Fewer bookings in mountains this Easter despite better snow

Bookings in Swedish mountain areas like Sälen are down compared to last Easter, despite much better snow conditions this year. Visitors cite higher lift ticket prices and last year's wet weather as factors. Several resorts are offering big discounts to attract guests.

In Dalarna's mountains, including popular Sälen, bookings are lower than during Easter 2025. Last year featured wet weather, while snow this year is abundant and slopes are in prime condition.

Tourist Kjell Boman is enjoying the conditions: “It's fantastic now.” Yet the usual rush is absent, with no queues at the lifts.

At Stöten in Dalarna, many are booking later than usual. Destination manager Tomas Berg says: “We want them to come here now when there's good snow on the slopes.” Several companies are offering substantial discounts on accommodations during Easter week to fill spots.

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Workers clear fallen trees from railway tracks as a train resumes service amid clearing skies after Storm Dave on Sweden's west coast.
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Storm Dave update: Trains resume amid improving conditions after Easter chaos

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In the aftermath of Storm Dave's hurricane-force gusts battering Sweden's west coast over Easter Sunday, conditions are gradually improving on Monday. Fallen trees caused widespread road and rail disruptions, but key lines are reopening and power outages are dropping. The storm has moved toward Finland, though new risks loom in Skåne.

The Alps are poised for one of the best ends to the 2026 winter ski season, thanks to abundant snow, early Easter dates and the recent Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. Resorts report strong bookings and favorable conditions extending into April. Spring events, including music festivals and cultural celebrations, add to the appeal for global travelers.

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Author Patrik Lundberg warns that ski vacations during Sweden's sports break in the mountains will soon only be accessible to the upper class. Surveys show that costs for a family's week have doubled since 2013 and now stand at around 41,000–42,000 SEK. Many respond with tips for cheaper options but note that the trips are too expensive for average families.

The Asociación de Empresarios Hoteleros de la Costa del Sol (Aehcos) reported an average hotel occupancy of 82.85% in Málaga from March 27 to April 6, exceeding initial forecasts of 73.47% and figures from 2025 and 2024. Good weather and international tourism offset the AVE high-speed rail disconnection with Madrid caused by a February landslide. The Federación Andaluza de Hostelería also described Easter Week as 'good' across Andalucía, including Málaga.

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Avalanche risk in northern Dalarna is very high due to unstable snow conditions, according to mountain rescue. Mikael Westerdahl, operations leader in Grövelsjön and nature guardian at the County Administrative Board of Dalarna, urges caution in the area.

No bids have been placed yet on the bankrupt ski resort in Näsfjället, Sälen. Bankruptcy administrator Henric Schef says there have been interested parties, but none have submitted offers. The resort has been for sale since autumn.

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