The Crown Prince will be participating in Vasaloppet

Photo: Ulf Palm, AP Photo

HRH The Crown Prince will be participating in the 90 km long cross-country skiing competition Vasaloppet in Sweden.

The race, which was first held in 1922, is not only the world’s oldest and longest cross-country skiing competition, it is also the largest with its 15,800 participants. The event will be declared open by HRH Prince Carl Philip on Friday, and the 90 km race will take place on Sunday, beginning in the popular skiing area Sälen.   

Further information

Please see Vasaloppet's website.