The
one thing admirable about being a professional rider is the traveling
and snowboarding through the most beautiful of regions around the
world. There is a multitude of snowboarding resorts and spots in the
world. Nevertheless, if you like to enjoy snowboarding through
fairytale-like places, there is no better option than hitting the
Nordic countries to enjoy the time of your life.
So, let’s get up from that couch and leave the dull life behind to enjoy top-notch snowboarding at these simply beautiful places.
Here are our top 4 picks.
Established
in 1909 and situated on the outskirts of Åre
village, this fantastic ski resort is popularly known to host
different competitions all throughout the year. In deciding to take a
walk around the village, be prepared to encounter some of the most
famous snowboarding legends.
This ski resort is a perfect choice for every rider looking to hone their skills all the while relaxing and enjoying the calm winter holiday. With 4 different terrains, the resort also caters to riders irrespective of their skill level. Beginners can go snowboarding through Duved and Tegefjall which are connected by lifts and rock a quieter, peaceful atmosphere.
After snowboarding your heart out, you can quickly grab a cup of coffee or tea from the café located on the slopes. There is also a lodge here where you can buy passes or rent gears if you are short on some.
As a resort solely dedicated to ski and snowboarding fanatics, Åre features a variety of slopes, freestyle park, half-pipe park, and black runs.
Chosen as Finland’s best ski centre four times; Levi is a joy to be at. The best time to visit Levi is from October through May, but there is nothing like an epic season for a snowboarder.
Featuring
over 50 slopes, and 25 lifts, each slope, and lifts are heated using
wind protecting shields. Levi rocks a low temperature which make the
snow last longer and the powder snow light. If you want to go
snowboarding at night, Levi has got things ready for you as well.
The 230 km long tracks are illuminated and made suitable for riders with different skill levels who enjoy night snowboarding. Additionally, the terrain park and twin half-pipes also make for a perfect snowboarding holiday.
This Norwegian town was Founded in 1961, Hemsedal ski centre is the biggest resort of its kind in the country. The resort sees over 50% of their visitors from abroad, and it has significantly been able to rise in popularity after Skistar bought and developed the area to attract tourism. Located amidst Oslo and Bergen, Hemsedal ski resort is easily accessible and makes for a perfect get-away holiday for people residing in the capital cities.
The three summits surrounding the ski resort offers a fantastic panoramic atmosphere for riders. Once you reach the top, there are different slopes for you to choose from based on the difficulty level. Thus, it is essential to choose wisely to tuck yourself away from accidents. You could easily snowboard for around 6km till the base of the ski resort without stopping, and the resort highlights a total of 49 slopes, 3 parks, 20 lifts, and 1 skicross arena.
Hemsedal
also does an excellent job in keeping families well occupied with
great skiing are for children, snowboarding instructors, and
child-friendly slopes. The fantastic restaurants and bars surrounding
Hemsedal is another reason that makes this resort a must visit
snowboarding spot.
