The Wilderness road – Silence outside and warmth within

Dog sledding along the Wilderness Road

At Nordic Husky Farm you will learn all about taking care of sled dogs. Here at Katerina and Jachym there are over 50 huskies who are eager to become your friends. You can choose between staying on the farm and just cuddling with the dogs, going on a shorter training trip with a dog sled or if you are feeling really adventurous there are also multi-day trips further into the roadless country parallel to the Wilderness Road.

Live winter life in the small, cozy village of Norråker

In Norråker, most people know each other and there is also room for visitors. Become part of the community and rent a house in the village, shop at the country store with a completely unique range, including a delicatessen with both local and international cheeses. Join Base Camp Norråker on a horse and sleigh ride through the village, go ice fishing or snowshoe hiking. Go skiing on the village ski trails or take a dog sled ride to feel the wind in your face. You will arrive as a stranger, but you will definitely leave as a friend and neighbor who is welcome again.

Winter Adventure in Gäddede

Happy dogs and excited wagging tails greet you upon arrival at Nordbakks. Sleds are prepared with warm, fluffy reindeer skins, dogs are harnessed, and when it is time to set off on a trip, there is no mistaking the dogs’ joy and enthusiasm before they finally get to do what they love most – pulling!

Then it’s off through a snow-covered landscape, through forests, over bogs and up into the mountains where silence descends and only the dogs’ footsteps and breathing can be heard – and the magic begins. Sparkling snow on the ground and forest in the sunshine or in the dark under the moonlight. Under falling snowflakes or a cold and still day – every day has its charm. Maybe we are lucky enough to see wild animals during the trip. Nature is full of surprises and no trip is the same.

For Nordbakks, the greatest joy lies in seeing the dogs working and being happy and of course the joy on the guests’ faces when they get to experience the adventure with the dogs along the Wilderness Road.

Unique freeride areas for snowmobile lovers

Miles after miles of untouched winter await you in Frostviken. Here, snowmobile trails wind their way through mountains, forests and frozen lakes – far beyond the traffic and stress, to completely unique freeride areas. It is true freedom, where every turn offers new views and the silence is only broken by the rumble of the snowmobile. You buy a snowmobile pass to use the unique freeride areas. Whether you are looking for speed and expanses or want to take it easy among mountain birches and mountain cabins, you will find your winter adventure here. Frostviken by the Wilderness road is the place where nature rules – and where winter never ends too soon.

Blåsjön mountain resort with 100% natural snow

You get a uniquely breathtaking view in all directions from the top of Mesklumpen, 924 meters above sea level, before you turn down for a wonderful 3.5 km long descent on the slopes or in untouched loose snow on the side. Here, approximately 475 vertical meters await you before you reach the village of Stora Blåsjön, as Blåsjön’s mountain resort has Sweden’s sixth highest vertical drop. The resort is also considered a real Eldorado for free riders who want to find their own way down to the village, many even compare Blåsjön to alpine greats on the other side of the Atlantic. In 2024, both the Långliften and the Hotelliften were renovated to accommodate more skiers who yearn for the really long runs.

Gallery: At Hotell Stora Blåsjön, a fantastic meal with Jämtland ingredients prepared with an Italian touch is included in the room price. Picture of the room. Photo: Lotta Falk. Pictures from reception and restaurant. Photo: Darren Hamlin.

Accommodation along The Wilderness Road

Along Vildmarksvägen there are hotels, holiday villages and campsites. During the high season around the sports holidays weeks 7-10, during Easter and during the height of summer you need to be out in good time to get the accommodation you want.

Some examples:

Hotell Stora Blåsjön

STF Björkvattnet vandrarhem & Spa

Pilgrimshotellet i Gäddede

Jormvattnets Fiskecamp

Rid i Jorm boende

Lia Ranch Camping

Camp Stora Blåsjön

Gäddede Camping och stugby

Fler exempel på boende finns hos Vildmarksvägen, Strömsunds kommun

Transport

Flyg: SAS har avgångar till Åre Östersund Airport. Med hyrbil startar Vildmarksvägen 100 km norrut i Strömsund. Norråker ligger ytterligare 95 km från Strömsund, Nordic Husky Farm ligger 40 km från Strömsund, Frostvikens friåkningsområde ligger i närheten av Jormvattnet 160 km från Strömsund och Stora Blåsjön ligger 176 km från Strömsund. Det är även möjligt att åka buss med Länstrafiken från Östersund till Strömsund, Norråker, Gäddede, Jormvattnet, Stora Blåsjön med flera platser längs Vildmarksvägen.

Bil till Strömsund där Vildmarksvägen startar: 280 km från Umeå, 595 km Stockholm, 875 km från Göteborg, 1205 km från Malmö.

Tåg: Ta tåget till Östersund med SJ, Snälltåget eller Norrtåg. Det går att boka hyrbil men det finns också offentlig transport till Strömsund.