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Fjällräven launches the Forever Fjällräven Club in Sweden
26 Jan 2026
Fjällräven today announces the Swedish launch of the Forever Fjällräven Club, its new loyalty and membership program. The Forever Fjällräven Club goes beyond traditional loyalty schemes. Members earn
Fjällräven Classic 2026 welcomes everyone to multi-day trekking
20 Jan 2026
In 2026, Fjällräven Classic again opens the outdoors to everyone who’s interested in multi-day trekking, from newcomers to seasoned trekkers. Taking place across four continents from July to December
Trek lightweight, the Fjällräven Way
19 Dec 2025
Swedish outdoor brand expands its lightweight offering with a new collection in summer 2026. For Fjällräven, ‘lightness’ runs deeper than weight. It’s aboutmoving through nature with presence, balance
An Arctic Icon, reimagined
09 Oct 2025
Fjällräven, the Swedish outdoor clothing and equipment company, is introducing the Expedition Black Edition — a limited run of 900 all-black versions of its iconic 1974 Expedition Down Jacket. This ne
From Mild to Wild
23 Jul 2025
For winters that run from mild to wild, Fjällräven jackets are designed so you never feel cold again. The Swedish outdoor company’s jackets have been trusted for over 50 years from everyday urban chil
Autumn trekking calls for Keb
16 Jul 2025
Gear up for shoulder season. Autumn trekking calls for Keb, now including GORE-TEX ePE membranes. When it comes to trekking conditions, the autumn shoulder season is an unlikely hero. Sure, summer i
Sustainability and CSR 2024
05 Jun 2025
The 2024 sustainability and CSR summary is now available. In it are highlights and challenges from the year presented in approachable formats, as well as overviews of Fjällräven’s seven sustainability
Introducing Fjällräven cycling equipment
24 Feb 2025
Fjällräven, the Swedish outdoor clothing and equipment company, combines decades of experience creating long-lasting and functional trekking gear with a long-held love for cycling and adventure to lau
Fjällräven Classic 2025
31 Jan 2025
Fjällräven Classic, Fjällräven’s largest global event, returns in 2025 with seven treks across four continents from July to December. Taking place in Denmark, Sweden, Germany, the UK, the USA, Korea,
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