Lofsdalen
Lofsdalen is a quiet Härjedalen village at 627 m on the Hovärken side, with 28 km of pistes on 11 lifts and a clearly family-first feel. It is the alternative for skiers who want a Swedish-fjäll week well away from the Sälen crowds.
Pistes and lifts
Run counts and piste kilometres are indicative. Green runs only exist in France, Spain, Andorra, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Japan, the United States, Morocco, Algeria, Lesotho, South Africa, Egypt, Canada, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand; Italy, Austria, Switzerland and Germany start at blue. Indicative average snow depth near the top of the resort, in cm.
Most lodging is grouped at the foot of the Hovden-Hundskinn slopes, so functionally ski-in ski-out, particularly the hytte cluster on the lake side.
Get to know the resort
The skiing is laid out on the Hovden-Hundskinn sector, a single broad fjäll rising to 1,100 m above the lake. Twenty-eight kilometres of pistes split fairly evenly between green, blue and red, with a small handful of black runs along the steeper south face. Lift queues are rare, the ski-school setup is generous, and the village base sits within walking distance of every lift. Each March the Lofsdalen Hundkapp dog-sled race comes straight through the centre of town, an event that has become the village's calling card. Beyond the pistes there is a real network of cross-country tracks across the open fjäll and lake. Lofsdalen will not headline anyone's lift-stats list, but it delivers a small-but-real Swedish week with reliable snow and easy logistics.
Hotels in Lofsdalen
Hotels and apartments around the lifts. Compare prices on Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lofsdalen good for beginners?+
Lofsdalen offers 28 km of pistes across 11 lifts, from 627 m to 1,100 m. Whether it suits beginners depends on the dedicated learner zones at the base of the slopes, so check the local ski-school options for green and blue run access.
When is the best time to ski Lofsdalen?+
The season runs from Nov 30 to Apr 21, with a snow score of 76/100. The best conditions are usually from late January through February, while spring skiing in March and April brings longer days and softer afternoons.
Where should I stay for true ski-in/ski-out?+
Most lodging is grouped at the foot of the Hovden-Hundskinn slopes, so functionally ski-in ski-out, particularly the hytte cluster on the lake side.
How big is the Lofsdalen ski area?+
Lofsdalen has 28 km of marked pistes served by 11 lifts, between 627 m and 1,100 m of altitude.
Is Lofsdalen more for beginners or experts?+
Lofsdalen counts about 28 marked runs in total. The colour breakdown above shows how they split by difficulty, a good guide to whether the resort fits your level.
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