Reconnect with nature in a secret location deep in the Swedish wilderness
GROUP SIZE UP TO 12 people
MEETING LOCATION Köping train station
DURATION 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS
ACCOMMODATION Wild camping in tents
WHEN SEVERAL DEPARTURES JULY - SEPTEMBER
ACTIVITY LEVEL Easy. No previous experience is needed, but you’ll be off-trail and on uneven terrain so a decent level of general fitness is required.
✨ HIGHLIGHTS ✨
A true nature break
Join us on a wilderness adventure to one of our favorite forest hideaways - a secret location where we'll hike, forage, swim, and cook in the great outdoors. Leave the modern world behind and immerse yourself in nature.
During this adventure, you'll learn invaluable survival skills, including using a knife, woodcarving, and fire-making, just like our ancestors did. You'll also discover the diverse flora and fauna of the forest, from towering pines to tiny ants.
We'll taste what's edible and cook delicious meals over an open flame.
Sweden has more than 100,000 lakes. We have chosen this one.
Book your adventure today!
This tour can only be booked through out partner Much Better Adventures, a travel company in the UK.
Three nights wild camping in wolf territory
Accommodation
Your guides
Location & How to get here
Meeting point: Köping train station at 3 pm, an easy 1,5 hour train journey from Stockholm or Arlanda airport. >> Link to Google Maps
At the end of the adventure we take you back to Köping train station at 12 noon.
Travel options: Take a train or bus to Köping. Get your tickets at www.sj.se.
What's included?
Friendly, English-speaking guides who are passionate about wildlife, and love the outdoors. You'll feel right at home with their good vibes!
Accommodation: 3 nights in a separate tent.
Meals: Vegetarian meals cooked over an open fire
Full camping equipment, headlamp, rain poncho, seat pad, binoculars, hammock. You'll be well-prepared for whatever comes your way during the adventure.
FOR WHO?
Are you a passionate nature lover seeking a wildlife adventure that is real? Then this tour is for you. Let us show you why this is the trip you've been longing for.
Small groups, big connections: Picture yourself in the company of a small, intimate group of like-minded individuals who share your love for wildlife and nature. Our tours are designed to bring together a community of nature enthusiasts, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere where lasting connections are forged. You'll have the opportunity to exchange stories, learn from each other's experiences, and build cherished friendships that will endure long after the tour ends.
Friendly local guides: Our dedicated team of local guides is passionate about wildlife conservation and knows the area well. Our tour leader will be your companions throughout the trip, sharing their knowledge and providing insightful commentary on the flora, fauna, and conservation efforts in the area. Prepare for engaging discussions, fascinating insights, and the chance to expand your understanding of the captivating wildlife that surrounds us.
Supporting the forest: At our core, we believe in making a positive impact. By choosing our tour, you actively support our local community and our struggle to save Sweden’s forests.
Recommended minimum age 15 years.
On some occasions during this tour we may walk in rough terrain off-trail where it may be rocky, mossy, wet and slippery, even in darkness with headlamps. These walks are slow with stops along the way and rarely last for more than an hour. Please only sign up for this tour if you think you will be fit enough for these walks.
Please note that the long sun hours during June and July means that we have to stay up until late, often until after midnight. But we do late breakfasts so you always have the chance to sleep in during the mornings.
This tour is not specifically adapted for photographing wildlife, although there will be plenty of opportunities to photograph the natural wonders that we may see.
The Wild forest reatreat with Marcus and Christiana was just extraordinary. It was a perfect mix between calming down and focus on our senses with yoga&meditation (thanks Christiana) and adventurous tours through the nature of Sweden (thanks Marcus). Tbh I did not expect to see any animal in particular, but we were luckily enough to spot three baby moose, a beaver and hearing the wolves answering to Marcus unbelievably skillful Wolve howl. And I loved the scent of burning birch while just being in and with the nature :)
Wild Forest Retreat in Skinskatteberg with Marcus & Christiana
We did the Wild Forest Retreat in Skinnskatteberg tour. This was a truly fantastic 5 days in the forest. I booked this tour primarily to get away from the City during the Summer and experience wild nature. It was everything I needed. Very professionally organised by Marcus and Christiana who took care of us throughout and made it an amazing experience. I didn't know it was possible to eat such delicious food prepared on a campfire in the middle of the forest!! We were a small group (3-4) which made it possible to really get to know the other tour members and make new friends. During the 5 days we heard Wolves howling in our presence, saw Beavers and Moose, and number of wild birds. We also did yoga and meditation sessions, carved our own spoons and made pancakes with berries we picked ourselves. Really a range of new things I had not tried before. Would 100% recommend for anyone wanting to connect with Swedish wild nature in a safe and professionally organised way.
Ich kann von einem tollen Wochenende berichten. Ich hatte die Freude, dass ich 5 Tage bei dem 'Wild Forest Retreat' dabei sein konnte, welches sich an der Randzone zwischen Naturerlebnis, Naturverbindung und Yoga / Mediation bewegt. Wir waren eine kleine Gruppe und konnten unter anderem Biber & Elche beobachten und haben eine Wolfsfamilie aus 400m Entfernung heulen gehört. Die beiden 'guides' Christiana & Marcus waren wirklich toll und authentisch. Marcus, ist ein wahrer Naturexperte und kann viele spannende Geschichten erzählen, Christiana ist Yoga- und Meditationslehrerin und bringt viel Gespür und Herzlichkeit mit.
An den 5 Tagen habe wir neben den Abenteuern mit den Tieren viele schöne Elemente erlebt: Sitzplatz im Wald, Redekreis, Feuer, Yoga, Empathie und Achtsamkeit gegenüber den TeilnehmerInnen und der Natur.
Ich kann dieses Retreat sehr empfehlen. Ich bin immernoch in der 'Euphorie' dieses tollen langen Wochenendes.
I did the Wild forest retreat with Christiana and Marcus. My expectations were high as I've been to many different retreats and I had such high hopes to hear the wolves. I was not disappointed in any way. The camp is deep into the Swedish forest, situated by a lake with a cosy fireplace an comfortable wooden benches to sit on. Marcus and Christiana created a beautiful, calm, caring and playful platform for us in the group to get to know each other on a very special level. They have the deepest respect for nature and wildlife. Marcus has a vast knowledge of nature and animals and was generously providing great stories around the fireplace. Christiana's food is absolutely wonderful. She made us all feel like a part of the forest as her soft, mindful voice guided us in yoga an meditation. The wolf tour was absolutely amazing . As we walked even deeper into the forest, and sat in absolute silence, we watched the sun leave us in complete darkness. Three hours later we first heard the cubs then the male and female wolves just a few hundred meters away from us. Back in camp we sat talking around the fireplace until 2 AM. As I went into my tent and cuddled into the sleepingbag I looked out on the moon and the stars over the lake and could not believe my ears. I heard the whole pack of wolves howl again, two times. If you get the chance: DO THIS. It will be the memories of a lifetime.
Fantastic!! ...the "wild forrest retreat" gave me the chance of having a complete connection with pure nature and with myself. Howling with wolves, open fire cooking, meditation out in the wilderness, hot sauna at Shambala, and meeting very interesting people... unforgettable! Besides, the complement between Markus's wild-nature wisdom and Christiana's meditation and yoga's knowledge it's perfect to clear the way into a much more profound experience. Totally recomendable!
I had the chance to be part of the Wild forest retreat with Marcus and Christina. Magical experience. Beautiful mix and flow with Yoga, meditation and deep nature immersion. In love. Much much gratitude. Looking forward for further experiences with you!
