is served every day, with wholesome and
well-cooked dishes. There are several
options to choose from including fish, meat
and vegetarian dishes.
– It’s perfect to have a proper meal
halfway through the day, says Hans.
These wild game burgers are really tasty.
But they do not stop for long. Soon
everyone wants to get back outside again.
Alva felt her eyes were sore in the morning
so before they get on the cable car, they
make a stop at the sports shop and buy
a pair of new ski goggles. After that the
family sets off on their own.
Branäs offers entertainment for people
of all ages. Every Friday and Saturday, the
children get to have their own after-ski
in Björnidet. It is advisable to book in
advance. It is a popular activity and despite
there being room for 25 children, it quickly
gets crowded in the old timbered house
which is a remnant from the time before
Branäs became a ski resort.
In the hall, everyone is greeted by Anna
Gustafsson and Sofia Evertsson. Each child
is ticked off the list and the parents are
asked about possible allergies, mobile num-
bers and other things that the staff need to
know. Everyone gets a number tag attached
to their jumper. The after-ski starts with a
branäs
Branäs is located in the
north of Värmland. 170
km from Karlstad, 390
km from Gothenburg,
440 km from Stockholm.
Closest community is
Sysslebäck, 7 km further
north.
76 | NATURALLY
Branäs
• Mountain peak of Branäs:
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567 m.a.s.l.
• Vertical drop:
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415 m
• Longest run:
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3 km
• Runs:
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25
• T-bar lifts:
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14
• Chair lifts:
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1
• Cable cars:
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1
• Lift capacity:
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12,500 people/hour
• Snow parks:
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2
• Cross-country tracks:
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20 km
• Toboggan slopes:
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5
• Restaurants:
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4
• Heated public cabins:
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3
• Outdoor grill areas:
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7
Always with free firewood.
• Convenience stores:
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2, open daily
