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Torsby · Värmland · Sweden
Sweden’s pioneer indoor ski tunnel, featuring a 1.3km real-snow cross-country circuit, 12m vertical elevation contours, and an indoor biathlon range.
Opened in 2006 in Värmland as Sweden’s very first indoor ski tunnel, Torsby Skidtunnel & Sportcenter is a world-class training destination for Nordic skiers. The underground circuit features a continuous 1,300-metre loop with an 8-metre track width, carved with natural rolling elevation changes offering a 12-metre vertical difference per lap. Maintained at a constant -3°C, the facility provides dual classic tracks and a smooth skate lane alongside an integrated 6-stand indoor biathlon shooting range.
Main slope
1300 m
Snow type
Dense, hard-packed machine-made Nordic snow under constant refrigeration
Temperature
-4°C to -2°C
Typical session
120 min
Main slope width
8 m
Beginner slope length
150 m
Number of slopes
1
Lift type
Cross-country tunnel (no mechanical lifts required)
Main lifts
0
Beginner lifts
0
Booking required
No
Best time to visit
Midweek mornings (Monday to Thursday from 09:00 to 12:00) when the tracks are fresh and uncrowded.
Continuous 1.3km cross-country loop with undulating elevation profiles and a 12m total height difference, suitable for both skate and classic strides.
Beginner
8
Freestyle
1
Snow quality
10
Crowd level
4
Mountain transfer
10
Nordic Foundation Classic Coaching
Skating Stride Clinics
Biathlon Precision Range Coaching
Pre-Season Vasaloppet Clinics
Pricing is in Swedish Krona (SEK / kr) and matches standard 2026 rates. Day passes allow unlimited same-day access to the tunnel and sauna rooms.
Rentals
Free Ride
| Monday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Located off the E45 and Route 62 in Torsby. Reachable by car from Karlstad (approx. 75 minutes) or Oslo (approx. 2 hours), with free parking directly outside the main sports centre lodge.
Late summer and autumn weekends (August–November) as recreational and club skiers prepare for the winter Vasaloppet.
