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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.”

SkiStar Åre Sweden, november 16 th 2023

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Summer‘s new attractions at SkiStar Trysil and Hemsedal: Mountain Coaster, Mountain Tube and plenty of cycling news for the whole family

Summer‘s new attractions at SkiStar Trysil and Hemsedal: Mountain Coaster, Mountain Tube and plenty of cycling news for the whole family

SkiStar continues to invest in active holiday experiences for the whole family for the summer. New attractions for this year in Trysil are the construction of a brand new adventure arena that opens on June 23 with several fast-paced activities such as Mountain Coaster, Mountain Tube and trail biking in Valleskogen, as well as opening up more trails for lift-based trail biking. And to make the expe

Summer at SkiStar Vemdalen and Åre: New climbing park, trail biking and Åreskutan 360

Summer at SkiStar Vemdalen and Åre: New climbing park, trail biking and Åreskutan 360

Preparations are now underway to get Vemdalen and Åre ready for the summer season, which opens in June with new mountain experiences. Both destinations have a long history of year-round tourism, and this year SkiStar’s offer will be expanded as Vemdalen gets its first climbing park and trail biking with machine-dug cycle trails down Vemdalsskalet.

Summer at SkiStar Sälen: A range of affordable fun for the whole family

Summer at SkiStar Sälen: A range of affordable fun for the whole family

The winter season is over and preparations are underway to fully complete SkiStar Sälen for the summer season with new mountain experiences for active relaxation at the destination. We’re going to increase the range even more this year with several new features such as summer skiing, more trail biking trails and the fast-paced Mountain Coaster.

CONTINUED GROWTH AND A VERY STRONG PROFIT FOR THE IMPORTANT SECOND QUARTER

CONTINUED GROWTH AND A VERY STRONG PROFIT FOR THE IMPORTANT SECOND QUARTER

Now, as we summarise two-thirds of the winter season and SkiStar’s second important quarter for the 2022/23 financial year, we see continued growth in the core business operation with a record turnover of SEK 2.5 billion (+8%) after the first six months of the year, despite the economic situation and challenging times. We can also report a very good second quarter.

SkiStar presents new summer attractions: new adventure arenas in Sälen, Trysil and Vemdalen

SkiStar presents new summer attractions: new adventure arenas in Sälen, Trysil and Vemdalen

The winter season is in full swing, while mountain travellers are starting to plan their summer holidays. SkiStar continues to invest in experiences for active summer holidays for the whole family in the Scandinavian mountain environment. New for this year is that the popular attractions of Stockholm Hammarbybacken will be introduced in Trysil and Sälen, and Vemdalen gets its first climbing park.

Successful weeks for SkiStar during Christmas and New Year: The year gets off to a great start with excellent snow conditions

Successful weeks for SkiStar during Christmas and New Year: The year gets off to a great start with excellent snow conditions

Interest in spending the Christmas holidays in the Scandinavian mountains at SkiStar’s destinations has been exceptionally high again this winter. The cold spell in December meant SkiStar was able to produce plenty of excellent snow, promising a long and snow-filled winter season. Several destinations, especially Trysil, Hemsedal and Sälen, have also received a fresh batch of natural snow lately.

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

SkiStar owns and operates five of the region's largest alpine ski resorts: Sälen (incl. Hammarbybacken i Stockholm), Åre and Vemdalen in Sweden and Hemsedal and Trysil in Norway. SkiStar's vision is to create memorable mountain experiences as the leading holiday operator for Scandinavia.

SkiStar's ski resorts are the perfect destination for those who are active and like to enjoy life to the fullest. Families and friends can enjoy fantastic days on the ski slopes. Many have discovered the joys of downhill skiing, but a holiday on the slopes is the perfect opportunity to exercise, to recharge your batteries and to socialise with friends and family.

Welcome to our ski destinations in Sälen, Åre, Vemdalen, Hemsedal and the city ski slopes of Hammarbybacken in the middle of Stockholm!