Höljesbanan

Höljesbanan
"The Home of Swedish Rallycross"
Rallycross Circuit (1976–present)
LocationHöljes, Värmland, Sweden
Time zoneCET (UTC+1)
CEST (DST)
Coordinates60°55′01″N 12°33′18″E / 60.917°N 12.555°E / 60.917; 12.555
CapacityUnlimited (Record: 45,100)
FIA Grade6R (Rallycross)
OperatorFinnskoga Motorklubb
Broke groundOctober 1974 (1974-10)
Opened1 February 1976 (1976-02-01)
Major eventsCurrent:
FIA World Rallycross Championship
World RX of Sweden (2014–2021, 2023–present)
FIA European Rallycross Championship
Euro RX of Sweden (1991, 1993, 1997, 1999–present)
Rallycross Circuit (1976–present)
SurfaceAsphalt (60%)
Gravel (40%)
Length1.210 km (0.752 miles)

Höljesbanan, also known as Höljes Motorstadion, is a 1.210 km (0.752 mi) rallycross circuit situated in the village of Höljes, in the Finnskogen ('Finnwoods') of the Swedish county Värmland, beside the river Klarälven and close to the Norwegian border. The circuit opened in February 1976 and is one of the most famous rallycross circuits in the world. Traditionally held over the first weekend of July the venue plays host to the so-called 'Magic Weekend' of rallycross when it runs the Swedish round of the European and World Rallycross championships.