Skiing

There are plenty of opportunities for skiing in Kiruna and the surrounding area. Sometimes it’s the thrill of speed that draws you in; other times, it’s the silence and the majestic scenery of the bare mountains that feel best. The lack of queues at the lifts makes for a smooth, uninterrupted descent. Getting out on skis is easy, as both ski terrain and trails are often just around the corner. From Kiruna, it takes just an hour by car to reach the mountains and ski above the tree line. Perfect conditions with natural snow await here for those who choose either downhill or cross-country skiing.

Ski Touring

Ski touring offers the allure of untouched snow, magnificent views and the sense of making your own way. However, this freedom comes without a safety net. There are no groomed slopes, no set routes and no easy shortcuts when conditions change. To ensure a safe ski touring experience, you need knowledge, planning and respect for the mountain’s conditions – both on the ascent and the descent.

Kiruna Guidebyrå - The Arctic Adventure Company

Safe skiing

Skiing and snowboarding are among our most popular winter activities. Behind the experience of speed and freedom lies a responsibility that varies depending on where you ski. At ski resorts, you encounter a controlled environment with clear guidelines. In the mountains, nature’s conditions and your own decisions apply. Here we clarify the differences to set the right expectations and increase safety both on and off the slopes.

Kiruna Guidebyrå - The Arctic Adventure Company

TRACKS - An Arctic Snowboarding Story

Tracks is not a regular snowboarding movie, it's not really even a documentary. It's a story about winter and global warming in the arctic circle, told from a local snowboarder perspective. Written, directed, filmed and edited by: Viktor Björnström & Kajsa Määttä

Tailored heli ski trip

Heliski in Abisko

The mountains in northern Sweden are magical, huge and completely empty. Perfect for skiing with everything from light rolling slopes to narrow gutters and large runs. All of the skiing takes place over the tree line, with peaks up to 2100m. The family owned company Heli Ski Guides Sweden will tailor your heliski trip in Abisko for April and May.

Exclusive heliski packages March-May

Heliski with Niehku

Let Niehku Mountain Villa whisk you away by helicopter to one of the country’s most inaccessible alpine areas, with steep mountains and mighty glaciers perfect for off-piste skiing. With over 5,000 square kilometres of ski terrain and more than 60 mountain peaks, the area offers everything from recreational skiing to the steepest of challenges for true professionals.

Mattias Fredriksson

Cross- and back country skiing

Three ski resorts

Ski Touring

Safe skiing

TRACKS - An Arctic Snowboarding Story

Heliski in Abisko

Heliski with Niehku

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