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Major city · Sweden

Storlien

Go for 1–2 nights if you want cheap Swedish beds and a small ski hill beside Norway; skip it if you want big terrain — that is Åre.

Weather
see forecast
Currency
SEK
Best months
Feb–Mar for snow, Jul–Sep for hiking
avoid Nov (dark, thin snow), late Apr–May (slush)
Airports
TRD · OSD
Nights
1–2
Not field-verifiedbasic guide
Print / PDF guide
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
Map
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
  • Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
  • Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
  • Nordic countries ↗Decide light or dark before anything else: summer trips (June–August) and aurora trips (September–March in the Arctic) need different countries, clothes and bases.
  • Nordic countries ↗Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland and the Faroes sell stronger alcohol only in state shops with short hours; buy before evening and before Sundays and holidays.
  • Sweden ↗Sweden is in the EU and the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border.
  • Sweden ↗Many shops, cafés, buses and even toilets do not accept cash: bring a card that works with PIN and contactless.
  • Sweden ↗The right of public access (allemansrätten) lets you walk and camp for a night on most land; keep away from homes and leave no trace.
  • Sweden ↗Drinks stronger than light beer are sold only at the state Systembolaget shops, which close in the evenings and on Sundays.

Storlien is a village of about 250 people on the Swedish-Norwegian border, 2 km from Norway and 73 km from Trondheim airport. It sits at the highest railway station in Sweden, on a saddle in the Scandinavian mountains. Its draw is a small alpine hill good for children and beginners, cross-country trails, and Swedish prices against a Norwegian border trade. Most travellers pass through on the train between Trondheim and Östersund; a night or two is enough.

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Storlien, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeSEK 35–55
  • Sit-down mealDinner main courseSEK 180–320
  • Beerdraught in a bar / can at SystembolagetSEK 70–110SEK 20–35
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekSEK 150–350
  • Budget bedSelf-catering cabin (up to 4), a night, per roomSEK 1,200 (≈ US$130)
  • Mid-range bedHotel or lodge double room, a night, per roomSEK 1,500 (≈ US$160)
  • High-end bedHotel or lodge double room, a night, per roomSEK 2,800 (≈ US$300)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget SEK 700 · Mid SEK 1,300 (≈ US$140) · High SEK 2,500 (≈ US$300)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Sweden's highest railway stationStorlien Alpine CenterBorder shopping against Norwegian pricesSaint Olaf's Way pilgrim routeSödra Kungsleden trailhead
Airports
TRD Trondheim Airport, Værnes (Closest airport, about 73 km; local train to Hell, then SJ Nord to Storlien, twice daily) · OSD Åre Östersund Airport (Domestic flights from Stockholm; charter flights in winter)

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Storlien: next 7 days

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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.

Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

−5°C

−12°C

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Feb

−5°C

−12°C

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Mar

−2°C

−10°C

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Apr

2°C

−6°C

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May

8°C

−1°C

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Jun

13°C

3°C

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Jul

16°C

6°C

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Aug

15°C

5°C

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Sep

10°C

2°C

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Oct

4°C

−2°C

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Nov

−2°C

−8°C

14 rd

Dec

−4°C

−11°C

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High / low °C · rd = rain days

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

The village is small and walkable; almost everything sits along Vintergatan. For anything further, call the local bus/taxi operator (Wänseths buss) or drive. The E14 runs through the village and is the main road across the border to Norway.

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Åre

go

Door to door: About 45–60 min by train

Train east on the Mittbanan line, or drive the E14

Bigger ski area, more restaurants and nightlife; the usual reason to leave Storlien.

Trondheim

go

Door to door: About 1 h 30 min

SJ Nord train west, about twice daily

Nearest major city, in Norway; check the return train time before you go.

Östersundovernight

Door to door: About 2 h 30 min

Norrtåg train east on the Mittbanan line

Too far for a comfortable return day; sleep there instead.

Brudslöjan waterfall

go

Door to door: About 1 h on foot each way

Walk or drive about 4 km from the village

A 24 m drop; the walk is the point, not the falls alone.

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Vintergatan (village centre)

Hotels, lodges, restaurants and shops within a few minutes on foot; best if you arrive by train.

Geijerbacken / ski hill side

Closest to the alpine lifts and Storliens Högfjällshotell; quiet outside ski season.

Cabin rentals around the village

Self-catering cabins booked through local rental services; you need a car or a taxi for the last stretch.

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
SEK 700–1,100 excl. bed
Mid
SEK 1,100–1,900 (≈ US$120–200) excl. bed
High
SEK 1,900 (≈ US$200)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Hotel or lodge double room1 × 2 nights × SEK 1,500SEK 3,000
Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × SEK 1,300SEK 5,200
Alpine day pass, one person2 × SEK 400SEK 800
Cross-country trail pass, one day2 × SEK 100SEK 200
eSIM, about a week of data2 × SEK 250SEK 500
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeSEK 970
Trip total≈ SEK 2,668 per person per day, bed includedSEK 10,670≈ US$1,200

2026 estimate in kronor; travel to Storlien excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

CoffeeSEK 35–55
Lunch, simple plateSEK 120–180
Dinner main courseSEK 180–320
Beer: draught in a bar / can at SystembolagetSEK 70–110 / SEK 20–35
Alpine ski day passSEK 350–450
eSIM or data SIM, about a weekSEK 150–350

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Very safe. The real risks are winter: cold, wind, avalanche and road conditions, and thin ice on lakes. Tell someone your route before hiking or skiing off the marked trails.
  • Norway is outside the EU customs union: declare goods and expect possible customs checks at the border.
  • Trains to and from Trondheim run only about twice a day — check times before you commit to a connection at Hell.
  • Winter conditions on the E14 can close or slow the road; winter tyres are required in winter conditions.
  • Rensjösäterns jaktvilla (the 'Pink Castle') is privately owned and not open inside.
  • The Stora Helvetet rail embankment was rebuilt as a bridge in 2017–2018 after landslide risk; do not walk the old line.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
112
Police non-emergency
114 14
Health advice (1177)
1177

Pocket card

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance112
  • Police non-emergency114 14
  • Health advice1177

Embassy

No embassies in Storlien; the US and most countries have embassies in Stockholm, and several have consulates in Trondheim, Norway.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Storlien → Trondheim, SJ Nord: about 1 h 30 min, twice daily
  • Storlien → Åre, Mittbanan: about 45–60 min
  • Local taxi in the village: call Wänseths buss; short hops only

Say or show

  • Hej — Hello (hay)
  • Tack — Thank you (tack)
  • Hur mycket kostar det? — How much is it? (hoor MICK-eh KOSS-tar deh)
  • Kan jag betala med kort? — Can I pay by card? (kan yah beh-TAH-la med kort)
  • Var är toaletten? — Where is the toilet? (var air too-ah-LETT-en)
  • Jag behöver hjälp — I need help (yah beh-HUR-ver yelp)

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Storlien. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Feb–Mar for snow, Jul–Sep for hiking · avoid Nov (dark, thin snow), late Apr–May (slush) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for TRD: train to Hell, SJ Nord connection times, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Vintergatan centre, the ski hill, the border and Stora Helvetet, the Skurdalssjön lake sights.
  3. Place pages with verified cutoffs (Storlien Alpine Center, Brudslöjan, Stenen i Grönan dal) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Border and customs fixtures so arrival gates A–D can go green.

Meanwhile

Back to Sweden

Sources