Short answer
The closest is Hammarbybacken in Sickla, with two beginner areas with magic carpets and the Tvärbanan light rail almost all the way there. The highest and longest in the county is Flottsbro in Huddinge, with a chairlift and five runs. Väsjöbacken in Sollentuna and Ekebyhovsbacken on Ekerö have evening skiing and their own children's slopes. If you want proper mountain slopes in a day, Romme Alpin is two and a half hours away.
Eight ski slopes near Stockholm
| Slope | Where | For the youngest | Evening skiing | Getting there |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammarbybacken | Sickla, Stockholm | Two beginner areas with magic carpets | Weekday evenings in previous seasons | Tvärbanan or bus 74 to Sickla kaj |
| Flottsbro | Huddinge, about 30 min by car | Beginner area with a button lift, sledging hill | Some evenings – check this week's times | Commuter train to Huddinge and bus 714 |
| Väsjöbacken | Sollentuna, 20 km north | Familjebacken with a button lift | Mon–Thu 16–21, Fri 14–21 | Car, free parking at Edsbergs allé |
| Ekebyhovsbacken | Ekerö | Children's area with a children's lift, bumps and tunnels | Yes, floodlit runs | Bus to the Ekebyhovsbacken stop |
| Ekholmsnäsbacken | Lidingö | Family slope with a magic carpet | Check this week's times | Car or SL over Lidingöbron |
| Ragnhildsborgsbacken | Södertälje, by Mälarbadet | One run with a T-bar lift | Wednesdays 18–21 | Car, Ragnhildsborgsvägen |
| Sunnerstabacken | Uppsala, about 1 h | Green slope and a small park | Mon–Thu 17–21.15, Fri 17–20 | Car or train to Uppsala |
| Romme Alpin | Borlänge, about 2.5 h | Romme Dal with three magic carpets | No | Ski bus from Cityterminalen |
The evening times are the ski areas' regular times from last season. All the city ski slopes only open once it is cold enough to make snow, and the winter's times are published as they go.
Stockholm has no mountains, but it does have eight alpine ski areas within a day trip – and several of them can be reached by SL public transport. For a family with children aged between two and ten, this is often where skiing really begins: an hour after school, a Sunday morning with ski school, an evening under the floodlights. It is also where the children learn to ride a button lift before you spend money on a week in the mountains.
The ski slopes differ more than you might think. Some have magic carpets and play courses for three-year-olds, others are club slopes with a single T-bar lift. Here are the differences, ski area by ski area.
Hammarbybacken – the closest for most people
Hammarbybacken in Sickla is run by SkiStar and is right in the city. Here there are two beginner areas with green slopes and magic carpets, a blue and a red run from the T-bar lift and a snow park between them. The red run has a steep section at the bottom that is marked black – choose the blue one if your child is unsure.
Take Tvärbanan or bus 74 to Sickla kaj and walk along Hammarby allé to the end. There are only a few parking spaces by the slope, so a car is rarely the easiest option. By the green slope there is a barbecue spot and a shelter for packed lunches, and the café is by the ski hire.
The ski school has Valle's groups for five- to seven-year-olds and youth courses for ages eight to fifteen, and the SkiPass is included in the lesson. This winter's opening hours have not been set yet, but in previous seasons the ski area has been open on weekdays from the afternoon until 21.00.
Flottsbro – the highest and longest
Flottsbro in Huddinge has the highest and longest slope in the county: five runs, a four-seater chairlift, a T-bar lift and a button lift. Beginners have their own area with a button lift and a children's slope, and next to it is a sledging hill – handy when siblings can't manage skiing all day.
With SL, take the commuter train to Huddinge and bus 714 to Flottsbro, just over an hour in total. The bus doesn't run often, so check the time home before you set off. The inn has a children's menu, and there is a dining room for your own packed lunch. Pre-book ski hire by 18.00 the day before if you are going at a weekend or during sportlov, the Swedish February school ski break.
Väsjöbacken – the evening ski slope in the north
Väsjöbacken in Sollentuna has four runs, two button lifts and three T-bar lifts. Familjebacken is where you start. What makes the ski area special is the times: regular opening Monday to Thursday 16–21 and Friday 14–21, and 10–18 at weekends and during school holidays. That is enough for a session after school.
Leave the car in the free car park at Edsbergs allé 18. There are two warming huts with microwaves for packed lunches, and the café has the same hours as the slope. The ski school is run separately by Väsjöbackens skidskola.
Ekebyhovsbacken and Ekholmsnäsbacken – two ski slopes, the same owner
Ekebyhovsbacken on Ekerö has four runs, a children's lift and a T-bar lift, with an 84-metre vertical drop. The children's area has its own lift and courses with bumps and tunnels, and the runs are floodlit in the evening. The bus stops at the Ekebyhovsbacken stop, right next to it. The ski hire has equipment from age two but can't be booked in advance.
The ski school takes children aged 5–12 in blocks of three Sundays. For 2027, the first block starts on Sunday 17 January, and during sportlov there is a course on 1–3 March.
Ekholmsnäsbacken on Lidingö is run by the same company. It is small, but has a family slope with a magic carpet, a little slope and a park. Lidingö slalom club trains here, so expect training groups on the big slope.
Ragnhildsborgsbacken and Sunnerstabacken – run by enthusiasts
Ragnhildsborgsbacken by Mälarbadet in Södertälje is run entirely by volunteers from Friluftsfrämjandet, the Swedish outdoor association. One run, one T-bar lift and a slope-side hut. Regular times are Wednesdays 18–21 and weekends 10–16, and the ski area expects to open one weekend in mid or late January 2027. The ski school runs for five weeks, requires membership of Friluftsfrämjandet and opens for booking on 1 December.
Sunnerstabacken in Uppsala, about an hour from Stockholm, has up to three slopes – green, blue and red – and a small freestyle park when the winter is cold. Regular times are 17–21.15 Monday to Thursday and 10.30–16 Saturday and Sunday. Friluftsfrämjandet runs a ski school, and people go sledging in Gropbacken next door.
Romme Alpin – when you want mountain slopes in a day
If the city slope is too short, Romme Alpin outside Borlänge is the next step: 34 runs, a big beginner area and a ski bus from Cityterminalen. It takes about two and a half hours, and there is no evening skiing. Everything about the children's area and the bus is in Romme Alpin with children.
How to choose a ski area
- First time on skis, ages 2–4: Hammarbybacken or Ekholmsnäsbacken, where the magic carpets mean nobody needs a button lift on the first day.
- Your child rides the button lift alone: Ekebyhovsbacken and Väsjöbacken, with slopes of a good length and evening opening.
- Speed and longer runs, ages 7–10: Flottsbro, with a chairlift and five runs.
- Practice before the mountain trip: a couple of Sundays at ski school here make the week in Sälen much easier. Also read the first ski trip with children.
Helmets and lift etiquette
Always have the children wear a helmet, even on the children's slope. Teach your child to move to the side of the run when they stop and to let go of the button lift calmly at the top instead of jumping off. Sledges don't belong on the slalom slopes – Väsjöbacken bans them completely. For sledging days, there is sledging hills in Stockholm.
When the snow does not come
The city ski slopes rely on artificial snow and only open once it has been cold for a few nights in a row. December can be green, and then January and the sportlov break in week 9 are safer bets. Pack as for the mountains, but lighter – the ski trip packing list works for a day at Hammarbybacken too. A flask of hot chocolate in the rucksack keeps the youngest going for one more run. And when you are ready for more, all the Swedish resorts are in ski trips in Sweden.
Frequently asked questions
Which ski slope near Stockholm is best for small children?
Hammarbybacken has two beginner areas with green slopes and magic carpets, and Ekebyhovsbacken has its own children's area with a children's lift, bumps and tunnels. Ekholmsnäsbacken on Lidingö has a family slope with a magic carpet. All three are short and easy to see across, which makes it easy to keep an eye on everyone.
Which ski slopes in Stockholm have evening skiing?
Väsjöbacken is normally open until 21.00 Monday to Friday, Ekebyhovsbacken has floodlit runs and Ragnhildsborgsbacken in Södertälje is open on Wednesday evenings. In previous seasons, Hammarbybacken has been open on weekdays until 21.00. Romme Alpin has no evening skiing.
How do you get to Hammarbybacken by public transport?
Take Tvärbanan or bus 74 to Sickla kaj and walk along Hammarby allé until it ends – you can see the slope from there. The walk takes five to ten minutes, and the car park by the slope is small.
Which is the biggest ski slope in Stockholm?
Flottsbro in Huddinge, with five runs, a four-seater chairlift, a T-bar lift and a button lift. It is also the ski area in the county where the runs feel longest.
When do the ski slopes in Stockholm open?
It depends on the cold. Hammarbybacken has opened in December in several years, Flottsbro opened the 2025/26 season in early January, and Ragnhildsborgsbacken expects to open one weekend in mid or late January 2027.
Are you allowed to sledge on the slalom slopes?
No. Väsjöbacken bans sledges, snow racers and inflatable sledges on the slope around the clock, and in practice the same applies anywhere skiers pick up speed. Flottsbro has its own sledging hill next to it.
