Join EU GREEN’s sports and cultural event in Spain this October!

Are you enrolled in a programme at HiG this autumn? Do you enjoy sports and culture? Are you curious about meeting students from other countries? Do you enjoy discussing issues like inclusion and sustainability? Maybe you haven’t travelled much and think it would be fun to do so in a group? Are you interested in taking a train trip through Europe?

This is a unique opportunity for students to visit El Anillo in Spain to participate in sports and cultural activities alongside students from all over Europe. The days at the sports center will be packed with a variety of activities, including plenty of water sports as well as other sports and cultural experiences. No prior experience is required, and everyone participates on their own terms.

Five students from HiG will get the chance, and the trip will be by train!

Practical Information

Event location
El Anillo (The Ring), International Sports Innovation Centre, Extremadura, Spain

Dates
October 17–25, 2026. The event takes place October 19–22.

Travel
Students and staff from HiG will travel together by train to Cáceres, Spain, where everyone will gather. From Cáceres, it is an 80-minute bus ride to El Anillo.

Accommodation
During the trip, the group will sleep on overnight trains and likely spend one night in each direction at accommodations arranged by HiG. At El Anillo, accommodation is offered in large dormitories with bunk beds.

Cost
Travel, accommodation, and insurance are free for participants. The organizers will cover three lunches and three dinners. The rest is paid for by the participants.

Target group
Students enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program at the University of Gävle during the 2026–2027 academic year. The activities are open to everyone. No prior knowledge is required. Students with no prior experience of international educational exchanges will be given priority. An even gender balance among participants will be sought in the selection of students.

Number of spots:
The event has room for 5 students from HiG. Two staff members will accompany the group on the trip.

Contact person
Malin Hillman, EU GREEN Coordinator at HiG, malin.hillman@hig.se

Application deadline
April 29, 2026

Registration

Please use the form below to register your interest.