Welcome to Central Sweden
Central Sweden is the perfect distillation of all the things that make Sweden so Swedish, plopped not exactly in the nation's geographical centre, but in the middle of its population belt, making access to a diverse range of sights and experiences a cinch. You'll see plenty of old Volvos, Dalahäst (carved wooden horses), saunas, sunsets over lakes and candles in the windows out here. It's a paradise of forests, mountains and meadows and oh so much water,and is within easy reach of Stockholm and Gothenburg.
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Swedish Lifestyle and Private Walking Tour of Uppsala
The tour will start at the central station or your hotel and take you for a walk in central Uppsala. It will take you into Uppsala cathedral and you will see the main building of Uppsala University, the Uppsala Castle and the Botanical Garden. The tour will also take you along the Fyris river and through the central shopping area. The tour will introduce some features of modern Swedish lifestyle. The City of Uppsala is aiming to be the most bicycle friendly city in Sweden. What does that mean? The eco-friendly buses are running on biogas. Where does the gas come from? Sweden is promoting gender equality, What does that mean for the daily life of men and women?This tour is particularly attractive for far away travellers who come to Sweden for the first time and are not so familiar with Swedish history or society. It is also well suited for those who want to start a visit in Sweden in a city where everything can be reached on foot. The guide can give you advice on how to make a daytrip on your own to Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, just 40 min away by train.
Private Day Tour to Uppsala - Uppsala Cathedral, Viking Burials and countryside
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Uppsala Cathedral, Uppsala, Uppsala CountyUppsala Cathedral is the largest cathdral in Scandinaiva. Construction started in 1273 and ended with the inaugoration at year 1435. Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Gamla Uppsala, Uppsala, Uppsala CountyVisit the Vendel-Viking age archeological site in Old Uppsala. See the gigantic burial mounds and learn about Sweden's viking past. A museum visit is included in the price.Duration: 1 hour 15 minutesStop At: Uppsala Castle (Uppsala Slott), Uppsala, Uppsala CountyVisit this 16th Century castle and learn about the Sture murders.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Uppsala University Main Building, Uppsala, Uppsala CountyThe main university building is from 1887. Built in magnificent neoclassical style. Learn about Sweden's oldest university, dating back to 1477.Duration: 20 minutes
Overnight in a Swedish Log Cabin with Romantic Moonlight Hottub in Svartadalen
Here’s a wonderful offer for those seeking a romantic getaway not far from Stockholm in the beautifull region known as 'Svartådalen' (The Black River Valley).Enjoy a romantic night in a genuine beautifully renovated 17th century log cabin at the Swedish county side and bathing in a wooden hottub under the sky with twinkling stars. Fruits, chocolate, and roses is served on your room before your arrival. The next morning you unpack your late morning breakfast package and you can check-out late around 2pm. All specially and personally arranged by 'Cupid' (your landlord) to make everything just perfect.The location is stunning and the silence is still genuine. During your stay you forget your everyday stress. The surroundings is excellent for a trip by bike, by canoe, horse, or on foot. A visit with shopping and traditional Swedish 'fika' is a must at the 400-year old brass heritage in Skultuna known for it's timeless product design from international designers and local talents.The region of Svartådalen (Black River Valley) is really stunning with its open surroundings, wetlands, meadows, and forest covering this area. Svartådalens wetlands are classified as internationally important for a number of migratory birds and is part of the EU network of valuable nature areas.
2-Day Wildlife and Farm Hiking Adventure
Day 1: Bergslagen Forest (L,D)After check-in and settling in to your timber cottage at 9am in Ulvsbomuren, your 2-Day Wildlife and Farm Hiking Adventure will begin. Your overnight accommodations are set on an old forest farm from the 17th century near the small village of Ramnas. Easy to access, it is less than a 1-hour drive by car from Vasteras Airport or 2-hours from Arlanda Airport, not to mention it is even reachable by train.After settling into your timber cottage, you will be able to choose from different starting points and different lengths of your hike. You will even receive a transfer to your starting point. The hiking is not guided and you will walk your way back to Ulvsbomuren enjoying the wildlife and the beautiful scenery. Along the hiking trail of Bruksleden you will find a variety of mammals like lynx, wolf, moose, roedeer, fox, badger and wild boar together with birds like the golden eagle, the white tailed eagle, woodpeckers, owls and forest birds such as black grouse and capercaillie. There will be lunch and snacks to bring along together with a map and compass. Once back on the farm, you will have some time to relax on the large wooden deck with a beautiful view over the fields before the 3-course dinner is served with ingredients from the farm and the forest such as game, lamb, mushrooms and wild berries, all locally produced, freshly harvested and well prepared. Day 2: Ulvsbomuren Farm (B)After breakfast, there will be time for some activities on your own like exploring the farm before departure. Please note: One extra in Ulvsbomuren is optional and includes one lunch, a 3-course dinner and breakfast.
The Wildfire Track - Private Tour - 4 Hours
The tour includes travel in a classic safari car with a guide that was a volunteer fire fighter during the fire. You will be guided around the area where the wildfire was raging, and you'll hear exciting and personal anecdotes from the guide that was individually affected by the forest fire.We stop in the forest and explore the area and take a Swedish "FIKA" (coffee, tea and home made cookies)The forest in the area was badly affected and you will see and experience how the fire changed the area coming back and forth during different wether conditions when the fire was raging. Black trees and tree stumps, cracked rocks where the soil is completely gone to total destruction as far as the eye can see. And maybe if we look carefully( in the spring) we can find the red listed specie Svedjenäva that can only be seen one or two years after huge wildfires. The tour takes a maximum of 8 participants, but can also offer a lower price for maximum of 5 participants. We recommend you bring comfortable clothing and shoes, camera and water bottle.No age limit and we can arrange car seats for children from 3 years old.
Swedish Wilderness Adventure for Families and Groups
Visit an old mine, crawl through caves, go fishing, kayaking, on moose and wolf safaris, hiking or a proper bush craft hour or two. The trips will take you through the landscape and we will have opportunities to watch birds and mammals. If we are very lucky we might hear the elusive wolf howl in the distance. During the evenings we will have long camp fires telling stories or planning the day ahead, watching the stars and listening to the sounds of the night. The trips will be accommodated for all levels of experience, basic first timers to more experienced participants. Everyone is welcome to join! The car takes up to 8 passengers.Activities to choose from, you have several options: • Cave crawling • Mine visit • Over night stay in a tipi, tent or wood shed • Fishing from wooden raft, Strömsholms canal • Survive in the wild • Raft tour, Strömsholms canal • Canoe trip or kayaking • Wilderness experience • Hiking • Wildlife safaris • Bushcraft • Birdwatching • Learn how to drive a 4x4, basicYou have several options on your overnight stay: • Bed & Breakfast • Hotel • Hostel • Charcoal hut • Tent • Tipi • Roof top tent • Wind shed • Under the starsThe price includes travel and overnight sleep in tent, wind shed or under the stars.