In January 2026 I was invited to visit to stay at the Pernilla Wiberg Hotel courtesy of Idre Fjäll Ski Resort. Having only skied once, I grabbed the chance to visit the area and learn the basics of Alpine Skiing.
To get to Idre Fjäll I flew on the Easyjet service that currently runs from Gatwick to Scandinavia Mountain Airport (there’s a Manchester service too). The airport was recently built and serves Ski resorts in the Dalarna region as well as numerous Norwegian resorts just across the border. There are also indirect services should you choose to combine with a stopover in Copenhagen or Stockholm. After arrival, it didn’t take long to pass through Border Control to collect my baggage and then use the hotel transfer to get to Idre Fjäll. The transfer time is around 1h45m and the journey is stunning with snowy taiga forest and wintry peaks.
At Idre Fjäll Resort, the Pernilla Wiberg Hotel is the namesake of the Swedish and Olympic Downhill Skier and double Gold Medallist. The resort also offers numerous apartments and chalets that cater to friends and families. The resort is described as ‘ski in, ski out’ which means that visitors are encouraged to leave their cars parked outside their accommodation and use the multiple ski lifts and ski runs during their stay. Some of the self-catering properties have a ski train (tractor-trailer) service to take people up to the main square for a supermarket, bars, restaurants, gym and a bowling alley. The idea is to avoid the car where possible!
My room was a double for sole use on the third floor with great views to the west. The sun shone on most days and I could see snowy taiga and the distant mountains of Norway. Guests have access to a gym, sauna, icy plunge pool, steam room and an outdoor jacuzzi (all very nice!).
On the morning after arrival our small group of Travel Specialists were taken to the Equipment centre to be kitted out for skiing. I had brought a pair of seldom used salopettes and my too warm winter parka which only gets used for work trips to Scandinavia and football matches. Idre Fjäll issued me with a pair of Ski boots, skis and ski poles. I looked the part if nothing else.
From the kit room, three of us went off with a couple of Instructors called Fredrich and Wilma to start ski training on the Green and Blueberry Slopes. They were very patient and offered encouraging words whilst I slowing to go to grips with turning and snow ploughing. We slowly skiied down from the top to the bottom of Idre Fjall. In some parts the piste was wide and gently sloping. Easy! At other points the slope went a bit steeper and more challenging for my novice brain.
Progress was slow but by Wednesday I was a lot more confident. I reckon two more days and I would have been moving more fluidly and confidently.
Apart from being great for novices, the resort offers blue, red and black runs for more accomplished skiers. In addition to skiing, visitors can take part in Husky Sledding, Snowmobiling and Husky Sledding.
Idre Fjäll is great for families and couples who’d like to ski or learn to ski in a friendly and laid back way. During my stay, the main area of the resort was very quiet as the Scandi people prefer to socialise in their own company and apartments. There are a number of restaurants that range from family friendly comfort food to tasting menus all the way up to fine dining. This area would also be a great place to stay for summer fly drives. There are plenty of places to hike or cycle. There’s even a Trail Marathon in August!
If this trip sounds like something you’d like to do, check out the package on our website Ski Adventure at Idre Fjäll
By Mark Champagne
Baltic Travel Company (all rights reserved)
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