Food and Fun

Welcome to a true mountain village in Härjedalen.

Welcome to a true mountain village in Härjedalen. Funäsdalen (South Sami: Bienjedaelie) is located in Härjedalen, near the Norwegian border, and has a rich history. Today, it’s best known as an award-winning ski resort and as the heart of South Sami culture. With a long tradition of hospitality, Hotell Funäsdalen stands as one of the true classics of the Swedish mountains, dating back to 1947.

Funäsdalen has something for every taste – from casual bites to fine dining. The village has a proud tradition of serving locally sourced food, crafted with care and flavor. Even the beer is brewed right here, at the local Härjebrygg brewery.

The Mountain Restaurant

The mountain restaurant

The Mountain Restaurant at Hotell Funäsdalen serves delicious, well-prepared dishes made with carefully selected local ingredients – all in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Open from early morning until late evening, it’s the perfect place to enjoy good food at any time of day.

The mountain restaurant

The Summit Lodge

A visit here is a must when you’re in Funäsfjällen. From the lodge, you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of Funäsdalen and the surrounding mountains – stretching all the way from Sylarna in the north to Sonfjället in the south. Stop by for lunch, coffee, or dinner and soak in the scenery while you dine.

The Summit Lodge

Café Kåvan

Located right next to the chairlift, Café Kåvan serves a variety of tasty dishes, lunches, and freshly brewed coffee throughout the winter season. On sunny days, you can enjoy an outdoor barbecue in the fresh mountain air. You can also buy or pick up your pre-booked ski pass at Kåvan’s Guest Center, conveniently located next to the café.

Café Kåvan

Culture & Attractions

Culture that breathes mountains and history. In Funäsdalen, traditions live side by side with modern life. Here, Sami heritage meets the tales of mountain people and a creative spirit inspired by the surrounding wilderness. Let yourself be carried by the echoes of history, captivating stories, and vibrant expressions – all year round.

The Funäsdalen Mountain Museum

In Funäsdalen, you’ll also find Härjedalen’s Mountain Museum – a place for the whole family, showcasing fascinating collections through beautiful and engaging exhibitions. The museum tells the story of mountain farmers, the Sami people, and the mill workers who once shaped life here. Children can crawl through the museum’s secret passage into the world of the little people and up to "Säterstugan", where playful adventures await – even a lake with cows ready to be milked! The museum also features a lovely shop and the cozy Café Gästis, perfect for a relaxing break.

Funäsdalens Mountain Museum
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Visit the musk oxen

Come face to face with a true Ice Age survivor! Visit the unique musk ox enclosure just outside Tännäs, about 20 kilometers east of Funäsdalen. Here, these majestic animals live in their natural mountain environment. Guided tours are available by advance booking only.

Muskox Center

Elliseum Visual Arts

The Elliseum is and was the art studio of Gunilla and Bengt Ellis. It also serves as a gallery and museum for their respective works, where Gunilla talks about her husband's painting and her own textile art.

Bengt Ellis mainly painted in watercolor and oil, drawing inspiration from the nature of Härjedalen and the people he met during his travels abroad and family journeys. Gunilla weaves ornaments and burial blankets in the Småland weaving tradition and creates clothing in small editions from her own fabrics. She has also designed beautiful wool blankets in jacquard weave, featuring motifs of animals and nature from western Härjedalen.

Elliseum

Shop locally

Funäsdalen is a genuine mountain village with a great selection of shops. Here, you’ll find well-stocked grocery and delicatessen stores, stylish clothing and home décor boutiques, several sports shops, craft stores, a liquor store, and a pharmacy.

Mountain sports
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The mining town of Røros

Just 70 kilometers from Funäsdalen lies the town of Røros, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The entire town center, with its charming wooden houses, is carefully preserved. While history is ever-present, Røros is also a vibrant town that continues to evolve, known for its thriving community of artists and skilled craftsmen.

Roros.no
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