Swedish Mountains, Sweden 🇸🇪
Tärnaby is a tiny Swedish Lapland Sami village at 460 m on the Storumansjön lakeshore, best known as the birthplace of Ingemar Stenmark, the two-time Olympic champion and the most successful Swedish skier in history. Thirteen kilometres of pistes sit on Laxfjäll above the village, with sister Hemavan 18 km up the E12.
Usually, with help. From 460 m to 880 m the resort leans on grooming and snowmaking in lean spells, so check the live report before booking early or late dates (score 76/100).
This is more of a valley base than a slopeside village, so expect a lift, train or shuttle to the snow each morning. Staying central, near the main lift, saves the most time.
It is a compact area, 13 km of piste on 6 lifts, best for a short break or a focused trip rather than a full week. The terrain is balanced (2 green, 6 blue, 4 red, 1 black), which suits a mixed-level group skiing together.
Tärnaby stands out for a racing and competition pedigree.
The season usually runs Nov 23 to Apr 30 (about 23 weeks). For the most dependable cover, the deep-winter window of January to February is the safe bet. Conditions soften as spring arrives, so earlier in the window is the safer call.
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Hotels we like for ski access and value. Prices are indicative; check live availability.
Good · 376 reviews
A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Tärnaby.
Guests rate this hotel as good (3.9/5 from 376 reviews). It sits about 1.3 km from the slopes. A mid-range option for Tärnaby, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.
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