On Monday, the two ski resorts for new bookings closed until May 24, and many cancellations have also been received, writes the management group for Lapland Resorts in a message on the website on Tuesday evening. After skiing and the like closed three weeks ago to reduce the risk of spreading the corona virus.
It is said to have about 500 guests booked during Easter week - less than half of a normal Easter - but expect that there may be more cancellations. The management also notes that most people booked are people who belong to the Norrbotten region's healthcare area.
Despite the risks and recommendations, it has now been decided to keep the piste systems and the longitudinal tracks open over Easter in the Björkliden and the Riksgränsen.
“Many local regulars have appealed to us not to shut down the possibility of skiing in the Kiruna Mountains, in the long run and performing, this winter. Snow conditions are better than anyone can remember, and April is the month that the northern slopes normally go to the mountains to enjoy outdoor recreation, ” writes the background to the decision.
It is believed that given the lower number of visitors and restrictions, there will be no congestion.