Events in Sweden

Swedish Sport Gala
Stockholm
14 January 2008

This annual event takes place at Stockholm's Globe Arena and is considered to be the sport world's own Oscar-gala. The major Swedish sports stars are present at the event hoping to win one of the awards.

Viking Run
Stockholm
January 2008

This is a long distance ice skating event that runs from Uppsala to Stockholm. The total distance of the Viking Run is 48 miles and attracts over 8,000 competitors each year.

Cod Festival
Helsingborg
18 January - 20 January 2008

The Cod Festival is the world's largest deep sea fishing event and attracts contestants from all around the world. There is a cash prize for hauling in the heaviest cod.

Gothenburg International Film Festival
Gothenburg
25 January - 4 February 2008

The Gothenburg International Film Festival is one of the largest events in the northern European film circuit and features a competition with a Nordic focus. The event also features a wide array of social events and seminars that are held at various cinemas and other venues throughout the city.

Uddeholm Swedish Rally
Uddeholm
7 February - 10 February 2008

Uddeholm is home to Sweden's largest motoring event as the World Rally Championship heads to the snowy Swedish countryside. This Rally event includes 17 different stages that cover 1700km of snowy and icy conditions.

Vasaloppet
Dalarna
2 March 2008

This cross-country skiing event has been running annually since 1922 as thousands of participants congregate in the Dalarna region for the oldest, longest and biggest cross country ski race in the world.

Gothenburg Horse Show
Gothenburg
23 April - 27 April 2008

The Gothenburg Horse Show takes place annually at Sweden's Scandinavium arena for four days of equestrian competition. The event has been running since 1977.

Gothenburg Half Marathon
Gothenburg
May 2008

Over 7,000 runners take to streets as the Gothenburg Half Marathon gets under way. This event has been growing every year of its existence and is now one of the top long distance races in the world.

A Taste of Stockholm
Stockholm
June 2008

This is a six day event that culminates during Sweden's National Day on June 6. The city of Stockholm shows off the best cuisine, entertainment, culture and sport during A Taste of Stockholm festival.