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The resort of Bjursas, located in central Sweden in the heart of Dalarna County, offers gorgeous pistes, well-oiled lifts and sparkling snow. One of the best climates in the entire region blesses this snow-sure resort, otherwise known as ‘Dalarnas Schweiz’.

A typically friendly Swedish character and a strong community presence shine through at the small and intimate ski resort of Bjursas. Families are well catered for here and feel safe due to the small and compact nature of the resort. For those with nothing else on their minds but skiing, as well as first timers, the petit nature of Bjursas is perfect, as it lacks the crowds that frequent the larger resorts.

The resort offers 94kms of slopes, as well as interesting snowboard facilities. The slopes are comprised of 56 per cent beginner runs, 25 per cent intermediate level runs and 19 per cent for the expert; there are 16 slopes altogether. Around 7,200 skiers per hour are transported over the area by seven ski lifts.

The total vertical descent is a quick 198m from a height of 398m to the bottom lift at 200m. A combined ski and snowboard park provides skiers and snowboarders of all abilities with 14,000 square metres of great terrain, while an additional 35kms of cross-country slopes offer some alternative and challenging off-piste action.

Twenty rooms are available here, catering for a small number of visitors to the ski resort. The usual burgers and hot dogs, as well as typical Scandinavian cuisine, are served at the resort’s three restaurants, one of which is a ski restaurant. A special treat to pamper those after-ski aches is a visit to the spa and sauna. Alternatively, head for the bar and discotheque for light entertainment. An excursion by horse-drawn sleigh, natural ice-skating and indoor swimming are among other activities offered by the ski resort of Bjursas.

A busier setting is offered at the nearby town of Falun, with its alternative shopping, eating and drinking possibilities offering a change from the tranquillity of Bjursas. The town, however, like Bjursas, suggests a relaxed way of life typical of this region.

The Bjursas ski season runs from early December to April and, like many resorts in Sweden, offers good snow conditions. Falun is the nearest town to the resort at just 20kms, while Stockholm is 250kms from Bjursas. A flight to Stockholm and a hire vehicle will get you to the resort, while a train to Falun and bus or taxi is also an option.

Skiing in Bjursas

A convivial and relaxed setting at Bjursas adds to the traditional ski ambience at one of Sweden’s smaller resorts. A charming place to unwind and relax, Bjursas lacks the usual distractions of larger resorts, while offering a delightful ski experience.

Ninety-four kilometres of glittering slopes make up the 16 varied runs at Bjursas. They consist of 56 per cent beginner runs, 25 per cent intermediate level and 19 per cent expert. The total vertical drop measures 198m, and descends quickly from 398m to the bottom lift at 200m above sea level.

Around 7,200 skiers per hour are ushered by seven lifts at the resort, which offers a further challenging 35kms of cross-country trails. Beginners and experts alike will savour the great off-piste action over a large area of 14,000 square metres at the fantastic combined ski and snowboard park.

Good snow conditions are a feature of the season, which runs from early December to April. Falun is the nearest town to Bjursas at only 20kms from the resort, while Stockholm is 250kms away. A flight to Stockholm with a transfer by hire vehicle, or a train from Stockholm to Falun with a transfer by bus or taxi, will get you to the resort; while an impressive train journey with DFDS travel services will take you from the UK direct to Falun train station.

Apres-ski in Bjursas

Traditional Scandinavian cuisine, as well as fast-food, provides the main source of enjoyment at the three restaurants that form the less than lively après-ski at the resort. However, a tempting selection of thrilling non-ski alternatives will see you trying your hand at horse-drawn sleighing and natural ice-skating or indoor swimming. Alternatively, simply lay back at the sauna and spa and soak up the invigorating ambience.

An intimate setting and the resort’s less crowded disposition is supplemented by the 20 rooms offering only a small number of beds. The restaurants and saunas are conveniently available and located within the lodgings, which are of a traditional cabin style. All accommodation provides handy, easy access to the non-ski activities at the resort.

Transportation to Bjursas

Stockholm, 250kms from the resort, is the nearest major city to Bjursas, which is located in central Sweden. There is a train station at Falun, 20kms from Bjursas, with a regular bus and taxi services to the resort. The easiest way to get to the resort is to fly to Stockholm and hire a car, or travel for two hours by train to Falun. An exciting option is to take a train via a channel crossing to Sweden from the UK.

By car, travel from Newcastle-upon-Tyne in the UK over 554kms (13 hours, 30 minutes) to Bjursas. Take the ferry to Hirtshals in Denmark from Newcastle-upon-Tyne, travel towards the E-20 and continue on to the resort via Falun in Sweden. Bjursas is around three hours to the north of Stockholm on the E04 motorway and the 279 road. Follow the signs to Falun from there, before heading to the resort.

A Eurostar train service goes via Brussels to Sweden from London, but involves many connections. The best option is to travel from London to Gothenburg by booking with DFDS Seaways. A train leaves London for Newcastle, from where travel across the Channel is by DFDS ferry. The journey arrives in Gothenburg, from where a train to Falun, along with a connecting bus or taxi, will get you to the resort.

Stockholm International Airport is located 250kms from Bjursas and has a two-hour train running to the town of Falun, 20kms from the resort. A hire car from the airport is also an option; travel 250kms north via Falun.

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