About the tour
Pre-registration is possible but not required
Sweden Offroad Tour is an annual offroad tour were precipitants can join for day, a few days or the whole tour without any pre registration.
There is a digital form that you will need to enter before driving – it’s published in our digital chanels a few weeks before the tour starts. But there is no worry, you can still compleate the form any day during the tour as well when you pay for the day.
Check in and payment is at 9:00 AM and after the drivers meeting you can enjoy six hours driving between 10:00 AM -16:00 PM.
Fees
300 SEK/30 EUR per vehicle and day, no fee for passengers.
Pre-payment is available in our webshop for the “All the Way All the Days Driver’s Pass”. Daily driving passes can also be purchased on site, we accept Swish and card payments.
Payment and the registration must be accepted by the secretary at the offroad area, before offroad driving on the offroad day. The fee includes offroad driving, registration stickers and you will be included in our lotteries.
Vehicles
SOT welcomes all drivers from beginners to experts with all brands of 4×4 cars and pickups with a maximun weight of 3.5 tons. Note that some locations allow heavier veichels, find out what the local rules and requirements is in the program.
The cars must be: 4×4, terrain capable, carry a fire extinguisher and be insured.
ATV (not 2WD QUAD) and UTV is welcome on most locations. But always doublecheck the program as some locations has specific conditions or does not allow ATV or UTV.
Terrain
Different locations offers driving areas in a variety of shapes, sizes and difficulty. You can expect all kinds of terrain; endless forest trails, mud holes, beds of stones, slickrock, sand, grass, water, motocross tracks, etcetera. On some of the offroad areas you must stay on the trails, but they also offer free driving areas. A description of each area is found on the program together with any services or requirements drivers ought to be aware of.
Rules
Driving motor vehicles in terrain is forbidden in Sweden since 1975. Drive only on designated offroad areas and trails.
Absolutely no littering or polluting. Beware of fire danger; smoke with caution, do not park in high grass and check if bbq is allowed in each location. Alcohol is forbidden on offroad areas. Beware of elks and deers when driving between locations.
The organizers take no responsibility for any damage to vehicles or participants nor for damage caused by participants towards each other or third parties.
The organizers reserve the rights to alter the programme.
Travel route
Participants drives themselves on tarmac roads along the route to the next camping/offroad area. Most vehicles leaves at 4 pm after the offroad driving, perhaps takes a stop for a swim in a lake or swings by a store before they arrive at the next camping site about 100-300 kilometres away. Check the program to find out what camping site are recommended for your destination and if it’s possible to set camp on the offroad area.
Accomodation
Most offroad areas allow free camping on the offroad site the night before. Normally no water or electricity. If you arrive they day before the event navigate via the GPS coordinates found on the program page.
There is also a recommended commercial camping near the offroad area. Pre-booking is recommended for cabins only – not for tents! Look at the program for more information about your destination.
Food
Participants must arrange their own food and drink. But a fast food stand will be available on most offroad areas. There are often kiosks at the camping and restaurants nearby.
Fuel
Cars and ATV/UTV ought to carry a full tank of fuel at the start of the offroad days. Sweden Offroad Tour is generally following the main roads with lots of petrol stations.
The Story of Sweden Offroad Tour
– A Rolling Adventure Since 1995
How did it all start?
Back in the 1980s, offroading in Sweden was mostly about tough terrain, military zones, and heavily modified vehicles. If you had a regular 4×4, you were pretty much left on the sidelines.
That changed in 1991 when motor journalist Peter Örjeskog introduced a new concept called “Terrain Touring”—offroad events designed for all types of 4x4s, not just the extreme builds. The idea made offroading more accessible, and the community quickly grew.
In 1995, Peter took things further by combining several events into one long offroad journey across Sweden—from the far south to the Midnight Sun in the north. With 170 vehicles from multiple countries, it was meant to be a one-time adventure. But the concept struck a chord, and the Sweden Offroad Tour was born.
In 1997, the concept of Terrain Touring evolved into something bigger: Sweden Offroad Tour (SOT). The new format expanded into a full-scale summer tour, with offroading almost every day and just a few travel breaks in the north to cover the long distances. The vision was clear—to make it all the way from the southern forests to the treeless mountains outside Kiruna and experience the magic of the Midnight Sun.
Participation grew steadily, and the event began drawing hundreds of vehicles each year, including international guests. SOT quickly gained national attention, appearing in local newspapers, radio, TV, and specialized offroad magazines. It even caught international media interest: Swedish public television SVT featured the tour in a segment watched by over 1.3 million viewers, and major publications like Four Wheeler (USA) and Land Rover Owner (UK) ran extensive coverage.
By the early 2000s, Sweden Offroad Tour had firmly established itself as a cornerstone of the Nordic offroad calendar—welcoming all types of drivers and vehicles, and showcasing the country’s stunning and varied terrain.
The Road Evolves
As time changed in Sweden, access to military training areas became more restricted for private events. Sweden Offroad Tour adapted by shifting entirely to private land and offroad club areas, strengthening ties with the grassroots 4×4 community. In 2010, the last stage to Kiruna was completed. The long distances in the north meant more days spent on transport than actually driving offroad—so the tour was reshaped into a more compact loop through southern Sweden, home to most of the country’s population and a rich variety of offroad terrain.
In 2015, SOT reached a new milestone with 500 participating vehicles. With consistent media interest, support from long-term sponsors like Rindab (Warn) and Proimp (Cooper Tires), and regular coverage from ATV-QUAD.se, the tour cemented its status as Sweden’s largest offroad event.
The pandemic years 2020–2021 marked the first time the tour was run without its original tour leader. But the strength of the offroad community carried it through. Anders Forsell (HLMK Offroad) stepped in to lead the first stage of 2020, while Stefan Nyblom (Ludvika MS Offroad) took over the final days. In 2021, Frida Larsson (Wäxjö MS Offroad) served as tour leader, and the tour not only continued—it grew.
Today, SOT welcomes 400 to 500 vehicles each summer, from across Sweden and Europe. With an average of 16 offroad days, it’s likely the world’s longest-running non-competitive 4×4 event. And while the route and format have evolved, the core idea remains the same: drive, explore, and enjoy the outdoors—together.
All the way – all the days!
Heroes is Sweden Offroad Tour’s Hall of Fame with participants who drove SOT all the way and all the days. This means about 16 offroad days and 2000 kilometres transport.
Quite an achievement!
Heroes
2025
Will it be you?
2024
Rikke, Tappernøje, Denmark. Toyota Land Cruiser VX 100.
Brian, Næstved, Denmark. Toyota Land Cruiser VX 80.
Max, Tingsryd, Sweden. Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 1999.
Fredrik & Ingrid, Sweden, Torsås, Jeep Wrangler 2014.
Michael & Ellis, Denmark, Slangerup, Jeep Cherokee 1998.
2023
Rikke, Tappernøje, Denmark. Toyota Land Cruiser VX 100.
Brian, Næstved, Denmark. Toyota Land Cruiser VX 80.
Max, Tingsryd, Sweden. Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 1999.
Frida & Alva, Sjöbo, Sweden. Landrover Defender, 2001/Nissan Patrol 1993.
2022
Peter with children, Sjöbo, Sweden. Landrover Defender, 2001.
Tomas & Line, Markaryd, Sweden. Jeep Cherokee 2002.
2021
Jörgen & Veronica, Håbo, Sweden. Toyota Land Cruiser 1985 /Toyota Land Cruiser 1977.
Jonas with children, Värnamo, Sweden. Jeep Cherokee 1996.
Michael & Ellis, Frederikssund, Denmark. Jeep Cherokee 1998.
Fredrik & Ingrid, Torsås, Sweden. Jeep Wrangler 2014.
Sebastian, Kulmbach, Germany. Suzuki Samurai 1989.
Peter with children, Sjöbo, Sweden. Landrover Defender, 2001.
Max, Tingsryd, Sweden. Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 1999.
Frida & Michel, Växjö, Sweden. Jeep Grand Cherokee 1997.
2019
Tommy and Sophie Kallander, Linköping, Sweden. CF Moto Z1000 2018 UTV.
2016
Per Pettersson, Veberöd, Sweden, Jeep Wrangler 1997.
2015
Richard Wanstadius, Hässleholm, Sweden, Jeep Wrangler 2004.
Ferdinand & Jelle Tempel, Holland, Jeep Grand Cherokee.
2014
Leo Kratz, Mariannelund, Sweden, Jeep CJ/Jeep Cherokee.
2010
Simone Pahlkötter, Germany, Suzuki SJ413 1990.
2007
Klaus Lechner, Germany, Toyota HZJ 78 2007.
2002
Mats Lundquist, Stockholm, Mitsubishi Pajero Shogun
2001
Mats Lundquist, Stockholm, Mitsubishi Pajero Shogun
2000
Mats Lundquist, Stockholm, Mitsubishi Pajero Shogun
1999
Mats Lundquist, Stockholm, Mitsubishi Pajero Shogun
1998
Mats Lundquist, Stockholm, Mitsubishi Pajero Shogun
1995
Peter Öjerskog (tour leader 1995-2019 & 2022), Karlskrona, Sweden.
Lars Carlstedt, Tomelilla, Sweden, Chevrolet S10 Blazer 1995.