What is the best way to arrive to Hultsfred festival area at STOXA?

Additional commuter trains from Stockholm to Märsta and Upplands Väsby will be available throughtout the festival. From Märsta and Upplands Väsby the SL buses take you to the festival site.

From Märsta station: Take SL bus nuber 586 heading towards Nederäng. The closest stop to the festival is Äspestavägen. From here, it is around 1 km to the festival site. For exact times see sl.se.

From Upplands Väsby: Take SL bus number 531 heading towards Bergbyvägen. Exit on the stop called “Sursta”. From here, it is around 1 km to the festival site. For SL time table visit www.sl.se

Swebus also offers free bustravelling for festival goers. These trips will go between the festival area, Stockholm and Uppsala. The bus ticket gives you the opportunity to go back and forth to the festival for three days. Remember: Pre-booking is necessary.

There will also go buses between Märsta-Arlanda and STOXA. Departures for the buses, Wednesday-Saturday, is at 6 PM, 8 PM and 10 PM. These are the departure times from Märsta, it takes about fifteen minutes to reach the airport.

Where can I stay if I do not want to live in a tent?

For those who do not want to stay at the festival camping area there are several options. Destination Sigtuna offers several hotels, hostels and B & Bs. Read more here: http://destinationsigtuna.se/en/sektion/stay

I want a break from the festival, what can I do?

If a gap would emerge between gigs or if you have some extra time, Sigtuna is full of activities. Go for a swim or take a ride at The Cable Park in Halmsjön near Stockholm Arlanda Airport or take a dip in Lake Mälaren at Steningevägen castle or Fysingen, a lake in Skånelaholms castle. Here you will find a list of all outdoor swimming areas.

If festival clothes need to be replaced, take a shopping trip to Märsta center or Sigtuna. There you will find clothing stores, liquor store, pharmacy, grocery shops and nice cafés for a those with a severe coffee urge. A shopping bus from the festival site takes you to Märsta center. From there, the SL buses 570 and 575 take you to Sigtuna.

If you need a new tent, grill or rain gear, you will find it all at Eurostop in Arlandastad. Here you will find ICA Maxi, Stadium Outlet, Hi-Sports, H & M, Lindex and KappAhl.

We welcome you to a full day of events for the whole family!

Program June 1
Museum:

11:30 AM, 1:30 PM and 2:30 PM, Russian folk orchestra Kalinka plays on the small square

12 AM Inauguration of Sigtuna Museum’s new exhibition with Princess Christina

2 PM Lecture in The Green Barn ”Gröna Ladan” with Anna Lihammer, PhD in Archaeology, The Swedish National Heritage Board “Riksantikvarieämbetet”

2 PM Guided tour around Sigtuna town in Swedish and Russian. Meeting point by the Little Square

3 PM Guided tour around Sigtuna town in Swedish and Russian. Meeting point by the Little Square

3 PM Lecture with Fredrik Svanberg, associate professor of archeology, at the Green Barn “Gröna Ladan”

12 AM-6 PM Open workshop for children, Sigtuna Museum

12 AM-6 PM Opening hours for Sigtuna Museum

6 PM High Mass with the Swedish church and the Russian Orthodox parish in St. Olaf’s church ruin

Food:

Sigtuna has a broad variety of restaurants, cafés and kiosks.

Fashion:

1 PM Fashion show in the garden of Sigtuna Museum

10AM-6 PM Opening hours of the shops in Sigtuna

Activities:

12AM-4PM Sailing with Sigtuna Sailinclub, Sigtuna marina

2PM-4PM Waterskiing with Sigtuna Waterski club, Sigtuna marina

12AM-4PM Kayak rental with Mälardalen pirates “Mälarpiraterna”, Kanotbanan

12AM-2PM Pony riding with Sigtunabygdens riding club in the meadow behind restaurant Kopparkitteln

1PM-4PM “Feel good” gathering with Timeout, Little Square

10AM-11AM 70s-inspired fitness classes with Susanne Salmén, Borgmästarängen

11AM-12PM Zumba with Diana Lahdo, Borgmästargränd Ängen

2:30PM to 4:30Om Outdoor training with Clarity in life, Borgmästarängen

10AM-12PM Pilates and Qiqong with Monika Ruokokoski, Little Square

Music:

12AM-4PM The Culture school plays music at the main squre, Drakegården, Örtagården och Badhusbryggan

4PM-5PM Jitterbug show and dance with Danslyckan “Dance Happiness”,  Little Square

16PM-7PM Arlanda Big Band plays with students from Kulturskolan, Cultureschool, Main Square

8PM-10PM True velocity plays at restaurant Kopparkitteln

The program may be prone to changing.

The day is organized by Sigtuna Museum in collaboration with Destination Sigtuna, Sigtuna town business association “Sigtuna stads företagarförening”, Culture School “Kulturskolan”, local associations, the National Heritage Board “Riksantikvarieämbetet”and Statens historiska museer.

Princess Christina, sister of the reigning king of Sweden Carl XVI Gustaf, inaugurates the exhibition at 12.00.

June 1, the Ingegerd Festival is celebrated throughout Sigtuna including a fashion show, parade, music, sport and water activities. The Culture School’s Day takes place as well at the main square in Sigtuna. From 10 AM to 10 PM.

June 1, Summer Art exhibition at Steninge Palace with Yrjö Edelmann.

June 1 – Skokloster Castle Summer Exhibition. In this summer’s major exhibition, Min skattkammare (My treasury), famous Swedish people with different backgrounds and different interests, have chosen their favourite artifact in Skokloster Castle’s furniture, art, tools and weapons from different centuries to find their own, personal treasure. Exhibition is open from June 1 to September 30.

June 4th, Nordic Orienteering Tour 2013

The competition is part of the 2013 World Cup and gathers competitors from all over the world. Nordic Orienteering Tour 2013 starts in Oslo and takes place in Sigtuna on June 4 with Helsinki as a final destination.  The national Swedish public TV broadcaster, Swedish Television, will be broadcasting the finals live from Sigtuna!

June 6, Valsta Day & National Day Celebrations in Sigtuna town. Children’s National Day will be celebrated at Steninge castle

June 13 to 15, Hultsfred music festival at STOXA

One of Sweden’s biggest music festivals, the Hultsfred festival, will be held at STOXA in Sigtuna for the first time. Portishead, Shout Out Louds, Fatboy Slim and many, many more will be playing live on the outdoor festival. Read more about the artists and find the program at www.hultsfredsfestivalen.se

August 16 to 17, Sigtuna Literature Festival 2013

On August 17 to 18, we welcome you to Sigtuna Literature Festival for the second time! Sigtuna will be filled with authors such as Henning Mankell (Wallander), Erik Axl Sund (Crow Girl (2010), Hunger Fire (2011) and Pythia’s Instructions (2012). Enjoy discussions, workshops, exhibitions and lectures. The festival has something to offer for both children and adults. The literature festival will be attended by established writers as well as young up and coming authors. Read more about Sigtuna Literature Festival 2013 at www.sigtunalitteraturfestival.se

August 24 to 25, Sigtuna Meeting, a festival in the spirit of 1912.

Experience Sigtuna’s traditional market days with music, dance and contemporary crafts. Still today, many participants and visitors dress up in 1910 costumes.

September 7, Sigtuna Charity Run

7 to 8 September, the opera La Bohème at Steninge castle

September 15, Fysingedagen

Memorial exhibition at Rosersberg’s Palace

Among Sweden’s Royal Palaces, Rosersberg is the best kept secret. Here, time has stood still since the 18^th century. This year, the castle is open during weekends in May and September, as a complement to June, July and August when the castle is open Tuesdays to Sundays. A memorial exhibition for Prince Bertil and Princess Lilian will be open for self-guided tours. Indulge the royal environment, history, and summer café on the castle terrace.

Skokloster Castle

Skokloster Castle is open on weekends in May and September, and daily from June to August. The remarkable baroque castle and its surroundings is a stunning sight for the whole family. Family sightseeing and children’s workshop is open from July 2 to August 18, Tuesday to Sunday. In May, pony rides will be available for children. Other animals will be visiting the castle as well, to greet the children.

In this summer’s major exhibition, Min skattkammare (My treasure), famous Swedish people with different backgrounds and different interests, have chosen their favourite artifact in the castle. Lasse Åberg, Lars Wallin, Knut Knutsson, and Doreen Månsson are some who have sought through Skokloster Castle’s furniture, art, tools and weapons from different centuries to find their own, personal treasure. Exhibition is open from June 1 to September 30.

Skånelaholm Castle

Skånelaholm Castle has a beautiful setting by Lake Fysingen. The castle dates back to the 17th century, when the former Swedish King Magnus Ladulås was the owner. Here you will find a collection of old Swedish antiquities and a unique botanic collection which was assembled by the famous Swedish botanist Carl von Linné’s pupil Magnus Bromelius. Skånelaholm Castle is open all weekends during the period of May 11 to September 15. Free admission.

Steninge Castle

Steninge Shops and events is beautifully situated by Steninge castle and next to lake Mälaren. The palace is closed to visitors, but visitors are welcome to walk around in the park. The stone barn has several shops and a restaurant, and is open all year round. A summer exhibition of Yrjö Edelmann will be shown from June 1. A theatre for children is ongoing from Midsummer Day.

на русском языке

Вы сможете увидеть не только современную столицу Швеции Стокгольм, но и самый первый город Швеции – Сигтуну.

Вы проедете по самым интересным местам Стокгольма,   увидите королевский дворец, церковь Святого Николая, стокгольмскую Ратушу,  полюбуетесь с улицы Фьелльгатан панорамой города, познакомиться с историей и сегодняшним днем Стокгольма

Затем автобус направится в Сигтуну .

Сигтуна – самый древний город Швеции. Здесь жили уже с конца Х-го века. Здесь чеканились первые шведские монеты, а планировка улиц и земельных участков города основана на первоначальном городском плане, принятом примерно в 970 г. Под сегодняшней главной улицей Сигтуны, спрятанная под несколькими метрами культурного слоя, по-прежнему пролегает самая древняя улица Швеции. Маленькой ратуше больше двух с половиной веков.

В Сигтуне сохранились останки трёх романских церквей, но старейшее здание города – уцелевшая от времён существования здесь католического доминиканского монастыря церковь Святой Марии – сохранилась практически полностью, и в ней регулярно проходят службы. Сигтуна застроена почти исключительно частными домами, здесь нет предприятий, нет городского шума и привычных урбанистических примет. Утопающая в зелени яблоневых садов, расположенная на берегу озера Мэларен, тихая, уютная Сигтуна – настоящий райский уголок в нашей сегодняшней беспокойной и хлопотливой жизни.

И только наши туристы будут иметь возможность получить на экскурсии «Паспорт Сигтуны», с которым Вы можете купить то, что Вам понравится в магазинах , попить кофе или покушать в  кафе и ресторанах Сигтуны со скидкой.

                                          Программа  экскурсии

                     ( По прибытии в Стокгольм сойдите, пожалуйста,

                                         с парома в числе первых)

Сбор участников экскурсии в зале при

выходе с парома у стойки с табличкой

                          «Обзорная экскурсия по Стокгольму

                                          Tallink/ Silja Line»

                                                    и

                         у автобуса с табличкой « Стокгольм-Сигтуна»

Начало экскурсии :

10:30 в порту Вэртахамнен, куда прибывают паромы из  Хельсинки и Таллинна

10:45 по местному времени в порту Фрихамнен, куда прибывает паром из Риги

11:15 от королевского двоца (Slottsbacken)

В 15:00 автобус отправится из Сигтуны в Стокгольм и доставит Вас прямо к Вашему парому.

Даты проведения экскурсии : 18.05 / 25.05 / 01.06 / 08.06 /15.06 /22.06 / 29.06/  06.07 /13.07 / 20.07 / 27.07 / 03.08 /10.08  and 17.08

Билеты на экскурсию Вы можете приобрести  в информационной службе корабля или в автобусе при посадке ( при наличии мест).

Предварительный заказ можно сделать по эл. почте  или по телефону:

gerri.vihman@travelclub.tallink.ee  или  nordic.m@telia.com тел.+46 70 6511772

Стоимость экскурсии:взрослые–25 евро

дети (6-11 лет)–22 евро, до 5 лет-бесплатно

Maundy Thursday, March 28

On Maundy Thursday a Easter whitch race starts at 3 PM on Stora Torget in Sigtuna.

Easter whitch competition in Märsta centrum. Children dressed as Easter whiches will meet at the centrum square between 3 PM and 3:30 PM and will receive a ticket with the chance of winning a nice price.

If you feel the need for more Spring inspiration, you should go to Skokloster castle during the Easter holiday. The flower creator Gunnar Kaj, most known for his creations on the Nobel parties, has created a flower installation in one of the splendor rooms in the castle, with the baroque luxurious flower, the tulip.

Easter weekend in 1909 Sigtuna Stads Hotell
Spend the weekend in the luxurious 1909 Siguna Stads Hotell. March 28 to April 1.

Easter Eve, March 30

Sigtuna Foundation offers a big Easter buffet with all the Easter trimmings at 1 PM. Please make your reservation at bokning@sigtunastiftelsen.se

Easter Sunday. March 31
Tobbe Larsson, A horse trainer, currently on Swedish television, will come to Märsta Riding Club. He will have A clinic where he shows and tells in an inspiring way how he trains horses.

More Easter tips

If you still want to experience more, Frang Dushaj has A photo exhibit in Sigtuna Museum, from March 26th to April 28th.

Happy Easter holiday!

- It is a unique area that enables us to keep the feeling of a classic camping festival in the middle of the nature. However, the major difference is that the centre of Stockholm is just a public transport ride away, says organizer FKP Scorpio Hultsfred in a statement.

Confirmed artists:

Arctic Monkeys, Portishead, Fatboy Slim, Phoenix, Band of Horses, The Flaming Lips, Imagine Dragons, Knife Party, A$AP Rocky, Mew, Modest Mouse, Trentemøller, Tegan and Sara, Shout Out Louds, SBTRKT, Michael Kiwanuka, John Talabot, Nightlands, Parachute Youth, The Other Tribe, Adrian Lux Lorentz & Sakarias, Tweak Bird, This Is Head Noonie Bao.

Read more hultsfredsfestivalen.se

Book your ticket now!

Princess Ingegerd of Sigtuna became the Grand Duchess of Kiev in the early 1000′s. She gave birth to 10 children, became a key person in the Christianization and a spokesman for peace. Later on, she was declared Saint, by the name of St. Anna.

The exhibition also involves a variety of people, from artists to historians.

- We believe that together these two princesses reveal an interesting picture about their own lives as well as other princesses.  Their fates reflect the role that some women had in these times; what it meant to be married, to become a princess and how the gender roles looked like, says Ted Hesselbom, Director of Sigtuna museum.

Saturday the 1^st of June is the day of the Princess Exhibition inauguration. On the same day, the Sigtuna Ingegerd Festival  will take place – a full day dedicated to Ingegerd with exciting seminars, music and thrilling activities.

In the publication “Ingegerd Olof Skötkonungs Daughter”, written by Rune Edberg, you can read more. It can be purchased at Sigtuna museum.

Welcome to Sigtuna to feel the pulse of Vikingarännet!

 Organizers: Vikingarännet, Sigtuna Kommun, SigtunaHem, Destination Sigtuna and Hotel Kristina.

Hours and info:
Vikingarännet 80 km, first start in Uppsala at 8:00 am
Vikingarännet “Tjejrännet” (Women’s Only Race) 35 km, Sigtuna- Stockholm, the first start at 11:00 am in Sigtuna
Hotell Kristinas After Skate, from 1:00 pm-5:00 pm. Price 175 SEK/ adult, children under 12 years 90 SEK/ child.

Café Våfflan in the port opens at 10 am

Find ice reports and additional information here: vikingarannet.se