On May 23, Netflix premieres the new Swedish feature film Off Track 2 (“Ute och cyklar”), with Vätternrundan playing a leading role. The film is released just weeks ahead of the 60th edition of the world’s largest recreational bike event.
“Having Vätternrundan featured so prominently in a Swedish film is proof of the special place the race holds in the hearts of the Swedish people,” says Oskar Sundblad, CEO of Vätternrundan. “For nearly 60 years, we’ve been part of people’s challenges and dreams—just as we see with the characters in the film. Vätternrundan is a unique experience, with every participant carrying their own story.”
In “Off Track 2”, a stand-alone sequel to 2022’s “Off Track” (“Ur spår”), we follow siblings Lisa and Daniel as they sign up for Vätternrundan—not only to complete the ride, but to find clarity in their relationships and future ambitions. As Daniel’s marriage hits a rough patch and Lisa starts questioning her life choices, the race becomes a winding journey toward insight and change.
“We hope the film will inspire more people to discover the joy of cycling,” says Sundblad. “Exercise is incredibly important for both mental and physical well-being. And that’s something we want to encourage—whether it’s biking to work or training to complete Vätternrundan at least once in a lifetime.”
The film is produced by Yellow Bird and Jarowskij and will be released on Netflix on May 23, 2025. Just a few weeks later, on June 13–14, thousands of cyclists will set off from Motala to ride around Lake Vättern.
