At this spectator spot in Gullbäck, the cars will pass several fields and farmyards before negotiating a tricky right-hand turn onto a much narrower forest road through pine woods.
A great spot for snowmobile spectators, where the rally cars speed across a field, cross a bridge, and take a challenging right-hand bend before continuing through farmyards and past houses.
This is a standout location with a large screen, VIP tent, and opportunities to test-drive cars and watch WRC action. Stage Event Brännfors is like a mini Red Barn Arena right on the stage. Here, you can feel the rush of air from the world’s toughest rally cars. Truly Closer to Rally – at Stage Event Brännfors.
This year, Stage Event Brännfors has expanded. Visitors can enjoy food and drinks in the VIP tent provided by Vännäs Hotel or bring family and friends for a fun-filled day organised by Vännäs municipality, including a funfair and various activities.
For those who want more than just watching cars, there’s an opportunity to test-drive vehicles on a special track with Toyota Experience Drive.
Note: No spectators are allowed to cross the bridge!
There are plenty of parking spaces near the stage. Parking permits for people with disabilities allow closer access to the stage. No accessible toilets are available.
For those wanting to witness high-speed action across open fields, this spot is ideal. After a short walk from the parking area, spectators can watch the cars at top speed before they reach a junction. Note: It is not possible to walk towards the finish line from this viewing area due to a water protection zone between Tväråbäck and Önskanäs.
Another fantastic location for those who want to see high speed over the fence, after a short walk from the parking lot you can see the cars stretching out at really high speed before they reach the crossroads that ends the audience area. Note: Walking towards the finish line is not permitted due to the water protection zone.
Here, the stage takes another sharp right turn, but this time it leads steeply uphill. Drivers will need to carry enough speed to make it up the incline.
This spectator area offers plenty of parking close to the stage. The road features another sharp right-hand turn, leading to a steep climb where speed and precision are key.
This stage, which has become a classic since the rally moved to Umeå, begins with a long, fast section over open fields and farmyards before entering a forested area that leads to the junction at Gullbäck. Drivers will need to carefully manage their braking before a sharp right turn onto a wide, fast descent. The stage then continues along a quick country road towards Brännfors – arguably the rally’s best spectator spot – where the cars traverse open fields with long, clear views before reaching the narrow bridge over the Tvärån stream. The bridge is a particularly tight and undulating section. After crossing the bridge, the road widens again and speeds pick up towards the junction at Tväråbäck. Following this junction, the stage features its fastest segment, allowing drivers to push their cars to the limit before reaching the junction at Önskanäs. The final part of the stage winds through forested areas and across open fields on fast country roads, ending at Fällfors.
Snowmobile – stay on the trail. All snowmobile traffic should stay on the trails within the competition area, and all ”free riding” must be avoided. Wild animals and reindeers can be frightened and run towards the rally stages.
Safety Areas. It is important where you as a spectator stand and walk. Stages can be cancelled immediately if you don’t respect the safety areas!
Don’t walk! It is forbidden to walk on the stage within 30 minutes of the stage start.
No Drone Zone. Unauthorized drones are prohibited for security reasons.