The rally’s hub is the service park at Norra Fältet in Karlstad, with the HQ based at Scandic Klarälven, both strategically located within walking distance from the city center.

The event kicks off on Thursday with an opening ceremony and activities at Stora Torget in central Karlstad, where both the ERC and Swedish Championship (SM) fields will be presented to the public. Immediately after, the rally begins with the brand-new spectator stage SS Bråtebäcken, which finishes inside the spectacular LBC Arena – just minutes from the city center.

Friday marks the debut of a new loop system, where the ERC drivers will complete two stages twice before returning to service. This means shorter waiting times for spectators in the forest – and right after the ERC field comes the SM field with up to 100 cars.

The Friday morning route heads west from Karlstad, around Kil and Vålberg. The day starts with Grönlund, which features a new finish section compared to 2024. Next up is Värmskog – a driver favorite – making its ERC debut. It’s widely regarded as one of the best rally roads in western Värmland.

After the midday service, the route continues with the well-known Gårdsjö near Sunne, now run in the opposite direction from last year, followed by the legendary Colin’s Crest – home to the world’s most famous rally jump, once again promising spectacular airborne action.

On Saturday, the rally heads east from Karlstad. Ängebäckstorp returns in a slightly shorter version, while Bjurerud is a brand-new stage for this year. After that comes Royal Forest – previously known as Lungsund – which will be run in the opposite direction in 2025.

The final showdown takes place on SS Ölme, this year’s Power Stage. This popular spectator stage will be run in the opposite direction and promises an exciting conclusion to the rally.

Once the stages are complete, the cars return to Stora Torget in Karlstad for the finish podium, prize-giving ceremony, and parc fermé – right in the heart of the city.

Magnus Säfström, Route Officer for BAUHAUS Royal Rally of Scandinavia, says:

“It will be exciting to test our new loop system, where fans can enjoy top-level rally action all day long. You’ll be able to see the ERC field twice and most of the SM field in the morning, then switch to another stage and experience it all again in the afternoon – both on Friday and Saturday.”

“I’m also happy that we’ve included Värmskog this year – one of the very best rally roads in western Värmland – and added Bjurerud, which is a great new stage. Grönlund now ends with several amazing spectator spots, including a big crest over open fields.”

“And of course – Colin’s Crest, our most iconic location, where the cars fly more than 40 meters in front of a roaring crowd. Royal Forest is being run in the opposite direction this year and offers just as strong of a challenge, with new clearings opening up even more great places to watch. The rally wraps up with the Power Stage in Ölme, where fans can follow the action for more than two kilometers toward the finish.”

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