Festivals and events in the mountains

From après-ski parties and ski weekends to summer festivals and cycling events – discover the best experiences the mountains have to offer. This is your guide to seasonal highlights that make your trip even more memorable.

Mountain festivals

Åre Bike Festival

Our annual Åre Bike Park festival traditionally runs from 2-6 July. Look forward to an extraordinary cycling experience.

Bicycle festival with spectators and mountain biking by the sea in Åre, Sweden

Åre, 2 Jul - 6 Jul 2025

Vemdalsfinalen - the end of the season

After a fantastic season of skiing and wonderful experiences, the ski season ends with fast-paced activities and memorable experiences.

Competitive skiers celebrate at the Vemdalen final with sunshine and spectators in the background

Vemdalen, 9 Apr - 12 Apr 2026

A getaway with the girls

Tjejmilen Sälen by EQPE

Tjejmilen in Sälen is a mountain experience full of energy, community and nature. Choose between 5 or 10 km on easy trails in stunning mountain surroundings. A weekend for women who want to move, enjoy and have fun together.

A person running Tjejmilen with arms raised, cheerful expression, dressed in a pink shirt and cap, verdant background

Trysilrypa 2025 – the ultimate girls’ mountain weekend

Norway's biggest mountain race and march for women! An amazing weekend with races and entertainment.

Three happy runners jump in the air in the mountains, wearing race numbers and blue shirts during a competition in beautiful weather

Fler kvinnor i spåret – Bike weekend in Sälen

We want to make mountain biking more accessible to women with this unique weekend filled with inspiration, empowerment and cycling in good company in Sälen.

Two people are cycling on a path through a blooming valley under a clear blue sky

SHe Rides - Autumn Camp in Trysil

Join us in exploring the beautiful nature of Trysil in the fall during SHe Ride Autumn Camp.

Cycling in the mountains under a clear blue sky, two people on mountain bikes ride through colorful autumn nature in Sweden

Endurance and speed

Fjällmaraton Sälen by EQPE

The Fjällmaraton Sälen is a trail adventure for those who enjoy outdoor experiences, running and beautiful scenery. Choose between the 42K, 21K or 10K route and the kids can take part in the Children's Mountain Marathon.

Runners participate in a mountain marathon in a scenic mountainous environment with expansive landscapes and clear weather

Sälen, 29 Aug - 31 Aug 2025

Hemsedal Up N' Down

Join Hemsedal Up N' Down – a lift-based ski race packed with speed, team spirit and great vibes from start to finish.

Hemsedal, 7 Mar 2026

Ski Test Weekends

Ski Test Weekend Vemdalen

Try new skis, snowboards and equipment in Vemdalen for free between 28 and 29 November 2025!

Ski Test Weekend Sälen

Try new skis, snowboards and equipment for free in Sälen between 5 and 6 December 2025!

Ski Test Weekend Trysil

Try new skis, snowboards and equipment in Trysil for free between 6 and 7 December 2025!

Ski Test Weekend Åre

Try new skis, snowboards and equipment in Åre for free between December 12 and 13 2025!

Ski Test Weekend Hemsedal

Try new skis, snowboards and equipment in Hemsedal for free between December 13 and 14 2025!

Crowd-friendly events

B-RAGE Sesh by GT

Watch as Brage Vestavik hosts an all-out show on the legendary B-RAGE trail. Some of the world’s top freeride riders gather for a spectator experience packed with speed, style and wild tricks. This is the most thrilling MTB event of the summer!

A cyclist performs a backflip in a forest area during a mountain biking competition

Trysil, 29 Aug - 30 Aug 2025

SkiStar Winter Games

SkiStar Winter Games Vemdalen

The SkiStar Winter Games is the natural meeting place for anyone who loves downhill skiing. Top-class competitions are combined with activities that spark a love of skiing, both in and outside the competition arena.

Vemdalen, 9 Jan - 11 Jan 2026

SkiStar Winter Games Sälen

SkiStar Winter Games is the meeting place for everyone who loves alpine skiing. World-class competitions are combined with fun activities that create ski joy for all, both on and off the competition arena.

Skistar Winter Games in Sälen with happy skiers and large crowds. Winter sports festival with competitions and events for all ages

Sälen, 15 Apr - 19 Apr 2026

SkiStar Winter Games Hemsedal

SkiStar Winter Games in Hemsedal is the perfect meeting place for everyone who loves alpine skiing. Top-level competitions are combined with activities that inspire joy on the slopes, both on and off the slope.

Hemsedal, 24 Apr - 26 Apr 2026

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