Branäs, Värmland

Branäs resort guide

Värmland, Sweden

Värmland's premier ski destination

Branäs at a glance

30
Pistes
12
Lifts
700m
Top
400m
Base
300m
Vertical
TYF
Nearest airport, 56 km
30% beginner50% intermediate20% advanced

Branäs is Värmland's premier ski destination, offering excellent facilities, diverse terrain, and beautiful forest scenery.

Your questions about Branäs, answered

How big is Branäs?

Branäs has 30 pistes served by 12 lifts — 7th for pistes of the 15 resorts we track in Sweden.

How high is Branäs?

The lifts run from 400m at the base to 700m at the top, a vertical of 300m. Of the 15 resorts we track in Sweden, that is the 12th highest, with the 12th biggest vertical.

The base is below 1,000m, so the lowest runs are the first to suffer in a mild spell; the upper mountain is the safer bet early and late in the season.

Is Branäs good for beginners or experts?

The pistes at Branäs split 30% beginner, 50% intermediate and 20% advanced, against an average of 33% beginner and 17% advanced across the resorts we track in Sweden.

On those numbers it suits beginners and intermediates.

When is the ski season at Branäs?

Over the last ten winters Branäs has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around 16 January to 22 February, about 38 days.

February is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 31cm, 18cm of new snow and 0.1 bluebird days.

Month-by-month snow history →

What is the nearest airport to Branäs?

The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Torsby (TYF), 56km away in a straight line. Scandinavian Mountains (SCR) is 57km, Mora (MXX) is 90km. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.

How much is a lift pass at Branäs?

A 6-day adult Branäs costs SEK 2,595 for 2025/26, or SEK 433 a day. For value it ranks 7th of the 15 resorts we price in Sweden.

Full lift pass prices and history →

Airports near Branäs

Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.

  • TorsbyTYF
    56 km
  • Scandinavian MountainsSCR
    57 km · major airport
  • MoraMXX
    90 km

Travel time to Branäs

Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.

  • Fly to Torsby (TYF)Quickest
    Flight
    2h 15m · 1,276 km
    Transfer by road
    1h 10m · 76 km
    Total
    ≈ 3h 25m
  • Fly to Scandinavian Mountains (SCR)
    Flight
    2h 20m · 1,349 km
    Transfer by road
    1h 10m · 77 km
    Total
    ≈ 3h 30m
  • Fly to Mora (MXX)
    Flight
    2h 25m · 1,397 km
    Transfer by road
    1h 50m · 122 km
    Total
    ≈ 4h 15m

Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, transfers at an average 65 km/h by road. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.

Branäs lift pass 2025/26

SEK 2,5956-day adult Branäs · ≈£197

SEK 433 per day · 0.8 km of piste per € · #7 of 15 for value in Sweden

37value scoreAverage value
Price history since 2000/01, currency converter & value breakdown

Branäs piste map

We publish a piste map only once we have checked it against the lift company's own file, and we do not yet have a verified map for Branäs. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Branäs has 30 pistes and 12 lifts, running from 400m to 700m.

Why go to Branäs

  • Värmland's premier destination
  • Excellent facilities
  • Diverse terrain
  • Good value for money
  • Beautiful forest scenery
  • Great for all skill levels

Things to know

  • Can get crowded
  • Limited nightlife
  • Weather dependent
  • Limited challenging terrain
  • Limited après-ski
  • Smaller resort

Skiing and snowboarding Branäs by ability

Beginners

Branäs is excellent for beginners! The resort has dedicated beginner areas with gentle slopes, excellent ski schools, and modern facilities.

Intermediates

Perfect for intermediate skiers! Branäs offers a great variety of intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and modern lifts.

Advanced

Advanced skiers will find limited challenging terrain at Branäs, but the resort is primarily known for its beginner and intermediate skiing.

Our take on Branäs

Food & dining

Après-ski

Price level

Mid-range

Facilities

Official resort website: branas.se

More on Branäs

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Distances are straight-line, not by road.