Storulvån Mountain Lodge
Storulvån Mountain Lodge (Swedish: Storulvåns fjällstation) is a mountain station in Åre Ski Area, parish, Åre Municipality in Jämtland County in western Sweden, belonging to the Swedish Tourist Association (STF). The first building was erected in 1900 as a rest station on the path from to Sylarna. The Storulvån Lodge has 148 beds and self-catering facilities near the main building, as well as a restaurant and a sauna. Accessible by road (about an hour's drive from Åre), the lodge is a starting point for numerous tours and day trips to nearby mountains including Storsnasen, , , and .
The mountain lodge[]
The mountain lodge was first established over 100 years ago but after the original facility was destroyed by fire in 1987, a new lodge was built in 1989.[1] It is located at a height of 730 m (2,400 ft) above sea level not far from the tree line. Hiking trails lead into the mountains of Jämtland, including Sylarna and Blåhammaren.[2] Depending on the time of year, the lodge is also a good base for skiing on the slopes of Getryggen, for visiting the Mettjeburretjakke caves or for taking a mountain bike trip to the Tjallingen Sami settlement.[3]
Opportunities for skiing[]
The lodge is a good starting point for ski enthusiasts who are keen to climb the ski slopes themselves. The easily accessible Getryggen mountain is not far away. For those who want a more demanding experience, a trip to the nature reserve around Sylarna is an option while those wanting an easier time can take advantage of the caterpillar-tracked vehicles offering rides to the top of the slopes.[4]
References[]
- ^ "STF Storulvåns Fjällstation", Länstidningen. (in Swedish) Retrieved 18 October 2013.
- ^ "STF Storulvåns Fjällstation", Ekoturism Föreningen. (in Swedish) Retrieved 18 October 2013.
- ^ "STF Fjällstation Storulvån". (in Swedish) Retrieved 18 October 2013.
- ^ "Storulvån" in Kristoffer Frenkel, "De svenske fjelde byder på helt unikke oplevelser", Visit Sweden. (in Danish) Retrieved 18 October 2013.
Literature[]
- Lofterud, Curt (1988). Storulvån, Blåhammaren, Sylarna. Länsstyr. i Jämtlands län.
External links[]
- Official site (in Swedish)
Coordinates: 63°10′12″N 12°21′48″E / 63.17000°N 12.36333°E
- Buildings and structures in Jämtland County
- Åre
- Mountain huts in Sweden