Bootcamp
Bootcamp is mainly held in ‘Hallen’ during the winter and outdoors at the football pitch during the summer months.
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Idrottstimman
Come and try out different sports with us at Rörö IF. The sports class is open to all children who want to get active, try something new and have fun together.
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“Att maja”
A spring greeting May Day has long been a day for “majar” on Rörö – an old expression meaning to go out into nature and welcome spring. When the light returns and the wind becomes milder, families pack a coffee basket and cakes and go out to the hills, or […]
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Midsummer
The heart of summer When summer is in full bloom, Midsummer is celebrated with dancing, music and joy. The meadows are ablaze with flowers, and the scent of lilacs and clover wafts on the warm summer breeze.Midsummer on Rörö is a celebration for young and old alike. The guest harbour […]
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Rörödagen
Summer folk festival The weekend after Midsummer, it’s time once again for one of the most beloved traditions on Rörö – Rörö Day. The day is organised by Rörö IF and brings together islanders, summer visitors and tourists for a day filled with competitions, laughter and community spirit. Preparations begin […]
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The lobster premiere
Autumn festivities The first Monday after 20 September marks the start of lobster season – a day that many on Rörö count down to all year long. At dawn, the lanterns in the harbour are lit, the boats chug out to sea and the traps are lowered into the calm […]
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Lucia
Light in the winter darkness When December darkness descends upon the island and the wind whistles around the corners, a quiet light spreads throughout Rörö. One of the most beloved traditions is when the school children perform Lucia – not in church or on stage, but in the midst of […]
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Christmas baking
The scent of wood and warmth In the run-up to Christmas, many households engage in baking. In the past, people burned all the wood they could find on the island, including juniper bushes, as well as driftwood that had washed ashore during the year, in large ovens and baked lots […]
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The Sea Trout Season Opening
The First Cast of Spring When the calendar flips to April 1st, the urge to fish awakens once more. That’s when the sea trout season opens – a day many on Rörö look forward to after a long winter. After months of protection, you’re finally allowed to head out again, […]
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Easter and the Easter Bonfires
Spring’s Play and Fire At Easter, the children dress up as Easter witches and go from house to house, handing out drawings and wishing people a happy Easter in exchange for sweets.Meanwhile, the Easter bonfires are being prepared; weeks before Easter, children and teenagers gather spruce branches, brushwood, and other […]
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The Battle of the Christmas Trees
A Modern Winter Game When Christmas is over and the trees are carried out, the young people of Rörö take over. The Christmas Tree War is an old tradition centered around collecting trees from the houses, often in competition between different islands or groups. The trees are hidden and guarded, […]
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The Children’s Corner at the Library
The newly renovated children’s corner in the library is a place for calm and curiosity. Here you’ll find books for both young and old, soft seating, and plenty of space for quiet play.
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