Track wild wolves and spend two nights deep in wolf territory — sleeping in hammocks under the trees, far from roads and lights. This is our most immersive wolf experience: quiet, raw, and unforgettable, guided with patience, field knowledge, and respect for the wild.
When night arrives, we settle in and listen. Often, wolves howl. No guarantees — just presence, wilderness, and the feeling of sharing the landscape with a wild wolf family.
DURATION
3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS
WHEN
Selected dates July–August. Private trips on request.
MEETING POINT
Köping (1.5 hours from Stockholm / Arlanda)
RATE
8,500 SEK ≈ € 786
ACCOMMODATION
2 nights in hammocks
GROUP SIZE
Up to 7 participants
DIFFICULTY
Medium – hiking off-trail with a backpack
FOR WHO
Wolf lovers who want the most immersive version (min age 15)
✨ HIGHLIGHTS ✨
Sleep in wolf territory
Two nights in hammocks deep in the forest — falling asleep to the sounds of the wild, knowing wolves roam nearby.
Track wolves up close
Learn to read tracks and signs in an active territory. Follow fresh traces and understand how wolves move through the landscape.
Watch for wolves
This is our best format for wolf watching. Being out overnight gives us more time in the right places at the right hours — and the chance to actually see wolves is real.
Listen for howls at night
Hearing wolves howl is the heartbeat of this trip — wild communication in real time. Some nights they howl close, other nights far away, and sometimes not at all. When it happens, it always feels earned.
Campfire & company
A few people, one guide, one territory. Quiet hours together create a rare kind of connection — with the forest and with each other.
“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.”
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The program
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We meet at Köping train station at 12:00 and drive to our storage to repack and fit backpacks before we head out.
When we’re ready, we leave civilisation behind and enter an active wolf territory. A forest hike brings us to our camp area, where we set up the hammocks together and settle in.
Dinner is cooked over the campfire. Then the forest quiets down. You lie under the trees, knowing a wolf family moves somewhere out there — and you start to understand why this is our most immersive wolf experience.
Night in hammocks.
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Wake up to coffee and a simple forest breakfast. If conditions look promising, we may head out early for a short watch.
During the day we focus on tracking — footprints, scat, and other signs that wolves are sharing the landscape. Your guide explains how a wolf territory works, why wolves howl, and what we know about the wolves living in the area.
In the evening we move quietly through the forest with headlamps, then settle in at a carefully chosen listening spot. Often, we hear wolves howl. Sometimes we don’t. Either way, being out there — close, silent, and present — is the experience.
Night in hammocks.
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Another slow morning in camp with breakfast among the trees. Before packing up, we take one last walk to look for fresh signs and, if we’re lucky, a final glimpse.
Then we hike back out and return to Köping around 12:00. After two nights in the wild, many guests choose to spend an extra night in Stockholm — for a shower, a proper bed, and time to let it all sink in.
End of adventure.
Sleep in a hammock
We spend two nights wild camping in the forest, in an active wolf territory. The exact camp location is kept secret — both to protect the wolves and to avoid unnecessary disturbance. We will explain the details on arrival.
You’ll sleep in a hammock with mosquito net and rain tarp, set up with guidance from your guide. Evenings are unhurried: campfire, simple outdoor meals, and long quiet hours in the landscape where wolves live.
You carry your own backpack with the camping equipment we provide. Expect a pack weight of around 15 kg. Meals are cooked outdoors on individual stoves that we provide, together as a group at camp.
We provide
Hammock with mosquito net and rain tarp
Sleeping bag (Nordic 3-season) + fresh travel sheet
Insulation mat + small pillow
Backpack (Fjällräven Kajka 100L)
Gas stove + gas + eating kit (for simple outdoor cooking)
“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!”
Meet your guide
This experience is led by one of WildSweden’s guides — Simon Green 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.
Simon Green
I am a university-trained guide with a strong passion for wildlife, especially wolves.
Today I am the site manager for our operations in central Sweden, and in the off-season I teach guiding skills around the country. When I am not working, I spend time with my family and our cats, rabbits, chickens and bees in the countryside.
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
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Guides: Friendly, English-speaking guides with long experience in wolf territory.
Accommodation: 2 nights in hammocks in the forest (including all camping equipment).
Meals: All meals from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 3. Meals are cooked outdoors on individual stoves that we provide, together as a group at camp.
Equipment: Equipment: Hammock setup (mosquito net + rain tarp), sleeping bag + travel sheet, insulation mat + pillow, headlamp, binoculars, seat pad, rain poncho, rubber boots, gas stove + eating kit, and a 100L Fjällräven Kajka backpack.
You’ll carry your own pack (approx. 15 kg).
Transfers: Pick-up and drop-off at Köping train station.
Packing list: >> See our full packing list here
FOR WHO?
This experience is for you if you want the most immersive version of our wolf trips — living in wolf territory for two nights, with camp routines, long quiet evenings, and real time outdoors.
Good fit if you…
want to stay close to the forest experience (no hotel base)
enjoy simple, practical camp life and shared routines
are comfortable carrying your own backpack and walking off-trail at times
Minimum age: 15 years. Travelling with children under 15? Choose Wolf Howling Experience – Hotel Stay (12+).
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 are wild, shy, and difficult to see in Sweden’s dense forests — so sightings are never guaranteed.
That said, this is our most immersive wolf experience, and if conditions are promising we may spend time watching from a strategic spot. Occasionally, guests do see wolves.
Most often, the strongest moments come from tracking, understanding the territory, and listening for howls on the wolves’ terms. -
Often, yes — but it is never guaranteed. We focus on long, quiet evenings in wolf territory, which gives good chances to hear howls.
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We always keep a respectful distance and avoid sensitive situations.
The trip is designed to minimise disturbance — and to let wolves remain wild and undisturbed in their territory. -
Bring outdoor clothing for changing weather, plus your personal items.
We provide meals, camping and sleeping equipment, a headlamp, and rubber boots.>> See our full packing list here
We also provide a backpack, but note that you will have to carry your own backpack of at least 15 kg.
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We run this trip on selected summer dates. Private trips can also be arranged on request during the summer season.
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Groups are small (up to 7 guests), which keeps the experience calm and personal.
Most participants are curious, nature-loving people who enjoy learning, quiet time outdoors, and shared camp life.
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Take a train from Stockholm or Arlanda to Köping (about 1h 20m). We meet you at Köping station at 12:00 and bring you back to Köping at 12:00 on Day 3.
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Meals are cooked outdoors on individual stoves that we provide, together as a group at camp — and sometimes over a campfire.
Food is simple, filling, and tasty. Dietary needs (vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.) are no problem — just let us know in advance.
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Typically 2–5 km per day, depending on the wildlife situation. Some walking can be off-trail and in uneven terrain, and you’ll carry a backpack.
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Yes. Wolves are extremely shy and avoid people. Safety on this trip is mainly about staying warm and dry, moving carefully in forest terrain (sometimes in the dark), and following your guide’s instructions.
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We have organised wolf tracking trips in Sweden since 2005, collaborating with the Scandinavian Wolf Project and local county board rangers. This helps ensure an authentic experience while supporting conservation work.
By joining this trip, you also contribute through our Save the Forest Fund and support the local economy. Read more about our conservation efforts here. -
This is our most immersive wolf experience: two nights deep in wolf territory, guided by real, up-to-date field knowledge.
You’ll learn to read tracks and signs, share calm camp life, and spend long evenings listening and watching — with small groups and a strong focus on respect for wildlife.
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Minimum age is 15 years. If you’re travelling with younger participants, see our Hotel Stay version (minimum age 12).
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Moderate. You’ll carry a backpack (often 15 kg+) and sometimes walk off-trail on uneven ground. The pace is calm, with frequent stops.
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No — we teach routines at camp and provide equipment. Being comfortable outdoors, and open to simple camp life, helps you enjoy it more.
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We stay in the forest all day — and sleep out in hammocks. Sometimes wolves howl after dark, and you may even wake up to distant howls.
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There are no toilets 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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Expect around 15 kg, sometimes a little more depending on personal items. We provide the main camping equipment and backpack, which you will carry.
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Yes. Each hammock comes with a mosquito net and rain tarp, and your guide will help you set it up properly.
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They can be around in summer, but they are rarely a problem. The hammock has a mosquito net, and we recommend bringing insect repellent and long-sleeved clothing.
