Scandinavia: best ski lifts

Ski resorts with the most modern and best lift facilities in Scandinavia.

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Best rating:
5 out of 5 stars

Scandinavia: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Hafjell
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Best lifts in Scandinavia

1-50 out of 521 ski resorts
1. Hafjell
Europe Norway Oppland Lillehammer
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Hafjell
From the valley, the comfortable Hafjell Gondola (with a mid-mountain station) and the fast chairlifts… more
Ski lifts:
  • 18

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10
3
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2. Hemsedal
Europe Norway Buskerud Hallingdal
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Hemsedal
Almost the entire Hemsedal ski area can be accessed by detachable chairlifts. Only to reach the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 22

5
12
5
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2. Nesfjellet – Nesbyen
Europe Norway Buskerud Hallingdal
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Nesfjellet – Nesbyen
With the fast and ultra-modern 8-seater chairlift Nesfjellet Express, you can reach a large part of… more
Ski lifts:
  • 6

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5
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2. Voss Resort
Europe Norway Western Norway (Vestlandet)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Voss Resort
The Voss Resort ski area can be reached quickly and conveniently with the modern 3-cable railway… more
Ski lifts:
  • 10

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2
5
2
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2. Kvitfjell
Europe Norway Oppland Lillehammer
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Kvitfjell
From the valley, a fast four-seater chairlift takes you up into the Kvitfjell ski area. At the top,… more
Ski lifts:
  • 14

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4
6
3
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2. Trysil
Europe Norway Hedmark
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Trysil
A large part of the slopes in the Trysil ski area can now be accessed by modern six-seater chairlifts.… more
Ski lifts:
  • 33

1
6
26
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2. Stöten
Europe Sweden Northern Sweden (Norrland) Dalarna County Sälen
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Stöten
A large part of the Stöten ski area is served by two fast six-seater chairlifts. Drag lifts and… more
Ski lifts:
  • 24

2
19
3
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2. Kläppen
Europe Sweden Northern Sweden (Norrland) Dalarna County Sälen
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Kläppen
The Kläppen ski area is almost entirely served by a modern gondola lift with heated seats and a fast… more
Ski lifts:
  • 22

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1
16
2
2
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2. Levi
Europe Finland Northern Finland Lapland (Finland)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Levi
A large part of the slopes in Levi can now be accessed by modern 6-seater chairlifts. Some of these… more
Ski lifts:
  • 25

1
1
5
15
3
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2. Pyhä
Europe Finland Northern Finland Lapland (Finland)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Pyhä
The Pyhä ski resort is almost entirely serviced by a fast (detachable) 6-seater chairlift and a fast… more
Ski lifts:
  • 9

3
5
1
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2. Ruka
Europe Finland Northern Finland Northern Ostrobothnia (Pohjois-Pohjanmaa)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Ruka
The slopes around the Ruka summit are served by modern 6-seater chairlifts with weather protection… more
Ski lifts:
  • 22

1
5
9
1
6
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2. Dundret Lapland – Gällivare
Europe Sweden Northern Sweden (Norrland) Norrbotten Swedish Lapland
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Dundret Lapland – Gällivare
With the fast 6-seater chairlift Dundret Express, you can reach almost all ski slopes in the ski area.… more
Ski lifts:
  • 4

1
2
1
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2. Skeikampen – Gausdal
Europe Norway Oppland Lillehammer
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Skeikampen – Gausdal
A good two-thirds of all runs can be accessed with the modern eight-seater chairlift with covers and… more
Ski lifts:
  • 11

2
7
2
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2. Oslo – Tryvann (Skimore)
Europe Norway Oslo
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Oslo – Tryvann (Skimore)
Since the 2012/2013 season, all slopes at Wyller have been accessed by the new detachable six-seater… more
Ski lifts:
  • 10

3
4
3
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2. Åre
Europe Sweden Northern Sweden (Norrland) Jämtland Åre
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Åre
The Åre ski resort offers a wide range of different lifts, from the modern combination lift to the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 36
  • Heli-skiing

1
1
1
6
24
3
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2. Vemdalsskalet
Europe Sweden Northern Sweden (Norrland) Jämtland Vemdalen
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Vemdalsskalet
In the Vemdalsskalet ski area, all slopes and runs are served by modern six-seater chairlifts. The… more
Ski lifts:
  • 13

4
7
2
Details
2. Idre Fjäll
Europe Sweden Central Sweden
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Idre Fjäll
Almost all runs are served by detachable (high-speed) six-seater chairlifts. Since the 22/23 season,… more
Ski lifts:
  • 24

1
4
15
4
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18. Vallåsen
Europe Sweden South Sweden (Sydsverige) Halland
Evaluation: 4.1 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 2

1
1
Details
19. Strandafjellet
Europe Norway Western Norway (Vestlandet)
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 6

1
1
4
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20. Gautefall
Europe Norway Telemark
Evaluation: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 2

1
1
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21. Narvikfjellet – Narvik
Europe Norway Nordland Ofoten
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 6

1
1
3
1
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22. Romme Alpin
Europe Sweden Central Sweden
Evaluation: 3.9 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 16

6
7
3
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22. Funäsdalsberget
Europe Sweden Northern Sweden (Norrland) Jämtland Funäsfjällen
Evaluation: 3.9 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 5

1
1
3
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24. Sjusjøen
Europe Norway Oppland Lillehammer
Evaluation: 3.7 out of 5 stars
Sjusjøen
Ski lifts:
  • 4

1
1
2
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24. Drammen (Skimore)
Europe Norway Buskerud
Evaluation: 3.7 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 3

1
2
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26. Kongsberg (Skimore)
Europe Norway Buskerud Numedal
Evaluation: 3.6 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 6

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3
2
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27. Golsfjellet
Europe Norway Buskerud Hallingdal
Evaluation: 3.6 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 2

1
1
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28. Oppdal
Europe Norway Sør-Trøndelag
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 15

4
10
1
Details
29. SNØ (indoor ski area)
Europe Norway Akershus
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
SNØ
The SNØ indoor ski hall is served by a four-seater chairlift and a conveyor belt. more
Ski lifts:
  • 2

1
1
Details
29. Norefjell
Europe Norway Buskerud
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Norefjell
From the valley station, a fast four-seater chairlift takes you up into the Norefjell ski area.… more
Ski lifts:
  • 15

3
9
1
2
Details
29. Tandådalen/​Hundfjället (Sälen)
Europe Sweden Northern Sweden (Norrland) Dalarna County Sälen
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Tandådalen/Hundfjället (Sälen)
In the sub-areas Hundfjället and Tandådalen, there are chairlifts. However, most of the slopes are… more
Ski lifts:
  • 48

5
37
6
Details
29. Lindvallen/​Högfjället (Sälen)
Europe Sweden Northern Sweden (Norrland) Dalarna County Sälen
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Lindvallen/Högfjället (Sälen)
The majority of the slopes are accessed by drag lifts. Button lifts and conveyor belts can be found in… more
Ski lifts:
  • 58

4
47
7
Details
29. Geilo
Europe Norway Buskerud Hallingdal
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Geilo
The Geilo ski resort is served by several chairlifts on both sides. Drag lifts and platter lifts take… more
Ski lifts:
  • 20

4
12
4
Details
29. Ounasvaara – Rovaniemi
Europe Finland Northern Finland Lapland (Finland)
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Ounasvaara – Rovaniemi
The Ounasvaara ski area is served by a double chairlift and drag lifts. In addition, there is a… more
Ski lifts:
  • 5

1
2
1
1
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29. Ylläs
Europe Finland Northern Finland Lapland (Finland)
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Ylläs
The highlight is the Ylläs gondola lift, which takes guests to the highest point in the ski area in… more
Ski lifts:
  • 26

1
2
20
3
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29. Hemavan
Europe Sweden Northern Sweden (Norrland) Västerbotten Hemavan Tärnaby
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Hemavan
The left part of the Hemavan ski area is served by the modern Hemavan Gondol combination lift,… more
Ski lifts:
  • 10
  • Heli-skiing

1
8
1
Details
29. Riksgränsen
Europe Sweden Northern Sweden (Norrland) Norrbotten Swedish Lapland
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Riksgränsen
The ski area is accessed from Riksgränsen by two chairlifts. On the backside of the mountain and from… more
Ski lifts:
  • 6
  • Heli-skiing

2
4
Details
29. Gaustablikk – Rjukan
Europe Norway Telemark
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Gaustablikk – Rjukan
The Gaustablikk Skisenter offers two modern four-seater chairlifts that serve most of the slopes. In… more
Ski lifts:
  • 14

1
2
10
1
Details
29. Hovden
Europe Norway Aust-Agder Setesdal
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Hovden
Almost the entire ski area can be accessed with two detachable four-seater chairlifts. In addition,… more
Ski lifts:
  • 9

3
5
1
Details
29. Myrkdalen
Europe Norway Western Norway (Vestlandet)
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Myrkdalen
Two modern six-seater chairlifts provide access to the majority of runs in the Myrkdalen ski area. The… more
Ski lifts:
  • 11

2
8
1
Details
29. Beitostølen
Europe Norway Oppland Valdres
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Beitostølen
The detachable six-seater chairlifts Ola Expressen and Bitihorn Express start directly in Beitostølen… more
Ski lifts:
  • 6

3
3
Details
29. Bláfjöll
Europe Iceland South Iceland
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Bláfjöll
The Bláfjöll ski resort features a detachable (high-speed) four-seater chairlift as its main lift.… more
Ski lifts:
  • 14

3
8
2
1
Details
43. Vrådal
Europe Norway Telemark
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 3.4 out of 5 stars
Vrådal
Ski lifts:
  • 8

1
4
3
Details
44. Lofsdalen
Europe Sweden Northern Sweden (Norrland) Jämtland
Evaluation: 3.4 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 9

2
7
Details
45. Järvsö
Europe Sweden Central Sweden
Evaluation: 3.4 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 9

3
6
Details
46. Bjorli
Europe Norway Oppland Gudbrand Valley (Gudbrandsdalen)
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 3.3 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 6

1
5
Details
47. Bjursås
Europe Sweden Central Sweden
Evaluation: 3.2 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 9

2
6
1
Details
48. Duved/​Tegefjäll
Europe Sweden Northern Sweden (Norrland) Jämtland Åre
Evaluation: 3.1 out of 5 stars
Duved/Tegefjäll
A six-seater chairlift with weather shields, a four-seater chairlift, and otherwise drag lifts provide… more
Ski lifts:
  • 12

2
8
2
Details
49. Vassfjellet – Klæbu/​Trondheim
Europe Norway Sør-Trøndelag
Evaluation: 3.1 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 8

1
5
2
Details
50. Tjørhomfjellet/​Ålsheia Skisenter – Sirdal
Europe Norway Vest-Agder
Evaluation: 3.1 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 9

1
7
1
Details
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