Riksgransen Re-Opening for Summer Solstice Skiing
Riksgransen Re-Opening for Summer Solstice Skiing
Published : 17-Jun-2024 07:45
There are more northerly ski lifts, but in terms of full ski resort facilities, the world's most northerly centre, Sweden's Riksgränsen, is re-opening for skiing and boarding this week, but for four days only.
The famous ski centre, which markets itself as 'Europe's spring skiing capital' is reporting the late June snow as still 70cm deep. There'll be five runs, serviced by three lifts, available as well as freeride terrain opportunities.
The re-opening is top celebrate Midsummer, a major event in Scandinavia, and with 24 hour daylight in the region, well within the Arctic Circle, since mid-May, Riksgränsen will aim to offer its famous midnight-sun skiing with the lifts operating between 11pm and 1am some evenings.
Riksgränsen's season usually begins at the end of winter each year after the period of polar night in the region ends and there are adequate daylight hours. It's season then runs for about three months to late may. Re-opening for Midsummer is a long-standing tradition but some years recently have been missed due to inadequate snow cover remaining.
It's usually very popular with resort accommodation selling out far in advance.
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