Falun
Aug 31, 2018·Cross-Country
BASIC INFORMATION
With a long history of hospitality, The region Dalarna is one of Sweden's most popular tourist destinations. People come here for events, activities, culture, relaxation or adventure, unbelievably beautiful natural surroundings and breathtaking views.
Dalarna consists of wide mountains, deep forests, small tidy towns, glittering lakes, summer meadows and places to skate, ski and cycle. Falun municipality has approx. 57 000 inhabitants and is the resident of Dalarna.
Falun is one of the world´s oldest international World Cup organizers, since 1947. Svenska Skidspelen, is hosted in Falun.
Our arena/venue Lugnet is an all-round sports complex that can cater for as many as 57 of the 69 acknowledged by the Swedish Sports Confederation.
Lugnet is an unique arena, located only 2 km from the city center of Falun.
OTHER SEASON HIGHLIGHTS
Nordic Snow Premire October 27 – December 17, The Falun ski premiere with snow guarantee takes place at Lugnet in Falun This gives athletes, national teams and associations from all over Europe the opportunity to start their training on snow in both the smaller ski jumping hill and in cross-country tracks at Lugnet National Ski Stadium, Falun Sweden. www.skidspelen.se
Nordic Ski Convention November 3-5, inside and outside at Lugnet National Ski Stadium, Falun Sweden. www.skidspelen.se
Barnens Skidspelen March 10, Childrens Ski Games at Lugnet National Ski Stadium, Falun Sweden. http://dalarna.skidor.com/BarnensSkidspel2017/
Cross-Country FIS World Cup Final March 16-18, at Lugnet National Ski Stadium, Falun Sweden. www.skidspelen.se
Ski Jumping FIS Cup Mars 17-18 at Lugnet National Ski Stadium, Falun Sweden. www.skidspelen.se
Lilla Skidspelen March 24-25, Youth and junior Ski Games at Lugnet National Ski Stadium, Falun Sweden http://idrottonline.se/FaluIK-Skidor/LillaSkidSpelen
ACCOMMODATION
Most of the hotel capacity in central Falun, will be reserved for the teams and media guests. Central B&Bs and hostels are available for spectators and fan clubs, in walking distance to the arena.
Hotels in Borlänge, 18 km from Falun, with a big capacity of local transfers, are bookable for spectators and guests.
For accommodation bookings and information, go to www.visitdalarna.se or email info[at]visitdalarna.se
TICKETS
SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skidspelen/
Instagram: Svenskaskidspelen;
Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/svenskaskidspelen/
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