Fjällräven Experience

TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION

Whether you are travelling to Fjällräven Classic Denmark by public transport or by car, there are several options for getting to and from the start and the finish.

Car

If you arrive by car, we recommend that you park by the finishing point, Bjørnemose Gods, Bjørnemosevej 40, 5700 Svendborg. From there, we offer a free Classic bus service to the startingpoint at Faldsled Havn. The buses leave both Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. You book your bus when you buy your Fjällräven Classic ticket.

Trek 1: (July 3-5)
Tuesday, July 2 at 4pm and 6pm
Wednesday, July 3 at 7am

Trek 2: (July 4-6)
Wednesday, July 3 at 4pm and 6pm
Thursday, July 4 at 7am

Train

If you travel by public transportation, we recommend Svendborg Station as your destination. From there, we offer free Classic buses to the starting point at Faldsled Havn. The buses leave both Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. You book your bus when you buy your Fjällräven Classic ticket.

Trek 1: (July 3-5)
Tuesday, July 2 at 4.10pm and 6.10pm
Wednesday, July 3 at 7.10am

Trek 2: (July 4-6)
Wednesday, July 3 at 4.10pm and 6.10pm
Thursday, July 4 at 7.10am

After completing the trek, the Fjällräven Classic buses will drive from the finishing point, Bjørnemose Gods, to Svendborg Station both Saturday and Sunday at 8:30am.

www.rejseplanen.dk – Rejseplanen is a search engine for public transportation in Denmark.

Fjällräven Classic Warm-up Camp

Before the trek starts, you have the possibility to stay at Faldsled Strand Camping for one night. The campsite is only 10 minutes walk from the starting point at Faldsled Havn.

During Fjällräven Classic Warm-up Camp you can experience:

Geo Park Det SydfynskeØhav (the South Funen Archipelago Geopark)– ‘get to know Øhavsstien (the Archipelago Trail) before you embark on the route’
Buy local food and drinks
Listen to live music
Meet other participants and experience ‘Danish cosiness and comfortable conviviality’
Get a good night’s sleep and be completely ready to begin your trek

Please note that this is not included in your Fjällräven Classic ticket.

IMPORTANT:  As Faldsled Strand Camping has limited capacity, you will need to book your overnight stay in advance and book it directly with Faldsled Strand Camping: Website: www.falsledstrandcamping.dk/
Phone: +45 9393 5400
Email: mail@falsledstrandcamping.dk

Other accommodation

Birkelygaard Bed & Breakfast (460 metres from Faldsled Havn)

Hotel Ærø Svendborg (300 metres from Svendborg Station). The Fjällräven Classic bus leaves at 7:10am on the day you start the trek.

Hotel Garni (120 metres from Svendborg Station). The Fjällräven Classic bus leaves at 7:10am on the day you start the trek.

ASSEMBLY POINT & CHECK-IN

There are two check-in possibilities. One is situated in the parking area at Bjørnemose Gods. This can be used if you arrive by car the day before your start. The other one is situated at the starting area at Faldsled Havn. At check-in, you need to state your start group and your name.

Opening hours for check-in

TREK 1: (start groups 1-3)
Bjørnemose Gods: 2 July from 3-6pm
Faldsled Havn: 3 July from 8am

TREK 2: (start groups 4-6)
Bjørnemose Gods: 3 July from 3-6pm
Faldsled Havn: 4 July from 8am

At check-in, you will be registered as a participant of Fjällräven Classic Denmark and will receive your map, Hiking Passport, Safety Tag and Trash Bag.

Luggage

Transportation of extra luggage (max. 10 kilos) may only be handed over at check-in at Faldsled Havn. Please note that heavier luggage will incur a fee. Remember to mark the luggage clearly with your name and phone number. Storage of luggage is at your own risk. It is not possible to access the luggage before it is handed back at Bjørnemose Gods (finish).

Food

Food for the first day will be handed out at the starting area at Faldsled Havn. After this, food will be handed out at the campsite of the day. Breakfast and dinner are freeze-dried bags from Real Turmat. For lunch, we provide Danish rye bread with various coldcuts. It will be possible to choose vegetarian alternatives for both Real Turmat and the coldcuts. Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate various allergies. Snacks and fruit are also part of the catering during Fjällräven Classic Denmark. Water is available at all checkpoints and campsites.

Activities at the starting area

At the starting area at Faldsled Havn, you will be able to enjoy a free cup of coffee from The Brew Company and have your backpack weighed and adjusted. There is also a small shop where you can buy Fjällräven Classic merchandise.

AT THE START

Fjällräven Classic Denmark starts at Faldsled Havn. There are two start dates and three starting groups per day.

The starting groups are as follows:

Trek 1: (3 July 2024)
Group 1: 9am
Group 2: 9.15am
Group 3: 9.30am

Trek 2: (4 July 2024)
Group 4: 9am
Group 5: 9.15am
Group 6: 9.15am

DURING THE TREK

There are three checkpoints and three campsites during Fjällräven Classic Denmark, and you need to get your Hiking Passport stamped at all six points.

In contrast to Fjällräven Classic Sweden, you may not pitch your tent just anywhere. Therefore, we have established three campsites that you must use. You are not allowed to skip one of the campsites or stay at a campsite for longer than one night. Below is an overview of your stays at each campsite:

Day 1: Camp Holstenshuus
Day 2: Camp Egebjerg
Day 3: Camp Bjørnemose Gods

During Fjällräven Classic Denmark, you are only allowed to walk between 8am and 7pm. We have chosen to set this time limit to respect the landowners along the route and to safeguard our participants as this period is also the hunting season.

In addition, we start closing the checkpoints and campsites on the route at a specific time each day. Therefore, you must adhere to the following times to have your Hiking Passport stamped:

Day 1:

Checkpoint Østrup closes at 3pm

Camp Holstenshuus closes at 7pm

Day 2:

Checkpoint Syltemae closes at 3pm

Camp Egebjerg closes at 7pm

Day 3:

Checkpoint Svendborgsundbroen closes at 3pm

Camp Bjørnemose Gods closes at 7pm

Fjällräven Classic Denmark is an outdoor event, and you participate at your own risk.

Littering

We provide you with a Trash Bag, so you can collect your litter and take it with you. It is important that you use it. Under no circumstances are you allowed to discard litter. If you do that, you will be disqualified. We want to keep natural areas clean and orderly. You can empty your Trash Bag at all campsites and checkpoints. Here, we have sorting system in place for litter so we can recycle as much trash as possible.

Catering

In contrast to Fjällräven Classic Sweden, where you are provided with freeze-dried food for several days, we will provide you with food each day during Fjällräven Classic Denmark. Breakfast and dinner are freeze-dried food from Real Turmat. Lunch is Danish ryebread. It will be possible to choose vegetarian alternatives for both Real Turmat and coldcuts. Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate various preferences and allergies. In addition, snacks, fruit and tea/coffee will be provided. Drinking water is available at all check points and campsites.

In addition, you will pass a couple of ice-cream shops and convenience stores during the trip. There will also be private individuals who sell cake, fruit and soft drinks from their gardens, so it may be a good idea to bring some cash.

Safety and medical care

Though we have volunteers along the route and at all checkpoints, you will still be by yourself most of the time. Do not take any unnecessary risks. Stop when you are tired, eat when you are hungry and drink water regularly. There will be water at each checkpoint and campsite.

All checkpoints and campsites are staffed by medics who are trained in first aid. In case of an emergency, call 112.

Abandoning the hike

You may withdraw from Fjällräven Classic Denmark at any time. However, unless you have been seriously hurt, it will be your own responsibility to get to the nearest transportation option. If you have been seriously hurt, Fjällräven volunteers can help you. In any case, you must always inform Fjällräven volunteers if you want to leave the trek, either at the nearest checkpoint or by messaging the phone number found in your Hiking Passport.

PRICE

Adults: 1450 DKK/ 194€
Youth: 850 DKK/€ 114 (born 2010 -2018)
Kids: Free (born 2019 to 2024)

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Fjällräven Classic is about getting out and enjoying nature. That’s why we take care of all the basics.

Your ticket includes the following:

If you arrive by car – parking by Bjørnemose Gods as well as bus transport from Bjørnemose Gods (finish) to Faldsled Havn (start). These buses are arranged Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday and are booked when you sign up for Fjällräven Classic Denmark. Please note that there are no buses from Bjørnemose Gods to Faldsled after Fjällräven Classic ends.
If you arrive by public transport – bus from Svendborg Station to Faldsled (start) and a bus from Bjørnemose Gods to Svendborg Station after Fjällräven Classic ends. The bus is booked when you sign up for Fjällräven Classic Denmark.
Transportation of extra luggage, max. 10 kilos from Faldsled Havn (start) to Bjørnemose Gods (finish). Please note that heavier luggage will incur a fee. Your name and phone number must be clearly marked on the luggage. Storage of the luggage is at your own risk. It is not possible to access the luggage before it is handed back at Bjørnemose Gods (finish).
A map of the route.
A Hiking Passport which will be stamped by Fjällräven’s volunteers at all checkpoints as well as the start and finish lines.
Gas for use with your gas burner. The gas is Primus gas that can be used with gas burners with a standard thread. Note: If you need to use petrol or denatured alcohol, you need to bring this yourself. Gas is only provided at the start and at the Warm-up Camp.
Daily supplies of freeze-dried food for breakfast and dinner. For lunch, we provide Danish rye bread and various cold cuts.
Snacks and fresh fruit.
Coffee and tea.
Drinking water at all checkpoints and campsites.
Campsites with toilet facilities.
An orange Safety Tag for your backpack. The Safety Tag identifies you as a participant of Fjällräven Classic Denmark and will make it easier to find you in an emergency.
Fjällräven Classic Trash Bag for your trash. Remember that you are, under no circumstances, allowed to litter or throw away your trash during the trek.
Surprises and workshops.
A Fjällräven Classic Denmark medal and badge when you have completed all 72 kilometres.
A party at the finish area with live music, competitions and activities. Food and drink, however, are not included.
Shower trucks at the finish area.
Overnight accommodation at Camp Bjørnemose Gods (if you want to stay an extra night and celebrate a successfully completed Fjällräven Classic Denmark 2024).

RULES

We want to make sure Fjällräven Classic Denmark is enjoyable for everyone and that the landscape looks great after the event. So, there are a few rules we need you to follow.

Camping

During Fjällräven Classic Denmark you must spend the night in a tent. In contrast to Sweden, it is not permitted to camp just anywhere.

Fjällräven Classic Denmark has three campsites – one for each day. You’ll find the first one at Holstenshuus, the next at Egebjerg, and the last at Bjørnemose Gods. But this is in no way a disadvantage. It provides a better opportunity to get to know the other participants, so it really feels like you’re part of one big family.

The various campsites are set up according to approval from the landowners and fire authorities. This means that you are only allowed to pitch your tent within the designated areas. The areas are devoid of trees so if you sleep in a tarp or bivouac, these need to be self-supporting.

Please note that the only campsite with shower facilities is Bjørnemose Gods (finish). All campsites and checkpoints have toilets.

Environmental considerations

We encourage all our participants to sort their rubbish in the rubbish bins provided, which are placed at both checkpoints and campsites. Rubbish is sorted into five different categories during Fjällräven Classic Denmark and anything that is recyclable will be recycled.

We always aim to leave nature in better shape than when we arrived. This is why we inform and encourage all our participants to pick up all rubbish – even rubbish that might not be theirs.

Limiting food waste is also one of our goals. Therefore, excess food from Fjällräven Classic Denmark will be passed on to the Food Bank which distributes the food to shelters and to places where there are other socially disadvantaged people (www.foedevarebanken.dk).

Locally produced food means less transportation and thus less CO2 emissions from ships, aircraft and trucks. Therefore, whenever possible, we buy from local vendors and preferably organic food.

AT THE FINISH LINE

When you cross the finish line at Bjørnemose Gods, tired but happy, you will find the finish area teeming with life. Among other things, you will be able to experience:

Live music
The possibility to buy food and drink
Participation in competitions and the chance to win some great prizes
Participation in workshops
A well-deserved, hot shower
The chance to visit our Care & Repair area
The opportunity to meet footwear specialists from Hanwag and Skaarup Foot Therapy
A closer look at the merchandise in our shop
One night free of charge at the finish area, Camp Bjørnemose Gods

So, remember to celebrate your great achievement with your new Fjällräven Classic friends at the finish area. And if you’re not quite done with Fjällräven Classic Denmark, you can spend your last night at Camp Bjørnemose Gods.

Please note that if you’re using public transportation, Fjällräven Classic buses are only available the day after you cross the finish line. Departure is at 8.30 towards Svendborg Station. Svendborg Station is just 5km from Bjørnemose Gods. If you want to go to Svendborg Station at some other time, we recommend using bus number 241 or a taxi.

VOLUNTEERS

In Denmark, there are about 50 volunteers helping our participants with their trek and making sure they have the best Fjällräven Classic experience possible. Our team of volunteers consists of a good distribution of genders, ages and geography. To be a volunteer, you must be at least 21 years old.

If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer with Fjällräven Classic Denmark, you can send an email to catrine.hansen@fenixoutdoor.dk. The email should contain a short description of yourself, as well as the reason why you want to be a volunteer. Every year, we start looking for volunteers as early as August. Therefore, you should send your application as soon as possible from that month if you’re interested.

It is important that all our volunteers speak and understand Danish as all information to our volunteers is in Danish.

PARTNERS

It would not be possible to conduct Fjällräven Classic Denmark without help from our collaborators and volunteers.