Kirovsk, Russia, Ski spot

Kirovsk is located in the Murmansk region, in northwestern Russia, close to Finland and Norway. The nearest town is Apatity 16 km. The distance to Murmansk is 175 km. Population – 27 250. It is located at an altitude of 370 m above sea level. The main advantage of the city is the Khibiny mountains. Khibiny is especially good for skiing.

Season from November to May. In December, some lifts are already guaranteed to work – on Kukisvumchorr.
There are a lot of tourists on New Year’s Eve and you can stand in line for the lift for a long time. The daylight hours are also reduced completely and up to 4-5 hours in the form of twilight. Not all tracks are illuminated.
The best time for skiing is March, all lifts are working, the weather becomes stable. The season can be closed during the May holidays – the snow is still lying and quite stable.

In January and February, the slopes are deserted. The ideal time – no one bothers, no queues, but there are quite severe frosts.
In March, there is very often clear sunny weather, about once every two to three days there is snowfall.
Now in Kirovsk there are three main skiing options: the City (Northern) slope of the Aikuayvenchorr mountain, the Aikuayvenchorr southern slope and the Kukisvumchorr mountain.

The southern slope is most interesting for beginners and the possibility of off-piste skiing. Good lighting along the slopes, snow cannons work, the terrain is not very interesting for advanced skiers. It takes about 20 minutes to get there by bus.
Mount Kukisvumchorr is also suitable for freeriding, while the city slope is more suitable for training and initial skiing. Of course, experienced lovers of ski slopes will also be interested in it, because it is here that the most interesting slopes and the most picturesque views. The popularity of the city slope is also influenced by the accessibility – 10-15 minutes to the ski lift.
The cost of ski passes is low compared to other resorts in the Russian Federation.

You can get to Kirovsk by train to Apatity station (and then 20 minutes by bus) or by plane from Murmansk and by taxi to Kirovsk. Tickets
Another attraction of the spot is the POLAR LIGHTS. The ideal time to observe in frosty, cloudless weather is from November to February. The local northern lights are green, purple or pearlescent white.

Hotels prices in the hotel from 2000 r. and more from one person. The most profitable option, as is customary in Europe, is an apartment. Renting an apartment in Russia. This service market is very developed in Kirovsk.
The cost will vary from 500 rubles per person per day.
The most famous souvenir from Kirovsk is the Apatite mineral.

IMPORTANT!

Search and Rescue Service:
Tel: (8-81531) 5-88-95 (round the clock)
Address: street of the Soviet Constitution, 3.