Track wild wolves and follow their traces in an active wolf territory — while staying comfortably at a historic country hotel close to Stockholm. A rare chance to experience one of Europe’s most elusive animals, guided with patience, field knowledge, and respect for the wild.
As night settles in, we head out and wait. Often, we hear wolves howl. There are no guarantees — being out there is the experience.
DURATION
3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS
WHEN
Summer, selected dates. Private trips at request.
MEETING POINT
Köping, 1,5 hour from Stockholm
RATE
10,000 SEK ≈ € 930
ACCOMMODATION
2 nights at country hotel
Group size
Up to 7 participants
DIFFICULTY
Easy – for anyone with general fitness
FOR WHO
Solo travelers, couples, families, 12 years
✨ HIGHLIGHTS ✨
Track wolves in the forest
Learn how to read tracks and signs in an active wolf territory. Follow fresh traces and understand how wolves move through the landscape.
Listen for howls after dark
As night falls, we wait and listen. Often, wolves howl in the darkness. There are no guarantees. Being out there is the experience.
Watch for wolves
Seeing wolves is rare, but it does happen. The chance is always there, and the anticipation is part of what makes this experience so special.
Eat well, rest well
Return each night to a historic country hotel with warm rooms and carefully prepared food. A calm base between long hours outdoors.
A shared wolf experience
Spend time with a small group of curious, like-minded people. Learn together, share stories, and experience wolf territory side by side.
Book with confidence
💳 20% deposit
Request your place with a 20% deposit.
✅ Full refund if not confirmed
If we cannot confirm the tour, your deposit is fully refunded.
↩️ 80% refund
Cancel up to 30 days before arrival.
🔁 Change dates
Move your trip up to 30 days before arrival.
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You can also request a private tour on other dates.
Meet your guide
This experience is led by one of WildSweden’s guides — Marcus Eldh or Linda Åkerberg.
Linda Åkerberg
I am a guide, adventurer and yoga teacher who once left a busy life behind to work closer to nature.
I guide many of WildSweden’s summer tours, where we camp, cook over fire and explore the forest slowly together. I enjoy helping people slow down and feel more connected to nature.
Marcus Eldh
I am the founder and owner of WildSweden.
I grew up with the forest as my natural playground, and now live with my family in a small cottage in the countryside outside Svärdsjö. At WildSweden, I guide some of our tours, develop new trips, write our newsletters and work with our partners. I started WildSweden in 2003 to help people experience and care for Sweden’s wild nature.
“Our mission is to spread awareness about wolves in Scandinavia. We also aim to act as an example to show that tours done in a responsible way can provide substantial income to the local community.”
Accommodation
You stay two nights at Färna Herrgård, a historic country hotel set between lakes and forests in an active wolf territory.
The hotel offers comfortable rooms, good food, and quiet surroundings — an important contrast to long hours outdoors. Returning here each night gives space to rest, warm up, and reflect before heading back out into the forest the following day.
The program
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We arrive at the hotel and settle in before heading out into the forest.
As daylight fades, we walk through an active wolf territory, learning to read tracks, movement, and subtle signs in the landscape.
We share a simple, prepared dinner outdoors before the night falls.
Later in the evening, we stop, wait, and listen. Often, wolves howl in the night. There are no guarantees — being there is the experience.
We return to the hotel late, for rest and a warm bed.
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The day begins with a well-deserved breakfast at Färna.
For those who wish, there is time to relax and unwind at the spa before heading back into the forest — a perfect way to recharge.
We then set out for wolf tracking in the field.
The focus is tracking.
We follow paw prints, paths, and other subtle signs that reveal how wolves move through their territory.Along the way, we talk about wolf behaviour, communication, and conservation — shaped by what we encounter.
As night falls, we head back out for another long evening of waiting and listening.
Often, wolves howl in the darkness. There are no guarantees.Late return to the hotel for rest.
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The final morning begins without hurry.
After breakfast, we travel back to Köping for a shared coffee and something sweet before departures toward Stockholm or Arlanda, bringing the experience to a gentle close.
“I would highly recommend this trip to anyone who is seeking reconnection with nature and self, to connect with likeminded adventurers. It was an incredible experience and I am excited about joining future adventures with WildSweden!”
LOCATION & HOW TO GET HERE
Meeting point: Köping train station at 12 noon — an easy 1.5 hour train journey from Stockholm or Arlanda airport. >> Link to Google Maps
At the end of the adventure we take you back to Köping train station at 12 noon (Day 3).
Travel options: Take a train or bus from Stockholm or Arlanda airport to Köping. Get your tickets at www.sj.se
If you arrive by car please arrive before 1 pm at Färna Herrgård, a 2 hour drive from Stockholm. Meet your guide in the reception. Kindly let us know well in advance if you will be coming by car. Address: Färna Herrgård 1, 739 70 Skinnskatteberg >> Link to Google Maps
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Guides: Friendly, English-speaking guides with long experience in wolf territory.
Accommodation: 2 nights at Färna Herrgård (country hotel).
Spa: Entry to the spa with pools and saunas.
Meals: All meals from lunch on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 3.
Equipment: Headlamp, binoculars, seat pad, rain poncho, and rubber boots.
Transfers: Pick-up and drop-off at Köping train station.
>> See our full packing list here
FOR WHO?
This experience is for you if you want a real, respectful wolf encounter — long hours outdoors in wolf territory, with comfort and quiet waiting, and a warm hotel to return to each night.
You don’t need special skills. What matters is curiosity, patience, and an interest in wildlife on its own terms.
Good fit if you…
want tracking, listening, and learning — not chasing sightings
enjoy calm evenings outdoors (often in silence)
prefer a small group and a comfortable base
Minimum age: 12 years.
THIS adventure IS RATED EXCELLENT BY EARLIER GUESTS!
“one of the most magical things I’d ever heard”
From an article in Financial Times, October 2025:
“…it wasn’t scary in the slightest. The wolves sounded like what they were; a close family looking out for each other and making their presence known. It was one of the most magical things I’d ever heard. Love it!“
“Perhaps the most magical moment of my life”
From an article in The New York Times, April 2021:
“Perhaps the most magical moment of my life: sitting at the edge of a lake, surrounded by a forest and the semidarkness of Swedish summer, listening to the howling of wolves just a few hundred meters away. They knew we were there, of course, but chose to remain nearby, making this auditory encounter one entirely on their terms.”
Frequently asked questions
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Wolves in Sweden are very shy and difficult to see in the wild, mainly since the landscape is flat and the forests are dense. Our main focus on this tour is therfore to listen for howls, search for tracks like paw prints, territorial markings, killed prey and to learn and understand.
If the current situation is promising, we may also watch for wolves at some strategic location. Although our guests rarely get to see Wolves it does happen occasionally.
And most of our guests agree that it is more impressive to hear the howls of a pack in a dark forest, than to see them.
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Yes, very likely. We hear wolves howl on most tours. For many of our guests, this is an unexpected highlight of their visit to Sweden.
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Yes, there is no danger whatsoever. Wolves are extremely shy and don’t attack people.
The safety precautions during this trip are more about making sure we all stay warm and dry, that we sleep well and we don’t fall while hiking Our guides are experienced and know how to handle any situation that may occur.
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We always stay at a respectful distance as we don't want to disturb the wolves. It is of course in our interest that the wolves do not move to another area.
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We provide a headlamp and rubber boots. You only need to bring normal outdoor clothing suitable for summer evenings.
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We are offering this trip a few times each Summer between July and September. See booking calendar at this page for available dates. This tour may also be arranged for private groups on request at other dates.
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Groups are small (up to 7 participants). People join for the same reason: to learn, to be out there, and to experience wolf territory with respect. The shared rhythm of walking, waiting, and listening creates a natural sense of connection.
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Take a train from Stockholm or Arlanda airport to Köping station, a 1 hour 20 minutes journey. We'll meet you at Köping station and take you to the wolf territory.
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We will eat all meals out in the forest, sometimes by a campfire. Meals will be simple but filling and tasty, and we all help out with cooking and grilling.
Some of the meals will be prepared in beforehand and just heated.
Veggie, gluten free or no fish, we take any diet just as seriously as anything else as long as you let us know in beforehand.
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2–5 km per day; it depends on the current wildlife situation.
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We have organised wolf tracking trips in Sweden since 2005, working in close collaboration with the Scandinavian Wolf Project and local county board rangers. This ensures an authentic experience while contributing to long-term wildlife monitoring and conservation.
By choosing this adventure, you also support conservation through our Save the Forest Fund and contribute to the local economy. We share your commitment to protecting wild nature and supporting rewilding efforts.
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At WildSweden, we share your vision for respecting and preserving nature. We offer tours with local guides, comfortable accommodations in nature, and access to off-the-beaten-path areas, creating an exceptional and authentic experience. Plus, we provide essential equipment for your convenience.
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Yes. You can request a private tour on other dates. Private tours are also a good option for families, groups of friends, or guests who want their own pace.
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Easy. Most walks are slow and unhurried, with stops along the way. On some occasions we may walk off-trail in uneven forest terrain, sometimes in darkness with headlamps.
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Often until after midnight, as this is when wolves are most active. In September, wolves tend to be active earlier, so we usually return to the hotel much earlier. Late breakfasts allow time to rest the following mornings.
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Yes. This is a calm, guided experience with hotel nights and a small group. You don’t need outdoor or wildlife experience — just curiosity, patience, and normal fitness.
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Minimum age is 12 years. This experience includes late evenings and time outdoors, so it’s best suited for people who are comfortable with quiet waiting and slow walks.
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This is not designed as a photography tour. You’re welcome to bring a camera, but the focus is on tracking, learning, and quiet listening — often in low light.
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There are toilets at the hotel, but not when we are out in the forest. Your guide will explain how we handle this in a simple and respectful way, with care for nature.
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No. You only carry what you need for the evening, such as extra clothing, water, snacks, and personal items.
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They can be around in summer, but they are rarely a problem. We recommend long sleeves, long trousers, and insect repellent.
Listen to our sound recordings of howling wolves
Wolf howling is a natural form of communication and is most common after dark. That’s why this experience focuses on long, quiet evenings in wolf territory. Often, we hear wolves howl. Sometimes we don’t. When it happens, it is always on the wolves’ terms.
