Ski slopes - downhill skiing
In Skellefteå municipality there are many opportunities for downhill skiing for both beginners and the more experienced skier. If you want to go slalom, snowboarding or telemark skiing, there are four major facilities for alpine skiing.
The major ski resorts all have snow cannons that extend the season with artificial snow.
About the slopes
- At the foot of the ski slope there is also a toboggan run with a conveyor belt that takes you to the top of the children's slope
- In case of snowfall, there may be malfunctions on the conveyor belt
- The slope is run by the municipality
- You will find a warming hut and toilets in service building 2
- You can eat your brought coffee/food in the heating cabin, there is a microwave. Please note that there are no sales in the heating cabin
- You can park your car at the foot of the children's hill, west of the lifts. Follow the signs at Mossgatan
- To ski the slopes you must bring your own equipment, rental is not available on site. You can rent slalom equipment and snowboards at the Fritidsbanken. The loan period is up to 14 days and completely free of charge Read more here.
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Klutmarksbacken is located one mile west of Skellefteå and has two lifts, one of which is a button lift and three runs of varying difficulty. Ski school is organised here for both children and adults. The service building has a warming hut and café.
Bygdsiljum is located six miles south of Skellefteå and the slope has five lifts, one of which is a button lift. There are eleven slopes ranging in difficulty from beginner to advanced. The slope also has a Funpark with jumps and railings for snowboarders or skiers.
Bygdsiljumbacken offers ski school, ski rental, restaurant/café, warming hut, accommodation and camping. It is now also possible to buy your lift pass or book a cabin via their website.
The facility is also open during the summer when the slope is used for downhill mountain biking. Specially adapted bikes for this are available for hire.
Storklinta, outside Jörn, is located seven miles northwest of Skellefteå. The slope has two lifts and five runs of varying difficulty, as well as a children's slope with a button lift for beginners.
Storklinta offers ski rental, restaurant/café, warming hut, accommodation and caravan camping in winter.
Smaller ski slopes
The municipality also has smaller ski and sledge slopes with lifts that are particularly suitable for beginners and families with children. Here you can see on the map where these slopes are located.