Abisko / Nuolja

It’s hardly the largest ski resort in Sweden. It’s not even Sweden’s most recognized mountain. Then again, Abisko/Nuolja isn’t the usual Swedish skiing site either. This is mountain terrain as far as the eye can see. One lift and a marked unprepared slope. This is Sweden’s little equivalent to France’s La Grave.

If you’re lucky, you can experience powder runs like those in Europe’s St. Anton. If you are unlucky, however, you may not be able to ski at all due to the risk of avalanche. Unlike other Swedish ski systems, this one is split into two zones. One is located within the ski area and zone two is everything located outside. Inside the ski area the ski patrol works hard to prevent the avalanche risk, something that is often present in Abisko/Nuolja. Outside the ski area, skiers are skiing at their own risk.

During safe days, you can ski around most parts of the mountain, and with a vertical drop of 500 meters, all ski rides are different.