Cross Country Skiing in the Swedish Mountains
March 16 to 24, 2027 with optional three-day stay in Trondheim, Norway
Discover a new place to ski in the mountains of Sweden
March 16 to 24, 2027 with optional three-day stay in Trondheim, Norway.
Come discover a new place to ski in the northern mountains of Sweden. We’ll travel there in March, after the skiing is over in most other places and when the days turn long and the skies are generally blue.
This is a unique opportunity to ski among the rolling hills at a world-class Swedish ski center as we set out on cross-country skis or studier skis for touring. We will stay at a well known ski center, enjoy well groomed trails, and follow experienced guides.
When we’re not skiing, we’ll eat from Swedish smorgasbords, rub shoulders with skiers from all over Sweden, take a sauna, enjoy a hot tub under the stars, test our skill on a dog sled, stand close to an evening bonfire, and more.
This trip is designed as an authentic Scandinavian cross-country ski holiday. You’ll be outdoors to ski in a lovely place and you’ll come indoors to relax and socialize. You’ll experience winter turning to spring in a new place and a new culture.
Optional stay in Norway:
And if you like, you can also sample a bit of Norway before the skiing begins. You can join in an optional three-night stay in Trondheim, Norway. This historic Viking location sits on a fjord not far from the Atlantic Ocean. Here you can rest up after your air travels and learn more about Norway, past and present.
Dates: March 16 to 24, 2027 with optional three-day stay in Trondheim, Norway, prior to the tour
Location: Northern Sweden
Cost: $4750 (see below for details)
Maximum group size: 14
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Where we will ski
The Valadalen Ski Center is authentic. It is far from the glitz and nightlife of your typical ski area. People come here to ski and enjoy some tranquil time far from the crowds. You are more likely to see moose or reindeer here than flashy cars and designer ski suits. Most of all, people come here to ski.
This is a place where the Swedish national cross-country team has trained for the past 10+ years. While the Swedes may not be as decorated as the Norwegians in winter sports, the Swedish women’s national ski team did win 5 gold medals in Italy in 2026.
This is a place where the staff goes out of their way to provide you with great ski equipment, nicely groomed trails, and all the amenities you may need.
And beyond the skiing, we’ll enjoy the saunas and hot tubs, meet some energetic sled dogs, enjoy evening campfires, see the stars, and if we’re very lucky, even the northern lights.
The comfortable rooms all have private bathrooms with showers and you’ll find the buffet meals memorable. And there’s plenty of common areas in the center’s main building to relax and socialize.
The Valadalen Ski Center has its own network of trails which it carefully grooms. And each small village in the area has its own set of trails, many of which are interconnected to other villages.
Where we’ll stay
We’ll stay in the Vålådalen Ski Center in northern Sweden where the first thing you’ll notice is that nearly all the guests are Swedish. This will give us an immediate entry point into Swedish culture.
The ski center is relaxed. The guests come to ski, but the social aspects of being on holiday are also important. You can Visit the Center’s Website for more information.
We will have comfortable rooms, each with a private bathroom and shower. Rooms are either single or double.
The ski center is self-sufficient, providing us with meals, a bar, ski rentals, saunas, hot tubs and more. There is also a nature center and museum nearby.
We will fly into Trondheim, Norway, and we’ll transport you by van to the ski center in Sweden. The center itself is in a fairly remote location, but we’ll drive you to civilization at least once during the week so you can stock up on supplies.
Our trip activities:
Dog sledding
Evening campfires
Northern lights (with luck)
Sauna (separate women’s and men’s)
Five outdoor hot tubs
Swedish Smorgasbord buffets at every meal
Optional ski lessons (at additional cost)
Optional private guides (at additional cost)
Trip Details
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SKIING IN SWEDENMarch 16 to 24, 2027 (8 nights - 9 days)
Total cost of the tour: $4750
Supplement for single occupancy: $600
Deposit required to reserve a place on the tour: $600Payment schedule
$600 deposit is due when you make your reservation.The remainder of the cost will be due in 3 installments on:
September 1, 2026
November 1, 2026
January 1, 2027
Each installment payment for the Sweden portion of the trip will be $1383. The cost of a single room is additional and will be due November 1, 2026. You can pay in fewer installments if more convenient for you.
TRONDHEIM ADD-ON (Optional)
March 13 to 16, 2027 (3 nights - 4 days)
Total cost of the Trondheim Add-on: $950
Supplement for single occupancy in Trondheim: $200
Deposit required to reserve a place on the Trondheim Add-on: $200
The payment schedule for the Add-on is the same as for the main trip.(Places in the ski tour are limited to 14 and 10 for Trondheim. Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend that you reserve your place early!)
Cancelation Policy:
If you cancel up to 90 days prior to the trip’s start, any payments you’ve already made will be held for you so that it can be applied to a future trip. If you are within 90 days of the trip’s start, we’ll have already incurred substantial costs related to your reservation and so we won’t be able to offer you a credit. Instead, you will need to file a claim through your travel insurance. More information is found in our FAQ.If we need to cancel a trip for another reason, such as a natural disaster at the trip’s destination, the trip will be rescheduled. You will also have the option to apply the payments you’ve made to another trip.
** Receive a $350 credit on your next trip when you bring or refer a friend. Read More.
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SWEDEN SKIING
What’s included:
Pick-up and drop-off at designated airport at designated times
8 nights lodging
8 dinners, lunches, and breakfasts
Ski rentals
Ski trail passes
Local transportation by van and driver
Special activities throughout the week
What’s not included:
Airfare & Travel Insurance
Alcohol
Optional downhill ski rentals and ski passes
TRONDHEIM ADD-ON
What’s included:
3 nights lodging
3 dinners and breakfasts
Guided walking tour
What’s not included:
Lunches
Admission to museums and other sights
Alcohol
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We’ll stay in the Vålådalen Ski Center in northern Sweden. The ski center is relaxed. The guests come to ski, but the social aspects of being on holiday are also important. You can Visit the Center’s Website for more information.
We will have comfortable rooms, each with a private bathroom and shower. Rooms are either single or double.
For the Trondheim optional Add-on, we will stay in the Hotel Bakeriet in the center of Trondheim. It is a former commercial bakery which has been converted to a hotel. Visit the Hotel’s Website.
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In Sweden, dinners and breakfasts will be eaten at the ski center. Lunches may be eaten there as well, or we may take packed lunches out on the ski trails with us. Meals at the ski center will be smorgasbord style.
In Trondheim, breakfast is at the hotel and dinners will be a local Norwegians restaurants. You will be on your own for lunch.
The cost of alcohol is not included as part of this trip.
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Information on the optional Trondheim add-on is presented elsewhere on this page.
We do recommend that you arrive at least a day early to protect against late or canceled flights and to catch up on your sleep. You can join us in Trondheim, or make your own arrangements and meet the group either in Sweden or as we are leaving Norway for Sweden.
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Yes, you may cancel your trip if you need. Up to 90 days prior to the trip’s start, any payments you’ve already made will be held for you so that it can be applied to a future trip. If you are within 90 days of the trip’s start, we’ll have already incurred substantial costs related to your reservation and so we won’t be able to offer you a credit. Instead, you can file a claim through your travel insurance.
Contact Us as soon as you know you must cancel and going forward, let us know what future trip you’d like to join and we’ll set it up for you.
You will not be responsible for any payments that have not yet been made.
Any credit you have with Travel Fever Tours may be applied to a different person’s account, if you like. Credits are valid for a period of three years.
You will be contacted once the trip reaches minimum enrollment so that you can proceed with purchase of your flights and make other travel arrangements.
Note: This is a ski trip and you should come with the intention of skiing. It is the main focus of this trip. The length and difficulty of the ski routes we tackle will vary and you will have control over taking longer or shorter routes. You do not need to be an Olympic gold medalist to participate on this trip. But you should have a reasonable skill level and level of fitness.
Our meals
We’ll be eating in proper Swedish “Smorgasbord” fashion with a buffet at Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. We can eat when we want and as much as we like. Expect to eat many traditional Swedish dishes. If you eat meat, plan to try the local reindeer and moose prepared in a number of ways. There is fish and other dishes for vegetarians and vegans can be accommodated as well.
The ski center uses local ingredients as much as possible and the bar manager even makes his own gin, flavored with local ingredients from the forest.
“Challenging and relaxing at the same time. The food was supreme. Our guides were thoughtful and caring throughout the entire trip, members of the group personable and entertaining.”
“I knew it would be a wonderful Travel Fever Tours trip, as always, but my trip was beyond excellent. Thank you Edwin for leading us along the Rhine River, and thank you Bob for running the tour. ”
Meet your tour leaders
Your tour leaders for this cross-country skiing trip will be Edwin de Bruijn of Brattleboro and Bob Lawson of Putney, both of Vermont.
Bob is a co-founder of Travel Fever Tours and has led tours to France, Italy, Portugal, Mexico, Spain, Germany, Ireland, Costa Rica, Slovenia, and Austria. He lived and skied in northern Sweden as an exchange student for a year after high school.
Edwin is a native of the Netherlands and has walked, hiked, mountain climbed, biked and skied across Europe. Every winter he can be found in Vermont volunteering as a cross-country ski instructor for adults and children alike.
For the past four years, Edwin has led walking trips in the Austrian alps and Germany for Travel Fever Tours.
While out skiing, we will also work with local ski guides provided by the ski center.
Optional Trip Add-on: Three nights in Trondheim, Norway
We will fly into Trondheim, so why not spend a few days there to explore this appealing city on the sea. Trondheim is not that large, boasting 200,000 inhabitants, including 30,000 students, yet it is the third largest municipality in Norway and once served as the nation’s capital.
Trondheim was a historic Viking capital. It lies on a major fjord that empties into the north Atlantic. It offers a blend of medieval history, vibrant student culture, and stunning nature. Highlights of a visit there may include the gothic Nidaros Cathedral, a walk through the colorful Bakklandet neighborhood, a visit to the Kristiansten Fortress. All are accessible from the walkable city center where our hotel is located.
With this three-night option, we’ll guide you on an exploration of the city’s major attractions and we’ll eat together and share the same hotel. We will begin with a guided walking tour with a local guide and then visit together some of the attractions outlined below. You will also have time to catch up on your sleep or explore on your own at your pace.
Top Attractions include:
Nidaros Cathedral: Norway's national shrine and the world's northernmost Gothic cathedral.
Bakklandet: A charming, restored working-class neighborhood filled with colorful wooden houses, cafes, and boutiques.
Gamle Bybro (Old Town Bridge): Known as the "Gate of Happiness," this bridge offers iconic views of the Nidelva River and old wharf houses.
Kristiansten Fortress: Built in 1685, this fortress offers panoramic views of the city and is a perfect spot for sunset.
Sverresborg Trøndelag Folk Museum: An open-air museum featuring over 80 historic buildings and exhibitions on local history.
Museums: A variety of museums ranging from music to science to art.
Ravnkloa Fish Market: An historic market near the harbor to buy fresh seafood.
This tour add-on is optional. If you prefer to arrive on the first day of the official tour, we can meet you at the Trondheim airport on our way by minibus to the Swedish border.
The cost of this add-on includes hotel, breakfast, dinner, and a walking tour of the city. The cost of lunch, admission to museums and sights in Trondheim are not included in the cost. Dinner does not include the cost of alcohol.
About the skiing
There are three main types of skiing in this part of Sweden. The focus of this trip is on cross country and ski touring, but you may fit in a day or two of downhill skiing if you like.
Cross country
The trails are tracked with a piston bully machine and include a section that is lit after dark in case you wish to work off your dinner. Ski rentals of good quality are available onsite. You can bring your own boots if you like.
Ski touring
These trails tend to go further and higher and you will benefit from more sturdy boots and skis which are also available at the ski center. These trails are normally tracked with snow mobiles. Unless you have a strong preference on what type of skiing you prefer, we recommend you do both cross country and ski touring so you can get the best of both.
Downhill (Alpine)
There is a small T-bar lift at the ski center, but it is suitable mostly for children (although we can all use the lift to quickly gain elevation on cross-country or ski touring skis). For those who would like to do some proper downhill skiing, there is a medium-sized area about 15 minutes from our ski center. For more of a challenge, the largest ski resort in Scandinavia (Are) is about 45 minutes away.
We can arrange transportation to either of these slopes on one or two days and rentals are available at each resort. You would be responsible for the cost of the lift ticket and the alpine ski rentals.
Ski rentals
Ski rentals are available for cross country and ski touring at our ski center. The rental cost for these skis is included in the price of the tour and you can switch the type of skis and boots on a daily basis, if you like. Cross-country trail fees are included in the cost of the trip, as well. Downhill ski rentals are not included in the cost of the tour.
Ski guides
Local ski guides provided by the ski center will lead us on a number of the days’ adventures, especially when we head higher for ski touring. We will also have our own experienced ski instructor along on the trip.
Is this trip for me?
This is a ski trip and you should come with the intention of skiing. It is the main focus of this trip. The length and difficulty of the ski routes we tackle will vary and you will have control over taking longer or shorter routes. You do not need to be an Olympic gold medalist to participate on this trip, but you should have a reasonable skill level and level of fitness.
You are welcome ski on your own at your own pace, but you’ll likely enjoy yourself most if you can keep with the group.
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