The area around Vitberget

How long will the track be?

It will be a 5.7 kilometer paved track. The course will have different loops, of both flatter and more hilly character. This will suit a wide range of people, including children, recreational skiers and elite skiers.

Why is the multi-track being built?

The track is being built partly in response to requests from ski clubs, which have long wanted a safer training environment for their athletes to roller ski during the off-road season. A major advantage of the track is that it reduces the risk of accidents, as children and young people do not have to ski alongside busy roads.

The track will also be used for other rolling activities such as inline skating and cycling. Some parts will be flatter, which means that exercisers and wheelchair users can also use the track, and have access to outdoor life on Vitberget. In addition, the paved surface will be supplemented with a gravel surface for walking and running.

Can I stay in the area during construction?

The construction area is full of heavy machinery at work, so for everyone's safety we ask you to avoid walking there. The contractor needs access to the area to work safely and efficiently. In the Vitberg area, you can instead use the jogging and ski trails on the western side, towards Sjungande dalen, or north towards Nöppelberget.

How will the work affect the ski trails?

Several ski trails will be re-routed during the construction work, information about this will come closer to the ski season.

• You can already see how the artificial snow track has been laid

Why is the multi-track located on Vitberget?

The multi-purpose track is being built in the Vitberget area, among other things, to be able to maintain a high standard and have a hilly terrain, but also to be able to use existing electric light trails. Many associations also want the track to be located there.

How will the multi-purpose track and the construction work affect the environment on Vitberget?

To preserve as much natural value as possible, the new multi-purpose track will be built on existing ski and running trails. This means that 90 percent of the course is already open land. Only where curves need to be straightened and where a larger area is needed for safety reasons will new land be used. The project has also planned the track to save sensitive areas with high natural values.

Why is construction starting in the fall?

One season is not enough to complete the multi-purpose track. That's why as much heavy groundwork as possible is being done in the fall so that work can continue in the spring and the track can be completed in 2025.

Why can't I ski in the area, the construction will not be going on then?

If snow is packed in the area, it will be more difficult to start work again in the spring.

How long will the work last?

It will start in the fall of 2024 and work is expected to be completed in the fall of 2025.

This page will be updated with more questions and answers as work progresses. You can follow what is happening in the Vitberg area on this page.

What will it cost?

The whole investment is estimated to cost around SEK 40 million. Part 1, which includes the construction of a 5.7-kilometer paved track, is estimated to cost around SEK 27 million. For part 2, which includes the entrance at Solbacken, the start and play area, and parking, there is no political decision yet.