Where to go cross-country skiing in Stockholm

Hellasgården, in Nacka, is a popular spot for cross-country skiing for beginners and experienced skiers alike. Choose between various different tracks and hire full equipment if you need to. The tracks are dependent on natural snow so you can only ski in winter weather.

Ski trails in Gärdet park begin at Kampementsbadet and the trails are illuminated at the start and finish. The tracks, some of which are made from artificial snow and some from natural snow, are prepared when conditions allow. The trails aren't usually too crowded and are regularly improved with artificial snow if required.

Ågesta has ski tracks that can only be skied on when enough natural snow has fallen. The other two tracks, the artificial snow tracks, are prepared when the temperature has been below freezing for a longer period. The lighting is switched on at dusk and a voluntary fee is charged to keep the tracks running.

Enjoy cross-country skiing on artificial snow on one of the classic open ski trails just a stone's throw from the underground. Given the location, the ski trails are shorter than at other places, making it particularly suitable for beginners.

There are five different ski tracks of varying lengths at Ursviks sports ground in Sundbyberg, depending on the weather conditions. Trails are open from 6am-9.30pm every day, except when youth and senior groups are training. A day pass costs around 120 SEK for an adult. 

Lövstaspåret is an illuminated ski track with natural snow in Hässelby. The trail is around 3 km long, but if you continue on a track around Viksjö golf course you'll add on another 6 km. There's an outdoor gym at the start if you want to combine skiing with weight training. The track is illuminated until 10pm every evening.

There's a floodlit cross-country track at Saltsjöbaden golf club, which you can get to on the Saltsjöbanan train, perfect if you like skiing early mornings and late evenings as well as in the middle of the day. Since 2016 the golf club has provided a high-quality ski facility with a floodlit trail made using artificial snow. Their aim is provide "Stockholm's best artificial snow track".

You'll find ski tracks for classic skiing in Fredhällsparken in Kungsholmen, as well as freeskiing when there's at least 30 cm of natural snow and below-freezing temperatures. Fredhälls park is close to both Thorildsplan and Kristinebergs underground station, several bus stations and walking distance to Fridhemsplan.

Ski across hilly tracks and fields a stone's throw from Östermalm, close to Norra Djurgårdsstaden. Skafferiet café is right next to Ekoparken if you want to stop by for a coffee and something to eat; dogs are also welcome here.