjället Skicenter is a ski area in Värmland County, Sweden. It has 6.7 km of pistes served by 4 lifts, including 2 chairlifts. The slopes run from 98 m to 303 m, a vertical drop of 205 m.
Värmullsåsen
Varmullsasen was a small ski area in Varmland, Sweden, about 2 kilometers from the town of Hagfors, once known for one of central Sweden's longer runs at roughly 2 kilometers. The area held a single lift, a beginner slope, a 70-meter halfpipe, and a snowboard park with a connected restaurant. Hagfors municipality confirmed in 2019 that the ski operation had shut down for good, and the former slalom slope has since been used for rally car and motorcycle events.
Värmland County at a Glance
Aggregate stats across 9 resorts
Total Resorts
9
Total Piste km
52 km
Total Lifts
48
Elevation Range
58–618 m
Avg Day Pass
-
Total Runs
162
Where to start in Värmland County
Top picks across 2 categories
Best for beginners
- 1.BranäsVery good
- 2.HovfjälletVery good
Best value
- 1.ÅlviksbackenGood
- 2.BranäsGood
- 3.EkesbergetGood
Top Resorts in Värmland County
Sorted by Piste km
| Resort | Piste km | Vert. Drop (m) | Lifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branäs | 31 | 415 | 32 |
| Ski Sunne | 7 | 257 | - |
| Valfjället Skicenter | 7 | 205 | 4 |
| Hovfjället | 5 | 146 | 6 |
| Ålviksbacken | 1 | 65 | 2 |
| Langbergets Sporthotell | 0 | 40 | 1 |
| Ekesberget | - | 81 | 1 |
| Filipstad (Slalombacken) | - | 77 | 1 |
| Värmullsåsen | - | 130 | 1 |
Season Calendar - Värmland County
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