Lofsdalen | |
Pushpin Map: | Sweden |
Coordinates: | 62.1167°N 29°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Sweden |
Subdivision Type1: | County |
Subdivision Name1: | Jämtland |
Subdivision Type2: | Municipality |
Subdivision Name2: | Härjedalen |
Unit Pref: | Metric |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Timezone1: | CET |
Utc Offset1: | +1 |
Timezone1 Dst: | CEST |
Utc Offset1 Dst: | +2 |
Lofsdalen (in Swedish pronounced as /ˈlɔ̂fːsˌdɑːlɛn/)[1] is a village and ski resort located in the district of Linsell in Härjedalen Municipality, Sweden.
Lofsdalen is situated in the south of Härjedalen on the north side of Lake Lofssjön.In 1880, a road began to be broken between Linsell and Glöte, and the following year extended to Lofsdalen. From 1900 to 1901, a new highway was built between Linsell and Glöte. In 1931 the final stretch of road between Glöte and Lofsdalen was completed. In 1923, a road connection was made west to Högvålen.
Traditionality associated with fishing and hunting, Lofsdalen was developed during the mid 20th century as a ski destination offering alpine skiing, cross-country skiing trails and downhill runs.[2]
In the Lofsdalen village there are a total of 170 constant inhabitants. Whereas in the whole Lofsdalen area there are 262 inhabitants. https://www.lofsdalen.com/sites/cb_lofsdalen/files/2020-02/År-2019-Nuläge-1%20%281%29.pdf