Scandinavian Mountains (Scandes): best ski lifts

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

28 test reports and 201 evaluations based on facts

Best rating:
5 out of 5 stars

Scandinavian Mountains (Scandes): best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Hafjell
Scandinavian Mountains (Scandes): best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Hemsedal Scandinavian Mountains (Scandes): best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Nesfjellet – Nesbyen Scandinavian Mountains (Scandes): best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Voss Resort Scandinavian Mountains (Scandes): best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Kvitfjell

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Best lifts in the Scandinavian Mountains

1-50 out of 229 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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4
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
Details
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

1
5
Details
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

1
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

1
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
Details
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
Details
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

1
1
16
2
2
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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
Details
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
Details
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
Details
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
Details
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
Details
15. Strandafjellet
Europe Norway Western Norway (Vestlandet)
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 6

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

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

1
1
3
1
Details
18. Funäsdalsberget
Europe Sweden Northern Sweden (Norrland) Jämtland Funäsfjällen
Evaluation: 3.9 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 5

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

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

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

1
3
2
Details
22. Golsfjellet
Europe Norway Buskerud Hallingdal
Evaluation: 3.6 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 2

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

4
10
1
Details
24. 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
24. 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
24. 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
24. 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
24. 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
24. 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
24. 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
24. 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
24. 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
24. 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
34. Vrådal
Europe Norway Telemark
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 3.4 out of 5 stars
Vrådal
Ski lifts:
  • 8

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

2
7
Details
36. Bjorli
Europe Norway Oppland Gudbrand Valley (Gudbrandsdalen)
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 3.3 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 6

1
5
Details
37. 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
38. Vassfjellet – Klæbu/​Trondheim
Europe Norway Sør-Trøndelag
Evaluation: 3.1 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 8

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

1
7
1
Details
40. Ramundberget
Europe Sweden Northern Sweden (Norrland) Jämtland Funäsfjällen
Evaluation: 3.1 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 10
  • Heli-skiing

2
7
1
Details
41. Branäs
Europe Sweden Central Sweden
Evaluation: 3.1 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 30

1
3
19
7
Details
42. Björnrike
Europe Sweden Northern Sweden (Norrland) Jämtland Vemdalen
Evaluation: 3 out of 5 stars
A modern six-seater chairlift and otherwise drag lifts and platter lifts provide access to the entire… more
Ski lifts:
  • 15

1
11
3
Details
42. Stryn Sommerski – Tystigbreen
Europe Norway Western Norway (Vestlandet)
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 3 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 1
  • Cat-skiing

1
Details
42. Røldal
Europe Norway Western Norway (Vestlandet)
Evaluation: 3 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 6

1
5
Details
42. Nuolja – Abisko
Europe Sweden Northern Sweden (Norrland) Norrbotten Swedish Lapland
Evaluation: 3 out of 5 stars
Nuolja – Abisko
Ski lifts:
  • 1

1
Details
46. Dunsjöliften – Ljungdalsberget
Europe Sweden Northern Sweden (Norrland) Jämtland
Evaluation: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 2

1
1
Details
47. Klövsjö/​Storhogna
Europe Sweden Northern Sweden (Norrland) Jämtland Vemdalen
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 2.8 out of 5 stars
Klövsjö/Storhogna
A modern six-seater chairlift and otherwise drag lifts provide access to the entire ski area. … more
Ski lifts:
  • 16

1
13
2
Details
47. Tänndalen
Europe Sweden Northern Sweden (Norrland) Jämtland Funäsfjällen
Evaluation: 2.8 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 17

2
12
3
Details
47. Glomfjord
Europe Norway Nordland
Evaluation: 2.8 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 2

1
1
Details
50. Idre Himmelfjäll
Europe Sweden Central Sweden
Evaluation: 2.7 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 11

1
9
1
Details
1-50 out of 229 ski resorts