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Last year’s journey gave us exactly the kind of result we had hoped for: excellent encounters with both wolverine and bear. This Summer we are returning with new confidence, a small group and another chance to spend a summer night watching some of Scandinavia’s most elusive wildlife.
WHEN
11 – 12 July 2026
RATE
3,900 SEK ≈ €370
MEETING POINT / WHERE
Ljusdal, Sweden
GROUP SIZE
Up to 7 persons
DURATION
2 Days / 1 night
ACCOMMODATION
1 night in shared photo cabins
ACTIVITY LEVEL / DIFFICULTY
EASY. NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IS NEEDED.
FOR WHO
From 15 years
Highlights
See wild wolverines
This is one of the best chances to see wolverines in the wild. They show up on most nights here. Photo: Zsombor
Look out for bears too
Bears are often seen here as well, often during the same night as the wolverines. Photo: Zsombor
Explore a nature reserve
You also spend time in a nearby nature reserve and experience more of the wider forest landscape. Photo: Zsombor
Learn wildlife photography
Your guide is also a wildlife photographer and shares practical tips as you go. Photo: Zsombor
Share a rare adventure
This is a very small-group journey built around a rare and unusual wildlife experience. Photo: Zsombor
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guides
This adventure is led by WildSweden guide Zsombor, together with our local host Marco.
This is a trip for patience, silence and attention to detail. Your guide helps you make sense of the landscape, the animals and the rhythm of the night, while keeping the experience calm, respectful and grounded in the reality of wild nature. If you are interested in photography, you can also pick up practical tips along the way.
Marco has created the setup we use for watching wolverines and bears, and shares stories from his work connected to wolverine and bear research.
Zsombor leads the journey in the field and helps shape the pace of the experience, from the walk in the forest to the long quiet hours of wildlife watching.
Accommodation
You spend the night in floating hides set beside the forest, created for quiet wildlife watching in one of our most unusual settings. There are two hides next to each other, shared within the group. Inside, the setup is simple but comfortable, with mattresses for resting during the night and separate toilets attached to each hide. The point is not luxury, but to stay close to the place where wolverines and bears may appear.
One of the two hides. Photo: Marcus Westberg
Each hide has a few comfy chairs and mattresses on the floor. Photo: Zsombor
1 night in the wild
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You meet your guide in Ljusdal and head into the forest landscape where this journey begins. Before the night ahead, you spend time outdoors in a nearby nature reserve, walking through the area and getting a better feel for the wider landscape.
Along the way, you hear more about wolverines, bears and the place you are about to experience.
Later, after dinner, it is time to head out to the floating hides and settle in for the summer night.
We take turns watching and sleeping to maximize our chances throughout the night.
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The night is spent watching, resting and staying alert for movement outside the hide.
Later in the morning, you return for breakfast. Before heading back to Ljusdal, there is time to reflect on the experience and spend a little longer in the forest.
Location and how to get here
Meeting point: Ljusdal station at 11.15. >> Link to Google Maps. If you travel from Stockholm you can take a train at 07.50 which arrives in Ljusdal at 11.13.
At the end of the adventure we take you back to Ljusdal station in time to catch the train leaving 11:27.
Get your train tickets from sj.se in advance.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
WildSweden guide and local host
1 night in shared floating hides
Lunch, dinner and breakfast. Let us know if you have any dietary requirements.
Binoculars
Transport during the adventure
What to bring
>> See our general packing list for Summer trips.
FOR WHO?
This journey is for you if you are drawn to rare wildlife, quiet forest landscapes and unusual nights out in nature. You do not need to be a photographer, but it helps if you enjoy watching closely, staying patient and taking things slowly.
You should be comfortable walking short distances in the forest and spending many hours sitting quietly in the hide. This is not a physically demanding trip, but it does require patience, attention and an interest in the experience itself, even if wildlife appears only briefly.
Recommended minimum age: 15 years.
Questions & Answers
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There’s a good chance of spotting wolverines, and bears are also active in this area. While sightings can’t be guaranteed, this location is carefully chosen to maximize opportunities.
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We might also spot foxes, badgers, squirrels, and various birds.
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Yes! With Thomas, an experienced wildlife photographer, as your guide, you’ll get tips on using SLR cameras, digital cameras, and even phones to capture stunning wildlife shots.
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No, both animals are shy and avoid humans. And we will be watching them from a floating hide, so we will be completely safe.
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You will just need to walk a short distance through the forest, so the trip is suitable for most people.
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Waterproof clothing and sturdy boots. We provide binoculars and pillows in the hide and you can rent a sleeping bag if you don’t have your own.
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Yes, there will be connection but you must keep phones on silent to avoid disturbing wildlife.
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It’s recommended for ages 15 and up due to the need to be quiet for long hours.
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We will have a maximum of 7 participants + 1 guide.
There are two hides available – one with 5 seats and one with 3 seats. If the group size exceeds 5 persons, we will divide into two groups during the night.
Since silence is essential inside the hides, we will share and reflect on our experiences together and have the opportunity to ask the guide questions the following morning.
