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Fisher Cross Country Ski Centre

1.25 km long and illuminated cross-country ski track in Sigulda is the only of a kind ski track in Eastern Europe.
 In natural snow conditions there are several tracks of
different lengths up to 9 km. Refrigerating system, which is built under the surface of
the track, allows to maintain snow cover and keeps it non-stop working in changing
weather conditions. Three cross country ski tracks has received International Ski
Federation (FIS) certificate, which allows to organize international cross-country
skiing competitions. Its characterstic is natural relief with slope up to 18%, biggest
vertical slope is 11 m. Fischer cross-country ski centre offers equipment rental, ski
and instructor’s services, equipment maintenance, tube sliding, laser biathlon and
teritory rental for various competitions and events throughout the year.
Other possibilities: locker rooms, showers, WC, sauna, coffee and sweet wending
machine are available for skiers’ convenience and comfort.

Entrance fee

  • Refrigerated cross-country skiing trail cost: 2.00 - 5.50 EUR

Type of payment

  • Cash
  • Payment card
  • Wire transfer

Facts

  • The refrigerated cross-country skiing trail has been awarded the International Ski Federation’s (FIS) certificate and named the best sprint trail in Latvia
  • The refrigerated cross-country skiing trail is 1.25 m long and 4 m wide
  • The natural longitudinal slope of the trail is 18%, the biggest vertical ascent — 11 m. The cross slope of the trail in straight sections is 2.5%, while the curves of the level sections have a 4% descent
  • The refrigeration system under the skiing trail surface allows to maintain the layer of snow is changing weather conditions
  • During the warm part of the year the Sigulda Sports and Active Leisure Centre trail is used for roller skating, cycling, Nordic walking and other activities

Additional services

  • Instructor services
  • Skiing equipment rental (classic and skate stride skis, poles, ski boots, SkiErg machine)
  • Ski maintenance service
  • Locker rental
  • Locker rooms, sauna and showers available at the service building
  • Orienteering grounds next to the Sigulda Sports and Active Leisure Centre free of charge
  • Free orienteering maps available

For your convenience

  • Free parking
  • Restroom


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