We tried the kids' ski lessons offered by Barnenssportskola Fröken Linda, which take place at Hammarbybacken in Stockholm. Hammarbybacken is the ski hill in the neighborhood of Hammarby Sjöstad.
We wanted to take advantage of the convenience and proximity of a ski hill in the city.
You need to rent, boots, skis and a helmet as they are not included in the lessons.
For the skis we were told that they need to be 20-30cm shorter than the child's height. Shorter skis make it easier to learn.
I've never skied before so I wasn't sure what to expect. It was the very first time my little one had even tried to ski!
The lessons start with handing out green vests and name tags followed by warm up exercises like Head and Shoulders, Knees and Toes 😀
It was tough at the beginning to try skiing and not being allowed to use the poles. The teacher asked us to put the poles away before starting the first lesson. My child was upset and cried so we sat on our own for a bit.
Fortunately, my little one was brave enough to try without the support of the poles!
The first lesson consisted of getting used to going down a short hill and taking the conveyor belt up. First, they skied down with the help of a teacher, amd then kids could try by themselves. The assistant teachers were very patient with the kids! We appreciated that very much.
One challenge we found during the lessons, was that the conveyor belt wasn't always working, which meant kids had to work extra to walk up before they could ski down again.
It took my child a few lessons to get the hang of it. The class moves on to the bigger "kids' hill" after the first lesson. Kids are so amazing in what they can accomplish!
If you're looking for some ski lessons for kids at a convenient location in Stockholm, check out Barnenssportskola Fröken Linda.
Don't forget your snacks!
Barnenssportskola Fröken Linda
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Skistar Hammarbybacken
Hammarby Fabriksväg 111, 120 66 Stockholm, Sweden
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Snacks!
Cafe Hammarbybacken is also open until 9pm on weekdays. It was great place to grab some snacks and a warm drink after the lessons!
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