Photo: Gösta Fries
In harmony with nature Copperhill Mountain Lodge sits far up on the alp, close to unharmed nature and with nothing but spectacular views that bring an irresistible sense of freedom. By Malin Norman
The hotel is located in northern Europe’s biggest ski resort, Åre, and on top of what a hundred years ago was a copper mine. “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, lake and mountain, it makes an unforgettable impression. The striking building stands out with its contemporary design developed by famous architect Peter Bohlin, the creator of Apple’s stores and the private mansion of Bill Gates. Here he has designed a modern-day structure with 36 | Issue 92 | September 2016
a stunning 30-metre copper wall in the entrance, and used raw materials such as pinewood and slate from the local area.
A true design hotel A member of Design Hotels, Copperhill promotes sustainable design while taking into consideration the heritage of the historic location. For the third year running, it has been named Best Ski Hotel in Sweden at the World Ski Awards and received numerous other awards by for example TripAdvisor. This is Bohlin’s only building in Scandinavia so far and, as Ekdahl explains, “we were incredibly lucky – he has created a modern design classic”.
Copperhill is a top-class full-service hotel with three restaurants, a popular lounge bar with live performances, a ski shop and kids’ club. For a truly luxurious experience, visitors can rent the exclusive 700-square-metre Villa with room for up to 16 people and perks such as a private chef. Unsurprisingly, it has been named Sweden’s Best Lodge. New this year is restaurant Biblioteket (meaning ‘The Library’), located in what was previously the lobby’s library. With a view of Åreskutan Mountain and warm, snug décor, still with the many books of the old library on display, it is a muchappreciated spot to enjoy a meal after a long day.
Europe’s best spa The beautiful spa with lush pools, hot springs and panoramic views of the