Ski School in English
GrIFK Alpine’s traditional ski school is a fantastic place to learn the basics of skiing or improve your skills all the way to racing or freestyle skiing. Grani Ski School operates in Kauniainen and is easily accessible from all around the Helsinki metropolitan area. We are open every day of the week from early January until the end of March. If conditions allow, the ski school may start as early as December.
Our main offering is 10-week courses for children. These courses provide a fun and regular winter activity during the snowy months. All 10-session courses start in January. These courses are part of GrIFK Alpine’s club activities, and all participants become club members.
The ski school also offers holiday season courses, as well as various intensive courses and private lessons for children and adults based on demand. Please check the upcoming courses below.
For the 2025 season, we offer instruction in Finnish, Swedish, and English.
The ski school has an equipment rental service.
PRIVATE LESSONS
Private lessons may be booked by sending an email to: [email protected].
When booking a private lesson, please specify your preferred date, time, lesson duration (50 min / 100 min), and the number of participants. Private lessons are paid for at the slope café on your lesson and the prices may be found from our Finnish website under "Hinnasto".
HAPPY HOUR ON SATURDAYS 2-3pm
Every Saturday from January 11 to March 22, 2025, we offer a Happy Hour lesson where two students can take a private ski school lesson for the price of one. During the lesson, equipment rental is available for €10 per person.
Happy Hour – Offer Details include:
- 50-minute lesson for 2 people – €55 (regular price €95)
- Rental equipment for the lesson – €10 per person (regular price €15 per person)
A lift ticket is not required during the ski school lesson.
INTENSIVE COURSES
The next 3-week intensive courses start on week 9.
All intensive courses consist of three lessons (50 min each) and cost €78 per participant. The price includes lift access during the lessons.
Equipment can be rented for the duration of the course for €35.
We offer ski school courses mentioned below:
Mondays
16:10 – 16:55 MiniWerneri (ages 3–4): Introduction to skiing, basic movements (3 x 45 min).
18:00 – 18:50 Intro to Gate Skiing (ages 15+ / adults) – Learning the basics of skiing through gates (3 x 50 min).
Tuesdays
16:10 – 16:55 MiniWerneri (ages 3–4) – Introduction to skiing, basic movements (3 x 45 min).
Thursdays
17:00 – 17:50 Snowboarding Basics 2 (ages 6+) – Intermediate course for snowboarders who can already move independently in easy slopes and use a button lift (3 x 50 min).
18:00 – 18:50 Intro to Gate Skiing (ages 4+) – Learning the basics of skiing through gates and more advanced skiing with parallel skis (3 x 50 min).
Fridays
18:00 – 18:50 Skiing Basics (ages 4+) – Learning independent skiing and lift use, no prior experience required (3 x 50 min).
Sundays
9:10 – 9:55 MiniWerneri (ages 3–4) – Introduction to skiing, basic movements, and snowplow turns (3 x 45 min).
We are updating our website to be more friendly for our English speaking guests. Meanwhile, please contact us by email at: [email protected] for more information. We are happy to help with any questions!
