Things to do in Sweden

Sweden goes big when it comes to nature: almost 100,000 lakes; 27 million hectares of forest; tens of thousands of islands, and over 2000 protected natural areas. Northern Sweden claims mainland Europe's most remote point - near Lake Råvejaure – amid lonely mountains and vast taiga ripe for year-round exploration.

Bergsladen Forest is in the heart of wolf country, and the trees also hide large populations of moose, beavers, mountain hares and even the rarely sighted lynx. Guided tours here see you getting really wild, as you learn different animal tracks and calls.

Get high on nature with a stay in a treehouse in the forests of Swedish Lapland, where husky sled tours and snowmobile excursions lead you deep into the pristine wilderness.

Then of course there is the idyllic stillness that comes from kayaking around the many islands of the Saint Anna Archipelago, just south of Stockholm. This is where you come when you really want to get away from it all, with wild camping possible on deserted beaches and even the option of foraging for your dinner with a professional wilderness chef.