Riksgränsen, the National Border in Swedish, is a ski-resort in Kiruna Municipality, Lapland, Sweden, at 200 km/124 mi in the north of the Arctic Circle. The slopes at the resort are formed by the rocks in such a way, creating a natural extreme ski piste suitable for jumps and any kind of tricks.
There are about 13 off pistes available to choose from, with the Uffes vägg and Rimfors being the most popular ones. Visit Nordalsfjäll slopes where every year (14-16 May) at the resort the Scandinavian Big Mountain Championship is being held, the world’s original big mountain competition. SBMC is not only a race for prize money. It is the grand finale of the European free-ride season.
The skiing season is from February to June. From mid-May, the lifts operate under the midnight sun. The temperature until May is very low often reaching at -20°C/-4°F (January and February). Visit the spot on May, a period of the year when sun almost never sets down and enjoy skiing under the midnight sun all day long!
You can move across the pistes on 6 ski lifts, with Nordalsliften being the longest one (1350 m/4429 ft long) and a vertical drop of 300 m/984 ft. Riksgransen resort has many services available like training schools for avalanche, cafe and restaurant, medical facilities and resting areas.
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Riksgransen ski resort is located in Kiruna Municipality, Lapland, Sweden. The spot is located at 200 km/124 mi in the north of the Arctic Circle and in the vicinity of the Norwegian borders. The spot is considered to be the ultimate destination for snow fans since the spot is Sweden's longest snow covered location.
Riksgransen ski resort is located in Kiruna Municipality, Lapland, Sweden. The spot is located at 200 km/124 mi in the north of the Arctic Circle and in the vicinity of the Norwegian borders. The spot is considered to be the ultimate destination for snow fans since the spot is Sweden's longest snow covered location.
Bjorkliden lies at 250 km / 155 mi inside the Arctic Circle. It's one of the world's northernmost ski resort where modern ski has been born.
Riksgransen ski resort is located in Kiruna Municipality, Lapland, Sweden. The spot is located at 200 km/124 mi in the north of the Arctic Circle and in the vicinity of the Norwegian borders. The spot is considered to be the ultimate destination for snow fans since the spot is Sweden's longest snow covered location. However, when snow melts down, the spot offers ideal mountain biking opportunities.
Riksgränsen ski resort is located in Kiruna, Lappland. It's 200 km/124 mi in the north of the Arctic Circle and very close to the borders of Norway. It is the country's wettest place, with large amount of snow received.
Bjorkliden lies at 250 km / 155 mi inside the Arctic Circle. It's one of the world's northernmost ski resort where modern ski has been born. Björkliden is the birthplace of modern skiing in the beginning of the last century, contributing to the ski sport history evolution. There are endless possibilities and many challenges in the resort and nearby area.
Riksgransen ski resort is located in Kiruna, Lapland. The resort is located at 200 km/124 mi in the north of the Arctic Circle and very close to the borders with Norway. It is the country's wettest place, with large amount of snow received.
Bjorkliden lies at 250 km/155 mi inside the Arctic Circle. It's one of the world's northernmost ski resort where modern ski has been born.
