Explore the forests, wetlands and wildlife of central Sweden in a small group, with chances to experience wolves, moose and beavers in one adventure. Comfortable guesthouse nights, one night in wolf territory, and a deeper connection to the forest bring together the essence of Sweden’s nature and wildlife. The rhythm of the journey is simple: slower days, late wildlife evenings.
WHEN
Selected departures in JUNE – SEPTEMBER
MEETING POINT / WHERE
Stockholm Arlanda Airport / Skinnskatteberg, central Sweden
GROUP SIZE
Max 7 guests
DURATION
5 days / 4 nights
ACCOMMODATION
3 nights at Udden Retreat + 1 night in the forest
ACTIVITY LEVEL / DIFFICULTY
Easy
FOR WHO
For adults who enjoy wildlife, quiet time outdoors and one night in the forest
Highlights
Track wild wolves
Spend one night out in wolf territory, sitting on a hill in the dark forest and listening for howls under the night sky. It can be both meditative and thrilling.
Search for moose
Head into the forest in search of Sweden’s largest animal, with good chances of seeing moose along the way.
Search for beavers
A quiet evening boat safari with electric motor takes you into prime beaver habitat, with good chances to see beavers at close range.
Comfort and wild forest
Three nights at Udden Retreat are combined with one night in the forest, creating a journey with both comfort and a deeper connection to the landscape.
Forest conservation
This is not only a wildlife tour, but also a journey into a forest landscape where conservation matters and wildlife still belongs.
Book your spot
Our booking procedure is simple. Click the button “Dates & Rates”, choose a departure and fill in the booking form.
A 20% deposit is required at the time of booking, and the remaining balance is due no later than 30 days before arrival. You will receive a confirmation by email shortly after booking.
Cancellations up to 30 days before arrival receive an 80% refund of the total amount paid. You can also add Cancellation Protection for extra flexibility.
🛡Full financial protection: Your money is safe. Every booking is fully financially protected.
Your guide
This adventure is led by one of our WildSweden guides. Your guide helps create a calm and friendly group atmosphere, while leading the journey with field knowledge, practical support and respect for the wildlife we are here to experience.
You can expect a guide who knows how to read tracks and signs, explain the wider story of the landscape, and create good conditions for quiet, rewarding wildlife watching throughout the tour. They know how to track and observe wildlife respectfully, without disturbing the animals or the landscape.
Simon Green
Simon has guided many of our summer and winter tours since 2018. He is known for his clear, thoughtful and friendly approach, helping everyone feel included while leading the group with knowledge and care.
Lisen Källman
Lisen is a trained wilderness guide and biologist who has felt at home in nature from an early age. She brings calm, curiosity and a deep understanding of the forest to every tour.
Accommodation
Peaceful Udden Retreat
For three nights, Udden Retreat is your base for the journey — a peaceful place by the water, surrounded by forest and close to the landscapes we explore.
Comfortable rooms
The rooms are comfortable, clean and well-kept, giving you space to rest well between excursions and long evenings outdoors.
Warm hosts and good food
Paulina and Janne help create the welcoming atmosphere at Udden, where good meals, a relaxed setting and their friendly dog are all part of the experience.
One night in wolf territory
One night, the whole group sleeps out in the forest, each in their own tent. It is a memorable part of the journey, bringing you closer to the landscape and the sounds of the night.
The program
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You meet your guide at Arlanda and travel together to Udden, where the lake, forest and quiet surroundings set the tone for the days ahead.
After check-in, dinner and sauna, we gather for an introduction to the journey. The first evening is about arriving well, getting to know the group and settling into this peaceful place by the water, where forest and wildlife are already close.
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After breakfast, we head out for a canoeing excursion on Lake Storsjön. Paddling is a calm and beautiful way to explore the lake and its islands, and along the way there are often good chances to see birds such as Black-throated Diver, Osprey, Common Tern, Grey Heron and Common Crane.
We stop for lunch on an island before making our way back to Udden. In the afternoon, there is time to rest, swim, hike or simply enjoy the quiet around the guesthouse.
Later in the day, we head out into one of Sweden’s best areas for moose watching. The evening combines forest walks, tracking and time spent scanning the landscape for movement. Your guide looks for hoof prints, fresh droppings and browsing signs, while we share an outdoor dinner by a small forest lake. Seeing a moose moving quietly through its own forest is always a special experience.
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The day begins with a forest walk and lunch outdoors. In summer, the forest floor is often full of berries, and later in the season there can be mushrooms in abundance, adding another layer to the experience of walking through this landscape.
Back at Udden, you have time to rest, swim or enjoy a slow afternoon before the next excursion begins.
In the evening, we head out for a beaver safari on nearby lakes and waterways. Moving quietly in small boats with silent electric motors, we search the shorelines for beavers, lodges and feeding sites as the light softens. It is often a lovely night on the water, and besides beavers we may also see a variety of birds and sometimes other mammals.
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The morning is free at Udden while your guide prepares for the wolf excursion. You keep your room at the guesthouse, so there is no need to bring more than what you need for one night in the forest.
After lunch and an introduction over fika, we leave for a wolf territory that we know well after years of following the wolves and their movements in this landscape. The exact location is never shared publicly. This long-term knowledge, combined with careful timing and field experience, is what allows us to create one of the most remarkable parts of the journey.
Depending on the current situation, we may look for paw prints, droppings, prey remains and other signs that show the wolves are active in the area. Later, we share an outdoor dinner before moving deeper into the forest as darkness falls. Sometimes that means walking in rough terrain, often in silence, to reach a place where we can settle down and listen under the night sky.
To sit there, knowing that a family of wolves is nearby, is both humbling and deeply moving. Hearing them howl in the dark is one of the most powerful moments this journey can offer. After midnight, we return to camp and sleep in tents in the forest.
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Time to say our goodbyes
The final morning begins quietly in camp, with coffee, breakfast and time to pack up before we return to Udden.
After lunch, we conclude the tour and drive you to Köping or Arboga station for your onward train to Stockholm.
LOCATION & HOW TO GET HERE
Meeting point: Stockholm Arlanda Airport — 15:00. Arlanda Visitor Center, Terminal 5, arrivals hall, lower floor, next to café Ritazza.
Our guide meets you there at 15:00, not earlier. Please wait by the Visitor Center and look for our WildSweden sign. From there, we travel together by minivan to Skinnskatteberg. The drive takes about two hours.
If your flight is delayed, we will wait for up to 30 minutes, as other guests are joining the tour. If you arrive later than that, you will need to arrange your own train or taxi to Udden Retreat at your own expense.
At the end of the tour, we take you to Köping station — around 14:45 — for your onward train to Stockholm. The train ticket is included. You will arrive in Stockholm in the early evening, so we recommend not booking any flight from Arlanda earlier than 20:00 the same day.
Many guests choose to spend a few nights in Stockholm before or after the tour. If you do, please note that the tour still begins at Arlanda Airport.
If you arrive by car:
Drive directly to Udden Retreat, Udden 1, Skinnskatteberg and arrive by 17:00 on Day 1 >> Link to Google Maps
If you arrive by train or bus:
Travel to Skinnskatteberg station. From there, you can book a free 10-minute taxi to Udden Retreat directly with the local taxi company: info@taxiskinnsberg.se / +4622210040. Please book a few days in advance and mention that WildSweden will pay for the transfer.
If you want to stay extra nights at Udden Retreat:
Please book them directly with Udden. If you stay extra nights, you arrange your own train ticket to Stockholm, but we provide the taxi to Skinnskatteberg station free of charge.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
3 nights at Udden Retreat in single, double or twin room
1 night in single or double tent, with all camping equipment and headlamp
4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
Sauna at Udden Retreat
Guided excursions as described in the programme
Transfer by van from Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Return train ticket to Stockholm included
What to bring
See our recommended packing list for our summer tours here.
For who?
This journey is for anyone who loves wild nature and wants to experience some of Sweden’s most iconic wildlife in a small group.
You do not need previous experience of canoeing, camping or tracking. What matters more is curiosity, patience, and an interest in wildlife on its own terms.
This tour is best for guests who want a full wildlife experience, not a photography-focused trip. There may be good photo opportunities, but the itinerary is not designed around dedicated wildlife photography.
Good fit if you…
enjoy quiet time outdoors, often in silence
want both comfort and one night out in the forest
are happy to stay out late for wildlife watching
prefer a small group and a calm, knowledgeable guide
By joining this tour, you also support our ongoing work to protect Sweden’s forests and wildlife for the future.
Minimum age: 15 years.
This trip is rated excellent by earlier guests
Questions & Answers
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No. You do not need previous experience of canoeing, camping or tracking to join this tour. What matters more is curiosity, patience and a willingness to spend time outdoors in a calm and respectful way.
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Most days we only walk a couple of kilometres. The pace is calm, and much of the time is spent standing still, watching, listening and looking for wildlife.
If you would like more walking, you are welcome to explore the area around the accommodation on your own during free time.
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Most evenings run late, because wildlife is most active then. The moose evening, beaver safari and wolf excursion are all designed around the best time of day for wildlife watching, and at least one night continues past midnight.
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Wild wolves can never be guaranteed. But this part of the tour is built around a territory we know well, and the wolf night is carefully timed and guided to give you a real chance.
We do hear wolves on most trips. But even when the wolves stay quiet, the night in the forest is often one of the most memorable parts of the journey.
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Moose and beavers are both key parts of the itinerary. We often see Red fox, Badger and Red Squirrel.
During the canoeing and beaver outings, there are also good chances to see birds such as Black-throated Diver, Osprey, Common Tern, Grey Heron and Common Crane, and sometimes other mammals as well.
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The small group format creates a calm and personal atmosphere, with space to share the experience with others who care deeply about nature. Many of our guests come on their own, while others travel with a partner or friend.
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Yes. The group is small, and the tour is designed around shared nature experiences, meals and guiding rather than around people arriving as pairs or private groups. That usually makes it work well for solo travellers.
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You stay three nights at Udden Retreat and one night in tents in wolf territory.
At Udden, rooms are described as comfortable and clean, with a choice of single or double room and no surcharge for single rooms, though single room bathrooms are shared with one other traveller.
The night in the forest includes camping equipment, sleeping bag, air mattress, pillow and headlamp.
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Yes. We provide comfortable tents and good camping equipment, and most guests find the night in the forest more comfortable than they expected.
There is also a toilet nearby, and when we return to Udden you will have the chance to shower before the journey back to Stockholm.
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Meals at Udden are wholesome, home-cooked and prepared with care. Some meals are served in the forest or out on excursions — simpler in style, but still hearty and enjoyable after a day outdoors.
If you are vegetarian, gluten-free or have other dietary requirements, we are usually able to accommodate them as long as you let us know in advance.
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No. You are of course welcome to bring a camera, and there can be good photo opportunities, but the itinerary is not designed around dedicated wildlife photography. The focus is on the full wildlife experience rather than long photo sessions or specialised setups.
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Yes. Many guests choose to spend time in Stockholm before or after the tour. The journey begins at Arlanda Airport and ends with a return by train to Stockholm, so it fits naturally with a Stockholm stay.
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The standard meeting point is Stockholm Arlanda Airport, where the guide meets the group at 15:00 at the Arlanda Visitor Center in Terminal 5. If you arrive by car, you can drive directly to Udden Retreat. If you arrive by train or bus, you can also travel to Skinnskatteberg and take the short local taxi transfer to Udden.
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You should bring suitable outdoor clothing for mixed summer weather, footwear for forest walking, and a water bottle for day excursions.
For the wolf night, it is also useful to have a swimsuit and towel if you may want to swim. Camping gear and headlamp are provided.
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This is not only a wildlife journey, but also a forest conservation tour. By joining, you support small-scale nature tourism, local partners and our wider work to protect Sweden’s forests and wildlife.
You will also be invited to support WildSweden’s Save the Forest Fund, where 100% of donations go directly to volonteers and organisations working to conserve Sweden’s old-growth forests.
