Sweden holidays: wildlife holidays in Sweden - elk safari, autumn colours, birdwatching, howling with wolves

Experiences > Wildlife

Sweden's huge tracts of wilderness are home to an exciting variety of species, many of which are extremely rare or extinct in other parts of Europe. All Nature Travels experiences run in areas rich in wildlife, and whatever experience you choose you have an excellent chance of thrilling views of birds and mammals.

Listed below are some experiences which focus exclusively on wildlife encounters. The spine-tingling call of the Diver (or Loon) awaits you on the waters of Västmanland, the majestic elk waits silently in the forests of Bergslagen, while as the sun sets the howls of the local wolf pack echo magically through the woods - and they will answer you if you call!

Learn more about some of Sweden's most exciting wildlife, including the Swedish Big Five, on our Wildlife page.

Autumn Forest Gold

Discover the majesty of the Swedish forest in autumn and go looking for gold!

Dates/Period: 03.09-06.09.08 (07.09.08 with mushroom add-on), 17.09-20.09.08 (21.09.08 with mushroom add-on), 24.09-27.09.08 (28.09.08 with mushroom add-on).

4 days (5 days with Wild Mushrooms add-on) from £425 per adult full board.

Dance of the Black Grouse, Call of the Diver

Enjoy the fascinating mating display of the Black Grouse in the spring forests of Bergslagen

Dates/Period: 16.04-19.04.08 (20.04.08 with Divers add-on); 23.04-26.04.08 (27.04.08 with Divers add-on).

4 days (5 days with Divers add-on) from £425 per adult full board.

Photo: Roine Magnusson

Elk Safari Adventure

An encounter with the mighty King of the Forest!

Dates/Period: 03.05-04.05.08, 09.05-10.05.08, 17.05-18.05.08, 31.05-01.06.08, 07.06-08.06.08, 14.06-15.06.08, 21.06-22.06.08, 28.06-29.06.08, 05.07-06.07.08, 26.07-27.07.08, 01.08-02.08.08, 02.08-03.08.08, 15.08-16.08.08, 23.08-24.08.08, 06.09-07.09.08, 20.09-21.09.08, 04.10-05.10.08.

Groups of min.4 can book this experience on other dates by arrangement.

2 days plus optional extra nights from £161 per adult.

Photo: Marcus Jonson

Howling with Wolves

A hair-raising walk on the wild side and chance to learn more about this fascinating predator.

Dates/Period: 24.05-25.05.08, 12.07-13.07.08, 09.08-10.08.08, 30.08-31.08.08, 13.09-14.09.08, 27.09-28.09.08.