Every first Sunday in March, spectacular images circulate around the globe from central Sweden. With nearly 16,000 participants, the 90-kilometer Vasaloppet from Sälen to Mora is the largest and oldest cross-country ski race in the world. It is considered a must for every ambitious skier. This explains why the Vasaloppet has lost none of its allure as it approaches its 100th anniversary. On the contrary: the starting spots for 2016 and 2017 sold out within 90 seconds. Incredible! To explore the myth of the Vasaloppet, hundreds of Germans make the journey each year. The author joined one of the groups and participated in the 90th Vasaloppet himself. The result is the first German-language book about this classic event. In addition to an exciting and entertaining account of the experience, it offers a wealth of background knowledge.