Bruksvallarna - The mountains' cross-country skiing paradise
Bruksvallarna is one of Sweden's most popular places for cross-country skiing and is beautifully located in western Härjedalen, right in the heart of Funäsfjällen. It offers one of the country's largest and most well-developed trail systems: +110 km in the valley – a total of +300 km in the immediate area and several hundred kilometres of marked trails that take you deep into the mountains. The trails are carefully maintained and adapted for all levels, from beginners to elite skiers, making the area a perfect place for both training and recreation.
A unique aspect of Bruksvallarna is its long and early ski season, thanks to the fact that large amounts of snow are saved during the summer to be able to prepare the tracks in early autumn. This allows you to start cross-country skiing as early as October and enjoy the winter well into spring. The trail system offers everything from shorter, family-friendly loops to demanding mountain tours with breathtaking views of vast landscapes.
In addition to the fantastic skiing, Bruksvallarna is also a place where tranquility and nature experiences are in focus. The area is characterized by a genuine mountain feeling and a warm community among visitors and locals. Here you can combine sports with relaxing moments in a mountain environment, whether you are looking for hard training, competition or just a relaxing ride through snow-covered forests and vast expanses.
Bruksvallarna is without a doubt a gem for anyone who loves cross-country skiing and the magical atmosphere of the mountains.
Facts about Bruksvallarna
- Cross-country trails in Bruksvallarna: 110 km+
- Cross-country trails in the surrounding area: 300 km+
- Cairned trails: 450 km+
- Illuminated tracks: 1
- Elevation: 660 m above sea level
- Ski school: Yes
- Ski rental: 1
- Restaurants: 3
- Grocery store: No
Your guide to Bruksvallarna
Bruksvallarna is a cross-country skier's dream with well-prepared trails and a long season. Scenic mountain tours, cozy accommodations and a warm community that creates memorable winter experiences for everyone awaits here.
COTTAGES & APARTMENTS
Accommodations
Bruksvallarna offers everything from cozy cottages and apartments to hotels with full service, often with proximity to cross-country tracks, saunas and amenities for a relaxed stay.
WINTER IN BRUKSVALLARNA
Winter activities
Bruksvallarna offers cross-country skiing on well-maintained trails, alpine skiing in the local area, snowmobile tours, ice fishing and summit tours, making it a perfect place for varied winter adventures.
SUMMER IN BRUKSVALLARNA
Summer activities
Bruksvallarna offers summer adventures with hiking, cycling and fishing in a mountain environment. Explore peaks, paddle leisurely or climb – perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy the peace and power of nature.
CULTURE IN THE MOUNTAINS
Culture & Entertainment
Bruksvallarna offers a vibrant culture with handicrafts, local delicacies and historical events. The summer is filled with traditions and art, which provides a rich and genuine mountain experience.
FOOD & RESTAURANT
Food & Drink
In Bruksvallarna you can enjoy local food at cozy restaurants and cafés, with everything from home cooking and homemade dishes to smoked delicacies and coffee with mountain views.
EVENTS IN BRUKSVALLARNA
Event
Bruksvallarna offers exciting events all year round, such as the cross-country skiing competition Bruksvallsloppet in the winter and various summer activities, which makes the area alive for both sports and experiences.
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Travel to Bruksvallarna
Bruksvallarna is easily reached by car or bus, and during the winter, ski buses run smoothly between Funäsfjällen's ski areas, making the journey comfortable and flexible for all visitors.
CONFERENCE IN FUNÄSFJÄLLEN
Conference
Bruksvallarna offers conference rooms in a scenic environment with room for both small and large groups. The combination of mountain activities and tranquility creates perfect conditions for inspiring meetings.
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Rent out your accommodation
In Bruksvallarna, you can easily rent out your accommodation via local platforms, reach many mountain lovers and create an extra income while sharing the mountain experience with others.
Winter in Bruksvallarna
Bruksvallarna offers a wide range of winter activities for everyone – from cross-country skiing on well-prepared trails to snowshoe hikes, snowmobile safaris and ice fishing, all in a magnificent and wintry mountain environment.
A paradise for cross-country skiers
Bruksvallarna is an ideal destination for cross-country skiers with its 110 km of well-prepared trails suitable for all levels. Here you can easily keep track of trail status via Fjällpass Längd and navigate with the help of trail maps to find your perfect route. The well-maintained network of ski trails offers both challenging tours and quiet, scenic stretches, making Bruksvallarna an obvious choice.
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
One of the world's largest track systems
Bruksvallarna and Funäsfjällen offer over 300 km of cross-country trails for all levels, with an early start and a long season, perfect for both training and skiing experiences close to nature.
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
Off-road skiing
Touring in the surroundings offers fantastic opportunities to explore untouched mountain terrain. Experience vast snowy landscapes, enjoy the silence and magnificent views, while challenging yourself on varying slopes and mountain peaks.
SKI TOURING IN BRUKSVALLARNA
Ski touring
Summit tours in Bruksvallarna offer spectacular views and untouched snow. There are both easier and challenging routes, perfect for both beginners and experienced skiers looking for adventure.
SKI RENTAL & SERVICE
Rent cross-country skis
If you want to rent cross-country skis in Bruksvallarna, Bruksvallarnas Sportcenter offers a wide range of both classic skiing and skate – perfect for the varying trails of the mountains.
PRE-SEASON IN BRUKSVALLARNA
Cross-country skiing for autumn
In the autumn in Bruksvallarna, you can enjoy early cross-country skiing on saved snow. The trails open early, which provides a unique opportunity to train and enjoy the mountain environment before the full arrival of winter.
TRACKED VEHICLE TO KNALLEN
Tracked Vehicle Tours
In Bruksvallarna you can ride a tracked vehicle to the mountain top Knallen, enjoy beautiful views and winter landscapes, with the opportunity to ride or interpret on skis behind the tracked vehicle.
ALPINE SKIING
Nearby ski resorts
Near Bruksvallarna there are several ski resorts such as Ramundberget and Funäsdalsberget, which offer varied skiing with everything from family-friendly slopes to challenging mountain terrain and well-prepared cross-country trails.
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Ride a snowmobile
In Bruksvallarna, you can enjoy exciting snowmobile rides on well-prepared trails that wind through the mountain landscape, with the opportunity to explore unspoiled views and scenic surroundings.
FOOD & DRINK
Waffle huts and food
In Bruksvallarna there are several charming waffle huts where you can enjoy freshly baked waffles with cream and jam, perfect after a day on the ski trails or mountain hike. Popular places include Kariknallen, Djupdalsvallen and Vävstugan.
What to see and do in Bruksvallarna this summer
The summer in and around Bruksvallarna offers hiking, fishing and cycling in a magnificent mountain environment. Explore the mountain's nature trails, enjoy quiet mountain lakes and discover adventures for the whole family in the beautiful summer environment.
ROLLER SKIS
Roller ski track
In Bruksvallarna there is a 9 km paved roller ski track that is perfect for both technique training and the bare ground season's sessions, with equipment for rent and good accessibility.
HIKING IN BRUKSVALLARNA
Mountain hiking
Mountain hiking in Bruksvallarna offers scenic trails through magnificent landscapes, flowering meadows and sweeping views – perfect for both beginners and experienced hikers who want to explore the tranquility of the mountains.
CYCLING
Mountain biking
Mountain biking in Bruksvallarna offers exciting trails and challenging terrain. Explore diverse trails with breathtaking views, perfect for both beginners and experienced cyclists seeking adventure.
RUNNING
Mountain running
Mountain running in Bruksvallarna offers spectacular views and varied terrain. Running trails through forests, over marshes and up on mountainsides provide both challenge and freedom for all levels.
MOUNTAIN FISHING
Fishing
Bruksvallarna offers fantastic fishing experiences with many mountain lakes and flowing water, where you can catch trout, char and grayling in scenic and tranquil environments.
MOUNTAIN GOLF
Golf
Only a few minutes' drive from Bruksvallarna you will find Ramundberget's beautiful nine-hole course. Here you play golf among mountain peaks and fresh air, in a course that challenges and inspires.
CANOE
Canoeing in Ljusnan
Paddle calmly on Ljusnan between Bruksvallarna and Funäsdalen, enjoy calm water, beautiful sandy beaches and perfect stops for coffee and relaxation in a scenic environment.
NATURE
Berries and mushrooms
In Bruksvallarna you can enjoy berry and mushroom picking in untouched mountain nature. Forests and marshes offer abundant treasures, perfect for both beginners and experienced pickers.
RIDING & HORSE
Riding
Experience the mountains from horseback with guided tours through Funäsfjällen's forests, valleys and open spaces. Suitable for both beginners and experienced riders who want to get close to nature.
Nearby villages
Around Bruksvallarna there are several charming mountain villages to explore, which offer unique experiences and a genuine mountain feeling. These nearby villages make the area perfect for those who want to discover more of the mountain world during their stay.
9 minutes from Bruksvallarna
Ramundberget
Ramundberget is located right next to Bruksvallarna and is a popular alpine ski area with family-friendly slopes, a children's area and a lovely mountain feeling – perfect for both young and old skiers.
14 minutes from Bruksvallarna
Funäsdalen
Funäsdalen is Funäsfjällen's central town – a vibrant mountain village with a full range of services and well-prepared alpine slopes on Funäsdalsberget. Here you will find a gondola to the top, cross-country trails, restaurants and views that impress all year round.
12 minutes from Bruksvallarna
The Jaw
Kåvan is a popular area next to Funäsdalsberget, with ski-in/ski-out accommodations that make it easy to enjoy both summer adventures and winter skiing – comfortable and easily accessible.
27 minutes from Bruksvallarna
Mittådalen & Messlingen
Mittådalen and Messlingen are two quiet mountain villages where untouched nature meets Sami culture. Fishing, hiking and skiing await you here in a quiet environment – perfect for those looking for the soul of the mountains.
15 minutes from Bruksvallarna
Ljusnedal
Ljusnedal is a mountain village with a long history, characterized by both copper ore and cows. Here it is a little quieter, with a nice 18-hole golf course, hiking trails, horseback riding and snowmobile trails that wind through the open landscape.
32 minutes from Bruksvallarna
Tännäskröket
Tännäskröket is a family-friendly ski area between two mountains, with wind-protected slopes facing south. Here you will find varied alpine skiing and one of Funäsfjällen's best off-piste experiences.
27 minutes from Bruksvallarna
Tänndalen
Tänndalen has attracted skiers since 1932 and is today one of Funäsfjällen's largest areas. Here, slopes, off-piste and snow-sure mountain environments spread out from Hamra to Svansjön – and in the summer, hiking, cycling and magnificent nature await.
37 minutes from Bruksvallarna
Fjällnäs
Fjällnäs is located on the shore of Malmagen, close to the Norwegian border, surrounded by tranquility and magnificent mountain nature. There are nice ski trails and trails for cycling and hiking, as well as Fjällnäs est. 1882, one of Sweden's most historic high mountain hotels.
1.5 h from Bruksvallarna
Visit Röros in Norway
Røros is a historic mining town with cobbled streets, wooden buildings and living cultural heritage. Here you will find crafts, cafés and local food – perfect for a day trip!
Book your accommodation
Find your perfect mountain accommodation in and around Bruksvallarna with the help of Funäs Booking. With us you will find everything from charming small cottages to comfortable apartments, close to cross-country trails, mountain hiking and nature experiences. A convenient way to experience the mountains all year round, with accommodation options suitable for couples, families and larger groups. When you book through Funäs Booking, you get local service and support the vibrant mountain village.
Rent out your accommodation in Bruksvallarna
Do you have a property in Bruksvallarna that you want to rent out? There is a great demand for cabins, apartments and mountain houses for both winter and summer activities. By renting out your accommodation, you can both help others experience the mountain world and get extra income!