Marcus Eldh

Manager and head guide, began working for Wild Sweden in 2002.

Born in 1977 just outside Västerås and now lives with family in Karmansbo, a small village near Skinnskatteberg.

Former or other jobs: I’ve never really had any other job. I studied computer science at Universities in Sweden, UK and the Netherlands and received a master degree. I then began traveling in Asia and South America and soon realized that Sweden’s nature is great, so I became a man of the woods.

Interests: Well, my main interest is basically nature and wildlife. During the Winter I often travel to some warm and distant country for wildlife watching and to gather energy for the coming season.

Favourite season: The cold and snowy Winter season is spectacular, with lots of opportunities for outdoor activities such as skiing and tracking.

Janne Nordström

Wildlife guide and office assistant, especially wolf and moose, began to work for Wild Sweden in 2009.

I was born in 1965. I have a summer house near Grimsö Wildlife Research Station and I spend a lot of time exploring the surrounding wolf territories.

Former or other jobs: Inventory field work for moose, roe deer, capercaille and grouse for Grimsö Wildlife Research Station. Sales assistant at a sport shop.

Interests: To fix with my summer house. I also like birdwatching and picking blueberries or chanterelles.

Favourite season: Winter when I can go cross-country skiing, and in the summer when I can go swimming in the lakes.

Thomas Flamme

Beaver guide, began working with Wild Sweden in 2009.

Born in 1973, lives in Karmansbo, just next door to to Marcus.

The best thing about working with Wild Sweden: Working with good friends who have shown me new ways to see the beauty in nature. To share this good spirit, curiosity and creativity with guests from all over the World.

Former or other jobs: Working for Volvo Powertrain as a system developer and he is also a black smith.

Interests: Sailing, kayaking, alpinism, skiing and all kinds of outdoor activities in the nature.

Favourite season: I like the variations and could not live without the shifting contrasts. Every season has its own story to tell.

Andreas Ahlsén

Wildlife guide, survival guide and manager of Kolarbyn Eco-lodge, began working for Wild Sweden in 2010.

Born in 1981 in Södertälje, but grew up in Strängnäs. Currently I live with my family in Hallstahammar, not so far from Kolarbyn Eco-lodge.

The best thing about working with Wild Sweden: It’s a dream job for me who love to be in the woods! I also get to meet so many wonderful and exciting guests.

Former or other jobs: I am the owner and manager of Kolarbyn Eco-lodge. I am a former ranger officer in Arvidsjaur and has also worked as store manager in the food business for 5 years.

Interests: Orienteering, cross country skiing and outdoor activities are some interests that are at the top of my list. You can also add golf, skating and traveling.

Favourite season: Late winter with much snow and lots of sun. One of those days when it almost becomes so hot that you can take off your t-shirt.

Franciska Lindgren

Wildlife guide, began working for Wild Sweden in 2012.

Born in 1988 in the town of Eskilstuna. Currently lives in the countryside village of Bernshammar which is situated outside of Skinnskatteberg.

Former Jobs: In my late school years I studied animal care. In 2009 I continued to study Outdoor and Adventure Management in the north of Sweden. I have over the last years worked with elderly care and in the spring of 2011 I went to the town of Ronda in the south of Spain, working in a country boutique hotel.

Interests: Apart from spending time with my very much beloved dog, one of my passions in life is music (both singing and playing the guitar) Traveling is also something I love to do when I have the chance of doing so. Some of my most recent travels have been Indonesia and New Zealand.

Favourite season: Summer! I spend most my time outdoors and the summer brings an ease of moving around and to do things. Nothing beats bringing a picnic with you out in the forest or to a lake!

David Eldh

Wildlife guide, began working with Wild Sweden in 2009.

Born in 1980 in the outskirts of Västerås.

The best thing about working with Wild Sweden: Kolarbyn and it’s natural surroundings is unbeatable. To share my living room with our guests, moose, wolves, lynx and other wild animals is a privilege.

Former or other jobs: Travel guide and coordinator within the field of business travelling.

Interests: Live music and all kind of instruments. My travels in Africa and other parts of the World, carrying a drum under my arm, got me hooked on World music.

Favourite season: The summer season in Kolarbyn. I love to take a short hike into the woods to have a refreshing drink from one of our own natural cold water springs.