Thousands of students in Gästrikland, Sweden, are on sportlov this week. Activities available include slalom, hockey, horseback riding, and learning to play poker in Sandviken. Students like Emil Granson in Hemlingbybacken outside Gävle plan to play games, ski, and sleep, while Isak Falkrans intends to visit Mora with grandparents.
Lift attendant Stefan Hellgren works in Hemlingbybacken throughout the sportlov, helping beginners with advice. Sportlov in Gävleborg starts this week in Gästrikland, while municipalities in Hälsingland, including Bollnäs, Söderhamn, and Hudiksvall, begin sportlov on March 2 during week 10.