Kungsberget

The ski slope outside Gävle and Sandviken, owned by the Branäs Group, offers long runs through both steep and flat patches. Both mogul and ski jump competitions are arranged here. This expanding ski resort is fast developing, and a completely new ski area will be completed ahead of the 2016/2017 ski season, with the new area Kungsberget Söder adding 35% to the total skiing runs. The same season will see the opening of “Kungs8:an”, Sweden’s most southerly located eight-chair lift.

Kungsberget has fostered several legends over the years, including the famous Palmqvist Olsson siblings. There are claims that Johan and Karin have done more turns at Kungsberget than all other visitors combined, and also formed the foundation for their brilliant technique.

With its 18 runs, it is the largest ski resort south of Dalarna and you can get there in just over two hours by car from Stockholm. There is plenty of parking available. Kungsberget claims to have the most modern ski rental service in Sweden and on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays there is night skiing at Kungsliften, Alvars, Skidskoleliften, Väst and 3-stolen.