Fjällräven Polar
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What is Fjällräven Polar?
Fjällräven Polar is a 300km dog-sled expedition that brings people from around the world to live for a week up north in the Scandinavian Arctic tundra. Following Fjällräven’s mission to inspire people to spend more time in nature, this expedition proves that regardless of previous experience, anyone with the right equipment, knowledge, and support can enjoy the outdoors, even in Arctic conditions.
What is Fjällräven Polar?
Fjällräven Polar is a 300km dog-sled expedition that brings people from around the world to live for a week up north in the Scandinavian Arctic tundra. Following Fjällräven’s mission to inspire people to spend more time in nature, this expedition proves that regardless of previous experience, anyone with the right equipment, knowledge, and support can enjoy the outdoors, even in Arctic conditions.
When is Fjällräven Polar 2027?
The Fjällräven Polar 2027 expedition will take place March 31 to April 5, 2027.
The Fjällräven Polar 2027 expedition will take place March 31 to April 5, 2027.
Where does Fjällräven Polar take place?
The expedition starts in the Jukkasjärvi area of Swedish Lapland, around 17 km east of Kiruna. Participants will travel north through Sevujärvi, Kattuvuoma, Råstojaure and Pältsa – one of Europe’s largest areas of permafrost – before finishing at the edge of the Norwegian fjords in Signaldalen.
The expedition starts in the Jukkasjärvi area of Swedish Lapland, around 17 km east of Kiruna. Participants will travel north through Sevujärvi, Kattuvuoma, Råstojaure and Pältsa – one of Europe’s largest areas of permafrost – before finishing at the edge of the Norwegian fjords in Signaldalen.
If I get a place on the expedition, do I need to bring any equipment with me?
Fjällräven will provide you with all necessary clothes and equipment. You only need to bring any personal medication, toiletries and the clothes you travel in.
Fjällräven will provide you with all necessary clothes and equipment. You only need to bring any personal medication, toiletries and the clothes you travel in.
Will Fjällräven pay for my travel costs to and from Fjällräven Polar?
Yes, Fjällräven will pay for all travel costs to and from Fjällräven Polar, as well as all expenses during the expedition.
Yes, Fjällräven will pay for all travel costs to and from Fjällräven Polar, as well as all expenses during the expedition.
Application process
Who can apply for a Fjällräven Polar 2027 spot?
Fjällräven Polar is for anyone who wants to apply. It doesn’t matter where you are in the world. However, this is a challenging event, mostly because of the conditions, so you should have a reasonable level of fitness. You must also be over the age of 18, be able to speak English, and have an open and flexible, learning mindset.
Who can apply for a Fjällräven Polar 2027 spot?
Fjällräven Polar is for anyone who wants to apply. It doesn’t matter where you are in the world. However, this is a challenging event, mostly because of the conditions, so you should have a reasonable level of fitness. You must also be over the age of 18, be able to speak English, and have an open and flexible, learning mindset.
You can review all eligibility conditions for participation on the Terms and Conditions page.
What are the key dates during the application process?
Applications open:September 29, 2026
Applications close: November 3, 2026
Winners announced: December 9, 2026
Fjällräven Polar 2027: March 31 to April 5, 2027
Applications open:September 29, 2026
Applications close: November 3, 2026
Winners announced: December 9, 2026
Fjällräven Polar 2027: March 31 to April 5, 2027
Do I need to have a specific social media account to apply?
Applying for Fjällräven Polar 2027 includes completing a challenge and posting a video online. This year, content may be posted to any social network, video platform, or website, provided it has a public URL that the jury can access with your application.Ensure there is an easily viewable image of yourself where you post your response to the challenge. If you are selected, it will be used in the winners’ announcement.
Applying for Fjällräven Polar 2027 includes completing a challenge and posting a video online. This year, content may be posted to any social network, video platform, or website, provided it has a public URL that the jury can access with your application.Ensure there is an easily viewable image of yourself where you post your response to the challenge. If you are selected, it will be used in the winners’ announcement.
Feel free to tag your content@fjallravenofficial, #FjallravenPolar2027 and #FromHeretoPolar2027, so that it may be shared to the Fjällräven Polar community pageand/or Fjällräven's social media accounts.
Will you share the content I post?
Creative content by those who have filled out the application, including a URL to their content,and tagged their content @fjallravenofficial, #FjallravenPolar2027 and/or #FromHeretoPolar2027, may be shared on the Fjällräven Polar community pageand/or Fjällräven's social media accounts. This allows Fjällräven to highlight and share your creative efforts.
Creative content by those who have filled out the application, including a URL to their content,and tagged their content @fjallravenofficial, #FjallravenPolar2027 and/or #FromHeretoPolar2027, may be shared on the Fjällräven Polar community pageand/or Fjällräven's social media accounts. This allows Fjällräven to highlight and share your creative efforts.
If you do not tag your content, it will still be considered by the jury if your application form is complete and you’ve posted a challenge online with a public URL that the jury can access.
To learn about how your data and challenge response could be stored and/or used, check out the Fjällräven Polar Terms and Conditions page and Fjällräven Privacy Policy.
Do I need outdoor experience to apply for Fjällräven Polar?
No, you do not need specific outdoor experience to apply. However, you need to be reasonably fitand open minded enough to be able to manage a pack of sled dogs and take on a multi-day expedition in Arctic climates which can include extreme weather conditions, such as minus 30°C temperatures, wind and snow.
No, you do not need specific outdoor experience to apply. However, you need to be reasonably fitand open minded enough to be able to manage a pack of sled dogs and take on a multi-day expedition in Arctic climates which can include extreme weather conditions, such as minus 30°C temperatures, wind and snow.
Is there a lower / upper age limit to apply?
You must be 18 or older to apply. There is no upper age limit.
You must be 18 or older to apply. There is no upper age limit.
What is the jury looking for when it comes to content?
The jury would love to see you be as authentic as possible. Creativity comes in many shapes and forms, so feel free to express yourself. You can find more information about the challenge and what is needed on the How to apply page.
The jury would love to see you be as authentic as possible. Creativity comes in many shapes and forms, so feel free to express yourself. You can find more information about the challenge and what is needed on the How to apply page.
Can I withdraw my application if I decide I don’t want to go?
Yes, you can withdraw your Fjällräven Polar application by deletingyour challenge post. Your application is not considered complete unless you post a response to the challengeand include a URL for it in your complete application form.
Yes, you can withdraw your Fjällräven Polar application by deletingyour challenge post. Your application is not considered complete unless you post a response to the challengeand include a URL for it in your complete application form.
How will participants or the winners be selected?
Once the application period closes onNovember 3, 2026, at 11:59PM CET, the jury will select the expedition participants for Fjällräven Polar 2027. The jury will review each application from multiple perspectives while considering the following criteria:
Once the application period closes onNovember 3, 2026, at 11:59PM CET, the jury will select the expedition participants for Fjällräven Polar 2027. The jury will review each application from multiple perspectives while considering the following criteria:
- Completion of application form and the challenge
- Staying true to the spirit of the challenge
- Capacity to inspire others, including creativity, reach and distribution
How will I know that I have won?
If you are one of the people selected for the Fjällräven Polar 2027 expedition, you will find out during the winners’ announcement on Instagram Live on December 9, 2026.We will contact you via phone or email to confirm your spot.
If you are one of the people selected for the Fjällräven Polar 2027 expedition, you will find out during the winners’ announcement on Instagram Live on December 9, 2026.We will contact you via phone or email to confirm your spot.
What happens if I’m chosen for Fjällräven Polar?
First of all, congratulations! You’ll soon be on the path to exploring the Arctic.
First of all, congratulations! You’ll soon be on the path to exploring the Arctic.
Rest assured; we will take care of everything before the 2027 expedition. You will be contacted by our expedition team who will start arranging your travel, clothing, equipment and pre-expedition briefings.
Where can I get all the practical legal details about the application process and participation in Fjällräven Polar?
Check out the Fjällräven Polar Terms and Conditions page.
Check out the Fjällräven Polar Terms and Conditions page.
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