Gällivare Swedish Lapland - Arctic Hot-Air Balloon Adventure
Gällivare Swedish Lapland - Arctic Hot-Air Balloon Adventure Gällivare Swedish Lapland - Arctic Hot-Air Balloon Adventure
ADVENTURERS AND DISCOVERERS... For hundreds of years adventurers have tried discovering something new under arctic conditions. Now it is possible for you to comprehend what they have experienced at temperatures of -20° to -30° centigrade. Under theme „Be part of the team!“ 15 hot-air balloons from all over Europe come together in Gällivare to glide in absolute silence over the untouched, bizarre snowy landscape and experience the feeling of adventure and absolute liberty. Besides the ballooning adventure you can also experience (surcharge) extraordinary arctic activities like Skidoo driving, a ride on a husky sleigh, visit of a reindeer farm ... and much more. In any case you will have a lot of fun „being part of the team“ !
GALLIVARE – SWEDISH LAPLAND! Gällivare is situated at the northern end of the Inlandsbanan railway line, just about 100 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle. Gällivare is located in a major iron ore mining region. Outside Gällivare lies the ski resort Dundret, which is equipped with ski lifts and ten groomed slopes. Further you will find lots of possibilities for country skiing. The ski season stretches from the end of October all the way into early May. Gällivare is twinned with Barga in Tuscany, Italy and Levi in Finnish Lapland. Throughout the whole year Gällivare offers a set of eventful and recreative adventures. In spring and summer the “World Heritage Laponia” invites to hiking and mountain biking tours. Lots of lakes and rivers with crystal-clear water virtually summons you for kayaking, fishing or perhaps gold panning. Fall spoils you with it’s complete color palette of shining yellow, red and orange tones. An unforgettable sight. 20-21 November 2010 Gällivare is the home of the cross country World Cup and it has won a new attraction with the „Arctic Balloon Adventure“. The thrilling balloon Competition takes place for the fifth time now. The first time in Gällivare. BE PART OF THE TEAM! Let your dream of liberty and adventure come true in and over Lapland’s breathtaking beautiful winter landscape. Our exclusive Int. Arctic Balloon Adventure offers you a combination of a Sporting challenge under extreme conditions, thrilling activities and legendary scenic impressions. Together with other enthusiastic adventures you can prove your skills at the daily competitions like long-distance race, precision journey, fox-hunt etc.. Rise into the clear arctic air and enjoy the everlasting view and the absolute silence while floating over Gällivare and its surroundings. Additionally you have the chance to take part in a thrilling activity programs. You can drive on skidoos through the thickly snow-covered woods and over frozen lakes. Drive husky- and reindeer- sledges. You learn how the local Sami survive outside in this extreme cold and you can try out building igloos or teepees, ice fishing and lightening a crackling fire in the snow. We selected comfortable bungalows in typically nordic ambiance for your accommodation. Every team stays in a bungalow of its own. Breakfast, dinner, a special farewell dinner, gas and nitro are included in the standard ballooner package. We have a really special offer for your friends who would like to join the adventure not being balloonist. They can accompany your team, stay in bungalow or hotel and take part in the unforgettable “be part of the team” Arctic Balloon Adventure Gällivare!
ADVENTURERS AND DISCOVERERS...<br />
For hundreds of years adventurers have tried discovering something<br />
new under arctic conditions. Now it is possible for you to comprehend<br />
what they have experienced at temperatures of -20° to -30°<br />
centigrade. Under theme „Be part of the team!“ 15 hot-air balloons<br />
from all over Europe come together in <strong>Gällivare</strong> to glide in absolute<br />
silence over the untouched, bizarre snowy landscape and experience<br />
the feeling of adventure and absolute liberty.<br />
Besides the ballooning adventure you can also experience (surcharge)<br />
extraordinary arctic activities like Skidoo driving, a ride on a husky<br />
sleigh, visit of a reindeer farm ... and much more. In any case you will<br />
have a lot of fun „being part of the team“ !
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