SkiStar

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.

23 May 2023 11:20

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.

17 May 2023 08:00

More new attractions at SkiStar Stockholm Hammarbybacken: Climbing tower, Bungy Rocket and trampolines to open this summer

As part of efforts to develop Stockholm Hammarbybacken into a year-round adventure arena with fun for everyone, several new attractions such as a climbing tower, Bungy Rocket and trampolines will be introduced this summer. Several of last year's new attractions are open now for the summer season.

9 February 2023 14:31

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.

19 January 2023 08:34

SkiStar continues its growth journey and invests a further SEK 598 million by 2023/24: New express lift in Hemsedal

In recent years, SkiStar has transformed from a winter company focused on lift and piste, to a company that creates memorable mountain experiences all year round. An important investment decision has now been made to further develop the company's mountain facilities in Sweden and Norway. First up is a new six-chair lift in Hemsedal for next winter.

21 November 2022 09:10

Ski Scandinavia doubles the capacity of its winter charters to Scandinavian Mountains Airport in Sälen/Trysil

British charter operator Ski Scandinavia is doubling the capacity of its winter charters to Scandinavian Mountains Airport from 11 February 2023. It is operating direct flights from Gatwick to Sälen/Trysil ("the heart of skiing”) on Saturdays. The venture builds on the positive experience gained last year, when the partnership was launched with a few trial flights.

22 August 2022 15:43

Olympic medallist Jesper Tjäder appointed new ambassador for SkiStar: Developing the best snow parks for everyone

Top freeskier and Olympic medallist Jesper Tjäder is to join SkiStar's national team and become one of the company's ambassadors. Jesper's main responsibility will be to jointly develop SkiStar Snow Parks under the "SkiStar Snow Park by Jesper Tjäder" at SkiStar's mountain destinations for all ages and levels already under construction in the new Stockholm Hammarbybacken.

13 October 2021 11:43

Pontus Frithiof’s new restaurants at SkiStar Lodge Hundfjället - Mondo and Pontus! i Sälen

This December, restaurateur and entrepreneur Pontus Frithiof and Thomas Dahlstedt with restaurant group Nordrest, will grace the alpine world with two new restaurants and an impressive bar at SkiStar's new state-of-the-art resort in Sälen - SkiStar Lodge Hundfjället.

5 July 2021 18:00

Relaunch of international route to Scandinavian Mountains Airport: -The Scandinavian ski resorts are once again more accessible for Dutch ski enthusiasts

As of 19 December 2021, Dutch company BBI Travel is relaunching its flights from Groningen Eelde Airport to Scandinavian Mountains Airport. The Dutch can return to SkiStar's Scandinavian ski resorts on Thursday and Sunday every week, giving them a more efficient and faster journey.
Great Dane Airlines will operate the route in collaboration with Scandinavian Mountains Airport. The type of pla

10 March 2020 13:34

HEAD TO THE HOME OF SNOW: another terrific season continues in Sweden and Norway

When it comes to snow, it’s hard to beat Norway and Sweden. SkiStar’s five Scandinavian ski resorts have seen great conditions so far this season, with Åre, Sälen and Vemdalen in Sweden and Trysil and Hemsedal in Norway currently enjoying snow depths of between 62 cm and 168 cm.

2 March 2020 11:57

EASTER ON THE SCANDINAVIAN SLOPES

Easter is the ideal time to get away for a family ski holiday; in fact, it’s something of a tradition in Sweden and Norway. With longer, warmer days, glorious pink sunrises and sunsets and a more chilled-out vibe on the slopes, the Easter holidays are the perfect time to relax and spend time together in nature.

20 February 2020 11:16

SAS FLIGHTS FROM LONDON HEATHROW TO SCANDINAVIAN MOUNTAINS AIPORT FOR WINTER 2020/21 GO ON SALE TODAY

Starting today (February 20), SAS is launching tickets to Sweden and Norway’s largest ski resorts, Sälen and Trysil, for Winter 2020/2021. Direct flights from London Heathrow to Scandinavian Mountains Airport will operate from December 26 2020 to April 3 2021. Accommodation is also bookable at skistar.com.

4 February 2020 09:16

Nine winters, 900,000 members: the MySkiStar loyalty club is on course for a million

After nine winter seasons, SkiStar’s popular loyalty club, MySkiStar, has seen membership surpass 900,000. MySkiStar offers personalised deals and offers, free wifi and tools allowing skiers to track their stats, see how many calories they’ve burned, collect pins and find – as well as compete with – friends on the slopes.

Free ski school, ski rental, ski pass and meals for children up to the age of six.

22 January 2020 08:48

Incredible savings on ski holidays with pre-schoolers during SkiStar's Valle’s Family Weeks

SkiStar has a great deal for young families this spring (March 23 - April 5), with free ski school, ski rental, ski pass and meals for children up to six years old as part of Valle's Family Weeks. Valle’s Ski School is the perfect place for children from three to nine to learn and hone their skills, and the fun carries on after lessons with SkiStar’s lovable snowman Valle putting on lively shows.

First flight today (December 22nd), SAS from London Heathrow starting next Saturday December 28th.

22 December 2019 15:18

EUROPE’S MOST CONVENIENT SKI AIRPORT IS NOW OPEN

Grand opening of Europe's first ski airport with a 10 minute transfer to the slopes. Scandinavian Mountains Airport welcomed its first flight today (December 22nd), with direct SAS flights from London Heathrow starting next Saturday December 28th. With transfers to Sälen, Sweden from just 10 minutes, British skiers can fly in the morning and be out on the slopes after lunch.

19 December 2019 07:50

EARLY START OF THE WINTER SEASON - EXCELLENT CONDITIONS FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR

Comments from the acting CEO Anders Örnulf Winter came early with both cold and snow at all destinations, enabling good snowmaking conditions and an early start to the season and ensuring that our resorts are in fantastic condition for the Christmas and New Year holidays.

18 December 2019 15:52

STARS ON THE SLOPES: Måns Zelmerlöw and British actress wife Ciara board the first SAS flight from London to the new airport in Sälen

The first flight from London to the new Scandinavian Mountains Airport departs from Heathrow on December 28 with Swedish star Måns Zelmerlöw, British actress wife Ciara Zelmerlöw and their children among the passengers ready to see in the New Year on the slopes of Sälen and Trysil.

12 December 2019 13:56

SKISTAR APPOINTS STEFAN SJÖSTRAND AS CEO

The Board of Directors of SkiStar has appointed Stefan Sjöstrand as President and CEO as from 11 June 2020 at the latest.

SkiStar Lodge Hundfjället - only 10 minutes from Scandinaivan Mountains Airport.

14 September 2018 14:19

SkiStar's winter news: Unique venture set to take SkiStar's ski resort in Sälen to the top -Åre to host the Alpine World Ski Championships

Ski travel operator SkiStar is investing heavily to develop Hundfjället in Sälen into a world-class ski resort. Scandinavia's newest express lift will be making its debut this winter, while a new accommodation concept and a brand new international airport will be opening within a few years and making the resort completely unique. Other highlights the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Åre.

Hundfjället, Sälen - modernisation investments.

20 June 2018 08:29

FANTASTIC WINTER SEASON BRINGS INCREASED REVENUE AND RECORD RESULTS FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIOD

Comments from the CEO Mats Årjes: With winter behind us, we are once again able to present the best nine-month results in SkiStar’s history. As we look back on the season, we have been able to offer our guests fantastic skiing at all our destinations from when the season began in December right through to its end.

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