Vitberget is a real gem for skiing. For those who mainly go cross-country skiing in the evening, there are 16 km of continuous lighted tracks on Vitberget, Moröhöjden and Sjungande dalen, and for those who ski during the day there are many more kilometres of varying ski tracks with nice slopes heading south with the city as backdrop. In addition, Skellefteå is one of the few places in Sweden that preserves snow from the previous season, which means that the skiing season can start even before the first snow falls.
There are several easily accessible lighted trails in central Skellefteå, forming a network of 16 km of illuminated ski tracks. Park conveniently near the trails at Vitberget or the Ski Stadium – ski each trail individually or combine them however you like.
Show mapSkellefteå often enjoys a good supply of natural snow, but for those looking to start the season early or get a head start on other clubs, there are two artificial snow tracks available. One is located at the Ski Stadium and is created using snow from snow cannons, while the other is by the shooting range near Boda Borg and is made from stored snow from the previous season. The track at the shooting range is subject to a fee for skiers over the age of 18.
Show mapMaking their way east up over Nöppelberget, a number of training tracks share their start with the 3 km lighted track on Vitberget, by its parking space. These ski tracks do not have any lighting and are best suited for skiing in daylight or with a headlamp. There you find the classic track (7 km) and the green "milspåret" (10 km).
Show mapWant to go skiing but don’t have your own pair? You can rent wax-free cross-country skis at Arctic Outdoor in central Skellefteå.
Learn moreAt Fritidsbanken, you can borrow equipment for an active leisure time, such as skis, backpacker kitchens and much more. The loan period is up to 14 days and completely free!
Discover FritidsbankenSkellefteå municipality's villages and communities count many enthusiasts, especially when it comes to cross-country skiing. Driven people in associations who ensure that we can keep more than 120 km ski tracks in the municipality every winter.
The Swedish freedom to roam is fantastic! It makes it possible for everyone to practice outdoor life and move freely and easily in nature, but it also places certain demands on those who visit it.
It may be a bit presumptuous to say that Skellefteå is the cradle of skiing. That everything started here thousands of years ago, but the fact is that the world's oldest preserved ski, the Kalvträsk ski, was found in Kalvträsk outside Skellefteå in the early 20th century. It is dated to 3,200 BC. and is thus over 5,200 years old. No one can take away from us the fact that cross-country skiing culture has been a strong popular movement here for centuries and it is probably also the basis for the commitment that exists around the municipality where associations and enthusiasts maintain nice lighted tracks winter after winter.
