Scan Magazine | Special Theme | Swedish Winter Wonderland
The restaurant.
Photo: Nic Lehoux.
Photo: Jonas Kullman.
Winter wonders at the top of the slope Copperhill Mountain Lodge sits far up on the mountain, close to unharmed nature and with spectacular views, bringing an irresistible sense of freedom. By Malin Norman
The hotel is located in northern Europe’s biggest ski resort, Åre, and is on top of what was a copper mine a hundred years ago. “What makes it so special is the closeness to nature. You can even see reindeer on the mountain,” says marketing manager Sara Ekdahl. With ski slopes on one side, wilderness on the other and scenic views of Åre village and mountain, it makes an unforgettable impression. The striking building stands out with its contemporary design developed by famous architect Peter Bohlin, the man behind Apple stores and Bill Gates’ private mansion. Here, he has designed a modern structure with a stunning 30-metre copper wall in the entrance, and used materials such as pinewood and slate from the local area. A member of Design Hotels, Copperhill promotes sustainable design whilst taking into consideration the heritage of the historic location. It has been named Best Ski Hotel in Sweden at the World Ski 42 | Issue 83 | December 2015
Awards and received numerous awards from TripAdvisor. This is Bohlin’s only building in Scandinavia so far. “We were incredibly lucky,” says Ekdahl. “He has created a modern design classic.”
Snowy adventures and lavish experiences For many visitors, the main attraction apart from the hotel itself is the northern lights. But Åre also offers a wide range of exciting outdoors activities, such as ice rally, snowmobiling, horse riding, and of course world-class skiing. Ekdahl also recommends a visit to the Tännforsen waterfall or the chance to experience Sámi culture and get up close with reindeer at the Sámi camp Njarka. Copperhill is a top-class full service hotel with two restaurants, a popular lounge bar with live performances, a ski shop and a kids’ club. The beautiful spa with pools, hot springs and panoramic views of the mountain has been named Europe’s Best Spa at the European Hotel Design Awards. And for a truly luxurious
experience, visitors can rent the exclusive 700-square-metre villa with room for up to 16 people and services such as a private chef. Åre is easily accessible for international travellers, only 130 kilometres from Trondheim airport, and guests can reach the hotel via bus, taxi, rental car or even with a short helicopter ride. For more information, please visit: www.copperhill.se
Photo: Jonas Kullman.
The lobby. Photo: Nic Lehoux.