Autumn

Rock Carvings & Prehistoric Culture in Sweden

One of the best examples of ancient culture in Sweden can be found at the immaculately preserved rock carvings at Glösa. These carvings date back 6000 years and provide a glimpse into what life was like for hunters and gatherers of the Stone Age. Life for the clans folk is depicted with the importance of […]

Autumn Culture & History Krokom Spring Summer +2

Climbing Sweden – an Adventure Among the Clouds

The stone face I’m holding onto is warm, below me, the canopy of branches is silent and slowly rustles in the warm Swedish summer breeze. The atmosphere is silent apart from the occasional climbing command “Belay on”, “Climbing”, “Slack”. Stuguberget is probably the most popular climbing spot in Jämtland Härjedalen, Sweden. A collection of nine […]

Autumn Östersund Ragundadalen Summer +1

Trail Running Around Swedish Lakes

Trail running offers more than just a chance to get out and exercise in the surrounding nature. Bounding along supple pathways, through silent forests and shimmering mountain lakes is one of the best ways to soothe the body and soul. Trail running around one of many lakes in Sweden is particularly attractive. Southern Årefjällen in […]

Åre Autumn Hiking Södra Årefjällen Summer Trail Running +3

Swedish Heritage at the Old Coppermine Fröå Gruva

Nestled at the foot of the picturesque Åreskutan, lies the remains of a quaint, bustling mining village called Fröå Gruva. The once thriving, mining settlement and surrounds has been beautifully preserved and provides a glimpse into Swedish heritage and the glory days of times gone by. These days the mining operations stand still and the […]

Åre Autumn Culture & History Hiking Summer Winter +3

Into the Swedish Wilderness – Rogen

The Rogen nature reserve is as close to the untamed Swedish wilderness as it gets. The reserve lies on the border between Sweden and Norway and its ancient pine forests, interspersed with blue lakes and giant stones haphazardly strewn about contribute to the untamed ruggedness of the area. Rogen is home to wild animals such […]

Autumn Funäsfjällen Härjedalen Hiking Summer +2

Hiking in Sweden – The Jämtland Triangle

The Jämtland Triangle is one of the most well-known and classic trails for hiking in Sweden. It’s relatively easy to hike, traversing over the regions highest lying alpine area and surrounded by the silent peaks acting like guards. Unique alpine flora lines the trails and streams gurgle their way downhill, which adds to the all-round […]

Åre Autumn Hiking Summer +1

A Challenging Mountain Marathon in Sweden

1000 nervous runners line up at the start of the mountain marathon in Vålådalen, the tension in the air is so thick you could cut it with a knife. Standing ready, the start goes off with a bang that echoes in the valley. Like a colourful snake, runners set off on the marathon, up the […]

Åre Autumn Event Södra Årefjällen Summer +2