Important things to consider when driving in the mountains

Especially during the peak season weeks around Christmas and New Year, the winter break, and Easter, there is a lot of traffic in the mountain regions. Winter roads can also be slippery, and there may be reindeer and other wildlife on the roads. Therefore, remember to adjust your driving so that it is safe for everyone on and near our roads.

Traveling by electric car to Vemdalen – charging stations are available here

Taking an electric car to Vemdalen works perfectly. There are plenty of places to charge your car along the most common routes. In addition, there are charging stations for electric cars in several locations around the destination.

If you are renting accommodation, we recommend that you check whether it is possible to charge your car at the house, cottage, or apartment, or whether you should take the opportunity to charge at the nearest charging station when you are out on an adventure.

Here you will find charging stations in and around the destination Vemdalen

Do I need winter tires when I take my car to Vemdalen?

When it gets slippery and winter road conditions in Vemdalen vary, but from mid-October there is a risk of slippery roads, especially in the mornings. If you know that you will be in Vemdalen for a longer period in late autumn or that you will be visiting Vemdalen during the autumn break, it may be a good idea to switch to winter tires or studded tires.

If you are visiting Vemdalen in the spring, you may need winter tires or studded tires on your car until the end of April. Even then, cold nights or sudden snowfalls can cause winter road conditions even though the roads are generally dry.

Recommended routes

From Stockholm:

Option 1: Via Järvsö
E4 towards Gävle – Road 83 – Järvsö – Ytterhogdal – Rätan – Vemdalen
Driving time: approx. 5 hours 40 minutes

There are plenty of charging stations for electric cars, including in Tierp, Gävle, Kilafors, Bollnäs, Järvsö, and Rätansbyn.

Option 2: Via Bollnäs and Sveg
E4 towards Gävle – Road 83 – Bollnäs – Ljusdal – Sveg – Vemdalen
Driving time: approx. 5 hours 48 minutes

If you are going to Björnrike , this Björnrike a slightly closer alternative.

From Gothenburg:

Option 1: Via Mora and Orsa
Road 45 – Säffle – Sunne – Malung – Mora – Sveg – Vemdalen
Driving time: approx. 8 hours 15 minutes

Electric car chargers are available in Vänersborg, Åmål, Säffle, Sunne, Torsby, Malung, Mora, Orsa, and Noppikoski, among other places.

Option 2: Via Mariestad and Filipstad
E20 towards Mariestad – Road 26 – Kristinehamn – Filipstad – Vansbro – E45 towards Mora – Sveg – Vemdalen
Driving time: approx. 8 hours

This route is equivalent to the alternative above, both in terms of distance and travel time, but runs along the western side of Lake Vänern.

Charging stations for electric cars are available in Alingsås, Vara, Skara, Mariestad, Kristinehamn, Filipstad, Vansbro, Mora, and Noppikoski, among other places.

From Malmö

E6 towards Helsingborg – E4 towards Jönköping – Roads 47 & 26 – Skövde – Mariestad – Kristinehamn – Filipstad – Vansbro – E45 towards Mora – Sveg – Vemdalen
Driving time: approx. 10 hours 30 minutes

This is an easy-to-drive and clear route, even if it is long.
For travelers from southern Sweden, we also recommend the night train from Malmö directly to Vemdalen – a convenient and environmentally friendly alternative.