The winter season is in full swing, many have booked their stay in the mountains and are adding a week during Easter, while mountain travelers are starting to plan their summer vacation. For the summer, SkiStar continues to invest in experiences for an active vacation for the whole family in the Scandinavian mountain environment. New for this year is that the popular attractions from Stockholm Hammarbybacken are also being introduced in Trysil and Sälen, while Vemdalen is getting its first climbing park and new trails for trail cycling.

For the summer of 2021, SkiStar made a major investment to tap into the homestay trend and the demand for an active holiday in the mountains all year round, not least in the summer. More news was introduced at SkiStar's destinations such as the development of trail cycling, lift-borne hiking, climbing parks, camps and new events. After last summer's innovation of Stockholm Hammarbybacken, the company is bringing the experience and more of the experiences to both Sälen and Trysil this year. 

"We want to get more people moving and be able to offer an active and relaxing holiday all year round, so that more people can enjoy and have access to the fantastic Scandinavian mountain world even in the summer. We also see from previous years that interest is increasing in the summer to both live well, eat well and feel good on holiday. That is why we are investing heavily in holistic experiences where we offer all of this, not least through our activity hotels and lodges," says Stefan Sjöstrand, CEO of SkiStar AB.

More news for summer 2023

SkiStar Sälen:

On Valleberget at SkiStar Lodge Lindvallen A brand new adventure arena is being built with lots of new summer activities:

• SummerSki: summer skiing on artificial grass, A total of 7000 square meters of ski area where you swish down the Anna slope and take the Kråkan lift. The artificial grass consists of biologically produced plastic from sugar cane, where the plastic mats themselves are then produced in Sweden. In addition, a Rail Park designed by SkiStars ambassador Jesper Tjäder will be added. During the summer, ski school will also be offered.
• Mountain Coaster: A fun and fast-paced way to get down the mountain in a toboggan run where the track goes both uphill and downhill at a maximum of 40 km/h, where you can brake and accelerate yourself.
• Mountain Tube: Ride down the hill in a rubber ring and choose between different straight and curved courses with turns.

SkiStar IGLOO Glamping: a unique and spectacular experience that offers glamping with two igloo-shaped buildings that are secluded and close to nature, but within walking distance to SkiStar Lodge Lindvallen and close to the new adventure arena and all activities in the area. Read more

Events: There will be two brand new events at SkiStar Sälen this summer: the Livepoddfestivalen on June 2-4 and iChallenge on June 8-11 at Lindvallen. In addition, running courses will be held together with Runacademy. The Nils van der Poel test will return, this time in the summer, July 7-9.

Solar cells: As part of SkiStar's initiative to produce its own renewable energy, five larger buildings in Sälen will receive solar cells, such as Experium and Wasastugan.

SkiStar Vemdalen: 

On Vemdal's shell and in connection with Skalets torg, several new developments are being developed and here SkiStar is making a major investment in climbing parks and trail cycling:

• Climbing park with zipline: you will find at the top of Skalet Express. You take the lift up to climb the park (you can walk up if you wish). The climbing park consists of seven different courses that are from 1-8 meters high with different levels of difficulty and two ziplines. Pre-booking is done via skistar.com or in the SkiStars app.
• Trail cycling: Starting from the Skalet Express peak, two machine-dug trails are being built where you can take yourself down the mountain on fun and easy paths, where you can use your own or a rented mountain bike.
• In addition, there will be a training track, so-called skills area in connection with the trails. There has also been a pump track in the area.
• It will also be possible to book a cycling guide. SkiStarshop at Vemdalsskalets torg will also have a larger selection of bicycles for rent.

Accommodation: Hovde Hotel, which SkiStar recently purchased, will be open this summer and all accommodation is available for booking. skistar.com

SkiStar Trysil:

At Eventyr, adjacent to Turistsenteret and Radisson Blu Resort, a brand new adventure arena is being built with several new summer activities:

• Mountain Tube: where you can ride down the hill on a rubber ring on different tracks.
• Mountain Coaster: A fast-paced toboggan run takes you down the mountain, suitable for both young and old.
• Mountain drifting mini-kart: Electric mini-go carts that you drive on a plastic surface that simulates the feeling of driving on snow. Target group 7-15 years.
• Trail cycling for children: In Valleskogen you can explore two new cycle paths (light green) and a specially prepared cycle path for the little ones down by the treadmill in the children's area.
• The adventure arena will also feature more playful activities for children and young people.

Lift-based trail cycling which you reach via the Fjellexpressen lift is being further developed with a new, easier cycle path with four arranged stops along the way with activities for families with children.

Accommodation: One news is that Radisson Blu Mountain Resort & Residence will change its name to SkiStar Lodge Trysil on May 1 and will open for the season on June 23. Radisson Blu Resort at Turistsenteret will also be open as usual.

Skiers Åre:

Åreskutan 360 view Experience: Enjoy all the views of Åreskutan and now even more easily accessible for more people, as it will be a continuation of the viewpoint at the top of the Cable Car. An approximately 300 meter long loop with decking/ramps for a panoramic walk is being completed. Accessible for both strollers and wheelchairs, making it easier for children and the elderly to get up and get a nice 360-degree view from the top of Åreskutan. 

Trail cycling: Several new and developed trails in both ÅBike park Downhill or Åre Bike Park Trail Björnen

New lift this summer with new Star Lift which provides increased capacity, as it is also a completely newly developed bicycle lift, as it is built to be able to take more bicycles than before. 

The climbing park in Björnen a new course and tree climbing will be introduced.

SkiStar Stockholm Hammarbybacken:

Vallestigen: A hiking trail that takes you to the top of Hammarbybacken and back down. Along the trail there are several different clever, challenging and fun activities, which are also free.

Ski school will be offered during the summer.

SkiStar Hemsedal:

For SkiStar, the focus is mainly on rebuilding for the winter when the new Lodge Express will be in place until the 2023/24 season. During this period, however, Hollvin Express to remain open, although there may be limited access to trail cycling during certain periods, e.g. Silverstone. But we are working to ensure that there is as little impact as possible. SkiStarshop Concept Store incl. bike rental remains open. SkiStar Lodge in Hemsedal is also open during the summer. 

-With all these news and investments, we are taking another step as the leading holiday operator for Scandinavia all year round. We hope and believe that we will create many memorable mountain experiences for even more guests this summer who want to experience both the joy of movement, relaxation and challenges. With us there is something for everyone, concludes Lakeshore.

More information:
Read more about all the summer news at SkiStar

Opening hours and booking: All new activities will be opened for booking shortly. You can already book last year's news as well as accommodation, camps and events. Several of the new activities in Vemdalen, Trysil and Sälen are planned to open in connection with the Midsummer weekend. Read more about SkiStar summer

According to the press release.