This is your invitation to our Secret Adventure 🤫
This one-day adventure is available only to our subscribers. We do not reveal the exact location in advance — but it is one of the best winter forests in central Sweden for following fresh wildlife tracks.
A rare winter day of reading the snow in a forest where many of Sweden’s large mammals pass through.
Group size
Up to 12 persons
Meeting location
Borlänge train station, Sweden
Duration
1 day + optional night
Kid friendly?
From 15 years
ACCOMMODATION
You can choose to stay at Dala-Floda Inn
WHEN
24 January 2026, from 10-19 h
DIFFICULTY
EASY. NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IS NEEDED, but you need to be generally fit to be able to walk on skis.
✨ Highlights ✨
Walk on wooden forest skis
Follow fresh tracks of moose, fox, hare, pine marten, lynx and sometimes even wolverine.
Explore a beautiful forest
We spend the day in one of the best areas in central Sweden for finding and understanding animal tracks.
Learn the art of tracking
Move quietly through deep snow and learn how to read the forest in winter.
Campfire meals in the snow
Warm blueberry soup during the day and a simple evening meal by the fire in the dark winter forest.
A cosy stay nearby
We highly recommend to stay the night at Dala-Floda Inn, a classic guesthouse by a frozen lake. Book your stay directly with the hosts Evalotta and Per by email: info@dalafloda-vardshus.se.
How to book this secret adventure
Our booking procedure is hassle-free. Just click the button “Book now”, choose the date and fill in the booking form. You pay the full amount at the time of booking. For cancellations up until 30 days before arrival you will receive a 80% refund of your total sum paid. After that you can always change names in the booking, which means you can allow someone else to take your place.
🛡Full financial protection: Your money is safe. Every booking is fully financially protected.
The plan – a day out
We meet at Borlänge train station and drive to a nearby nature reserve, known for its rich wildlife and excellent tracking conditions. This area has a mix of old coniferous forest, wetlands and hills – the perfect place to follow fresh signs of animals.
After a short introduction, we put on wooden forest skis and head out together. The pace is slow and calm. We stop often to look at tracks and signs, talk about behaviour, and learn how different animals move through the landscape.
We take a break for warm blueberry soup and sandwiches outdoors.
As daylight fades, we light a fire and enjoy a simple evening meal in the snowy forest. The atmosphere is quiet, peaceful and unforgettable.
After dinner we return to civilisation – or directly to Dala-Floda Inn for a warm bed and a cosy evening in the village.
Guides & Equipment
Jens Sarlin is a local tracker who has spent more than 20 years in these forests. He knows how to read every track, how the animals move and how to make you feel safe and comfortable on wooden skis. Spending a day in the snow with him is like walking with a living encyclopedia — warm, calm, knowledgeable.
Photo: Staffan Widstrand
Marcus Eldh, founder of WildSweden, will assist with tracking and make sure everyone stays warm and included.
We provide wooden skis from Tegsnäs that are easy to use and made for walking in forests. You can use any boots with these skis.
Location and how to get here
Meeting point: Borlänge train station at 10.15 am. >> Link to Google Maps If you have your own car you can drive directly to the forest, which is about 30 minutes from Borlänge. We will let you know the exact meeting point after you signed up.
Depending on the weather conditions we expect to be done at 19 h at the latest. Then we can either drop you off in Borlänge, or better at Dala-Floda Inn, which is located in a small village, where you can stay the night. The day after there are several buses from Dala-Floda to Borlänge (1 hour travel time) where you can take any train to Stockholm.
Get your tickets at www.sj.se. Get a return ticket from Dala-Floda on the same ticket if you are staying there.
🚙 If you are arriving by car, please let us know and we will send you directions so that you can drive directly to the starting point. The location is about 30 minutes from Borlänge.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Friendly, English-speaking guides who are passionate about wildlife, and love snow and the outdoors. You'll learn a lot and feel safe and comfortable!
Simple but tasty meals. Outdoor lunch and an evening meal in the forest. Let us know if you have any dietary requirements.
Pick-up and drop-off in Borlänge or Dala-Floda.
Stay the night in Dala-Floda
Stay the night at this classic Dalarna guesthouse beside a frozen lake. Wooden floors, home-cooked meals, and a peaceful village atmosphere. Perfect after a full day in the snow. Note that this is not included. Book your stay directly with the hosts Evalotta and Per by email: info@dalafloda-vardshus.se.
What to bring
>> See our general packing list for Winter trips in Central Sweden.
You will be outdoors all day, so dress warm. Wooden forest skis can be rented from us or you can bring your own off-track skis. We will provide a thermos with hot drinks.
Our rental skis are compatible with any winter boots, so if you have warm and comfortable ones, feel free to bring them. Note that regular cross-country skis designed for prepared tracks (Swedish: spårskidor) won’t work for this terrain.
Never skid before? Don’t worry. This trip is perfect for beginners, so you don’t need any experience at all.
FOR WHO?
This adventure is for anyone who loves wild nature and wants a deeper connection to the winter forest.
It’s perfect for curious beginners — you don't need experience with skiing or tracking. You just need warm clothes, an open mind and the joy of spending a whole day outdoors.
Small groups make the experience warm and personal. You’ll spend the day with like-minded nature lovers, learning together, sharing discoveries and following the fresh stories written in the snow.
Our guides are calm, patient and deeply passionate about wildlife. They will teach you how to move quietly, how to read tracks and how different animals use the landscape in winter.
By joining this adventure, you also support our ongoing work to protect Sweden’s forests and wildlife for the future.
Recommended minimum age is 15 years.
Questions & Answers
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Yes! This trip is perfect for beginners. The wooden skis provided are designed for walking in forests, making them user-friendly even for beginners. We will offer you instructions and support to ensure you feel comfortable. If you don’t feel like skiing you can choose to use snowshoes instead.
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Not at all. Our small group sizes foster a friendly and inclusive atmosphere, making it easy to connect with like-minded nature enthusiasts.
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This adventure involves walking on skis through forest terrain. While no prior experience is needed, a general level of fitness is recommended. Our guides will set a comfortable pace and provide breaks as needed.
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We recommend referring to our packing list for all the essentials you’ll need to stay warm and comfortable during the adventure.
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This trip isn’t actually about seeing wildlife directly but rather about discovering their presence through the tracks they leave behind. Our focus is on reading and interpreting these tracks, giving you a deeper connection to the forest and its hidden inhabitants.
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We understand that plans can change. If you cancel up to 30 days before the trip, you’ll receive an 80% refund. After that, you’re welcome to transfer your spot to someone else if needed. For peace of mind, we recommend reviewing our cancellation policy before booking.
