Fjällräven
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,
LONG LIVE YOUR EXPEDITION
10 Sep 2024
The Fjällräven Expedition Down Jacket, made to keep you warm in the harshest of conditions, has changed very little in the 50 years since its launch. This is testament to the functionality, durability
Fjällräven Polar 2025
02 Sep 2024
In April 2025, Fjällräven Polar is once again bringing together 20 people from across the globe for a 300-kilometre expedition across the Scandinavian Arctic tundra. During the journey, participants d
Sustainability, durability and CSR 2023
17 Jun 2024
Fjällräven believes transparent communication about sustainability and other CSR topics, that everyone can learn from and enjoy, is the way forward. Plus, with more people committed to minimising thei
Summer trekking for everyone
07 Jun 2024
As summer arrives and the outdoors calls, it’s time to gear up for adventure. Whether you’re experienced or new to exploring, it’s prime time to get out there and discover new trails and experiences.
Kånken Art 2024
26 Mar 2024
Fjällräven is launching the sixth edition of Kånken Art on April 15. Kånken Art is a project that asks renowned artists to express their relationship to nature while using a Kånken backpack as their c
Fjällräven Classic 2024
05 Feb 2024
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 C
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