The climate in Sweden is quite severe. The winter in this region is long and snowy, which makes winter sports incredibly popular. Sweden is one of the leading powers in skiing. Incredibly popular is cross-country skiing, which Swedes practice from early childhood. In the mountains there are several ski resorts, where you can go skiing and snowboarding. In the central part of the country, trekking is in demand. For travelers who prefer to travel around the country on foot, several fascinating paths have been laid. In northern Sweden, mountain climbing, fishing, kayaking and canoeing, are very popular. Another traditional entertainment is dog sledding and deer sledding.
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In the winter, Sweden turns into a real training ground. Around the small towns in national parks and at ski resorts, there are trails for the classical and skating courses. Skiing is the main sport in the country and the main passion of the Swedes. Incredibly beautiful views open in the north, in Laponia (Swedish Lapland) and in northern Sweden. The relief of these places allows you to go on an exciting journey with incredibly breathtaking views. The sports infrastructure is thought through to the smallest detail, and it will not be difficult to find a ski rental point. You can also do cross-country skiing at the ski resorts. In Vemdalen was laid a route for skiers of length 300 km.
Alpine skiing is not inferior in demand for cross-country skiing. You can go in for mountain skiing in several resorts; the largest being Ore, consisting of 4 villages. The resort has a total of about 100 routes of different levels, and working ski schools. Another resort Selen, is very popular among families with children. It is guided in many respects by family holidays. The routes have soft drops, and along the route the world's largest snowman and snow castle awaits tourists. The oldest ski resort of the country is Vemdalen which offers tourists more than 50 trails, most of which are great for beginners. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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On Swedish Lapland, is a unique monument of nature, where lives locals of the Saami. There are several routes at once, which can be overcome on canine or reindeer sleds. Such a trip will be unforgettable for travelers not only because of the delightful views of the fabulous northern nature, but also thanks to communication with animals. Husky - surprisingly hard-working, active and sociable dog, acquaintance with them will be a real discovery. You can deal with the team by yourself. During the tour you will have to learn how to prepare a team for yourself, to overcome frozen lakes and ancient forests. Such trips usually last for several days, and therefore tourists should be physically prepared for minus temperatures and long-term exposure to fresh air.
In the central part of the country, trekking is incredibly demanded. This is easily explained by the delightful views of the northern nature and the numerous monuments of history and culture, which are stored in the mountains and forests. In the Abisko Park, the Royal Route is laid, total length of which is more than 400 kilometers. The road was created in the late 19th century and leads tourists to Laponia. On the Royal Route there are a lot of attractions, picturesque lakes and villages. For tourists special huts are provided, where you can stay overnight for rest. In winter, on the Royal Route, you can go on cross-country skiing.
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For mountaineering in Sweden, ice falls and glaciers, located mainly in the northern part of the country, are excellent. The mountaineering center has the highest mountain of the country - Kebnecaise in Laponia. The height of the summit is about 2000 meters above sea level. Not far from the largest ski center of Ore, are the most high-speed rivers of Sweden, ideal for rafting. Bicycle tours are another demanded area. You can go cycling around major cities or on islands where traditional modes of transport are rather limited. The total length of the bike trails in Sweden is more than 2.5 thousand kilometers, all of which are marked on special tracks.