Idre, Dalarna

Idre resort guide

Dalarna, Sweden

Dalarna's largest ski area with excellent facilities

Idre at a glance

41
Trails
18
Lifts
3,281ft
Top
1,969ft
Base
1,312ft
Vertical
SCR
Nearest airport, 48 mi
30% beginner50% intermediate20% advanced

Idre is Dalarna's largest ski area, offering excellent facilities, diverse terrain, and beautiful Swedish mountain scenery.

Your questions about Idre, answered

How big is Idre?

Idre has 41 trails served by 18 lifts — 5th for trails of the 15 resorts we track in Sweden. On lifts it ranks 4th of the 15.

How high is Idre?

The lifts run from 1,969ft at the base to 3,281ft at the top, a vertical of 1,312ft. Of the 15 resorts we track in Sweden, that is the 7th highest, with the 9th 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 Idre good for beginners or experts?

The trails at Idre 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 Idre?

Over the last ten winters Idre has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around December 17 to April 30, about 136 days.

January is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 19in, 12in of new snow and 0.1 bluebird days.

Month-by-month snow history →

What is the nearest airport to Idre?

The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Scandinavian Mountains (SCR), 48 mi away in a straight line. Røros (RRS), Norway is 66 mi, Mora (MXX) is 86 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 Idre?

A 6-day adult Idre Fjäll costs SEK 2,615 for 2025/26, or SEK 436 a day. For value it ranks 5th of the 15 resorts we price in Sweden.

Full lift ticket prices and history →

Airports near Idre

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

  • Scandinavian MountainsSCR
    48 mi · major airport
  • RørosRRS
    66 mi
  • MoraMXX
    86 mi

Travel time to Idre

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

  • Fly to Scandinavian Mountains (SCR)Quickest
    Flight
    8h · 3,710 mi
    Ground transfer
    1h 35m · 65 mi
    Total
    ≈ 12h 5m

    Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added

  • Fly to Røros (RRS)
    Flight
    7h 55m · 3,632 mi
    Ground transfer
    2h 10m · 89 mi
    Total
    ≈ 12h 35m

    Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added

  • Fly to Mora (MXX)
    Flight
    8h 10m · 3,767 mi
    Ground transfer
    2h 55m · 117 mi
    Total
    ≈ 13h 35m

    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.

Idre lift ticket 2025/26

SEK 2,6156-day adult Idre Fjäll · ≈$265

SEK 436 per day · 1.1 km of trails per € · #5 of 15 for value in Sweden

51value scoreGood value
Price history since 2000/01, currency converter & value breakdown

Idre 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 Idre. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Idre has 41 trails and 18 lifts, running from 1,969ft to 3,281ft.

Why go to Idre

  • Dalarna's largest ski area
  • Excellent facilities
  • Diverse terrain
  • Good value for money
  • Beautiful Swedish scenery
  • Great for all skill levels

Things to know

  • Can get crowded
  • Limited nightlife
  • Weather dependent
  • Limited challenging terrain
  • Limited après-ski
  • Remote location

Skiing and snowboarding Idre by ability level

Beginners

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

Intermediates

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

Advanced

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

Our take on Idre

Food & dining

Après-ski

Price level

Mid-range

Facilities

Official resort website: idre.se

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Distances are straight-line, not by road.