Glimminge Motorstadion
Glimminge Motorstadion at a glance
- Location
- Uddevalla, Västra Götaland County
- Type
- motocross
- Surface
- natural terrain (rocky, hard-packed)
- Owner
- BMK Uddevalla
- Address
- Glimminge
- Website
- uddevallagp.com
Track map and layout
Glimminge Motorstadion, known locally as Glimmingen, is a motocross venue a short distance outside Uddevalla on Sweden's west coast, run by the club BMK Uddevalla. Unlike a paved road circuit, its course is a natural-terrain motocross track cut through hard, rocky ground, with a distinctive rocky backdrop that gives it international recognition among motocross fans and riders. The site also includes an enduro track and a go-kart track alongside the main motocross circuit, but detailed layout length and corner-count figures for the motocross course are not published by the venue.
Events and race weekends
Glimminge Motorstadion is one of the longest-running Grand Prix motocross venues in the world, with a competition history dating back to the 1950s. For more than 25 years it has hosted the FIM Motocross World Championship round known as the MXGP of Sweden (also branded the Uddevalla GP), typically held in August, alongside the Swedish MX Championship and other national motocross and enduro events run by BMK Uddevalla through the season.
| Event | Series | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MXGP of Sweden (Uddevalla GP) | FIM Motocross World Championship | August | held at Glimminge Motorstadion for more than 25 years |
Getting there and parking
The venue sits just outside Uddevalla on Sweden's west coast, roughly 100 km (60 miles) north of Gothenburg. Most visitors drive via the E6 motorway; Uddevalla has its own railway station with regional connections toward Gothenburg, from where a taxi or local transfer covers the final distance to the track.
- Gothenburg Landvetter Airport (GOT) · about 90 min drive
- Gothenburg City Airport (Säve) (GSE) · about 60 min drive
Parking
On-site parking is available for event days, with dedicated arrangements published for the MXGP weekend; pricing is set by the event organiser.
For the MXGP weekend, book camping or parking passes in advance through the official Uddevalla GP website, as facilities are limited and demand is high.
Hotels and camping near Glimminge Motorstadion
Uddevalla, a short drive from the circuit, has the closest range of hotels and is the practical base for most visitors. Gothenburg, about 90 minutes south, offers a much wider choice of accommodation and international transport links for those combining a visit with wider travel.
Where to look
Uddevalla town centre for proximity; Gothenburg for a wider range of hotels and easier air/rail access.
Camping
Camping is available on or near the site for the MXGP weekend, organised through the official event website.
Track days, driving experiences and lap records
Glimminge Motorstadion is primarily a competition venue for motocross, enduro and karting run by BMK Uddevalla, with club training sessions and the Swedish MX Championship held on the track outside the MXGP weekend. Specific public track-day or ride-along programmes for visitors are not published by the venue.
Spectator guide
The MXGP of Sweden draws large crowds to natural hillside vantage points around the rocky terrain, giving spectators sweeping views of much of the motocross course from a single spot.
Seating
Primarily natural hillside and bankside viewing rather than fixed grandstands; some grandstand seating is set up for the MXGP weekend.
Best places to watch
Elevated banking around the rocky sections of the circuit gives the widest views of jumps and technical terrain.
Weather
- August (MXGP weekend): typical late-summer west-coast Swedish weather, highs around 18-20°C
History of Glimminge Motorstadion
A Grand Prix venue since the 1950s
Glimminge Motorstadion, on the outskirts of Uddevalla on Sweden's west coast, is one of the longest-serving Grand Prix motocross venues anywhere in the world, with competitive racing on the site tracing back to the 1950s. Its hard, rocky terrain and dramatic rock-faced backdrop set it apart from the sandier or looser tracks common elsewhere on the world championship calendar, and riders and fans alike regard it as one of the most physically demanding and visually striking rounds of the season.
More than 25 years of MXGP
Under the stewardship of the local club BMK Uddevalla, the circuit has hosted the FIM Motocross World Championship round known as the Uddevalla GP or MXGP of Sweden for more than 25 years, making it one of the most consistent fixtures on the modern MXGP calendar. The event, usually held in August, draws large crowds to the natural hillside terrain around the course and has become closely associated with the town of Uddevalla itself.
A working motocross and karting facility
Beyond its Grand Prix weekend, Glimminge Motorstadion functions as a full motocross, enduro and karting facility, hosting rounds of the Swedish MX Championship and club-level events organised by BMK Uddevalla throughout the season. The combination of a globally recognised Grand Prix venue and an active local club base has kept the facility central to Swedish motocross for decades.
Frequently asked questions
What type of racing happens at Glimminge Motorstadion?+
It is a motocross venue, with a natural-terrain motocross track, an enduro track and a go-kart track, run by the club BMK Uddevalla.
Does Glimminge Motorstadion host the MXGP world championship?+
Yes. It has hosted the FIM Motocross World Championship round known as the MXGP of Sweden (Uddevalla GP) for more than 25 years, usually in August.
Where is Glimminge Motorstadion located?+
It is a short distance outside Uddevalla on Sweden's west coast, in Västra Götaland County, roughly 100 km north of Gothenburg.
How old is racing at Glimminge Motorstadion?+
Competitive motocross at the site dates back to the 1950s, making it one of the longest-running Grand Prix motocross venues in the world.
How do you get to Glimminge Motorstadion?+
Most visitors drive via the E6 motorway from Gothenburg (about 90 minutes) or use Uddevalla's railway station and a short taxi transfer to the venue.
Other tracks nearby
- Kinnekulle Ring · 84 km · road course
- Skövde Circuit · 115 km · historic circuit (defunct)
- Rudskogen Motorsenter · 122 km · road course
- Anderstorp Raceway (Scandinavian Raceway) · 152 km · road course
- Falkenbergs Motorbana · 155 km · road course
- Gelleråsen Arena (Karlskoga Motorstadion) · 185 km · road course
Facts checked against 3 sources including the official circuit website. Last reviewed 2026-09-11.