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.

11 May 2023 08:00

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.

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.

1 December 2021 14:38

SkiStar’s grand opening for the season: All Norwegian and Swedish destinations are open from December 3

The cold bites in the Scandinavian mountains during the week, which is particularly favourable for the snow production and to get high quality conditions for good alpine skiing. Winter is finally here and on December 3 SkiStar’s destinations in both Lindvallen, Sälen, Åre, as well as Trysil and Hemsedal in Norway will open for this year's winter season.

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.

21 March 2018 08:06

Record profits once again thanks to great interest in alpine skiing

Winter arrived early this season – the cold and snow have continued, which led to SkiStar’s resorts being in full operation for essentially the entire period. This is the underlying reason that SkiStar can present the best half-year results in its history.

16 March 2018 13:16

SkiStar launches new digital platforms

SkiStar has developed its new digital platforms with a focus on customer requests, simplicity and inspiration. From a 360 perspective, the entire customer journey is covered, from idea to booking and stay at a SkiStar ski resort. The goal of the development is to make it easier for the customer to find information and book, whether it happens on a computer, an iPad or a mobile device.

9 March 2018 14:38

SkiStar Sälen investing 10 million euro into developing the ski area

The development of the ski area in Hundfjället, Sälen, located less than 10 minutes from the new Scandinavian Mountains Airport, which is under construction, is a step towards an international ski resort, with Scandinavia's most modern 8-seater express chairlift, new ski runs and expanded snow-making facilities.

30 January 2018 16:23

SkiStar announced as official title sponsor of the Alpine World Ski Championships in Åre 2019

The title sponsorship of the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Åre 2019 puts SkiStar in the ideal position to acquire new guests. The exposure involved will give SkiStar the perfect communication platform with access to the entire European market.

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