Winter in Arvidsjaur, Swedish Lapland

• Arvidsjaur is in Swedish Lapland in northern Sweden.
• The local alpine slope, Prästberget, is about one kilometre from the town centre.
• It has three red-to-black runs, 400 to 1,050 metres long, with 179 metres of vertical.
• Rymmarstadion has a 4.5-kilometre floodlit cross-country loop; a dusk sensor switches the lights on until 10 pm.
• Guided snowmobile tours and snowshoe walks are available in the surrounding area.
• Arvidsjaur Airport is eleven kilometres by road from town.

Visitors looking for downhill skiing in Arvidsjaur will find a compact facility at Prästberget, close to the centre. Its three runs are graded red to black, measure between 400 and 1,050 metres and have 179 metres of vertical. The short runs suit repeated laps near town for guests who want to ski or snowboard without travelling to a large alpine resort. Prästberget is a local hill within the broader region of Swedish Lapland.

Arvidsjaur has several municipal cross-country trails. The Rymmarstadion loop is 4.5 kilometres long and illuminated. A dusk sensor turns on the lighting, which remains on until 10 pm. The facility also includes a biathlon venue and a playful practice area where children and adults can develop their technique. These features give the town options for visitors interested in Nordic skiing as well as the alpine hill.

Guided snowmobile tours and snowshoe walks are offered in the surrounding area. Snowshoes allow a slower outing on foot through the winter landscape; on snowmobile trips, local providers accompany guests. These guided outings provide a programme for days away from downhill skiing.

Arvidsjaur Airport is eleven kilometres by road from the town centre, about a ten-minute drive. Daily return flights operate from Stockholm Arlanda, with a flight time of around two hours. A taxi from the airport needs to be ordered in advance; rental cars are also available at the airport.

The E45 crosses Arvidsjaur as the main route of Sweden’s Inland Road between south and north. Regional buses connect the town with destinations in Norrbotten and Västerbotten. A combined rail-and-bus trip from other parts of Sweden is also possible: the overnight train connection from Stockholm or Gothenburg changes to a bus at Jörn. This mix of access options can be considered alongside the short distance from town to Prästberget.