Walk over bumpy trails. See a waterfall. Be awakened by a reindeer herd in the morning. Cross an ice-cold stream in your bare feet. Marvel at the views. Get sun on your face one minute and spiky rain the next. Tape your heel for blisters. Sweat. Freeze. Set your tent up the wrong way in the strong wind, start all over and get it right. Have a bad sleep. Sleep like a log. See a rare flower. Cook your dinner on a burner stove. Take a break from the screen. All of it, it’s there on the trail, during Fjällräven Classic.
In 2024, Fjällräven Classic is celebrating its 20th anniversary of trekking the Fjällräven way. Recognising this milestone, Fjällräven Classic is expanding to Chile for the first time and Fjällräven Classic UK is returning with a route through England’s Lake District national park.
Fjällräven Classic was first developed by Fjällräven founder Åke Nordin in 1979. During “Fjällräven Weeks” he helped people experience the benefits of multi-day trekking in Sweden, even if they were not quite ready to do it by themselves. In 2005, the first Fjällräven Classic as we know it today – a multi-day trek with logistical support – took place in Sweden. It has since become a highly anticipated trekking series in Sweden, Denmark, Germany, the USA, the UK, Korea and Chile, with a strong global community.
Multi-day trekking for everyone
Experience. Learn. Grow.
Now celebrating its 20th anniversary, Fjällräven Classic is an opportunity for anyone to learn how to multi-day trek. To carry all they need on their back. To walk at their own pace. To forge friendships on iconic trails. To gain experiences, confidence and self-reliance along the way.
All of this is done with the hope that after Fjällräven Classic, participants return home and keep on trekking with friends and family, passing their knowledge on to others and growing their interest in nature.
Fjällräven Classic Chile: The most southern trek
Chile is the newest addition to the Fjällräven Classic event series. Taking place in Patagonia, trekkers will witness mountain glaciers calving into the lakes and seas, traverse estancias, and experience trails only accessible during the event. The weather, considerable distances and vertical climbs are challenging, but doable with the right preparation and a positive mindset.
Fjällräven Classic UK: A new route for 2024
Returning in 2024, Fjällräven Classic UK now takes trekkers through the Lake District national park in north-western England. Hosting the highest point in England, it also has an enticing blend of culture and natural landscapes. Often taking trekkers close to the sea, the weather can be “moody”, but the well-kept trails and stunning views reward the effort.
How to get tickets
Secure your spot at Fjällräven Classic by taking advantage of exclusive early access for newsletter subscribers.
From March 4th at 10:00 CET until March 11th at 10:00 CET, tickets for the Sweden, UK, Denmark, Germany, Korea, and Chile events will be available solely to subscribers.
After the early access window, any remaining tickets will be released to the public on March 12th at 10:00 CET here. Keep in mind that there will be a limited number of tickets available during the official release. Fjällräven Classic USA tickets will be available later in Spring 2024.
Classic, sustainably
For Fjällräven, the link between spending time in nature and respecting nature is clear, making multi-day trekking via Fjällräven Classic a valuable gateway to the outdoors. As the Classic continues, it is necessary to curtail any impacts it has on local environments. To better protect the seven trails, Fjällräven’s Global Events and CSR & Compliance teams work closely to optimise resource use, reward climate-friendly transportation and reduce waste.
As Aiko Bode, Chief Sustainability Officer, CSR & Compliance said: “Fjällräven’s mission is to bring people out in nature, while leaving basecamp in better shape than we found it. So, while we actively promote trekking, we must ensure Fjällräven Classic fundamentally respects nature. This involves increasing the use of low-impact transportation to event sites and offering food and drink with low carbon emissions. We must also cultivate an event culture that enables respect for nature. Like showing participants where to walk to avoid creating new paths, how to pitch a tent to avoid damaging the local flora and how to manage their waste.”
In fact, participants are encouraged to actively seek out and pick up trash from the trail. At some events, participants get their own branded trash bag and competitions are held to see who can collect the most waste.
The commitment does not end with education. Aiko added: “Fjällräven also invests in environmental restoration and conservation projects to preserve and improve the local ecosystems of each trek.”
Ultimately, Fjällräven’s goal is to reduce Fjällräven Classic Sweden’s emissions 30% by 2025 and create a roadmap for future zero-waste events.
