Funasdalen is a lively mountain village where you can enjoy year-round adventures. Hike, mountain bike and paddle in the warmer months and hit the slopes in ski season. Museums and wildlife centres make Funasdalen popular with families in search of engaging activities and beautiful alpine scenery.
Things to do in Funäsdalen
With 10 kilometres of groomed slopes and a vertical drop of more than 300 meters, Funäsdalsberget is one of the top ski resorts in Jämtland County. Challenge yourself on steep terrain or take it easy on family-friendly runs. The highest gondola takes you more than 950 metres above sea level to the summit of Mt Funäsdalsberget. Enjoy a hot chocolate at the summit restaurant before skiing down the mountain.
Spring snowmelt transforms Funasdalen into an outdoor playground for hiking, cycling and mountain biking. Trails wind through the mountains and take you through flower-filled meadows and evergreen forests. The FunäsGondolen makes it easy to access high-altitude trails. The stream, rivers and lakes that surround Funäsdalen are ideal for paddling and fishing.
Learn about Sami culture and traditions at the Härjedalens Fjällmuseum. The museum features exhibits on the indigenous Sami people, who have been herding reindeer in Scandinavia for thousands of years. In addition to indoor exhibits, the museum features a park dotted with historic huts and farmhouses.
Come face-to-face with majestic mammals at the Muskox Centre in Härjedalen. The non-profit sanctuary is home to a herd of muskoxen and runs fantastic breeding, research and conservation programs. You’ll learn about the impressive history of muskoxen, which once roamed Scandinavia alongside prehistoric animals like mammoths and wooly rhinos.
Getting around Funäsdalen
Funasdalen is pedestrian-friendly and easy to get around on foot. The village is in Jämtland County, a 6.5-hour drive from Stockholm. Long-distance buses run between Stockholm and Funasdalen several times a week. Rental cars offer the freedom to visit Funasdalen and explore Jämtland County at your own pace. Röros Train Station in Norway is a one-hour drive away.