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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.

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.

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 May 2023 11:20

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

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.

1 December 2022 11:25

Winter Premieres at SkiStar in Sweden and Norway – Ready with Good Snow Conditions and Sustainability

Thanks to recent cold weather, which has provided good conditions for snow-making, all of SkiStar's destinations can now welcome all ski enthusiasts to the opening of the season. Vemdalen opened on 26 November, Sälen and Trysil will open on 2 December and Åre and Hemsedal will be ready to open on 8 December. Winter has come to stay, and with it comes with skiing.

19 May 2022 10:00

SkiStar Sälen gets ready for the summer season: Full list of activities this summer

The summer season will soon be here and SkiStar Sälen is getting ready for another season with lots of visitors and many new activities and events, including new SkiStar Sports & Adventures attractions. Here is the full list of things to do, along with all the information you need for a memorable mountain experience this summer.

19 May 2022 10:00

SkiStar and Hemsedal are ready for the summer season: Here is the complete details of this summer’s activities

Summer is just around the corner and in Hemsedal SkiStar and the whole destination are ready for another season with lots of visitors and a wide range of activities and events. Here are full details of things to do and tips for making your mountain experience memorable this summer.

20 December 2021 15:36

Continued focus on a safe and secure winter at SkiStar's destinations: - Tips for your travel

Based on good experiences from previous summer and winter seasons, SkiStar continues to focus on safety and security for all guests. We continue to follow the advice and recommendations from the authorities and our trade associations and we are ready to adapt further as needed. As a guest you are responsible for keeping yourself up-to-date with what rules apply in your country and at your dest.

20 December 2021 07:25

SkiStar opens the winter season with record-high bookings - Billion investments in the mountain resorts of the future

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10 December 2021 09:00

SkiStar Lodge Hundfjället – an international resort in Sälen

SkiStar Lodge Hundfjället will now welcome its first guests and visitors looking for an international alpine experience. A family resort close to the slopes that offers every conceivable amenity, opportunity and world-class dining experiences – all under the same roof and with skiing and experiences of nature right outside the door. The SkiStar Lodge Hundfjället opens on 12 December 2021.

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.

24 September 2021 13:27

Varied skiing for everyone, lodging with a high level of comfort, memorable and sustainable mountain experiences: SkiStar presents news for the 2021/22 winter season

With Sweden and Norway's widest and largest alpine skiing offer for all levels, SkiStar is reaffirming its role as the leading holiday tour operator for Scandinavia this winter. In addition to improvements to the ski systems, several new developments will be introduced, ranging from continuing digital solutions, the new SkiStar Lodge Hundfjället to investment in sustainable mountain destinations.

31 August 2021 10:17

SAS introduces new flight from London Heathrow to Scandinavian Mountains Airport: -The interest for ski-holidays in the Scandinavian mountains in Sweden and Norway maintains

Skiing in the Scandinavian mountains gets even closer for the upcoming winter season as SAS launches their route from London Heathrow to Scandinavian Mountains Airport on December 26th.

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

27 May 2021 12:54

SkiStar invests heavily in hotels: Takes over the operation of six hotels and lodges in Scandinavian mountain resorts

As part of SkiStar's work to consolidate its position as the leading holiday tour operator for Scandinavia, the company is now taking a new approach to hotel development in the Scandinavian mountains. SkiStar will operate six lodges and hotels at the company's destinations. The investment is made possible by increasing the pace of real estate development as the company has today agreed with Peab.

7 May 2021 14:11

SkiStar is closing off the historic winter season with 150 days of skiing: Safety and security continued focus for summer

On 2 May, the last two of SkiStar’s destinations, Åre in Sweden and Hemsedal in Norway, closed for the winter season, a season which was historic in many ways as the company succeeded in staying open all winter, offering a total of 150 days of skiing. The focus has been on the safety of all guests, employees and residents of the ski resorts, along with good snow conditions and good service.

5 May 2021 16:51

SkiStar investing heavily in Scandinavia: Divests ownership of St. Johann in Tirol

The strong trend in Scandinavia of active mountain holidays all year round with family and friends is here to stay. To strengthen its position as the leading holiday tour operator for Scandinavia, SkiStar has decided to sell its shares as majority owner of the ski resort St. Johann in Tirol in Austria. The buyer is the Austrian family company Schultz Gruppe, which operates several ski resorts.

From the left: Thomas Dahlstedt, head owner of Nordrest, Stefan Sjöstrand CEO and President SkiStar, Pontus Frithiof, owner and founder of the Pontus Group and Jonas Bauer, Resport Manager SkiStar Sälen

26 January 2021 14:28

Pontus Frithiof Selects SkiStar Lodge Hundfjället as a New Concept in the Mountains

Pontus Frithiof and Nordrest will be setting up in northern Sweden for the first time, as the two restaurants open at SkiStar's new resort, SkiStar Lodge Hundfjället, in Sälen. The two restaurants will have different concepts and specialities, but they will offer something for everyone with a focus on sustainability – good and well-prepared food based on locally produced ingredients.

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