Area Daily: Copperhill Mountain Lodge, Ski Lodge in Are, Sweden

Looking for a fresh new place to ski? Mt. Åreskutan rises out of a trough of copper ore in central Sweden’s Jämtland province, towering over shining snow-capped forests and sparkling frozen lakes. The charming town of Åre, located on its eastern slope, began as a small mining village. Over the past century, it’s grown from favored hunting spot, to natural health retreat and, finally, to flourishing ski town – Sweden’s most popular.

The latest addition to this Nordic gem is the Copperhill Mountain Lodge, a delightfully modern mountain hotel. Drawing inspiration from Åre’s grand era of copper mining, the lodge boasts a warm helping of rustic charm, while at the same time featuring all the comfort and services of a high-end resort – the perfect spot to cozy up with a cup of hot cocoa after a jam-packed day exploring Jämtland.

The resort features ski-in/ski-out facilities and even has its own lift, so that you can hit the world-class Åre slopes with ease. The in-house Copperhill Ski Club is happy to arrange dozens of other activities for you, including a snow mobile safari, dog sledding, paragliding, zip line courses, horseback riding, ice driving, cave tours, and guided off-piste and heli-skiing.

After an active day in the mountains, sip a vin chaud in front of the crackling fire or head to the gourmet restaurant for a hearty meal. For slope-style lunch and après-ski, there’s the Coppermine Co. Skier’s Inn, a charmingly rustic slope restaurant at the top of the hotel lift. A slightly more sophisticated après-ski is offered at the CU Champagne Bar. And to de-stress those aching muscles, head to the Copperhill Spa, the perfect place to recharge with essential oil treatments and rejuvenating steam baths.

Through April 5, book the Copperhill’s Winter Special starting from SEK695 (EUR 69) per person and night.