Summer

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

Trail Running Sweden – a Journey Through Unspoilt Land by Natural Pyramids

If The Lord of the Rings were to be filmed in Sweden, it most probably would have been filmed at the Pyramids. A day trail running in this unspoiled landscape is as close to trail running nirvana as it gets. The landscape ignites the imagination of myths, legends and sagas, created by an enormous ice […]

Åre Nature & Geology Summer

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

Fishing in Sweden – A Midnight Adventure

Arguably one of the best things about the Swedish summer is how light the nights are. A great way to take advantage of them is to head to the nearest rapids with a fly rod in your hand for a Swedish fishing adventure. Come with us on a to the magic river Ammerån in Ragunda […]

Fishing Gastronomy Ragundadalen Summer +1