Statements from the world ski community

» "A ski(biathlon) tunnel in Torsby strengthens the possibilities for Sweden of attracting more international events."

» This tunnel increases not only the pre-season training possibilities for Swedish biathlets, but for many nations."

» "The tunnel also guaranties good training possibilities during the winter-season in periods with extreme cold weather or bad natural conditions."

» "We wish you all possible success with the project which will not only be of importance for the biathlon sport in Sweden, but also for our sport worldwide, and the further development of biathlon."

» " Torsby Ski Tunnel will be of great importance to Swedish cross country skiing, will generate followers in Sweden"

» "substatially increase the interest for recruiting-, education- and training possibilities within the skisports..."

» "not only locally and regionally but also on a national level"

» "Torsby municipality has been a forerunner in skisports, the ski gymnasium is an important "breeding ground" for Swedish skiing."

» "Torsby, with the school, is well-known in the Swedish skiing community."

» "With the tunnel, Torsby continues to strengthen its position as a true skisport metropolis."

» "An exciting and important project for the development of the skisports. Being the first in Sweden is proof of an ambition to, even stronger, maintain the position as the leading location for skisport in Sweden."

» "Vasaloppet is happy to see the Torsby Ski Tunnel project being realized. Vasaloppet supports and strongly believe in this project ..."

» "We also regard the tunnel as an aid to maintain and develop Swedish cross country skiing on an elite level..."

» "When the tunnel is realized, we see great opportunities for marketing cooperation on issues and activities of mutual interest, directed at our common/similar customer segments."

» "Torsby Ski Tunnel and Arena is a bold enterprise, undertaken with a good sense of timing. In todays global world you can soon find what you are looking for, but sports facilities for skiing like this one, doesn´t exist on the world map today. Summer and winter on the same day. Sweden is exotic and fantastic!"

» "The realization of Torsby Ski Tunnel and Arena creates the prerequisites for the planning and building of other, future sports facilities. Like a football arena."

» "The municipality and business community are clearly focused. A healthy business environment, growth by new establishments in different areas and the promotion of Torsby as a well-known tourist destination. The odds look good."

» "The facility can be regarded as a regional infrastructure investment . It would greatly enhance the winter tourism/sports profile of Värmland."

» "From a county perspective, it should become equally important to cross country skiing as Branäs has been to alpine skiing. This enterprise has a clearly defined connection to previous efforts and traditions in cross country skiing."

» "The county administrative board has, within the ongoing Growth Agreement/Growth Programmefinanced the realization of the project with a total of SEK 2,5 million."

» "The county administrative board has estimated the facility to be profitable within a few years. The value of the facility from a wider community perspective is indisputable."

» "The assessment of the county administrative board is that the establishment of the facility will greatly enhance future development of the regional tourism industry and, as a consequence, the entire business environment in the municipality of Torsby."

» "Our board wants to make a clear statement of our belief in this project."

» "Region Värmland underlines the belief in the skitunnel as a regional leading edge attraction."

» "It also holds a strong symbolic value of faith in the future and regional growth in Värmland."

» "The Torsby tunnel is important, not only for domestic skiers, but also for the possibilities it creates of finding new customer groups throughout the world."

» "Last year we presented information about the tunnel at one of the world´s largets trade fairs, ITB in Berlin and travel agents working with German ski-clubs showed great interest in this new attraction. Many ski-clubs in Europe are on the lookout for summer activities for their members."

» "I personally believe that the tunnel will attract skiers as well as spectators. Also those who are interested in the construction of the tunnel and those who want to watch others skiing in the tunnel."

» "A big and heartfelt "good luck" from the Värmland Tourism Director!"

» „Das wichtigste was momentan in Nord — Värmland geschieht, ist der Ski Tunnel. Dieser wird die ganze Region positiv beeinflussen.“

» „ARKO hat mit großem Interesse die Entwicklung dieses Projektes verfolgt... Ein Ski Tunnel innerhalb unserer Region sollte auch den Glauben an eine Zukunft und den Zuwachs der Region festigen...wo auch alle wirtschaftlichen Nebeneffekte für unserer Region von großer Bedeutung sind und unsere Region In Europa weiter bekannt werden lässt."