Europe Explored » sport https://europeexplored.com Travel through the most beautiful places in Europe Sun, 08 Sep 2013 13:36:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.6 Mullsjö Alpin – one of the best ski resorts in Sweden https://europeexplored.com/2011/01/25/mullsjo-alpin-one-of-the-best-ski-resorts-in-sweden/ https://europeexplored.com/2011/01/25/mullsjo-alpin-one-of-the-best-ski-resorts-in-sweden/#comments Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:44:29 +0000 Claire https://europeexplored.com/?p=2404 Mullsjö Alpin is one of the best ski resorts in Sweden. It is located in the southern part of the country, northwest of Lake Vättern, about 20 km west of Mullsjö. Mullsjö Alpine Ski Center offers visitors a total of 6 ski slopes, 2 blue, 2 red, 1 green and 1 black. The resort also […]

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Mullsjö Alpin is one of the best ski resorts in Sweden. It is located in the southern part of the country, northwest of Lake Vättern, about 20 km west of Mullsjö.

Mullsjö Alpine Ski Center offers visitors a total of 6 ski slopes, 2 blue, 2 red, 1 green and 1 black. The resort also offers a training hill for beginners. There is also available the Big Jump for the lovers of snowboarding. Transportation in Mullsjö Alpine resort provides 5 lifts, including a conveyor belt for a child with total carrying capacity of 3900 persons per hour.

The area has a ski school, ski equipment rental, catering, accommodation near the slopes and parking. The slopes are lit because there is also night skiing available. For classical skiing there are 5 and 10 km long circuit.

High season in Mullsjö Alpine lasts from December to April. At that time, the Centre is open daily, from Monday to Friday 9 to 16 pm and weekends 9 to 17 pm. Night skiing is every Wednesday and Friday from 18 to 21:30.

Prices:
ski pass for adults is 220 SEK per day
ski pass for children under the age of 16 is 180 SEK
ski pass for children under 7 years 90 SEK
Weekly pass for adults is 860 SEK
Weekly pass for children under the age of 16 is 680 SEK
Weekly pass for children under 7 years is 310 SEK


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Lago di Garda – largest and most beautiful lake in Italy https://europeexplored.com/2010/08/13/lago-di-garda-largest-lake-in-italy/ https://europeexplored.com/2010/08/13/lago-di-garda-largest-lake-in-italy/#comments Fri, 13 Aug 2010 09:49:24 +0000 Claire https://europeexplored.com/?p=959 The largest and most beautiful Italian lake Lago di Garda is situated in the Dolomites at the foot of the mountain massifs in the northern part of the country. It is situated in the great nature and is full of tempting adventures. At the border of the provinces of Lombardy, Trentino and Veneto, you can […]

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The largest and most beautiful Italian lake Lago di Garda is situated in the Dolomites at the foot of the mountain massifs in the northern part of the country. It is situated in the great nature and is full of tempting adventures. At the border of the provinces of Lombardy, Trentino and Veneto, you can discover one of the most beautiful corners of Italy. It is surrounded by two thousand high masses of rocks and lush Mediterranean vegetation looks more like in the southern part of the country. In short, Lago di Garda is the ideal location for sporting and relaxing holidays.

Lago di Garda, Italy
Lago di Garda, Italy by Elliott Brown

Beauty hurts, or is more expensive than the sea
Lago di Garda enjoys a large tourist popularity. This corresponds to a number of first-class hotels and guesthouses. With the mark of prestige, prices are higher here than in other Italian resorts (apartments for around €20, campings for €10).

Even lake queen would not have to be ashamed of the lake – 346 meters depth is really impressive. Glacier Lake Garda was founded thanks to the global warming about 10 thousand years ago. Receding Alpine glaciers created this beautiful water world. The upper part of the lake is narrower, surrounded by great rock massifs. Towards the south, the lake opens up and allows visitors easier access. The lake lies at an altitude of 65 meters. Its maximum depth is 346 meters and if you would like to walk it all around, you have to prepare to about 160 kilometre-long way.

The right place for more demanding tourists and adventure lovers is the northern part of Lake Garda. Biking, hiking, rock climbing is just a fraction of what the area offers. Lake Garda is ideal for active holidays. You find here hundreds of kilometres of marked cycling and hiking trails that lead deep into the mountains, on the water you can enjoy boating, scooters or just play a beach volleyball.

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Lago di Garda Italy by Robert Wirrmann

If you decide to go on a proper mountain hike, do not forget the map. It can be obtained in tourist centers or hotels. Losing here is really not hard at all. The ideal starting point for tours is the town of Riva del Garda, where you can go either west or east. The western side offers steep rock walls, suitable more for hiking. The eastern hills are a paradise for passionate cyclists. (You can rent bikes and all the amenities from some of many rental services here, but prices are often quite high).

In addition to alpine tours and resting at blue lake you can also go for culture or rich night life, which is characteristic for Italy and its inhabitants. Visit a town of Riva del Garda. This place is ideal for lovers of history.

Lake Garda, Italy
Lake Garda, Italy by Marjolein Knuit

In the southern part of the lake, you can visit a spa town Sirmione, known as the “Pearl of Lake Garda.” The Romans built here two castles, ports, and a whopping villa of Grotte di Catullo. On the ruins of one of the ports you can now visit the castle Scaligeri Rocca, which is one of the landmarks of Sirmione.

Glacier Lake Garda is truly one of the most beautiful lakes in Italy. It is suitable for everybody – hikers, adventurers, historians…

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