Beredskapsveckan 2026: You are part of Sweden’s total defence

Events in Boden

07:00–22:00 – Inspiration for your home preparedness, Coop

Visit one of our Coop stores and get tips on useful items to keep at home in case of an emergency. See a ready-made emergency preparedness kit—and enter for a chance to win one.

08:00–16:00 – Preparedness exhibition, Boden Town Hall – Hellgrensgatan entrance

See equipment for emergency water supplies and a mobile support point, find civil defence shelters on the map and get tips on home preparedness.

08:00–17:00 – Open house, Fällkniven

Visit Fällkniven at Granatvägen 2A and learn more about preparedness. What should you consider when choosing equipment for your emergency preparedness? Fällkniven staff will answer questions about knives, safe handling, quality, maintenance and sharpening.

10:00–18:00 – Book display on emergency preparedness, Boden City Library

During Beredskapsveckan, Boden City Library is highlighting books about emergency preparedness, home preparedness and how you can prepare for unexpected events. Drop by for inspiration and borrow something to take home.

13:00–15:00 – The Energy Kit
Boden Municipality’s climate and energy adviser will demonstrate the Energy Kit and share examples of smart energy solutions.

10:00–13:00 – Preparedness open house, Ahlsell

Visit Ahlsell at Kopplingsvägen 18 and learn more about preparedness. See products and solutions for civil defence shelters, emergency toilets and flood protection, and learn more about the inspection, servicing and repair of shelters.

10:00–15:00 – Preparedness quiz for children and adults, Unbyn/Avan Service Point

Take part in the quiz at the Unbyn/Avan Service Point and test your knowledge of preparedness. Everyone who takes part will be treated to carrot cake. Closed for lunch 12:00–12:30.

10.00–18.00 – 20% off outdoor equipment, Team Sportia

During Beredskapsveckan, you get 20% off regular prices in the outdoor section – an opportunity to add to your equipment for outdoor activities and emergency preparedness.

11:00–13:30 – Preparedness on the menu, Säsong

Restaurant Säsong at Boden Business Park in Sävast will have a preparedness theme on its lunch menu.

16:30–17:30 – “From reacting to being prepared – crisis preparedness and emergency support for children”, Boden Town Hall – Municipal Council Chamber

How can we prepare to support children when a crisis occurs? Martina Lundström from Save the Children Sweden talks about crisis preparedness and how to provide immediate support to children in a crisis.

Preparedness quiz for children and adults, Gunnarsbyn Service Point

Take part in the quiz at the Gunnarsbyn Service Point and test your knowledge of preparedness. Submit your answers by 27 September for a chance to win a prize. There will be one prize for children and one for adults.

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Digital activities

11:30–12:30 – “Knowledge to prepare Sweden for a crisis”, Luleå University of Technology

How can universities and higher education institutions contribute to Sweden’s total defence? Jenny Jäger, National Coordinator for Campus Total Defence, explains how Swedish universities and higher education institutions contribute knowledge, education, research and innovation to Sweden’s total defence.
Watch the talk online. External link.

18:30–20:30 – “Krisvis” preparedness training, Friluftsfrämjandet

Deepen your knowledge of emergency preparedness with an instructor from Friluftsfrämjandet. This two-hour instructor-led course is provided on behalf of MCF. Register and learn more about Krisvis. External link.

“Krisvis” introductory course, Friluftsfrämjandet

Learn the basics of emergency preparedness and get tips on how to prepare for a crisis. This course from Friluftsfrämjandet takes about 30 minutes and can be completed whenever it suits you. Take the introductory course. External link.

“Can you cope in a crisis?” training, Swedish Civil Defence and Resilience Agency

How would you manage for seven days without electricity or help from public services? In the digital Seven Days challenge, you can practise dealing with situations that may arise during a prolonged power outage and make choices based on how you would respond. The challenge takes about 15 minutes to complete. Start the challenge. External link.

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Activities within municipal services

Emergency water supply exercise at schools

The municipality’s water and wastewater services will take emergency water supply equipment to selected preschools and schools to demonstrate how it works. Staff, students and children will have the opportunity to practise collecting water.

Events in Boden

07:00–22:00 – Inspiration for your home preparedness, Coop

Visit one of our Coop stores and get tips on useful items to keep at home in case of an emergency. See a ready-made emergency preparedness kit—and enter for a chance to win one.

08:00–16:00 – Preparedness exhibition, Boden Town Hall – Hellgrensgatan entrance

See equipment for emergency water supplies and a mobile support point, find civil defence shelters on the map and get tips on home preparedness.

08:00–17:00 – Open house, Fällkniven

Visit Fällkniven at Granatvägen 2A and learn more about preparedness. What should you consider when choosing equipment for your emergency preparedness? Fällkniven staff will answer questions about knives, safe handling, quality, maintenance and sharpening.

10:00–18:00 – Book display on emergency preparedness, Boden City Library

During Beredskapsveckan, Boden City Library is highlighting books about emergency preparedness, home preparedness and how you can prepare for unexpected events. Drop by for inspiration and borrow something to take home.

13:00–15:00 – The Energy Kit
Boden Municipality’s climate and energy adviser will demonstrate the Energy Kit and share examples of smart energy solutions.

10:00–13:00 – Preparedness open house, Ahlsell

Visit Ahlsell at Kopplingsvägen 18 and learn more about preparedness. See products and solutions for civil defence shelters, emergency toilets and flood protection, and learn more about the inspection, servicing and repair of shelters.

10:00–15:00 – Preparedness quiz for children and adults, Unbyn/Avan Service Point

Take part in the quiz at the Unbyn/Avan Service Point and test your knowledge of preparedness. Everyone who takes part will be treated to carrot cake. Closed for lunch 12:00–12:30.

10.00–18.00 – 20% off outdoor equipment, Team Sportia

During Beredskapsveckan, you get 20% off regular prices in the outdoor section – an opportunity to add to your equipment for outdoor activities and emergency preparedness.

11:00–13:30 – Preparedness on the menu, Säsong

Restaurant Säsong at Boden Business Park in Sävast will have a preparedness theme on its lunch menu.

18:30 – “The Spy’s Final Journey”, Defence Museum Boden

Hear the forgotten story of naval spy Hilding Andersson, who passed information about Boden Fortress, F21 and other military sites to the Soviet military intelligence agency GRU. Göran Janrell, who has a background in the Swedish Security Service and counterintelligence, tells the story based on previously classified documents.

Preparedness quiz for children and adults, Gunnarsbyn Service Point

Take part in the quiz at the Gunnarsbyn Service Point and test your knowledge of preparedness. Submit your answers by 27 September for a chance to win a prize. There will be one prize for children and one for adults.

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Digital activities

Preparedness tips competition on Facebook (Wednesday–Friday)

Share your best preparedness tip. It could be a practical, inexpensive, fun or unusual solution for emergency water, food supplies or other equipment. A jury will select the winner, and the prize will be presented during Saturday’s activities in central Boden.

18:30–20:30 – Workshop: “Preparedness for associations and individuals”, Studieförbundet Vuxenskolan

How can you, your association or your neighbourhood help during a crisis? Studieförbundet Vuxenskolan provides practical tips on local preparedness and cooperation. The workshop is free of charge. Register by 16 September. Register and learn more about the workshop. External link.

18:30–20:30 – “Krisvis” preparedness training, Friluftsfrämjandet

Deepen your knowledge of emergency preparedness with an instructor from Friluftsfrämjandet. This two-hour instructor-led course is provided on behalf of MCF. Register and learn more about Krisvis. External link.

“Krisvis” introductory course, Friluftsfrämjandet

Learn the basics of emergency preparedness and get tips on how to prepare for a crisis. This course from Friluftsfrämjandet takes about 30 minutes and can be completed whenever it suits you. Take the introductory course. External link.

“Can you cope in a crisis?” training, Swedish Civil Defence and Resilience Agency

How would you manage for seven days without electricity or help from public services? In the digital Seven Days challenge, you can practise dealing with situations that may arise during a prolonged power outage and make choices based on how you would respond. The challenge takes about 15 minutes to complete. Start the challenge. External link.

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Activities within municipal services

Emergency water supply exercise in social services

The municipality’s water and wastewater services will demonstrate how the emergency water supply equipment works, and staff will have the opportunity to practise collecting water.

Preparedness menu in schools and preschools

Schools and preschools will serve meals with a preparedness theme.

Pressurised emergency water supply exercise at Björknäsgymnasiet

The municipality’s water and wastewater services, meal services and operations staff will test connecting and using a pressurised emergency water supply. The exercise is part of the municipality’s work to ensure that meal services can continue in the event of a disruption to the water supply.

Events in Boden

07:00–22:00 – Inspiration for your home preparedness, Coop

Visit one of our Coop stores and get tips on useful items to keep at home in case of an emergency. See a ready-made emergency preparedness kit—and enter for a chance to win one.

08:00–16:00 – Preparedness exhibition, Boden Town Hall – Hellgrensgatan entrance

See equipment for emergency water supplies and a mobile support point, find civil defence shelters on the map and get tips on home preparedness.

08:00–17:00 – Open house, Fällkniven

Visit Fällkniven at Granatvägen 2A and learn more about preparedness. What should you consider when choosing equipment for your emergency preparedness? Fällkniven staff will answer questions about knives, safe handling, quality, maintenance and sharpening.

10:00–18:00 – Book display on emergency preparedness, Boden City Library

During Beredskapsveckan, Boden City Library is highlighting books about emergency preparedness, home preparedness and how you can prepare for unexpected events. Drop by for inspiration and borrow something to take home.

13:00–15:00 – The Energy Kit
Boden Municipality’s climate and energy adviser will demonstrate the Energy Kit and share examples of smart energy solutions.

10:00–13:00 – Preparedness open house, Ahlsell

Visit Ahlsell at Kopplingsvägen 18 and learn more about preparedness. See products and solutions for civil defence shelters, emergency toilets and flood protection, and learn more about the inspection, servicing and repair of shelters.

10:00–15:00 – Preparedness quiz for children and adults, Unbyn/Avan Service Point

Take part in the quiz at the Unbyn/Avan Service Point and test your knowledge of preparedness. Everyone who takes part will be treated to carrot cake. Closed for lunch 12:00–12:30.

10.00–18.00 – 20% off outdoor equipment, Team Sportia

During Beredskapsveckan, you get 20% off regular prices in the outdoor section – an opportunity to add to your equipment for outdoor activities and emergency preparedness.

11:00–13:30 – Preparedness on the menu, Säsong

Restaurant Säsong at Boden Business Park in Sävast will have a preparedness theme on its lunch menu.

13:00 – Home preparedness, Seniortorget

A talk on how to prepare your home for a crisis, with a particular focus on ensuring you have the medicines you need.

The talk can also be watched online at the Gunnarsbyn Service Point.
Refreshments will be served from 12:00. Register with Råek by 22 September. If you need transport, you can travel by minibus for SEK 20.

13:00–15:00 – Preparedness bingo, Unbyn/Avan Service Point

Come and play bingo with a preparedness theme.

17:00–19:00 – Nåltolerans, Defence Museum Boden

Learn more about repairing, caring for and maintaining textiles – useful skills to have as part of your preparedness. Bring your own textile project or come along for inspiration and create together with others. Read more. External link.

Preparedness quiz for children and adults, Gunnarsbyn Service Point

Take part in the quiz at the Gunnarsbyn Service Point and test your knowledge of preparedness. Submit your answers by 27 September for a chance to win a prize. There will be one prize for children and one for adults.

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Digital activities

Preparedness tips competition on Facebook (Wednesday–Friday)

Share your best preparedness tip. It could be a practical, inexpensive, fun or unusual solution for emergency water, food supplies or other equipment. A jury will select the winner, and the prize will be presented during Saturday’s activities in central Boden.

18:30–20:30 – “Krisvis” preparedness training, Friluftsfrämjandet

Deepen your knowledge of emergency preparedness with an instructor from Friluftsfrämjandet. This two-hour instructor-led course is provided on behalf of MCF. Register and learn more about Krisvis. External link.

“Krisvis” introductory course, Friluftsfrämjandet

Learn the basics of emergency preparedness and get tips on how to prepare for a crisis. This course from Friluftsfrämjandet takes about 30 minutes and can be completed whenever it suits you. Take the introductory course. External link.

“Can you cope in a crisis?” training, Swedish Civil Defence and Resilience Agency

How would you manage for seven days without electricity or help from public services? In the digital Seven Days challenge, you can practise dealing with situations that may arise during a prolonged power outage and make choices based on how you would respond. The challenge takes about 15 minutes to complete. Start the challenge. External link.

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For businesses

12:00–16:00 – Preparedness workshop for businesses, Elite Stadshotellet Luleå

A free workshop on how businesses can keep operating in the event of a crisis or war. Organised by the Developing Cooperation with the Business Community project, the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise, the Swedish Federation of Business Owners and Almi. Learn more and register External link.

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Activities within municipal services

Emergency food and water at Björknäsgymnasiet

Participants will have the opportunity to taste freeze-dried food and learn about the municipality’s preparedness work, emergency meal preparedness and emergency water supplies. The activity is for specially invited representatives.

Events in Boden

07:00–22:00 – Inspiration for your home preparedness, Coop

Visit one of our Coop stores and get tips on useful items to keep at home in case of an emergency. See a ready-made emergency preparedness kit—and enter for a chance to win one.

08:00–17:00 – Open house, Fällkniven

Visit Fällkniven at Granatvägen 2A and learn more about preparedness. What should you consider when choosing equipment for your emergency preparedness? Fällkniven staff will answer questions about knives, safe handling, quality, maintenance and sharpening.

10:00–18:00 – Book display on emergency preparedness, Boden City Library

During Beredskapsveckan, Boden City Library is highlighting books about emergency preparedness, home preparedness and how you can prepare for unexpected events. Drop by for inspiration and borrow something to take home.

10:00–13:00 – Preparedness open house, Ahlsell

Visit Ahlsell at Kopplingsvägen 18 and learn more about preparedness. See products and solutions for civil defence shelters, emergency toilets and flood protection, and learn more about the inspection, servicing and repair of shelters.

10:00–15:00 – Preparedness quiz for children and adults, Unbyn/Avan Service Point

Last chance to take part in the preparedness quiz at the Unbyn/Avan Service Point. Test your knowledge of preparedness and enjoy a slice of carrot cake. Closed for lunch 12:00–12:30.

10.00–18.00 – 20% off outdoor equipment, Team Sportia

During Beredskapsveckan, you get 20% off regular prices in the outdoor section – an opportunity to add to your equipment for outdoor activities and emergency preparedness.

11:00–13:30 – Preparedness on the menu, Säsong

Restaurant Säsong at Boden Business Park in Sävast will have a preparedness theme on its lunch menu.

Preparedness quiz for children and adults, Gunnarsbyn Service Point

Take part in the quiz at the Gunnarsbyn Service Point and test your knowledge of preparedness. Submit your answers by 27 September for a chance to win a prize. There will be one prize for children and one for adults.

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Digital activities

Preparedness tips competition on Facebook – final day

Share your best preparedness tip. It could be a practical, inexpensive, fun or unusual solution for emergency water, food supplies or other equipment. A jury will select the winner, and the prize will be presented during Saturday’s activities in central Boden.

“Can you cope in a crisis?” training, Swedish Civil Defence and Resilience Agency

How would you manage for seven days without electricity or help from public services? In the digital Seven Days challenge, you can practise dealing with situations that may arise during a prolonged power outage and make choices based on how you would respond. The challenge takes about 15 minutes to complete. Start the challenge. External link.

“Krisvis” introductory course, Friluftsfrämjandet

Learn the basics of emergency preparedness and get tips on how to prepare for a crisis. This course from Friluftsfrämjandet takes about 30 minutes and can be completed whenever it suits you. Take the introductory course. External link.