About Idre Himmelfjäll
Idre Himmelfjäll is a modern mountain destination that has emerged from a long-term vision of creating new experiences in the Swedish mountains.
Sweden's newest ski resort in 30 years
As early as 1987, the vision was born of a new year-round resort with up to 10,000 beds on Himmeråsen in Idre. Much has happened since then, and today Idre Himmelfjäll is Sweden's youngest mountain destination – created with care for nature, families, and the future. Here, small-scale charm meets a big experience in a unique environment where the mountain gets to be just a mountain.
Idre Himmelfjäll is Sweden’s newest ski resort in 30 years
Since the beginning, the vision has been to create a place where both children and adults can experience the magic of the mountains at a calmer pace. The slopes wind gently between forest and alpine heath, the cabins blend into the nature, and every detail is planned with respect for the environment.
Idre Himmelfjäll grows in step with the dream - a mountain that lives year-round with skiing, nature experiences, and community as its foundation. Here, memories, hope for the future, and a feeling of coming home to the mountain are created.
A unique place – shaped by the mountain and care for nature
Idre Himmelfjäll is beautifully nestled in magnificent mountain scenery with Burusjön, the Städjan/Nipfjället nature reserve, and Idre Fjäll as its closest neighbors. In the area, there is Idre Sameby and their reindeer, which are a beloved and appreciated feature in the cabin villages at the resort.
Himmelfjäll’s natural conditions are especially suitable for families with children and have quickly become popular with this target group. In winter, the most attractive activities are alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling. The resort offers alpine skiing in green, blue, red, and finally also 1 black run that winds its way through “Colorado”-like turns (unlike the large clear-cut, straight, wide runs).
Idre Himmelfjäll’s alpine ski system will be adapted in all parts to the very special surroundings with old mountain forest, where the runs follow the terrain rather than cutting across it. Idre Himmelfjäll shall be developed for the long term with consideration and respect for people, animals, and nature.
Read our story about how it all began
Nature and the Swedish wilderness are always present at Idre Himmelfjäll.
Our vision
Dalkulla Kerstin from Mora met the fishermen's boy Staffan from Bohuslän in 1968. Sweet music arose and they were married in Oxberg Chapel a few years later.
Kerstin's family owned a small mountain and forest property that cut like a wedge through the major forestry companies' land toward the summit of Himmeråsen in Idre.
On a brilliantly beautiful winter day in December 1987, Kerstin and Staffan took an all-day trip to Himmeråsen and visited its summit. “It was like standing in the middle of heaven, and both the vision and the name Idre Himmelfjäll came completely naturally, arriving like a sunbeam from a clear sky.”
”Our vision is to develop a long-term sustainable mountain destination at Idre Himmelfjäll with the greatest respect for nature, people, and the future.”
Our guiding principles
Idre Himmelfjäll offers a complete experience in winter and, in the long term, also a summer experience - guided by nature. Idre Himmelfjäll is characterized by the cornerstones: Family, Accessibility, and Nature.
The Family
Family is Idre Himmelfjäll's main target group. The goal is to offer the complete leisure destination for families - both summer and winter. The facility should be designed according to the needs of families and be permeated by a family spirit with activities and experiences for children and parents.
Accessibility
Idre Himmelfjäll should develop a facility with accessibility in both winter and summer. From the moment you book your trip until you hand in the key to the cabin. This means that the need for your own car should decrease. At Idre Himmelfjäll, we should develop a facility where it is easy to eat, easy to participate in activities, easy to get out onto the slopes (all accommodation is within approx. 200 meters of the slope), close to the golf course, etc. This gives guests time together. The region is one of Sweden's most accessible mountain areas, with a 4-6 hour drive from Stockholm, Västerås, Örebro, and Karlstad.
Nature
Nature and the Swedish wilderness are ever-present at Idre Himmelfjäll. Guests can enjoy experiences in a magnificent natural and wilderness setting. The direct connection to the Städjan and Nipfjället nature reserves gives guests a unique stay in untouched Swedish nature. The unique nature is one of the Idre region's greatest competitive advantages compared to other areas in Sweden and the world. Idre Himmelfjäll should offer both "natural" and actively developed activities - both summer and winter. Everything from building materials and architecture to energy supply and communications should function in harmony with the sensitive mountain environment.