August

Sweden holidays August

Scheduled Experiences in August

Autumn Wind in the Lapland Mountains

Photo: Margareta Ivarsson

Autumn Wind in the Lapland Mountains

Discover the majesty and culture of Lapland on an autumn riding tour

Dates/Period: 10.08.08-17.08.08, 24.08.08-31.08.08, 07.09-14.09.08, 14.09.08-21.09.08, 21.09.08-28.09.08.

8 days from £686/person.

Beaver Safari and Timber Rafting

Beaver Safari and Timber Rafting

A fun experience combining unusual nature activities with accommodation in cabins by the Klarälven shore

Dates/Period: Start days Tuesdays and Saturdays between 8 July and 12 August 2008.

4 days from £155/adult, £78/child.

Bushcraft Canoe Tour on Revsund

Bushcraft Canoe Tour on Revsund

A canoeing experience with wild camping and tuition in bushcraft skills

Dates/Period: Custom dates by arrangement between May and September. Minimum group size 4 persons (smaller groups possible charged at rate for 4 persons).

6 days from £446/person.

Canoe Tours in Bergslagen

Photo: Staffan Widstrand

Canoe Tours in Bergslagen

Wilderness canoeing in the lakes and rivers of Bergslagen

Dates/Period: Every Saturday 12am 28.06 - 16.08.08.

7 or 14 days from £125 per adult.

Canoe Tours on Klaralven

Photo: Staffan Widstrand

Canoe Tours on Klarälven

Canoeing and wild camping in the tranquility of Värmland

Dates/Period: Thursdays and Sundays at 2pm 29.06 - 17.08.08.

4 or 7 days from £99 per adult.

Canoe Tours on Rojdan

Canoe Tours on Rojdån

A four day river tour with idyllic wild island camping in the middle of lake Kläggen

Dates/Period: Start any day Monday-Friday between 9am and 4pm 05.05-19.09.08.

4 days from £72 per adult.

Canoe Tours on Rottnan

Photo: Staffan Widstrand

Canoe Tours on Rottnan

A remote canoeing expedition on the Rottnan river

Dates/Period: Start any day 05.05-19.09.08.

4 days from £97 per adult.

Canoe Tours on Svartalven

Photo: Staffan Widstrand

Canoe Tours on Svartälven

Wilderness canoeing at its very best

Dates/Period: Saturdays at 12am 28.06 - 16.08.08.

7 or 14 days from £136 per adult.

Country Manor Multi-activity Getaway

Country Manor Multi-activity Getaway

A relaxing combination of high-standard accommodation, inspirational cooking and a wide range of outdoor activities

Dates/Period: 01.05-30.09.08.

1 or more days from £72/adult/night.

Elk Safari Adventure

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.

Gota Canal Multi-activity Break

Göta Canal Multi-activity Break

Explore the many possibilities of the Göta Canal from your base at the "House of Nature"

Dates/Period: All-year round.

1 or more days from £79/adult full board.

Hike, Bike and Canoe in Ostergotland

Hike, Bike and Canoe in Östergötland

A multi-activity adventure on land and water

Dates/Period: Start days any Friday 15.05 - 25.09.08.

4-7 days from £454/person including full board.

Hiking in the National Parks of Laponia

Photo: STF Bildarkiv

Hiking in the National Parks of Laponia

A journey of discovery through three national parks in the World Heritage Site of Laponia

Dates/Period: 21.07-27.07.08, 10.08-16.08.08.

Groups of min.5-6 can book this experience on other dates by arrangement.

7 days from £536 per person.

Hiking on the King's Trail from Abisko to Kebnekaise

Photo: STF Bildarkiv

Hiking on the King's Trail from Abisko to Kebnekaise

Discover some of the world's most spectacular mountain scenery along Sweden's best-known hiking path

Dates/Period: 28.06-05.07.08, 06.07-13.07.08, 13.07-20.07.08, 24.07-31.07.08*, 01.08-08.08.08, 15.08-22.08.08**, 30.08-06.09.08***

*special tour for participants aged 18-35; **special tour for participants aged over 55; ***special autumn tour

Groups of min.5 can book this experience on other dates by arrangement.

8 days from £502 per person.

Hiking with Dog in the Mountains of Jamtland

Hiking with Dog in the Mountains of Jämtland

Experience the mountains of Jämtland with a little help from man's best friend!

Dates/Period: 03.08 - 09.08.08.

Groups of min.3 can book this experience on other dates by arrangement.

7 days from £518/adult, £358/child under 12.

Hiking with Dog, Whitewater Rafting and Fishing

Hiking with Dog, White Water Rafting and Fishing

The thrill of whitewater rafting, the peace of fishing and the freedom of hiking, set in the beautiful mountains of western Sweden

Dates/Period: 27.07 - 02.08.08.

Groups of min.3 can book this experience on other dates by arrangement.

7 days from from £536/adult, £358/child aged 10-12.

Howling with Wolves

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.

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

2 days plus optional extra nights from £179 per adult.

Kayaking on Stromsholms Canal

Kayaking on Strömsholms Canal

Guided kayaking in spring, summer or autumn through the natural beauty and rich cultural heritage of Strömsholms Canal

Dates/Period: 19.05-23.05.08, 16.06-20.06.08, 14.07-18.07.07, 11.08-15.08.08, 08.09-12.09.08, 06.10-11.10.08.

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

5 days from £679 per adult.

Kayaking with Seals and Koster Island Cycling

Kayaking with Seals and Koster Island Cycling

Visit a seal colony by sea kayak and discover island life on two wheels!

Any 4 days between 01.04.08 and 15.06.08 or between 20.08.08 and 30.11.08.

4 days from £326/person.

Log Cabin in Sweden

Log Cabin Escape in Värmland

A lakeside log cabin escape with a host of activities on the doorstep

Dates/Period: All year.

8 days from £469/cabin/week.

Mountain Magic for Beginners

Photo: Annica & Torkel Ideström

Mountain Magic for Beginners

From zero to hero over six days in the Swedish mountain wilderness

Dates/Period: 27.08-30.08.08, 05.09-08.09.08.

Groups of min.5 can book this experience on other dates by arrangement.

4 days from £438 per person.

Romantic Adventure in Cosy Forest Log Cabin

Photo: Marcus Jonson

Romantic Adventure in Cosy Forest Log Cabin

Go wild in the wilderness with the one you love!

Dates/Period: 01.05-30.09.08

3 days from £249/couple.

Sail on a Schooner

Photo: Ib Bergström

Sail on a Schooner: Navigating the Baltic

Become one of the crew on this voyage of adventure and discovery along the east coast of Sweden

Dates/Period: 04.07-08.07.08 (5 days); 13.07-17.07.08 (5 days); 20.07-24.07.08 (5 days); 28.07-01.08.08 (5 days); 04.08-07.08.08 (4 days).

4 or 5 days from £349 per person.

Sea Kayaking in Koster Archipelago

Photo: Joakim Hermanson

Sea Kayaking in Koster Archipelago

Guided sea kayaking amongst the islands of Sweden's sunniest archipelago

Dates/Period: 08.08-10.08.08

Groups of min.8 can book this experience on other dates by arrangement.

3 days from £277 per adult.

Sea Kayaking in Sormlands Archipelago

Sea Kayaking in Sörmlands Archipelago

Archipelago sea kayaking just two hours from Stockholm - thousands of islands waiting to be explored in style

Dates/Period: 06.06-08.06.08, 15.08-17.08.08, 05.09-07.09.08.

Groups of min.6 can book this experience on other dates by arrangement.

3 days from £335 per adult.

Single in the Summer Mountains

Photo: Anders Dahlin Naturfoto

Single in the Summer Mountains

Enjoy the Swedish mountains in the company of others on this special hiking tour for singles or those travelling alone

Dates/Period: 17.08-22.08.08.

6 days from £389/person.

Skeble Mountain Tour

Photo: Malin Johansson

Skeble Mountain Tour

A three-day mountain adventure riding tour in the largest nature reserve in Europe

Dates/Period: 30.06-03.07.08, 03.07-06.07.08, 14.07-17.07.08, 17.07-20.07.08, 28.07-31.07.08, 31.07-03.08.08, 11.08-14.08.08, 14.08-17.08.08, 25.08-28.08.08, 28.08-31.08.08

4 days from £353 per person.

Spa and Hike in the Summer Mountains

Photo: Anders Dahlin Naturfoto

Spa and Hike in the Summer Mountains

Treat yourself to four special days of pampering in the stunning mountain wilderness of Dalarna

Dates/Period: Summer: From 01.07-23.08.08 this experience can be booked on any consecutive 4 nights. Autumn: From 24.08 - 28.09.08 can be booked for 4 nights Sunday to Thursday or 3 nights Thursday to Sunday (NB During this period price for 3 or 4 nights is the same).

5 days from £264/person.

Summer at the Northern Comfort Lodge

Summer at the Northern Comfort Lodge

A lakeside lodge with sauna and a range of guided and self-guided activities

Dates/Period: All year (summer season June-August).

8 days from £492/cabin.

Summer Fun on a Forest Farm

Photo: Staffan Widstrand

Summer Fun on a Forest Farm

Make hay while the sun shines on a very special summer holiday

Dates/Period: Summer season runs first week in Jun to mid-Sept, although this experience can be booked on any dates.

1 or more days from £56/adult/night.

The Bjorkfjall Tour

Photo: Helena Ifrig

The Björkfjäll Tour

Discover the Lapland wilderness on horseback on this mountain expedition into Sweden's largest nature reserve

Dates/Period: 29.06-06.07.08, 13.07-20.07.08, 27.07-03.08.08

8 days from £686 per person.

The Saga Rides

The Saga Rides

A timeless journey on horseback with a story to tell

Dates/Period: Start days any Thursday from 15.05 - 25.09.08.

4-7 days from £492/person.

Sarek and the Rapa Valley Delta

Photo: Håkan Hjort/Niac-photo

The Unknown Face of Sarek and the Rapa Valley Delta

A true wilderness expedition into the untamed mountains of Sarek National Park

Dates/Period: 01.08-09.08.08

Groups of min.6 can book this experience on other dates by arrangement.

9 days from from £491/person.

Timber Rafting on Klaralven

Photo: Hipfel/Starck

Timber Rafting on Klarälven

A timber raft family holiday adventure Huckleberry Finn style!

Dates/Period: Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays 04.06 - 27.08.08, Fridays 04.07 - 08.08.08.

5 or 8 days from £205 per adult.

Trekking in the Mountains of Western Sweden

Photo: Anders Dahlin Naturfoto

Trekking in the Mountains of Western Sweden

A hiking tour in the mountain forests and plains of the Swedish/Norwegian borderland

Dates/Period: 05.08-10.08.08

6 days from £438/adult.

Vindel Mountains Expedition

Photo: Malin Johansson

Vindel Mountains Expedition

Horse riding for all levels in Europe's largest nature reserve

Dates/Period: 07.07-13.07.08, 21.07-27.07.08, 04.08-10.08.08, 18.08-24.08.08, 01.09-07.09.08

7 days from £667 per person.

Western Sweden Cycle Explorer

Western Sweden Cycle Explorer

With a working farm as your base, take self-guided cycling excursions to discover an area rich in natural and cultural heritage

Dates/Period: Best cycling conditions end March to end October, though this experience can be booked year-round.

1 or more days from £76/adult half board.

Bookable on custom dates in August by arrangement

Sea Kayaking in Fjallbacka Archipelago

Photo: Joakim Hermanson

Sea Kayaking in Fjällbacka Archipelago

A sea kayaking adventure among the islands of the western archipelago just over one hour from Gothenburg

Dates/Period: 13.06-15.06.08, 18.07-20.07.08

Groups of min.8 can book this experience on other dates by arrangement.

3 days from £277 per adult.