Wildlife vacations in Sweden
Sweden wildlife vacations bring you up close with everything from beavers and wild boar to reindeer, moose and even the elusive lynx as well as many species of birdlife. The tradition of allemansrätten (every man’s right) means you’re free to roam and wild camp just about anywhere you like so long as you don’t disturb the wildlife or harm the environment. Foraging is allowed, and, depending on the season you’ll find plenty of berries, mushrooms and fish.
Experienced guides will take you to find beaver dams, spot lynx footprints, photograph moose and reindeer in the snow and listen for wolves howling at night. And you can rest assured that your travels not only support communities in rural Sweden, they go towards raising funds for wildlife conservation, too. Read on to discover more.
Our Sweden Vacations
Sweden activity vacation, Stockholm countryside
Multi-activity tour in Stockholm's picturesque countryside
Sweden vacations, Wolves, Moose and Beavers
Wildlife vacation in Sweden with full focus on large mammals.
Sweden kayaking short break
Solo travelers! Explore the Swedish Archipelago by kayak.
New year Northern Lights & wildlife vacation, Sweden
Winter glamping, wildlife, dogsledding and Northern Lights!
Sweden self guided cycling vacation
Self-guided cycling in Stockholm's picturesque countryside
Sweden biking vacation, Stockholm archipelago
Self-guided cycling in Stockholm's fantastic archipelago
Luxury cycling vacation in Sweden
Explore the beauty of the Swedish countryside
Sweden cycling vacation self guided
Cycle through a landscape of countryside and culture
Stockholm hiking vacation
Hiking adventure with base in beautiful Stockholm city
Sweden kayaking and camping vacation
Kayaking and wild camping among thousands of islands, Sweden
Kayaking in Sweden, foraging and food
Culinary Adventure in the Swedish Wilderness
Stockholm archipelago walking vacation
Hiking in the beautiful Stockholm archipelago
Sweden hiking vacation, self guided
Self-guided hiking through Stockholm's picturesque countryside
Sweden wildlife vacation, Ecolodge short break
Wildlife break at Sweden's most primitive hotel.
Sweden vacations, self guided canoeing
Self-guided canoeing in Stockholm's picturesque countryside
Women only kayaking vacation in Sweden
All ladies kayaking journey full of know-how and inspiration
Sweden wildlife vacation, Moose expedition
Wildlife expedition in Europe´s most remote wilderness area.
Scandanavian capitals tour
A week-long tour through the capitals of Scandinavia!
Sweden rewilding and yoga vacation
Humans are wild animals, we belong in nature.
Swedish Lapland new year vacation, northern lights and activities
New Year activities & Northern Lights in Swedish Lapland
Lynx watching and Northern Lights in Swedish Lapland
Watching for Lynx & Northern Lights in Swedish Lapland
Northern Lights tour, Sweden, Finland & Norway
Visit Sweden, Finland and Norway in a handcrafted itinerary
Photography and kayaking vacation in Sweden
Photo workshops by kayak in stunning Swedish archipelago
Arctic treehouse winter short break
A tailor made Lappish winter adventure
Lapland Northern Lights and moose tracking vacation
Winter glamping, wildlife, dogsledding and Northern Lights!
Northern Europe tour, small group
All the charms of Northern Europe in 2 weeks!
Northern lights vacation in Swedish Lapland
A magical short break in Abisko National Park
Short kayaking tour in Sweden
Self guided kayaking & wild camping in the Swedish Archipelago
Sweden kayaking and food short break
Swedish archipelago cuisine and culture by kayak
Scandinavia small group tour
Soak up a little Scandinavian minimalism
What do wildlife vacations in Sweden entail?
On all our trips you’ll be introduced to the wildlife and landscape by experienced local guides, who are passionate about the landscape and the wildlife that inhabits it and are a dab hand at helping you spot some of the country’s shyer creatures.
Where to go
Our wildlife vacations take place either in southern Sweden, a two hour hop from Stockholm, or way up north in Swedish Lapland. Stay south and you’ll be based either in the wild open spaces of Dalarna, the waters of the Saint Anna Archipelago or Bergslagen Forest in Skinnskatteberg, which is moose central, and also home to beavers and wolves, roe deer and mountain hares.Swedish Lapland, where our other wildlife breaks are based, is incredibly beautiful, with landscapes ranging from mountains and frozen lakes to ancient boreal forests and rivers. The remote Laponia area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its nature and Sámi culture, while Jokkmokk is home to a large Sámi community, where you can meet a family of reindeer herders and enjoy an evening meal in their lávvu (traditional tent).
What will I see?
What you’ll see on a wildlife vacation in Sweden very much depends on what time of year you go. In summer you could head for the deep forests, secluded lakes and old villages of the Dalarna region, or to Bergslagen Forest in Skinnskatteberg. The latter is home to Sweden’s largest populations of moose, as well as beavers, wolves, roe deer, mountain hares and, though rarely sighted, lynx. Wildlife expeditions are guided and feature gentle walks, canoeing and boat trips in order to make the most of your time in the wild.You’ll track moose on foot or take to the lake to search for beavers and other wildlife, including birds such as the black-throated diver, osprey and crane. You could also spend the night in a remote tented camp, eating dinner round the campfire and spending the evening listening to the howling of wolves in the distance.
Alternatively, you could head north for your summer wildlife fix, to the truly wild and wonderful Sarek National Park. The most remote part of Laponia, in Swedish Lapland, it has no road access, so you’ll be dropped here by helicopter, for an adventurous break tracking wildlife on foot and wild camping and cooking underneath the stars. Chances are that you’ll have some exciting encounters with moose and reindeer and you may see eagles and buzzards soaring up above. If you’re very lucky, you could spot bears and wolverines, though probably through binoculars.
Winter vacations take place in Lapland, home to the largest moose in Europe. During winter, you can watch and photograph them, along with their much smaller cousins, reindeer, as they gather in the valleys in search for food. You could also take to the frozen wilderness with a team of huskies, stay in a Sámi tented camp, or go on a lynx tracking break in a remote corner of Lapland.
Our top Sweden Vacation
Sweden activity vacation, Stockholm countryside
Multi-activity tour in Stockholm's picturesque countryside
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Best time to see wildlife in Sweden
Practicalities
For wildlife vacations down south, you’ll fly into Stockholm, and transfers can be arranged from there. Heading to Swedish Lapland? You can fly to Luleå in northern Sweden and be transferred by shuttle bus to Jokkmokk, where some wildlife breaks are based. Alternatively, reduce your carbon footprint by taking the night train from Stockholm to Jokkmokk.