Ski resorts in Swedish Lapland (Sweden)
3 ski resorts in Swedish Lapland (Sweden), with top elevations from 910 to 1,180 m. Compared here: base elevation, top elevation, vertical drop, kilometres of slopes, lifts and the breakdown of runs by level.
Compare the ski resorts in Swedish Lapland
Every cell shows only what the resort publishes: where we have no figure there is a dash, never an estimate. The vertical drop is the top elevation minus the base elevation, and the level breakdown is a percentage of the ski area, worked out from the figures each resort publishes.
| Resort | Base | Summit | Vertical drop | Ski area | Lifts | Terrain breakdown | Rental |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Björkliden | 500 m | 1,180 m | 680 m | — | — | — | Rent skis |
| Hemavan Tärnaby | 475 m | 1,110 m | 635 m | — | — | — | Rent skis |
| Riksgränsen | 500 m | 910 m | 410 m | — | — | — | Rent skis |
Frequently asked questions about skiing in Swedish Lapland
Which ski resorts are there in Swedish Lapland?
This page compares 3 ski resorts in Swedish Lapland, spread across these areas: Swedish Lapland. Each one has its own page with its elevations, its ski area and its ski rental.
Which is the highest ski resort in Swedish Lapland?
The highest point in Swedish Lapland is at Björkliden: 1,180 m, in Swedish Lapland. Next comes Hemavan Tärnaby (1,110 m). This comparison covers every resort on this page, because we have the elevation of all of them.
Which ski resort has the biggest vertical drop in Swedish Lapland?
Björkliden: 680 m between its base (500 m) and its summit (1,180 m). The vertical drop is the difference between the two elevations, not the length of any single run.
When do the ski resorts in Swedish Lapland open?
For the 2026/27 season, the 3 resorts in Swedish Lapland with a calculated window open between December 5, 2026 and February 14, 2027, and close between April 19, 2027 and June 21, 2027. These are expected dates and depend on the snow: the confirmed ones, resort by resort, are on the season dates page.
Where can you rent skis in Swedish Lapland?
3 of the 3 resorts in Swedish Lapland on this page have their ski rental bookable online with Caranva, with pick-up at the resort itself. The "Rental" column in the table links straight to each one.