“Sommertræf is Danish for
summer meet-up or summer summit. ”
June 13th 2026 Efterklangs Sommertræf will return to Loshult in Sweden.
Poster by Nan Na Hvass of Hvass&Hannibal
The event is SOLD OUT!
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Join us in the charming Swedish village of Loshult for the fifth edition of Efterklangs Sommertræf – a day filled with music, socialising, great food, surprises and the beauty of nature.
Only a short 2-hour train ride from Copenhagen Airport, Loshult is a hidden gem known for its welcoming atmosphere. The 2026 edition is brought to you in collaboration with the wonderful Salli & Raphael from Loshult Handelsbod.
Previous Sommertræf editions (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024) have left us with precious memories, and we're confident that 2026 will be just as unforgettable. In 2025 we were so busy touring, that we decided to skip a year and we can’t wait to do this again! Don't miss out on the magic of Loshult and its hospitable community.
During a week-long residency in Loshult, we will be experimenting and preparing for a final day full of surprises and musical adventures.
On the last day of the residency (June 13th) we will open the doors to a very limited number of guests (160) for what we plan to be a lovely and quite epic summer gathering with communal dinner, plenty of live music, activities and friendly and festive socialising.
As is tradition, we’ve invited some lovely and amazing artists to be our guests during the week!
GUESTS WILL BE REVEALED CLOSER TO THE EVENT.
FOOD
You are in for a treat! Food will be made in a close collaboration between Loshult Handelsbod and local regenerative agriculture farmer Olivia.
LOCATION & HOW TO GET THERE
Click here to see the location of Loshult in Sweden on the map. The town of Älmhult is just 6 km away and it is very easy to get there with the train and in Älmhult you can also find affordable accommodation (more info below).
The tickets for Sommertræf on June 13th are 1145SEK and include dinner (drinks not included) that the team behind Loshult Handelsbod will cook up + access to all the events/concerts.
Photos from Sommertræf 2024 by Henrik Palmberg:
Sommertræf June 13th 2026:
The event starts at 14:00 CET we will meet up at Loshult Handelsbod and from here the day will unfold with concerts, food, socialising and surprises!
We recommend all visiting guests of the event to spend a couple of days or more in the area. Scroll down for tips on how to get there, accommodation, where to eat and some sights.
Efterklangs Sommertræf is inspired by our participation in the People Festival in Berlin 2018 and our 8 writing residencies with Liima between 2014 and 2016. The event is supported by The Danish Arts Foundation.
Schedule of the day June 13th 2024
Changes might occur, but this is what we imagine:
14:00 - arrival - we meet at Loshult Handelsbod
14:00 - cake, pastries, coffee will be available
15:00 - a welcome
15:30 - a communal explorative walk
16:00 - an afternoon concert
17:00 - surprise
18:30 - Dinner at the dance pavillion
20:00 - more concerts
23:00 - We plan to keep the party going into the night for those who like to hang and dance!
A shuttle service between the dance pavillion and the IKEA Hotel in Älmhult will be arranged - see more below under travel tips.
Photo by Søren Lynggaard
The Village of Loshult
The venue for Efterklangs Sommertræf is the idyllic small village of Loshult in southern Sweden. We plan to utilise the surrounding mossy forests, the church, the old dance pavilion, the café & bakery and much more.
Loshult Handelsbod, Café & Bakery
The Café will be the starting point and home-base for this day. More info here: Loshult Handelsbod.
The address is:
Loshult Handelsbod
Fornahässlevägen 4
28396 Killeberg
Sweden
Please park at the church and follow the signs for Loshult Handelsbod.
Photos by Bjørn Giesenbauer
Travel tips
By car:
Loshult is a 2 hour drive from Copenhagen via the Øresundsbron (bridge).
By train
Direct trains (Öresundståg) from Copenhagen to Älmhult run at the following times on Saturday June 13th (to be double checked when the 2026 timetable is released):
from Copenhagen central station: 9:14 or 11:14
from Copenhagen airport: 9:27 or 11:27
arriving at Älmhult station: 11:15 or 13:15
You can buy the ticket easily on the station or online here.
(please double check times on www.oresundstag.se/en)
There are plenty of other non-direct connections. Use this page to find a train journey that suits you Öresundståg.
Loshult is located 6km south of Älmhult
From Älmhult there are public buses to Loshult church (Bus 562, check times on google maps).
Shuttle - between IKEA Hotel and Loshult.
Arrival Saturday June 13th (the shuttle runs in a 15 min loop)
First departure from IKEA Hotel 12:30
Last departure from IKEA Hotet 13.30
Departure Saturday June 13th (into 14th) - (the shuttle runs in a 15 min loop)
First departure from Dance Pavillion in Loshult 23:15
Last departure from Dance Pavillion in Loshult 01:00
Accommodation near by:
For an affordable price you can stay at the IKEA Hotel in Älmhult.
There are several nice cottages available through Airbnb in the area.
Villa Luna is a cute Bed & Breakfast located a short 10min. walk from Loshult.
Campervan can be parked at the church for one night.
Below Pines, Älmhult.
Camping Sjöstugan, Älmhult.
Sights:
The world’s very first IKEA opened in Älmhult and has today been transformed into the IKEA Museum telling the story of IKEA, it’s founder and the roots in Småland.
Wanås sculpture park is a huge park with art installations, a boutique hotel and restaurant.
Linés Råshult, birthplace of botanic legend Carl von Linéus. There is a café under the apple trees.
Photo by Bjørn Giesenbauer
Why do you guys organise a Summer gathering like this?
We do it to experiment and further develop the sound and music of our band. We use the sommertræf meet-ups for working on new music as well as reinterpreting existing material.
To collaborate and make even better friends with the invited musicians/guests.
To share new music, thoughts and ideas in an open-minded setting with members of our wonderful audience.
Our ambition is for everyone (ourselves included) to leave the sommertræf inspired and with new ideas and friends.