How big is Hammarbybacken?
Hammarbybacken has 4 pistes served by 2 lifts — the fewest pistes of the 15 resorts we track in Sweden.
Hammarbybacken resort guide
Stockholm, Sweden
Urban skiing in Stockholm
Hammarbybacken at a glance
4
Pistes
2
Lifts
100m
Top
50m
Base
50m
Vertical
BMA
Nearest airport, 11 km
50% beginner50% intermediate0% advanced
Hammarbybacken offers urban skiing in Stockholm with excellent facilities, artificial snow, and easy access from the city.
Your questions about Hammarbybacken, answered
How high is Hammarbybacken?
The lifts run from 50m at the base to 100m at the top, a vertical of 50m. Of the 15 resorts we track in Sweden, that is the 15th highest, with the 15th 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 Hammarbybacken good for beginners or experts?
The pistes at Hammarbybacken split 50% beginner, 50% intermediate and 0% 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.
What is the nearest airport to Hammarbybacken?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Stockholm-Bromma (BMA), 11km away in a straight line. Stockholm-Arlanda (ARN) is 42km, Stockholm Skavsta (NYO) is 87km. 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 Hammarbybacken?
A 6-day adult Hammarbybacken costs SEK 2,028 for 2025/26, or SEK 338 a day. For value it ranks 15th of the 15 resorts we price in Sweden.
Full lift pass prices and history →Airports near Hammarbybacken
Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.
- Stockholm-BrommaBMA11 km
- Stockholm-ArlandaARN42 km · major airport
- Stockholm SkavstaNYO87 km · major airport
Travel time to Hammarbybacken
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Stockholm-Bromma (BMA)Quickest
- Flight
- 2h 25m · 1,447 km
- Transfer by road
- 15m · 15 km
- Total
- ≈ 2h 40m
- Fly to Stockholm-Arlanda (ARN)
- Flight
- 2h 30m · 1,463 km
- Transfer by road
- 50m · 57 km
- Total
- ≈ 3h 20m
- Fly to Stockholm Skavsta (NYO)
- Flight
- 2h 20m · 1,365 km
- Transfer by road
- 1h 50m · 117 km
- Total
- ≈ 4h 10m
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.
Hammarbybacken lift pass 2025/26
SEK 2,0286-day adult Hammarbybacken · ≈£154
SEK 338 per day · 0.1 km of piste per € · #15 of 15 for value in Sweden
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Hammarbybacken 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 Hammarbybacken. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Hammarbybacken has 4 pistes and 2 lifts, running from 50m to 100m.
Why go to Hammarbybacken
- Urban skiing in Stockholm
- Easy access from city
- Artificial snow
- Excellent facilities
- Good value for money
- Perfect for beginners
Things to know
- Very limited terrain
- No challenging terrain
- Can get crowded
- Limited nightlife
- Limited après-ski
- Very small resort
Skiing and snowboarding Hammarbybacken by ability
Beginners
Hammarbybacken is perfect for beginners! The resort offers urban skiing in Stockholm with excellent beginner areas, perfect for those learning to ski.
Intermediates
Hammarbybacken offers some intermediate terrain, but the resort is very small and primarily designed for beginners.
Advanced
Advanced skiers will find no challenging terrain at Hammarbybacken, as the resort is very small and designed exclusively for beginners.
Our take on Hammarbybacken
Food & dining
Après-ski
Price level
Budget friendly
Facilities
Official resort website: hammarbybacken.se
More on Hammarbybacken
- Hammarbybacken snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Hammarbybacken snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Hammarbybacken lift pass pricesDay and week pass prices, how they have changed, and value for money
- Ski resorts in SwedenLive snow reports and a map of resorts, cities and airports in Sweden
Ski resorts near Hammarbybacken
Distances are straight-line, not by road.