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Significant investments in snow reliability, skiing, and new attractions for families with children are at the forefront this winter.

9 September 2024 11:00

SkiStar news for the 2024/25 winter season: Snow reliability, unbeatable skiing and direct access from London to Norway's and Sweden's largest ski resorts

Preparations for the 2024/25 winter season are well underway at SkiStar’s destinations in Sweden and Norway. SkiStar saw a significant increase in British skiers across SkiStar’s resorts last winter, and the guests enjoyed reliable skiing conditions throughout the season. With the British skiers in mind, SkiStar introduce several exciting updates this coming season.

A long ski season contributes to a high interest in ski vacation in Scandinavia.

20 June 2024 07:55

GREAT INTEREST IN SCANDINAVIAN MOUNTAIN HOLIDAYS

Comments from the CEO Stefan Sjöstrand: “It is pleasing to see that this year’s increased volume of guests comes from international gusts, who not only increase or sales but also makes us grow across all weeks.”

For a full six months, SkiStar's Scandinavian destinations have been offering families and skiing enthusiasts the joy of skiing.

6 May 2024 08:00

Six months of skiing: SkiStar's destinations deliver guaranteed snow until May 1st

As winter transitions to spring, SkiStar, the leading Scandinavian ski resort operator, concludes an extraordinary ski season characterized by remarkable achievements and significant growth. Over the past six months, the five Scandinavian ski resorts have served as a haven for numerous families and skiing aficionados.

Strong demand for mountain holidays ahead of the remainder of the 2023/24 winter season, with overnight stays booked through SkiStar up 13 percent on the same time last year.

20 March 2024 07:15

RECORD-HIGH INTEREST IN SKIING HOLIDAYS IN THE SCANDINAVIAN MOUNTAINS

Comments from the CEO Stefan Sjöstrand:“It is extremely gratifying that we can present our best half-year result in the company´s history, thanks to the record number of skiing visitors and a particularly strong interest from foreign guests.”

The goal for SkiStar's pilot project is to demonstrate that transitioning to completely fossil-free ski facility operations is feasible. Image: Hammarbybacken Stockholm

30 January 2024 08:45

Leading Scandinavian ski resort operator SkiStar is undertaking a unique pilot project to operate a ski resort completely fossil-free

SkiStar, the leading holiday organiser for Scandinavia, is taking a significant step in its transition to a fossil-free operation by testing complete electrification of a ski resort. The unique pilot project is being conducted at SkiStar's ski resort in Stockholm, Hammarbybacken. This marks a crucial milestone for the company towards its sustainability goal for 2030.

The early start of the winter season has led to a high demand from our guests.

19 December 2023 07:36

EARLY WINTER AND A GREAT INTEREST IN SKI HOLIDAYS IN SCANDINAVIA

Comments from the CEO Stefan Sjöstrand: “The early start of the winter season has led to a high demand from our guests, and the bookings are 9 percent higher than previous year, meaning that more than 80 percent of the season’s estimated accommodation sales are already booked.”

17 November 2023 14:53

The five largest ski resorts in Scandinavia, operated by SkiStar, kickstart the ski season ahead of schedule

The cold weather over the past month has created optimal conditions for snow production and snowfall has made the Scandinavian terrain magical. SkiStar's ski resorts Vemdalen and Sälen opened for the season in early November. Next up to open are Åre, Trysil and Hemsedal. SkiStar, the market leader in Scandinavia alpine tourism, expect a long Scandinavian ski season that extends to 1 May.

9 November 2023 08:00

SkiStar Åre avautuu hiihtoon Åreskutanista 17. marraskuuta.

Skandinavia voi odottaa talvikauden varhaista alkua, kun SkiStar Åre ilmoittaa, että se avataan hiihtämään huipulta, jossa on huikeat 890 metrin korkeuserot heti alusta alkaen. SkiStar, joka on Skandinavian alppivuoristomatkailun markkinajohtaja, avasi laskettelun Vemdalenissa ja Sälenissä viime viikonloppuna, ja 17. marraskuuta nämä kohteet avaavat myös lisää laskettelurinteitä ja hissejä.

Stefan Sjöstrand, CEO and President, SkiStar AB

3 October 2023 07:14

Stable growth in turnover – high booking rate for the winter

Year-End Report September 2022-August 2023.

12 September 2023 08:00

New this winter at SkiStar: New express lifts, improved snow production and even more dining

Preparations for the 2023/24 winter season are well underway at SkiStar’s destinations in Sweden and Norway. Several important steps have been taken to modernise and improve the ski experience for all ski enthusiasts, including new 6-seater lifts in Sälen and Hemsedal. All destinations will also receive improved snow production to ensure a long and snow-proof winter season.

15 August 2023 08:00

Interest in skiing holidays in Scandinavia continues to grow: SkiStar’s seasonal staff recruitment underway

According to SkiStar statistics, demand for ski holidays in the Scandinavian mountains continues to be high as we head into the 2023/24 winter season. A large part of the increase comes mainly from international guests. And today marks the start of the recruitment process to find 2 500 seasonal staff for SkiStar’s destinations.

30 June 2023 09:38

SkiStar's Climate Targets Approved by Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)

Climate change will have a direct and significant impact on SkiStar operations in the future, as white, cold winters are a prerequisite for winter operations. To ensure that efforts to reduce climate impacts are sufficient, climate targets have been developed to meet the objectives of the Paris Agreement, in line with the SBTi methodology, which has now approved the targets.

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Memorable mountain experiences at Sälen, Åre, Vemdalen, Hemsedal, Trysil and Hammarbybacken in Stockholm.