Golfers in search of an alternative winter break might want to consider a trip to Swedish Lapland, where they can play snow golf in the picturesque surroundings of the<a target="_blank" target="_blank"> Bj?rkliden mountain resort</a>.
Teeing off inside the Arctic Circle —
Golfers in search of an alternative winter break might want to consider a trip to Swedish Lapland, where they can play snow golf in the picturesque surroundings of the Bj?rkliden mountain resort.
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Located 250 kilometers (155 miles) inside the Arctic Circle, the nine-hole layout at B?rkliden follows the path of a grass course underneath which can be played during the summer.
Chilling out —
Located 250 kilometers (155 miles) inside the Arctic Circle, the nine-hole layout at B?rkliden follows the path of a grass course underneath which can be played during the summer.
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The Swedish resort offers rounds during the day and at night.
Night vision —
The Swedish resort offers rounds during the day and at night.
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It costs around $50 to play a round at Bj?rkliden, with the resort providing clubs and glowing golf balls.
Glowing reputation —
It costs around $50 to play a round at Bj?rkliden, with the resort providing clubs and glowing golf balls.
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If your golf isn't spectacular you can rely on the Mother Nature to fill the void. The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, can been seen regularly at the resort from October to the end of March.
Spectacular skies —
If your golf isn't spectacular you can rely on the Mother Nature to fill the void. The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, can been seen regularly at the resort from October to the end of March.
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Visitors to Bj?rkliden can stay in a hotel or one of 80 luxury cabins.
Lap of luxury —
Visitors to Bj?rkliden can stay in a hotel or one of 80 luxury cabins.
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Snow golf is popular across Europe, but some tournaments have fallen foul of the weather. For example, the world ice golf championships in Uummannaq, Greenland hasn't been played since 2009.
Golf in Greenland —
Snow golf is popular across Europe, but some tournaments have fallen foul of the weather. For example, the world ice golf championships in Uummannaq, Greenland hasn't been played since 2009.
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Other parts of the world remain perfect locations for snow golfers to swing into action. Gstaad in Switzerland will host its eighth <a target="_blank" target="_blank">Snow Golf tournament</a> in March.
Mountain drive —
Other parts of the world remain perfect locations for snow golfers to swing into action. Gstaad in Switzerland will host its eighth Snow Golf tournament in March.
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The nine-hole course is remade each year on Gstaad's Wispile mountain.
High flyers —
The nine-hole course is remade each year on Gstaad's Wispile mountain.
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Entries at Gstaad are limited to 36 players, with each paying €290 ($395) for a round.
Swinging into action —
Entries at Gstaad are limited to 36 players, with each paying €290 ($395) for a round.
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Luxury champagne brand Boerl and Kroff sponsors the event, which is as much a social occasion as it is a sporting one.
Champagne on ice —
Luxury champagne brand Boerl and Kroff sponsors the event, which is as much a social occasion as it is a sporting one.
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