Skiing in Västerbotten County
Västerbotten County is a ski destination in Sweden, part of the Scandinavia region, with 13 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 38m to 1,131m, giving a vertical range of 1,093m. Across the area there are 96km of prepared pistes. There are 152 runs in total - 107 easy, 34 intermediate, 8 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 47 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 2 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Hemavan, Tärmaby, Klimpfjällsbackarna and Kittelfjäll. The ski season typically runs from November to May.
Ski Resorts in Västerbotten County
13 ski resorts in Västerbotten County
Agnasbacken
Agnasbacken is a small ski area in Västerbotten County, Sweden. It has 4.3 km of pistes served by 3 lifts. The slopes run from 126 m to 271 m, a vertical drop of 145 m.
Ammarnas
Ammarnas is a ski area in Västerbotten County, Sweden. It has 5.8 km of pistes served by one lift. The slopes run from 447 m to 704 m, a vertical drop of 257 m.
Bocksliden
Bocksliden is a small ski area in Västerbotten County, Sweden. It has 2.3 km of pistes served by 3 lifts. The slopes run from 225 m to 368 m, a vertical drop of 143 m.
Borgafjällbackarna
Borgafjällbackarna is a ski resort that features lifts such as Borgaliften and Avasjöliften.
Brantberget
Nestled in the heart of the mountains, Brantberget offers a diverse and well-connected network of slopes for skiers and snowboarders of all levels. With modern lift infrastructure and reliable snow conditions, it's an attractive destination for families, groups, and experienced winter sports enthusiasts alike.
Bubergsgården
Bubergsgården is a small ski area in Västerbotten County, Sweden. It has 2.5 km of pistes served by 4 lifts. The slopes run from 190 m to 295 m, a vertical drop of 105 m.
Bygdsiljumsbacken
Bygdsiljumsbacken is a family-friendly ski resort where you can go skiing and spend the whole day on the slopes. There are facilities for both beginners and more experienced skiers.At Bygdsiljumsbacken, there are 13 runs of varying difficulty, as well as ski school and rentals for both beginners...
Hemavan
Hemavan is a ski area in Västerbotten County, Sweden. It has 37 km of pistes served by 9 lifts. The slopes run from 463 m to 1,131 m, a vertical drop of 668 m.
Kittelfjäll
Kittelfjäll is a ski area in Västerbotten County, Sweden. It has 12 km of pistes served by 5 lifts. The slopes run from 538 m to 897 m, a vertical drop of 359 m.
Klimpfjällsbackarna
Klimpfjällsbackarna is a small, family-oriented resort in Swedish Lapland that suits beginner skiers, families with young children, and those seeking a low-key Nordic experience rather than challenging terrain. With 12 easy runs dominating the lineup, this is unambiguously a learning mountain - the
Nalovardo
Nalovardo is a small ski area in Västerbotten County, Sweden. It has 4 km of pistes served by 3 lifts. The slopes run from 423 m to 717 m, a vertical drop of 294 m.
Tärmaby
Tärmaby is a ski area in Västerbotten County, Sweden. It has 16 km of pistes served by 5 lifts, including 2 chairlifts. The slopes run from 447 m to 804 m, a vertical drop of 357 m.
Tjamstan
Tjamstan is a ski area in Västerbotten County, Sweden. It has 4 lifts. The slopes run from 321 m to 472 m, a vertical drop of 151 m.
Västerbotten County at a Glance
Aggregate stats across 13 resorts
Total Resorts
13
Total Piste km
96 km
Total Lifts
50
Elevation Range
38–1,131 m
Avg Day Pass
-
Total Runs
152
Where to start in Västerbotten County
Top picks across 2 categories
Best for beginners
- 1.HemavanVery good
- 2.KittelfjällVery good
- 3.AgnasbackenGood
Best value
- 1.AgnasbackenGood
- 2.AmmarnasGood
- 3.BockslidenGood
Top Resorts in Västerbotten County
Sorted by Piste km
| Resort | Piste km | Vert. Drop (m) | Lifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemavan | 37 | 668 | 9 |
| Tärmaby | 16 | 357 | 5 |
| Klimpfjällsbackarna | 12 | 216 | 3 |
| Kittelfjäll | 12 | 359 | 5 |
| Ammarnas | 6 | 257 | 1 |
| Agnasbacken | 4 | 145 | 3 |
| Nalovardo | 4 | 294 | 3 |
| Bubergsgården | 3 | 105 | 4 |
| Bocksliden | 2 | 143 | 3 |
| Brantberget | 1 | 41 | 2 |
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