Environment & Sustainability at Idre Himmelfjäll

From the very beginning, Idre Himmelfjäll was built with consideration for the mountain environment, natural values, and the local culture that exists here. For us, sustainability means continuing to develop the mountain with respect for nature, culture, and the surrounding environment.

Consideration for nature as the area grows

As Idre Himmelfjäll has developed, consideration for the environment and natural values has been part of the work. In the documentation for new parts of the area, mountain crowberry, mature pine trees, and old dead trees are identified as values that are important to consider. Old trees and dead wood can be of great significance for biodiversity because they provide habitats for, among others, insects, fungi, mosses, and lichens.

Saami Culture and Reindeer Husbandry as Part of the Mountain’s History and Present

Reindeer husbandry and Sami culture are part of the history of this place, but also its present. Idre Himmelfjäll is located in an area where that heritage is still alive. Therefore, cooperation with Idre Sameby and an understanding of the conditions for reindeer husbandry are an important part of how the area develops. With us, there is an opportunity to meet reindeer and learn more about Sami culture. This gives more guests a closer understanding of the mountain as a place, not just as a destination.

Local collaborations that belong here

For us, sustainability also means working together with actors who are nearby and who have a clear connection to the place. Through local collaborations, more parts of the stay get a natural anchor here in Idre and in the mountain environment around it. This is reflected in the activities and experiences offered to our guests, where collaborations with, among others, Idre Sameby, local snowmobile rental companies, and dog sledding become part of the overall experience. It provides more ways to experience the mountains than just through skiing and contributes to a vibrant local community.

Food with a connection to the place

Sustainability can also be about what is served on the plate. At Idre Himmelfjäll, we want the food to have a clear connection to the mountain and the surrounding region. This is reflected in flavors and ingredients such as smoked reindeer meat, moose, salmon, mushrooms, celeriac, and lingonberries.

At Renen & Älgen, for example, the menu includes pizza with smoked reindeer meat, cured moose roast, and gravlax. This makes the food part of the Idre Himmelfjäll experience, even away from the slopes.

A direction that needs to be noticed

For us, sustainability is not something that should just be mentioned in a text. It should be noticeable when you are here, in how the mountain develops, in the consideration given to nature and culture, and in the collaborations we want to grow around us.

We want to continue developing Idre Himmelfjäll with care for the mountain and respect for what exists here.