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TRAVEL TO VEMDALEN – WHICH MEANS OF TRANSPORT IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
TRAVEL TO VEMDALEN – WHICH MEANS OF TRANSPORT IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Vemdalen is closer than you think – and you can easily get here by train, bus, car, or plane. Here you will find everything you need to plan your trip, whether you want to travel comfortably, climate-smart, or just long to get up to the mountains as quickly as possible. Let the journey here be the start of your adventure!
Take the train to the mountains
Taking the train to your mountain vacation is comfortable and climate-smart. Hop on the train in the evening and wake up refreshed just as you arrive at your destination in Vemdalen.
During the winter season, you can take the train to Vemdalen every week. Train times are tailored to the most common changeover days for accommodation. The night train stops either in Östersund or Röjan, and the journey then continues by bus transfer to your final destination.
Summer: Night train with Snällåget
During the summer, Snälltåget operates the route from Malmö via Stockholm to Östersund. From Östersund, take the connecting transfer bus to Vemdalen.
Winter: Night train with Snälltåget
From Malmö, the night train goes via Stockholm to Östersund, then the journey continues by bus transfer to Vemdalen.
If you are traveling from Gothenburg, the night train goes via Stockholm to Röjan train station, where you change to a bus transfer.
Book train-friendly accommodation
If you are traveling to Vemdalen by train, it may be a good idea to choose accommodation that is within walking distance of activities and shops. Here you will find a list of accommodations that are suitable for those visiting Vemdalen without a car.
In winter, you can travel between the ski areas in Vemdalen with SkiStar Bus. You can also book a taxi with one of the taxi companies at your destination.
Rent a car when traveling by train
Would you like to have access to a car during your stay in Vemdalen even though you are traveling by train? Then you can rent a car in Östersund. Rental cars fromEuropcarare available at Östersund Central Station. At Åre Östersund Airport, you can alsorent a car through Avis, Hertz, and Sixt.
Train-friendly accommodations
No matter where you live, you are never far from the nearest ski center. Here you can enjoy varied skiing both in forest terrain and high up among the mountain peaks.
Travel by bus to Vemdalen
Taking the bus to Vemdalen is a convenient and affordable way to travel. Sit back, relax, and you'll be there in no time!
Long-distance bus to Vemdalen
Buses between Stockholm and Vemdalen, with several stops along the way, run all year round. During the low season, the bus stops in Vemdalen village, while some trips during the high season go to Vemdalsskalet.
In Vemdalen village, there is a waiting room in the GT building, which is open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Transfer to and from the long-distance bus
The local taxi company offers transfers for both small and large groups throughout the Vemdalen destination. Transfers must be booked two to twelve hours before departure, depending on what time you want to be picked up.
Municipal bus services – Länstrafiken Jämtland
Länstrafiken Jämtland buses operate throughout the region. The following buses operate within the Vemdalen destination:
Bus number 164 betweenÖstersund and Funäsdalen, which includes Svenstavik, Åsarna, Klövsjö, Klövsjö ski area, Storhogna, Vemdalsskalet, Vemdalen village, Hede, and onward to Funäsdalen and back.
Bus number 163 betweenÖstersund and Rätan, which includes Svenstavik and Åsarna.
Bus number 631between Sveg and Funäsdalen, which includes Vemhån, Björnrike, Vemdalen village, and Hede.
Ski bus in Vemdalen
In winter, you can easily travel between Vemdalen's three ski areas with SkiStar Bus.
Take the car to Vemdalen
It is easy to get to Vemdalen by car from anywhere in Sweden, even if it is a bit of a drive. Once you arrive, traveling by car gives you the freedom to discover the more remote gems around the destination.
Important things to consider when driving
a car in the mountains
Especially during the peak season weeks around Christmas and New Year, the winter break, and Easter, there is a lot of traffic in the mountain regions. Winter roads can also be slippery, and there may be reindeer and other wildlife on the roads. Therefore, remember to adjust your driving so that it is safe for everyone on and near our roads.
Traveling by electric car to Vemdalen – charging stations are available here
Taking an electric car to Vemdalen works perfectly. There are plenty of places to charge your car along the most common routes. In addition, there are charging stations for electric cars in several locations around the destination.
If you are renting accommodation, we recommend that you check whether it is possible to charge your car at the house, cottage, or apartment, or whether you should take the opportunity to charge at the nearest charging station when you are out on an adventure.
Here you will find charging stations in and around the destination Vemdalen.
Do I need winter tires when I take my car to Vemdalen?
When it gets slippery and winter road conditions in Vemdalen vary, but from mid-October there is a risk of slippery roads, especially in the mornings. If you know that you will be in Vemdalen for a longer period in late autumn or that you will be visiting Vemdalen during the autumn break, it may be a good idea to switch to winter tires or studded tires.
If you are visiting Vemdalen in the spring, you may need winter tires or studded tires on your car until the end of April. Even then, cold nights or sudden snowfalls can cause winter road conditions even though the roads are generally dry.
Flights to Vemdalen
You can get to Vemdalen quickly by plane, making flying the perfect way to travel if you're visiting the mountains for a weekend or just a few days. There are three airports near Vemdalen, two regular ones and one smaller one that takes private planes.
Fly regularly to destination Vemdalen
There are two regular airports located near Vemdalen: Åre Östersund Airport and Härjedalen Sveg Airport. From Östersund Airport, it takes about an hour and a half to reach Vemdalen, while from Sveg Airport, it takes about an hour.
Airport transfer to Vemdalen
The local taxi company offers transfers toand from both Åre Östersund Airport and Härjedalen Sveg Airport.
Rent a car at the airport
Would you like to have access to a car during your stay in Vemdalen even though you are flying? Both Sveg and Östersund offer car rental services directly at the airport.
Fly your own plane to your mountain vacation
Hedlanda Airport is located halfway between Vemdalen village and Hede. It is a small airport that welcomes visitors with their own aircraft or taxi flights.
