Summer skiing opened today at Stockholm Hammarbybacken, Sweden's first modern alpine skiing arena with artificial grass. The SummerSki venture is an important milestone in the company's move towards year-round activities, which can now also be enjoyed in the middle of the capital. First to try out the slope at the launch was none other than World Cup skier Kristoffer Jakobsen.
Top freeskier and Olympic medallist Jesper Tjäder is to join SkiStar's national team and become one of the company's ambassadors. Jesper's main responsibility will be to jointly develop SkiStar Snow Parks under the "SkiStar Snow Park by Jesper Tjäder" at SkiStar's mountain destinations for all ages and levels already under construction in the new Stockholm Hammarbybacken.
SkiStar will finally open its new Stockholm Hammarbybacken to the public with Sports & Adventures being launched in the capital on 24 June. The staycation trend is here to stay and due to the high demand for SkiStar destinations in the summer, a new adventure centre is now opening for all active Stockholmers and visitors in the middle of the city.
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The summer will soon be here and Åre is ready for another season with lots of visitors and many new activities and events, including new SkiStar Sports & Adventures attractions. Here is the full list of things to do, along with all the information you need for a memorable mountain experience this summer.
In line with the strong trend in Sweden and the increase in the number of people wanting to be active all year round, SkiStar is investing heavily in SkiStar Sports & Adventures at the new SkiStar Stockholm Hammarbybacken activity centre. This will be a first in Sweden, offering modern summer skiing in the heart of the capital - SkiStar SummerSki - along with many other new attractions.
The summer season will soon be here and SkiStar Sälen is getting ready for another season with lots of visitors and many new activities and events, including new SkiStar Sports & Adventures attractions. Here is the full list of things to do, along with all the information you need for a memorable mountain experience this summer.
Innovative off-road electric vehicle manufacturer brings trailblazing snowmobiles to the Nordics. For SkiStar, it is an important next step in its sustainability transformation to have a net-zero climate impact from an operations standpoint by 2030.
It is high season for all ski enthusiasts, who want to head to the mountains to enjoy some long-awaited days of skiing. As of 12 February, the Norwegian government has lifted the corona restrictions. This means that everything is in place for SkiStar Trysil and Hemsedal most popular part of the season.
Thanks to the easing of restrictions against Covid-19, SkiStar can finally remove several of precautions, although some will be retained. For example, travelling for all foreign guests visiting our Norwegian destinations will be considerably easier, with no requirement for border testing at entry.
For the sixth time in its nine-year history, Åre brought home "Sweden's best skiing destination" award. SkiStar's Radisson Blu Resort hotel in Trysil won the category of "Norway's best ski hotel".
Based on good experiences from previous summer and winter seasons, SkiStar continues to focus on safety and security for all guests. We continue to follow the advice and recommendations from the authorities and our trade associations and we are ready to adapt further as needed. As a guest you are responsible for keeping yourself up-to-date with what rules apply in your country and at your dest.
SkiStar Lodge Hundfjället will now welcome its first guests and visitors looking for an international alpine experience. A family resort close to the slopes that offers every conceivable amenity, opportunity and world-class dining experiences – all under the same roof and with skiing and experiences of nature right outside the door. The SkiStar Lodge Hundfjället opens on 12 December 2021.
The cold bites in the Scandinavian mountains during the week, which is particularly favourable for the snow production and to get high quality conditions for good alpine skiing. Winter is finally here and on December 3 SkiStar’s destinations in both Lindvallen, Sälen, Åre, as well as Trysil and Hemsedal in Norway will open for this year's winter season.
This December, restaurateur and entrepreneur Pontus Frithiof and Thomas Dahlstedt with restaurant group Nordrest, will grace the alpine world with two new restaurants and an impressive bar at SkiStar's new state-of-the-art resort in Sälen - SkiStar Lodge Hundfjället.
Popular hotel at SkiStar destination Trysil nominated in prestigious award. Might once again claim the victory as Norway's best ski resort hotel.
With Sweden and Norway's widest and largest alpine skiing offer for all levels, SkiStar is reaffirming its role as the leading holiday tour operator for Scandinavia this winter. In addition to improvements to the ski systems, several new developments will be introduced, ranging from continuing digital solutions, the new SkiStar Lodge Hundfjället to investment in sustainable mountain destinations.
Skiing in the Scandinavian mountains gets even closer for the upcoming winter season as SAS launches their route from London Heathrow to Scandinavian Mountains Airport on December 26th.
As of 19 December 2021, Dutch company BBI Travel is relaunching its flights from Groningen Eelde Airport to Scandinavian Mountains Airport. The Dutch can return to SkiStar's Scandinavian ski resorts on Thursday and Sunday every week, giving them a more efficient and faster journey.
Great Dane Airlines will operate the route in collaboration with Scandinavian Mountains Airport. The type of pla
On 2 May, the last two of SkiStar’s destinations, Åre in Sweden and Hemsedal in Norway, closed for the winter season, a season which was historic in many ways as the company succeeded in staying open all winter, offering a total of 150 days of skiing. The focus has been on the safety of all guests, employees and residents of the ski resorts, along with good snow conditions and good service.
