A Winter Wildlife Break in Sweden
Together, we search snowy forests for tracks of moose, wolverines, lynx, wolves and other wildlife, learning to recognise and interpret whatever we find. Along the way, you walk on snowshoes, cook local food over the fire and warm up in a sauna by a frozen lake – with the option to try ice bathing.
WHEN
Selected dates Jan – Feb 2027
RATE
[PRICE] SEK ≈ [PRICE] EUR
MEETING POINT / WHERE
Uppsala – close to Stockholm and airport
GROUP SIZE
Max 7 guests, or private on request
DURATION
5 days / 4 nights
ACCOMMODATION
two countryside hotels
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Moderate. General fitness is required
FOR WHO
Adults, couples, solo travellers. 15+
Highlights
Track wildlife in snow
Search the winter forest for tracks of moose, wolverines, lynx, wolves and other wildlife, and learn to interpret whatever you find.
Walk on snowshoes
Move through quiet forests and snow-covered landscapes at a relaxed pace, with time to notice sounds, movements and smaller details.
Cook over an open fire
Cook warming meals over an open fire, using local ingredients and sharing Swedish flavours outside in the snow.
Learn wood carving
Learn traditional wood carving as you shape a wooden spoon from a prepared blank, with guidance and no previous experience needed.
Try sauna and ice bathing
Warm up in a sauna tent beside a frozen lake, with the option to try traditional Swedish ice bathing.
“From meeting the reindeer and skiing to seeing the Northern lights and meeting wonderful Sami people I can not recommend this trip enough. Grab some friends and sign up. You will not regret it for a moment. Thank you WildSweden for a trip of a lifetime.”
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Your guide
This tour is led by either Marcus Eldh or Simon Green. Both live locally and know the forests, wildlife and winter conditions in this part of Sweden. Your guide sets a calm pace, helps you interpret what you find and makes sure we move through the landscape without unnecessarily disturbing wildlife.
Marcus Eldh
Marcus founded WildSweden in 2003 and lives with his family outside Svärdsjö. Several of the forests on this tour are among his favourite winter places – very much his own backyard. He has spent many days here exploring the landscape.
Simon Green
Simon is a university-trained guide and WildSweden’s site manager in central Sweden, with a particular interest in wildlife and wolves. He has a good eye for tracks, wild animals and birds, and enjoys helping guests notice details they might otherwise walk past.
Accommodation
You stay at two small countryside hotels, with two nights at each. Both offer comfortable rooms with private bathrooms and a warm place to return to after a winter day outdoors. Solo travellers have their own room at no extra cost.
Gysinge Wärdshus
The first two nights are spent at Gysinge Wärdshus, a historic hotel close to Färnebofjärden National Park. The individually decorated rooms combine traditional details with modern comfort, while meals are served in the hotel restaurant.
Trollnäs Gårdshotell
For the final two nights, you stay at Trollnäs Gårdshotell, a small, family-run hotel beside Lake Svärdsjön in Dalarna. Its carefully renovated buildings have a relaxed, rustic character and place us close to the snowy forests we explore.
The program
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After arriving at Gysinge Wärdshus, we take time to get to know each other and talk through the days ahead. We also visit the Dalälven river, where we watch for otters.
In the evening, we share our first dinner at the hotel and settle into the journey.
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Today we head into parts of Färnebofjärden National Park where wolves are known to move. We know some of the areas they regularly use and spend the day searching for fresh tracks and other clues, while keeping watch for the wolves and other wildlife.
Otters and White-tailed Eagles are also high on our list. Some Beavers remain active during winter too, and we may see them or find their tracks and trails across the snow and ice.
We move through the landscape on foot and use snowshoes where conditions are suitable. During the day, we stop to cook lunch over an open fire and learn how to read the stories recorded in the snow.
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After breakfast, we make one final search for otters before travelling north to Dalarna.
After lunch, we explore the forests around Svartnäs on snowshoes, looking for tracks of moose, wolverines, lynx and other wildlife. As darkness falls, we continue with headlamps.
At Trollnäs Gårdshotell, you begin carving your own wooden spoon before dinner.
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After a relaxed morning, we explore the snowy forests on snowshoes, searching for fresh tracks and learning what they reveal about the animals.
We stop on a frozen lake for lunch cooked over an open fire, with a sauna tent and optional ice bathing.
Back at the hotel, you continue carving your wooden spoon before dinner.
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After breakfast, we leave Trollnäs but still have time for one more wildlife excursion on the way to Falun. Your guide chooses the location according to recent tracks and winter bird activity and the conditions that morning.
We finish outdoors with a final fika and look back at what the snow has shown us during the journey. Afterwards, we take you to Falun Central Station for your onward train to Stockholm.
LOCATION & HOW TO GET HERE
Meeting point: Caffè Nero at Uppsala Central Station — 14:00 (Day 1) >> Link to Google Maps
Our guide meets you at the café at 14:00. From there, we travel together by minivan to Gysinge.
At the end of the adventure we take you to Falun Central Station — 12:30 (Day 5) >> Link to Google Maps
Travel options: Direct trains connect Uppsala with Stockholm Central Station and Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Get your tickets at sj.se.
From Falun, you can continue by direct train towards Uppsala, Stockholm Arlanda Airport and Stockholm.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Included
Guide throughout the tour
4 nights’ accommodation in a twin, double or single room
All meals from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 5
All activities described in the day-by-day program
Snowshoes, insulated winter boots and headlamps
All transport from pickup in Uppsala until drop-off in Falun
Available options
Cancellation Protection
Private tour on request
Not included
Travel to Uppsala and from Falun
Alcoholic drinks
Personal travel insurance
For who
For adults who enjoy wildlife, winter nature and active days outdoors. No previous tracking or snowshoeing experience is needed, but good general fitness and confident walking ability are required.
You must be able to walk several kilometres over uneven, snow-covered terrain. You should be comfortable spending several hours outdoors in winter conditions.
Minimum age: 15 years.
REVIEWS
This is a new tour, so these reviews are from guests who joined other WildSweden winter and wildlife experiences.
“Just one day, but that snowy January day left me feeling refreshed, peaceful and very happy to have taken part.” /Jackie, UK
“A wonderful day of wildlife tracking, in a magical winter landscape, with a knowledgeable guide and a cosy finish with dinner around the campfire.” /Bernhard, Netherlands
“This was my first time travelling solo. I was a little scared at the beginning, but thanks to the guide and the whole organisation, everything went perfectly.” Carlotta, UK
Frequently asked questions
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Yes. Many WildSweden guests travel alone. With no more than seven guests, it is easy to get to know each other during shared meals and activities, while there is still space for quiet time.
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The activity level is moderate, but you need good general fitness and confident walking ability. On some days, you walk several kilometres on snowshoes through uneven, snow-covered terrain. We walk at a slow pace with regular stops, but everyone must be able to complete the walks without assistance.
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No previous snowshoeing, wildlife tracking or outdoor cooking experience is needed. Your guides introduce each activity and help you along the way.
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We walk at a slow pace with many stops along the way, but everyone must be able to complete the planned walks without assistance. Day 4 is usually the longest outdoor day.
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We spend several hours outdoors on most days, but the tour also includes travel, shared meals and warm evenings at the hotels.
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Temperatures can range from above freezing to below –20°C. Suitable winter clothing is important, but we provide insulated winter boots and take breaks for warm drinks and food. Each evening, we return to a comfortable hotel.
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Winter conditions vary, so your guide may adjust the locations and order of activities. If snowshoes are not needed, we walk without them. If the lake ice is not safe, dinner and the sauna experience are moved to the lakeshore.
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We provide insulated winter boots, snowshoes and headlamps. You need to bring warm layers, waterproof outer clothing, a hat and warm gloves. We send you a detailed packing list well before departure and ask for your shoe size before the tour.
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You stay at two small countryside hotels, with comfortable rooms and private bathrooms. There is no camping, and you do not need to carry your luggage during the excursions.
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We have good chances of seeing otters and winter birds such as white-tailed eagles and woodpeckers. Moose and beavers are also possible.
For wolves, lynx and wolverines, finding tracks is more likely than seeing the animals themselves. Wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed.
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We travel in a small group with local guides who know the area. We keep our distance from wildlife, avoid unnecessary disturbance and there will be no staged animal encounters.
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Yes. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available if you tell us in advance.
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No. Ice bathing is completely optional. So is the sauna.
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There is a chance of seeing the Northern Lights if the sky is clear and aurora activity is strong. However, your chances are better in northern Sweden, and we do not treat them as a main focus of this tour.
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Yes. Many international guests combine our tours with a few days in Stockholm. There are direct trains from Stockholm to Uppsala before the tour and from Falun back to Stockholm afterwards.
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Yes. Private departures on other dates may be possible, depending on guide and accommodation availability.
