How big is Hammarbybacken?
Hammarbybacken has 4 trails served by 2 lifts — the fewest trails of the 15 resorts we track in Sweden.
Hammarbybacken resort guide
Stockholm, Sweden
Urban skiing in Stockholm
Hammarbybacken at a glance
4
Trails
2
Lifts
328ft
Top
164ft
Base
164ft
Vertical
BMA
Nearest airport, 7 mi
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 164ft at the base to 328ft at the top, a vertical of 164ft. Of the 15 resorts we track in Sweden, that is the 15th highest, with the 15th biggest vertical.
The base is below 3,281ft, 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 trails 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), 7 mi away in a straight line. Stockholm-Arlanda (ARN) is 26 mi, Stockholm Skavsta (NYO) is 54 mi. 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 ticket 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 ticket 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-BrommaBMA7 mi
- Stockholm-ArlandaARN26 mi · major airport
- Stockholm SkavstaNYO54 mi · major airport
Travel time to Hammarbybacken
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Stockholm-Arlanda (ARN)Quickest
- Flight
- 8h 25m · 3,910 mi
- Ground transfer
- 50m · 35 mi
- Total
- ≈ 9h 15m
- Fly to Stockholm-Bromma (BMA)
- Flight
- 8h 25m · 3,919 mi
- Ground transfer
- 15m · 9 mi
- Total
- ≈ 11h 10m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Stockholm Skavsta (NYO)
- Flight
- 8h 25m · 3,902 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 50m · 73 mi
- Total
- ≈ 12h 45m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, ground transfers at an average 40 mph. 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 ticket 2025/26
SEK 2,0286-day adult Hammarbybacken · ≈$206
SEK 338 per day · 0.1 km of trails per € · #15 of 15 for value in Sweden
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Hammarbybacken trail map
We publish a trail map only once we have checked it against the resort'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 trails and 2 lifts, running from 164ft to 328ft.
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 level
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 ticket pricesDay and multi-day ticket 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.