Northern Europe: best ski lifts

Ski resorts with the most modern and best lift facilities in Northern Europe.

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Northern Europe: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Hafjell
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Best lifts in Northern Europe

1-39 out of 39 ski resorts
1. Hafjell
Europe Norway Oppland Lillehammer
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Hafjell
From the valley, the comfortable Hafjell gondola lift (with mountain-side middle station) and the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 18

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2. Voss Resort
Europe Norway Western Norway (Vestlandet)
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Voss Resort
The ski resort of Voss Resort can be accessed quickly and easily from Voss on the modern 3S… more
Ski lifts:
  • 11

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6
2
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2. Kvitfjell
Europe Norway Oppland Lillehammer
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Kvitfjell
From the valley, a fast 4-person chairlift travels up to the ski resort of Kvitfjell. Up in the ski… more
Ski lifts:
  • 14

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6
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2. Trysil
Europe Norway Hedmark
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Trysil
Most of the slopes in the ski resort of Trysil can now be accessed from modern 6-person chairlifts.… more
Ski lifts:
  • 32

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26
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2. Stöten
Europe Sweden Northern Sweden (Norrland) Dalarna County Sälen
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Stöten
Most of the ski resort of Stöten is linked by two high-speed 6-person chairlifts. Tow lifts and button… more
Ski lifts:
  • 24

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19
3
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2. Kläppen
Europe Sweden Northern Sweden (Norrland) Dalarna County Sälen
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Kläppen
The ski resort of Kläppen is linked almost entirely by a modern gondola lift with heated seats and a… more
Ski lifts:
  • 21

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15
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2
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2. Levi
Europe Finland Northern Finland Lapland (Finland)
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Levi
Most of the slopes in Levi can now be accessed from modern 6-person chairlifts. Some also have… more
Ski lifts:
  • 26

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5
16
3
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2. Pyhä
Europe Finland Northern Finland Lapland (Finland)
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Pyhä
The ski resort of Pyhä is connected almost entirely by a fast (detachable) 6-person chairlift and a… more
Ski lifts:
  • 9

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5
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2. Ruka
Europe Finland Northern Finland Northern Ostrobothnia (Pohjois-Pohjanmaa)
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Ruka
The slopes around the Ruka peak are accessed by modern 6-person chairlifts with weather-protection… more
Ski lifts:
  • 22

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9
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6
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2. Dundret Lapland – Gällivare
Europe Sweden Northern Sweden (Norrland) Norrbotten Swedish Lapland
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Dundret Lapland – Gällivare
The high-speed Dundret Express 6-person chairlift provides access to almost all of the slopes in the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 5

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3
1
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2. Hemsedal
Europe Norway Buskerud Hallingdal
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Hemsedal
Almost the entire ski resort can be accessed with detachable chairlifts. Unfortunately, none of the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 21

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13
3
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2. Skeikampen – Gausdal
Europe Norway Oppland Lillehammer
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Skeikampen – Gausdal
Two thirds of the slopes are accessible with the modern 8-person chairlift with weather protectors and… more
Ski lifts:
  • 11

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7
2
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2. Oslo – Tryvann (Skimore)
Europe Norway Oslo
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Oslo – Tryvann (Skimore)
Since the 2012/2013 season, all of the slopes on the Wyller are now accessible via the new detachable… more
Ski lifts:
  • 10

3
4
3
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2. Åre
Europe Sweden Northern Sweden (Norrland) Jämtland Åre
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Åre
From modern combined installations to button lifts, the ski resort of Åre offers a wide selection of… more
Ski lifts:
  • 35
  • Heli-skiing

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23
3
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2. Vemdalsskalet
Europe Sweden Northern Sweden (Norrland) Jämtland Vemdalen
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Vemdalsskalet
All runs and slopes in the ski resort of Vemdalsskalet are accessed using modern 6-person chairlifts.… more
Ski lifts:
  • 12

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6
2
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2. Idre Fjäll
Europe Sweden Central Sweden
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Idre Fjäll
Almost all of the runs can be accessed from detachable (fast) six-person chairlifts. Since the 22/23… more
Ski lifts:
  • 24

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15
4
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17. Geilo
Europe Norway Buskerud Hallingdal
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Geilo
The ski resort of Geilo is accessed by several chairlifts on both sides. Tow lifts and button lifts… more
Ski lifts:
  • 20

4
12
4
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17. Ounasvaara – Rovaniemi
Europe Finland Northern Finland Lapland (Finland)
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Ounasvaara – Rovaniemi
The ski resort of Ounasvaara is linked by a 2-person chairlift and tow lifts. There is also a practice… more
Ski lifts:
  • 5

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1
1
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17. Ylläs
Europe Finland Northern Finland Lapland (Finland)
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Ylläs
The highlight is the Ylläs gondola lift which transports visitors to the highest point in the ski… more
Ski lifts:
  • 26

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20
3
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17. Hemavan
Europe Sweden Northern Sweden (Norrland) Västerbotten Hemavan Tärnaby
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Hemavan
Access to the left side of the ski resort of Hemavan is by the modern Hemavan Gondol combined… more
Ski lifts:
  • 10
  • Heli-skiing

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8
1
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17. Riksgränsen
Europe Sweden Northern Sweden (Norrland) Norrbotten Swedish Lapland
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Riksgränsen
The ski resort of Riksgränsen is linked by two chairlifts. Several tow lifts and button lifts run up… more
Ski lifts:
  • 6
  • Heli-skiing

2
4
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17. Gaustablikk – Rjukan
Europe Norway Telemark
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Gaustablikk – Rjukan
The Gaustablikk Skisenter has two modern quad chairlifts that provide access to the majority of… more
Ski lifts:
  • 14

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10
1
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17. Hovden
Europe Norway Aust-Agder Setesdal
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Hovden
You can access almost the entire ski resort with the two detachable quad chairlifts. There are also… more
Ski lifts:
  • 9

3
5
1
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17. Myrkdalen
Europe Norway Western Norway (Vestlandet)
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Myrkdalen
Two modern 6-person chairlifts provide access to almost all of the slopes in the Myrkdalen ski resort.… more
Ski lifts:
  • 9

2
6
1
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17. Snow Arena – Druskininkai (indoor ski area)
Europe Lithuania Alytus
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Snow Arena – Druskininkai
The Snow Arena ski hall features a modern quad chairlift, a pommel lift and three people movers. … more
Ski lifts:
  • 6

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1
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3
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17. Beitostølen
Europe Norway Oppland Valdres
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Beitostølen
The high-speed detachable six-seater chairlifts Ola Expressen and Bitihorn Express start directly in… more
Ski lifts:
  • 6

3
3
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17. Lindvallen/​Högfjället (Sälen)
Europe Sweden Northern Sweden (Norrland) Dalarna County Sälen
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Lindvallen/Högfjället (Sälen)
Most of the slopes are accessed by tow lifts. You can find button lifts and moving carpets in the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 50

4
46
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17. Tandådalen/​Hundfjället (Sälen)
Europe Sweden Northern Sweden (Norrland) Dalarna County Sälen
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Tandådalen/Hundfjället (Sälen)
There are chairlifts in the Hundfjället and Tandådalen ski areas. However, most of the slopes are… more
Ski lifts:
  • 40

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35
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17. Bláfjöll
Europe Iceland South Iceland
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Bláfjöll
The Bláfjöll ski resort features a detachable (high speed) quad chairlift as a main lift. This lift… more
Ski lifts:
  • 14

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8
2
1
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30. The Snow Centre – Hemel Hempstead (indoor ski area)
Europe United Kingdom England East of England
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
The Snow Centre – Hemel Hempstead
Button lifts and moving carpets are available in The Snow Centre indoor ski resort. more
Ski lifts:
  • 4

2
2
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30. Tärnaby
Europe Sweden Northern Sweden (Norrland) Västerbotten Hemavan Tärnaby
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Tärnaby
The ski resort of Tärnaby has one 2-person chairlift. The remaining lifts are tow lifts and button… more
Ski lifts:
  • 5

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4
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30. Fjällby – Björkliden
Europe Sweden Northern Sweden (Norrland) Norrbotten Swedish Lapland
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Fjällby – Björkliden
The entire ski resort is linked by tow lifts, some of which are long. In the valley area, there are… more
Ski lifts:
  • 5
  • Heli-skiing

5
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30. Alpine Snowsports – Aldershot (dry slopes)
Europe United Kingdom England South East England
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Alpine Snowsports – Aldershot
There are only older pommel lifts at the dry ski area. The Button lift 1 serves the blue slope 1 and… more
Ski lifts:
  • 3

2
1
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30. Raudalen
Europe Norway Oppland Valdres
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Raudalen
The Raudalen Alpinsenteret is accessed with a pommel lift. more
Ski lifts:
  • 1

1
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30. Chill Factore – Manchester (indoor ski area)
Europe United Kingdom England North West England
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Chill Factore – Manchester
The entire Chill Factore ski hall is accessed by two pommel lifts and two people movers. However, one… more
Ski lifts:
  • 2

2
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30. Snozone – Milton Keynes (indoor ski area)
Europe United Kingdom England South East England
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Snozone – Milton Keynes
The main runs are accessed with two pommel lifts. The beginner slope is accessed with a tow rope lift… more
Ski lifts:
  • 3

2
1
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30. Gålå
Europe Norway Oppland Lillehammer
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Gålå
A fixed-grip quad chairlift is in operation on the Valsfjell. On the other side of the resort, 5… more
Ski lifts:
  • 8

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6
1
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38. Pendle Ski Club (dry slopes)
Europe United Kingdom England North West England
Test result: 1 out of 5 stars
Pendle Ski Club
The Pendle Ski Club operates two tow rope lifts that provide access to the whole area. more
Ski lifts:
  • 2

2
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38. Hedelands Skicenter
Europe Denmark
Test result: 1 out of 5 stars
Hedelands Skicenter
The ski area has three tow ropes. The two leading up to the peak are equipped with pommels, so the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 3

3
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