Vasaloppet in English - Traffic and transport

Getting to Sälen and Mora

Vasaloppet events lead to a lot of traffic on the roads around Mora and Sälen. By train, bus or plane you can get all the way, no matter where your journey starts.

Train and bus

Direct buses and trains run every day from Stockholm to Mora, and buses run from Malmö via Göteborg to Sälen.

Many sports clubs hire private buses or travel together with other clubs. Check with your local sports club!

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Car

Most choose to travel by car which often leads to a highly strained traffic situation. If you choose car it is important to be out in good time. A good rule of thumb is to add at least an hour to your travel time. Keep in mind that a day in the tracks can be exhausting, and it is important to get a good amount of sleep before heading back home.

Flight

There are flights to Sälen’s airport, Scandinavian Mountains Airport.

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Taxi or rental car

At Visit Dalarna you will find service and rental in Dalarna.

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Traffic information

Traffic instructions during Vasaloppet’s Winter Week 2025

Map of traffic instructions (pdf – 2 pages)

Traffic information Mora

Fredsgatan (Badstugatan–Björnramsgatan). Prohibition to stop and park February 20 at 24.00–March 2 at midnight.
Prostgatan. Entrance from Älvgatan forbidden February 20 at 24.00–March 2 at midnight.
Vasagatan (the Zorn Museum–Klockstapeln, the bell tower). All vehicular traffic forbidden February 17 at 08.00–March 2 at midnight.
Hamngatan (Moragatan–Vasagatan). All vehicular traffic forbidden February 17 at 08.00–March 2 at midnight. Does not apply to authorized traffic.
Badstugatan and Kaplansgatan (closed for Vasagatan through traffic). All vehicular traffic forbidden February 17 at 08.00–March 4 at 08.00.
Vasagatan and Björnramsgatan. All vehicular traffic forbidden February 10–March 7.
Fredsgatan (Björnramsgatan–Prostgatan). All vehicular traffic forbidden February 20 at midnight–March 2 at midnight. Does not apply to authorized traffic.
Fredsgatan (Vasagatan–Prostgatan). All vehicular traffic forbidden February 20 at midnight–March 2 at midnight.

Map of traffic information Mora (pdf)

The Vasaloppet buses

Once you’re on location, you can easily travel between Sälen and Mora with our Vasaloppet buses, regardless of which race you’re participating in.

Parking

During Vasaloppet’s Winter Week, there are car parks at the start locations, near the finish in Mora, and at certain checkpoints along the Vasaloppet Arena. Some of the car parks have fees. The fee is 40 SEK, paid via Swish.

For maps of the start location and the finish area, see the Opening Hours page.

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Start Area Sälen
Parking is available in several places; follow the signs and the parking attendants’ directions and you will find a suitable parking space.

Start Area Oxberg
Parking is available in several places; follow the signs and the parking attendants’ directions and you will find a suitable parking space.

Checkpoint Smågan
There is no parking available. Spectators cannot visit this checkpoint.

Checkpoints at Mångsbodarna, Risberg, Evertsberg, Oxberg and Hökberg

Limited parking; follow the signs and the parking attendants’ directions and you will find a suitable parking space.

During Stafettvasan on Friday, February 28, there will be no parking facilities at the checkpoint in Hökberg. Everyone must take the bus to the Hökberg exchange.

Follow participants as spectators

Many relatives and friends want to follow participants along the track. There is often a lot of traffic on the roads during our races so remember to be out in good time. A good rule of thumb is to add an hour to your travel plan. Consider carpooling!

Between Sälen and Mora, there are seven official Vasaloppet checkpoints. Pay attention to the signs at the checkpoints and follow instructions from our parking attendants.

Öppet Spår Sunday, Öppet Spår Monday 90, Nattvasan 90, Vasaloppet
The recommended stops along the track are Mångsbodarna, Evertsberg and Oxberg.

Stafettvasan
The recommended stops along the track are Risberg and Evertsberg.

Vasaloppet 30, Tjejvasan, Öppet Spår måndag 30, Öppet Spår måndag 45, Vasaloppet 45, Nattvasan 30 and Nattvasan 45
The recommended stop is the Hökberg checkpoint, it could be difficult to reach the finish line in time, as traffic might be slow in central Mora. From Hökberg you go to the finish line in Mora.

Night parking for caravan and camper

Sälen – The Vasaloppet start in Berga by

Campers and caravans are permitted to park at the car park by the Vasaloppet start. It is forbidden to park a caravan or camper anywhere except where the signs indicate, so make sure to follow the signs – other night parking within the competition area of the Vasaloppet start in Sälen is forbidden.

During winter events there are three caravan and camper spaces available near the start in Sälen.

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Oxberg – Start area in Oxberg

Campers and caravans are permitted to park at the car park by the Oxberg start. It is forbidden to park a caravan or camper anywhere except where the signs indicate, so make sure to follow the signs. At this car park there is no access to electricity or water.

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Mora – Vasaliden

Campers and caravans are permitted to park at the car park at Vasaliden. It is forbidden to park a caravan or camper anywhere except where the signs indicate, so make sure to follow the signs. At this car park there is no access to electricity or water. You can then walk to the finish area and trade fair in Mora; there is a marked walkway, approximately 1,300 metres long.

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