The small town of Torsby stands in the far west of Sweden, 25 miles from the capital Stockholm but only 1 from the Norwegian capital Oslo. If you hire a car in Torsby you'll find it is a highly acclaimed tourist destination in Sweden's spectacular and popular Valleys region. That means plenty of opportunities for snow sports in the winter - including those taking place at the famous Fortum Ski Tunnel, Sweden's first - and a host of outdoor sports in the summer, including fishing, canoeing, mountain-biking, rafting, trekking and hunting.
Apart from being Sven-Goran Eriksson's hometown, Torsby's great claim to fame is the Fortum Ski Tunnel. The immense snow-filled, illuminated and fully covered ski-way was built in 2006 and, at almost a mile long, is the longest ski tunnel in the world. Visitors who hire a car in Torsby can easily tour the town's other attractions, and also have quick access to and from the local airport, which is right on the outskirts of the town. The town centre is used to catering for both tourists and a wide catchment area, that's why it has more than 60 shops and restaurants.
