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The resort village is small and charming – a welcome change from some of the bigger, more commercial resorts. Storlien is packed with attractive, traditional wooden chalets and bigger timber-framed buildings that act as residences and shops. The resort has a friendly atmosphere and offers a wide range of off-slope activities and facilities in addition to its ski pistes.

Storlien offers 20 ski slopes of varying degrees of difficulty (four green, two blue, eight red and three black runs), and has a longest slope of 1.5kms. A system of eight lifts connects the resort’s runs. In addition to the downhill pistes, Storlien offers 32kms of groomed cross-country trails, and has an extensive amount of off-piste skiing.

Non-ski activities and facilities at Storlien include snowshoeing, snowmobiling, mountaineering, dog-sledding, ice-fishing, reindeer sleigh rides, indoor swimming and saunas. Nightlife revolves around the town’s main hotel, where there are live orchestra performances and a range of entertainment venues and programs. Outside the hotel there are a handful of restaurants, cafés, bars and discos that provide additional après-ski amusement.

The ski season at Storlien runs from late November to early May, with good conditions through most of the season. Cheapest rates are offered from after the New Year to mid-February, and from mid-April to May. Storlien is most easily accessed by taking a plane flight to Trondheim and a train to the village.

Skiing in Storlien

If you are looking for authenticity and atmosphere, Storlien with its traditional timber-framed buildings, pristine landscape and breathtaking views, is a wonderful ski destination for all the family. This small Swedish village is located very close to the Norwegian border and offers an alternative to the large, glitzy ski towns found across Europe.

Visitors of all ability levels will feel comfortable with the skiing in Storlien; the resort has a good selection of terrain, with four green, two blue, eight red and three black runs. Additionally, there are 32kms of groomed cross-country trails, and numerous off-piste routes.

The longest downhill run in the resort is 1.5kms, and the slopes are served by a system of eight lifts, comprising five T-bars and three platters. Snowboarders are also catered for, and the resort has an excellent ski school for both skiers and snowboarders.

Storlien is home to the Swedish Royal family’s winter chalet, and much of the accommodation on offer is in the form of traditional, timber-framed houses. However, there are also a number of hotels for those who prefer a less rustic atmosphere. There are approximately 1,000 beds in total at the resort.

Skiing is offered between late November and early May in Storlien, with fairly reliable snow throughout. The most affordable rates apply from January 2 to mid-February, and from mid-April to May. The resort can be accessed by road or rail transportation, or by combining air travel with either of the former options.

Apres-ski in Storlien

Storlien provides beds for approximately 1,000 guests in a range of styles and budget preferences, from hotels to traditional wooden cabins. The town’s facilities include a quality ski school that offers tuition for all levels of ability.

For those wanting a break from skiing, alternative activities include snowshoeing, snowmobiling, mountaineering, dog-sledding, ice-fishing, reindeer sleigh rides, indoor swimming and saunas. Despite Storlien’s small size, the après-ski is lively, with a selection of restaurants, cafés, bars and discos to choose from. The town’s main hotel also puts on live orchestra performances and organises theme evenings and other entertainment programs.

If you are looking to include some sightseeing into your holiday, Norway is just 3kms away from Storlien, and offers a wealth of scenic beauty and opportunities for some excellent day trips. The city of Trondheim is a short train journey away, and boasts all manner of recreational and cultural delights. Nature lovers will also appreciate this location, with the Trondheim fjord, the Nidelva River and densely forested hills, all within easy accessibility.

Transportation to Storlien

Storlien is located just 3kms from the border to Norway, and is accessible by car, bus or train, or by combining air transportation with a train/bus transfer, or car hire. The easiest method of transportation to the resort is to fly to Trondheim in Norway and then catch the train to Storlien.

Travelling by car from the UK involves a ferry from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Hirtshals in Denmark. This is followed by a road journey to Gothenburg, then through Oslo and Trondheim in Norway, and finally on to Storlien via the E14 highway.

There are various rail transportation options to the resort, including a journey on the Eurostar via Brussels. The most convenient route, however, is to take a train from London to Newcastle, a DFDS ferry to Gothenburg, and an overnight train to Ostersund/Storlien. From there, you can take a Skibus to the resort.

The closest international airport to Storlien is located in Trondheim (Norway), 70kms from the resort, and receives regular flights from the UK. From the airport, trains run directly to the resort station, taking roughly an hour. The domestic airport of Ostersund in Sweden is an alternative entry point, and can be accessed from the UK via Stockholm. Skibus transfers are available from the airport to the resort.

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