When does Mellandagsloppet take place in 2026?

Mellandagsloppet runs 27 December 2026 in Orsa, Dalarna, Sweden. Every year on 27 December.

Where should you stay during Mellandagsloppet?

Accommodation closest to Orsa Grönklitt sells out first. A proven alternative is renting a cabin within 40 km — room for the whole group, your own kitchen, and usually a lower per-person price than hotels during the event.

What accommodation options are there for Mellandagsloppet?

Orsa has hotels and hostels, but they often book out well before the event. Around Orsa you will find cabins and holiday homes within 40 km, and many organizers also run temporary campsites. When the hotels are full, a cabin is usually the easiest way to stay close by.

How do I find an available cabin near Mellandagsloppet?

stuga.se searches several Swedish cabin rental sites at once. The event search centers on Orsa Grönklitt with a 40 km radius and pre-fills the dates 27 December 2026 — cabins with confirmed availability are shown first.

How far in advance should you book accommodation for Mellandagsloppet?

As early as possible — beds near major events often sell out months ahead, sometimes the week tickets are released. Cancellations do appear continuously, so it pays to keep watching the listings even in the final weeks.

Sports eventOrsa, Dalarna

Where to stay for Mellandagsloppet 2026

27 December 2026 · Orsa Grönklitt, Orsa

The friendliest ski race of the Christmas break, up at Orsa Grönklitt between Christmas and New Year. A race for anyone who has had enough Christmas food and wants to get back in the tracks, in a week when the family is off anyway.

Find a cabin near Mellandagsloppet →The search is pre-filled with the event dates and location, within 40 km.

Quick facts

Dates: 27 December 2026
Place: Orsa Grönklitt, Orsa
Province: Dalarna
Category: Sports event
Recurs: Every year on 27 December
Official website: orsagronklitt.se/evenemang ↗

How many cabins are there around Orsa Grönklitt?

This is what the supply around Orsa looks like right now, measured in our own index. It tells you how far out you need to look, not what is free during the event.

Within 10 km: 21 cabins; median 7,500 kr/week
Within 25 km: 64 cabins; median 6,000 kr/week
Within 50 km: 203 cabins; median 5,600 kr/week

The supply closest in is small, so expect to look further out or book early.

These count places that exist, not free dates. The median covers places priced by the week in kronor and is a normal price for the area, not an event price.

Live nearby? Rent out your cabin

There are few cabins to rent near Orsa Grönklitt, and more are needed. If you have a cabin or a house standing empty during the event, you can rent it out. The guide covers what each rental site charges, the tax rules, and what to sort out before the first guest.

Read the guide: renting out your cabin →

Where the cabins are

Nothing left closest to Orsa Grönklitt? This is how the stock spreads across the towns around it.

Distances are straight-line from Orsa Grönklitt. Where the road goes around a bay or over a bridge the journey is longer, so check the map before booking.

Cabins near Mellandagsloppet(178)

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Why a cabin works for Mellandagsloppet

The race is on 27 December at Orsa Grönklitt, where the snow is usually reliable by December thanks to the altitude and the snow guns.

Around Orsa and Siljan there are 64 cabins within 25 km and 205 within 50 km, towards Mora, Rättvik and Furudal. The days after Christmas are one of those weeks when a cabin beats a hotel room: your own kitchen, room for skis and quiet between races.

Where can you stay during Mellandagsloppet?

Hotels and hostels in Orsa

Hotels closest to Orsa Grönklitt sell out first and rates climb during the event. Hostels are cheaper but have few rooms. If you are booking late, your odds are better a bit outside the centre.

A cabin or holiday home nearby

Within 40 km of Orsa you can often still find cabins when the hotels are full. The whole group stays together, you get your own kitchen, and the per-person price is usually below hotel rates that weekend.

Camping and motorhome pitches

Many major events run temporary campsites or motorhome pitches. It is the cheapest way to stay overnight, but you bring your own gear and comfort is basic.

Accommodation FAQ for Mellandagsloppet

When does Mellandagsloppet take place in 2026?: Mellandagsloppet runs 27 December 2026 in Orsa, Dalarna, Sweden. Every year on 27 December.
Where should you stay during Mellandagsloppet?: Accommodation closest to Orsa Grönklitt sells out first. A proven alternative is renting a cabin within 40 km — room for the whole group, your own kitchen, and usually a lower per-person price than hotels during the event.
What accommodation options are there for Mellandagsloppet?: Orsa has hotels and hostels, but they often book out well before the event. Around Orsa you will find cabins and holiday homes within 40 km, and many organizers also run temporary campsites. When the hotels are full, a cabin is usually the easiest way to stay close by.
How do I find an available cabin near Mellandagsloppet?: stuga.se searches several Swedish cabin rental sites at once. The event search centers on Orsa Grönklitt with a 40 km radius and pre-fills the dates 27 December 2026 — cabins with confirmed availability are shown first.
How far in advance should you book accommodation for Mellandagsloppet?: As early as possible — beds near major events often sell out months ahead, sometimes the week tickets are released. Cancellations do appear continuously, so it pays to keep watching the listings even in the final weeks.

Guide: Staying in a cabin for a Swedish event — how it works →

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