Riksgränsen Ski Resort Guide
Riksgränsen, Sweden
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 199km124 miles |
| Highest Lift | 910m2,986ft |
| Resort Height | 500m1,640ft |
| Nearest Airports | Harstad/Narvik and Kiruna |
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Riksgränsen
The Swedish ski resort of Riksgränsen is at an altitude of 500m1,640ft, with 199km124 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Riksgränsen is one of the larger Ski Resorts in Sweden and has direct access to 199km124 miles of downhill skiing, with 19 marked pistes, served by a total of 6 ski lifts.
Snow cover is generally reliable due to the Scandinavian climate..
Skiing
Riksgränsen offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Riksgränsen offers some good boarding.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Riksgränsen?
The next notable snow forecast is 3cm1in, expected on 28 January, with around 5cm2in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu |
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| Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Riksgränsen Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 10 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 4 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 4 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 199km124 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 30km19 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 6 | |
Altitudes
Riksgränsen Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 910m2,986ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 500m1,640ft |
| Resort Altitude (Riksgränsen) | 500m1,640ft |
| Max Vertical | 410m1,345ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Riksgränsen?
This ski resort is in Kiruna, Norrbotten, Sweden.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Riksgränsen is Harstad/Narvik, 68 minutes drive away.
Kiruna airport is also within three hours drive.
Harstad/Narvik is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The six ski lifts are able to uplift 7,400 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Riksgränsen open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is late February, and usual closing is Late June (Normally closes late May but re-opens for Mid-Summers' Day).
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Riksgränsen, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Riksgränsen Tourist Office for the latest.
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