The festival area stretches roughly from Södermalmstorg on Söder to Rådhus- and Stortorget in central Gävle.

Both public areas and streets along the entire area will be closed to car traffic.

The suspension begins on Monday 8 August at 04.00.

Public transport is rerouted

Bus traffic that usually runs between Rådhuset and Norra- and Södra Kungsgatan is temporarily diverted between August 8 and 15.

Several temporary stops will be set up and will result in parking bans in large parts of the city center from Friday 5 August.

Read more on X-trafik's website.

The map shows a temporary closure for unauthorized traffic and a temporary parking ban during the Stadsfesten in Gävle Photo: Elin Runnman/Gävle municipality

The municipality: "Leave the car at home"

Due to the traffic situation, the municipality of Gävle urges visitors to take a bicycle or bus to the festival area to avoid problems.

Passing traffic is also asked to choose roads outside the city centre.

The parking garages in central Gävle will remain open.