Riksgränsen Ski Resort Guide
Riksgränsen, Sweden
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 199km |
| Highest Lift | 910m |
| Resort Height | 500m |
| Nearest Airports | Harstad/Narvik and Kiruna |
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Riksgränsen
The ski area of Riksgränsen is at an altitude of 500m, with 199km of marked runs.
Summary
Riksgränsen is one of the larger Ski Resorts in Sweden and has direct access to 199km 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 8cm, expected on 3 December, with around 20cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to resort | 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 | 199km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 30km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 6 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Riksgränsen Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 910m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 500m |
| Resort Altitude (Riksgränsen) | 500m |
| Max Vertical | 410m |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, S
Riksgränsen has ski slopes facing both north and south, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Riksgränsen?
This ski resort is in Jukkasjärvi socken, Jukkasjärvi, 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.
