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Copperhill Mountain Lodge
Snuggle up by the glistening snow in one of these chic hotels
Why? Losing yourself in the beauty of Sweden's snowy peaks is easy when you're staying at this luxurious, 112-roomed lodge in the Jämtland mountains. Designed by Swedish-American Peter Bohlin (Bill Gates's favourite architect), it almost merges into the Narnia-like, pine-clad landscape.
Where? Placed picturesquely on the summit of Mount Förberget, 15 minutes from the centre of Sweden's leading ski resort, Åre Björnen. Åre-Ostersund Airport is just over an hour away.
Staying in The lodge is super cosy, from the impressive lobby – an atrium with a glinting copper wall and large crackling fire – to the Niesti restaurant, lit by Tom Dixon's Copper Mirror Ball pendants. The rustic Coppermine Co Skier's Inn, at the top of the hotel ski lift, offers the essential vin chaud and pizzas – ideal after a hard day making tracks.
Style steal Get the look by combining pale Scandi wood floors and simple timber furniture, adding warmth and glamour with copper lighting.
Out and about Ski in/out directly from the lodge. Enjoy long, meandering ski runs and, at the highest points, spectacular views of Lake Are below. Keep your eyes peeled for reindeer! Dippan has a good apres-ski scene and the latest restaurant hotspot is Fjällpuben (Mountain Pub).
More info Double rooms in peak season cost from £268 per night (00 800 37 46 83 57, designhotels.com).
Next snowy hotel – Matterhorn Focus
Where? Placed picturesquely on the summit of Mount Förberget, 15 minutes from the centre of Sweden's leading ski resort, Åre Björnen. Åre-Ostersund Airport is just over an hour away.
Staying in The lodge is super cosy, from the impressive lobby – an atrium with a glinting copper wall and large crackling fire – to the Niesti restaurant, lit by Tom Dixon's Copper Mirror Ball pendants. The rustic Coppermine Co Skier's Inn, at the top of the hotel ski lift, offers the essential vin chaud and pizzas – ideal after a hard day making tracks.
Style steal Get the look by combining pale Scandi wood floors and simple timber furniture, adding warmth and glamour with copper lighting.
Out and about Ski in/out directly from the lodge. Enjoy long, meandering ski runs and, at the highest points, spectacular views of Lake Are below. Keep your eyes peeled for reindeer! Dippan has a good apres-ski scene and the latest restaurant hotspot is Fjällpuben (Mountain Pub).
More info Double rooms in peak season cost from £268 per night (00 800 37 46 83 57, designhotels.com).
Next snowy hotel – Matterhorn Focus