Skiing in Denmark

1 ski school and 13 resorts listed

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Ski Resorts

About Skiing in Denmark

Skiing in Denmark is a unique experience, characterized by small, local ski hills and the innovative Copenhill, an artificial ski slope and recreational area built on top of a waste-to-energy plant in Copenhagen. Due to the country's low elevation and lack of mountains, skiing is limited to a few locations with short runs, often operated by local clubs and dependent on natural snowfall.

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December - March

Total Resorts

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~6.3 km

Highest Altitude

85m

Ski Regions

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Did You Know?

Denmark is home to Copenhill (Amager Bakke), a unique year-round artificial ski slope built on the roof of a waste-to-energy plant in Copenhagen. The country has no major mountain ranges and its highest natural point, Møllehøj, is only 171 metres above sea level.

Popular Ski Areas

CopenHillHedeland SkicenterBornholms Skivenner

Best Ski Resorts in Denmark

Ranked by terrain size — 13 resorts in total

13 ski areas are listed in Denmark, including Hedelands Skicenter, Hoch Hylkedal – Kolding, CopenHill – Copenhagen (dry slopes), Dayz Søhøjlandets Skicenter (dry slopes) (temporarily closed), Djævlebakken – Holstebro, and Fårebakkerne – Næstved. By type, that is 6 outdoor ski areas, 3 indoor snow centres, and 4 dry ski slopes. The highest lift-served point is at Hedelands Skicenter, 80m.

Hedelands Skicenter — Outdoor ski area. The lifts run between 36m and 80m, a vertical drop of 44m. There are 3 lifts. The nearest airport is Copenhagen Roskilde Airport (RKE) - 5 km.
Hoch Hylkedal – Kolding — Outdoor ski area. The lifts run between 15m and 47m, a vertical drop of 32m. The nearest airport is Billund Airport (BLL) - 34 km.
CopenHill – Copenhagen (dry slopes) — Dry ski slope. The nearest airport is Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) - 8 km.
Dayz Søhøjlandets Skicenter (dry slopes) (temporarily closed) — Dry ski slope.
Djævlebakken – Holstebro — Outdoor ski area. The nearest airport is Midtjyllands Airport / Air Base Karup (KRP) - 31 km.
Fårebakkerne – Næstved — Outdoor ski area. The nearest airport is Copenhagen Roskilde Airport (RKE) - 47 km.
Hvornum Alpincenter – Hobro — Indoor snow centre. The nearest airport is Midtjyllands Airport / Air Base Karup (KRP) - 48 km.
Lalandia – Billund (indoor ski area) — Indoor snow centre. The nearest airport is Billund Airport (BLL) - 2 km.
Mr.Snow 360° Arena – Hornsyld (dry slopes) — Dry ski slope. The nearest airport is Odense Hans Christian Andersen Airport (ODE) - 43 km.
Østerlars (Bornholm) — Outdoor ski area. The nearest airport is Bornholm Airport (RNN) - 17 km.
Ski Arena – Aarhus (dry slopes) — Dry ski slope. The nearest airport is Aarhus Airport (AAR) - 37 km.
Skidome Denmark – Randers (planned) (indoor ski area) — Indoor snow centre. The nearest airport is Aarhus Airport (AAR) - 40 km.