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. There's a charge for skiing the artificial snow track between Kampementsbadet and Filmhuset, but elsewhere it's free. 

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 there's a fee for skiing the artificial snow tracks, but it's free to ski on the golf course. 

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's a fee for using the tracks. 

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 135 SEK for an adult. 

Lida Outdoor Centre offers a multitude of activities and adventures in nature all year round, with cross-country skiing being a popular option in winter. Ski tracks are created in both classical style and skate, from shorter tracks with artificial snow to longer tracks out in the forest. However, the longer tracks are not lit and are thus best suited for skiing during the day. When you purchase a trail pass, you not only gain access to the prepared ski tracks, but also to changing rooms, showers and saunas as well as free parking. Skiing on the tracks with natural snow is free. Don't miss out on drinking hot chocolate or enjoying something delicious in the café.

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.

When the weather's suitably white, Järvafältet, with its beautiful surroundings, attracts skiers from all over Stockholm. The ski tracks mainly traverse open fields with patches of forest and contain no tricky slopes. Throughout the nature reserve, there are barbeque spots with firewood so you can light a fire – perfect for an idyllic winter's day. Skiing is free, but anyone who wishes can make a track donation to support the activities.

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 to provide "Stockholm's best artificial snow track". Children up to 18 years old ski for free.

You'll find ski tracks for classic skiing in Fredhällsparken in Kungsholmen, as well as free skiing 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 floodlit tracks and fields a stone's throw from Östermalm, close to Norra Djurgårdsstaden. Skafferiet i Ekoparken café is right door if you want to stop by for a coffee and something to eat; dogs are also welcome here.

On Ekerö just outside Stockholm, Ekebyhovsbacken offers both cross-country skiing and downhill skiing. The artificial snow track is regularly groomed. Children up to 16 years ski for free, for an adult it costs approximately 120 kronor/day.

At Bruket recreation area in Järfälla, you can ski both cross-country and downhill. Enjoy cross-country skiing in a lovely setting, close to Lake Mälaren. The track is approximately 900 metres long and a day pass costs around 50 kronor for an adult. Please note that Järfälla Ski Club has priority on the tracks during their training times.

Beautifully located by Lake Rönninge in Täby lies Skavlötens outdoor facility, which in winter offers ski tracks along two of the exercise trails. If the ice is thick enough and there is a sufficient amount of snow, a ski track is also prepared on the lake itself, adjacent to the ice skating rink. The facility also features a waxing room, a lifeguard for winter bathers, a sauna, and a heat cabin open on weekends with serving.

In winter, Golfstar Riksten transforms from a golf course to an oasis for cross-country skiers. Choose between a shorter skating track and the longer classical track. Skiers themselves help maintain the tracks and the grooming – which they're often quick to do as soon as enough snow has fallen over Tullinge. Skiing costs nothing.