Vemdalen ski guide
Sweden · Editorial review: 13 November 2026.
Early answers
Vemdalen is a Swedish ski destination in Jämtland county, about 500 km from Stockholm, made up of three ski areas: Björnrike, Vemdalsskalet and Klövsjö/Storhogna. OnTheSnow: Vemdalen — checked 2026-11-13 (Europe/Stockholm)
Key takeaways
- OnTheSnow lists a 340 m vertical drop (595 m to 930 m), 56 trails and 450 ha of skiable terrain, with a longest run of 3.2 km.
- The run split is fairly even: 28% beginner, 28% intermediate, 23% advanced and 21% expert on OnTheSnow.
- Snowfall is modest on averages (79 cm a year) and varies a lot, from 10 cm in 2012–13 to 226 cm in 2020–21; average base depth is 38 to 63 cm from November to April.
- The season is projected from 27 November 2026 to 25 April 2027.
- Vemdalen has about 70 km of prepared Nordic tracks linking the three areas, according to OnTheSnow.
| Who it suits | Three linked Swedish ski areas for families, intermediates and cross-country skiers, with 340 m of vertical. Read the assessment |
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| Daily budget | No resort prices are published here; use your own amounts. |
| Pass | not verified yet |
| Weekday / weekend / holiday waits | not verified yet / not verified yet / not verified yet |
| Monthly snow evidence | Third-party averaged monthly snowfall and base depth, see the snow section. |
Verified photo not available yet
No generic mountain is presented as Vemdalen.
Snow statistics
Historical published figures for Vemdalen. These are not a forecast, live report or guarantee of open terrain.
third-party aggregated average monthly snowfall and average base depth. Measured at: Not stated by the publisher (OnTheSnow Vemdalen page covering the Vemdalen ski areas; elevation not stated). OnTheSnow historical snowfall page, seasons 2012–13 to 2025–26 to date; monthly values shown for November to April.
Line chart of typical snow depth in centimetres. Each point is labelled with its cm value. The line breaks across months with no data. Hatched marks mean no data, not zero.
- Verified monthly value
- No data (not zero)
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Bar chart of monthly snowfall in centimetres. Each bar is labelled with its cm value. Hatched slots mean no verified data, not zero. Full cm and inch values are in the table.
- Verified monthly value
- No data (not zero)
Scroll sideways to see every month. Hatched slots are no data, not zero snow.
Monthly snow statistics for Vemdalen (centimetres, with inches in parentheses). No data means not verified — it is not zero snowfall.
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| Metric | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly snowfall | 1 cm (0.4 in) | 19 cm (7.5 in) | 23 cm (9.1 in) | 15 cm (5.9 in) | 10 cm (3.9 in) | 8 cm (3.1 in) |
| Typical snow depth | 42 cm (16.5 in) | 38 cm (15 in) | 50 cm (19.7 in) | 62 cm (24.4 in) | 63 cm (24.8 in) | 56 cm (22 in) |
Months without published figures are left out of the charts and the table.
Season length
Typical season: late November (projected 27 November 2026) to April (projected 25 April 2027). Confirm the current operating calendar with the operator before you travel.
Snow reliability
Low snowfall on third-party averages, with large year-to-year swings; the base is shallow, so snowmaking matters
Based on: OnTheSnow multi-season averages (annual average 79 cm; seasons from 10 cm to 226 cm) and its 38 km snowmaking figure; no operator snowfall statistic was checked
Sources for these snow figures
- OnTheSnow — Vemdalen historical snowfall — retrieved 2026-11-13 (Europe/Stockholm). Period: Seasons 2012–13 to 2025–26 to date; elevation not stated.
- OnTheSnow — Vemdalen overview (projected season dates) — retrieved 2026-11-13 (Europe/Stockholm). Period: Projected opening 27 Nov 2026, closing 25 Apr 2027.
A historical average is not a forecast or a guarantee of open terrain.
How should I plan lift tickets at Vemdalen?
Confirm with the operator which ticket type covers the days you plan to ski and what its date rules are, then enter only that access in your own trip plan. Lodging, equipment, food and transfers are separate categories and are not estimated here.
When is Vemdalen quietest, on weekdays, weekends or holidays?
Separate weekday, weekend and holiday waiting times have not been verified for Vemdalen.
| Visit context | Measured waiting time |
|---|---|
| Weekday | not verified yet |
| Weekend | not verified yet |
| Peak holiday | not verified yet |
Who should consider Vemdalen?
- Beginners and families: 28% of runs are beginner level on OnTheSnow, and all three areas have a snow park.
- Intermediates: a further 28% of runs are intermediate, though the longest run is a modest 3.2 km.
- Advanced and expert skiers: OnTheSnow rates 23% advanced and 21% expert, an unusually high share for a resort with 340 m of vertical; the classification is the publisher's own.
- Cross-country skiers: about 70 km of prepared Nordic tracks connect the three areas, with more than 180 km in the wider area (OnTheSnow).
What is the terrain like at Vemdalen?
The table records the published wording and figures.
| Published field | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical drop | 340 m (base 595 m to summit 930 m) | OnTheSnow overview — checked 2026-11-13 (Europe/Stockholm) |
| Ski areas | Björnrike, Vemdalsskalet, Klövsjö/Storhogna | OnTheSnow overview — checked 2026-11-13 (Europe/Stockholm) |
| Lifts | 43 in the overview figures; the text says 30 | OnTheSnow overview — checked 2026-11-13 (Europe/Stockholm) |
| Trails | 56 in the overview figures; the text says 51 | OnTheSnow overview — checked 2026-11-13 (Europe/Stockholm) |
| Run split | 28% beginner, 28% intermediate, 23% advanced, 21% expert | OnTheSnow overview — checked 2026-11-13 (Europe/Stockholm) |
| Longest run | 3.2 km | OnTheSnow overview — checked 2026-11-13 (Europe/Stockholm) |
| Skiable terrain | 450 ha | OnTheSnow overview — checked 2026-11-13 (Europe/Stockholm) |
| Night skiing / snowmaking | 3.5 km / 38 km | OnTheSnow overview — checked 2026-11-13 (Europe/Stockholm) |
| Projected season | 27 November 2026 to 25 April 2027 | OnTheSnow overview — checked 2026-11-13 (Europe/Stockholm) |
The OnTheSnow overview gives different lift and trail counts in its figures and its text, and the text mentions drops of up to 440 m against 340 m in the figures. This guide quotes both where they differ rather than choosing one.
Frequently asked questions
How much vertical does Vemdalen have?
OnTheSnow lists a vertical drop of 340 m, from a base of 595 m to a summit of 930 m. Its text mentions drops of up to 440 m, so check the operator's own figure.
How much snow does Vemdalen get per year?
OnTheSnow shows an annual average of 79 cm, with seasons ranging from 10 cm to 226 cm.
When is the Vemdalen ski season?
OnTheSnow projects opening on 27 November 2026 and closing on 25 April 2027. Confirm the operating calendar with the operators.
Is Vemdalen one ski area?
No. OnTheSnow describes three areas, Björnrike, Vemdalsskalet and Klövsjö/Storhogna, linked by Nordic tracks. Check how the lifts and tickets are organised before booking.
Sources and limits
- OnTheSnow: Vemdalen historical snowfall — checked 2026-11-13 (Europe/Stockholm). Scope: monthly snowfall and base depth averages in cm, seasons 2012–13 to 2025–26 to date; measurement elevation not stated. The page's April maximum base depth of 885 cm is an obvious data error and is not used.
- OnTheSnow: Vemdalen overview — checked 2026-11-13 (Europe/Stockholm). Scope: projected season dates, elevations, lifts, run split and terrain figures.
Historical averages describe past seasons; they are not a forecast. Published specifications do not establish which terrain or lifts are open today.
Plan the next step
Plan your Vemdalen budget. Compare: Sälen, Åre, Hemsedal.