Winter Log Cabin Escape in Värmland
Duration: 8 days (additional weeks optional)
Dates/Period: All year (winter season mid-December to late March).
Price: Low Season £526/cabin/week, High Season £725/cabin/week. High Season: Jun, Jul, Aug, Christmas and New Year.
Accommodation: Log cabins near lakeside suitable for up to 4 adults or a family of 6.
Groups of up to 15-20 persons can be catered for.
Required: Good general health. Suitable for the whole family.
Snowshoeing is an excellent way to explore the winter landscape. Modern snowshoes are light and comfortable, and if you haven't tried snowshoeing before, you should be surprised how easy they make your progress through even the deepest snow.
Snowshoes can be strapped on to normal winter hiking boots and used with or without poles, and are a great alternative to skis for winter exploration!
Winter is an ideal time of year for a log cabin holiday in Sweden, whether you are a couple looking for romantic winter evenings by candlelight or an active family wanting a winter adventure with the children.
In a typical winter, the snow usually arrives before Christmastime and lasts into late March. Värmland is located in the west of Sweden, bordering Norway, and this area has around 90-150 days of snow cover a year.
There are three traditional log cabins spaced about 30m apart, each sleeping up to 6 persons in two 2-person rooms and one 2-person sleeping loft (very popular with children!), meaning this experience is also an excellent choice for 2-3 families or groups or larger friends travelling together.
Each cabin is fully equipped with kitchen, shower, WC and wood-burning stove, and has a veranda looking out over the lake just 75m away. There is also a sauna in an adjacent building for your use. If you plan to have a car during your stay, there are a number of small villages and local restaurants to explore within easy driving distance.
Värmland in winter offers a wide variety of possibilities for winter activities. The lakes freeze over and it is possible to try your luck at ice fishing. There are prepared tracks for cross-country skiing running right from the door, or let your hair down and rediscover the simple joys of tobogganing (children not essential!). For those who just can't resist the lure of the pistes, there is a small downhill ski area just 30 minutes away.
If you feel the urge to explore, take some snowshoes and go in search of animal tracks in the forest. Among the tracks you may see are moose, deer, fox and pine marten. The area has a large population of beaver, and the tell-tale signs of their industrious efforts are a common sight. You may even find tracks and signs left by some of Sweden's largest and most elusive mammals, the wolf and lynx.
Relaxing and romantic or active and family-friendly, Winter Log Cabin Escape in Värmland is an ideal choice for a log cabin holiday in Sweden.
See more photos of the Log Cabin Escape in summer and winter
See also the summer version of this experience: Log Cabin Escape in Värmland
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Comments on Winter Log Cabin Escape in Värmland:
"It was all fantasic, the host was very helpful." Danielle, February 2010
"Our children enjoyed being out in the snow without us worrying for their safety or traffic concerns. Everything we wanted to do we achieved with great help from Björn. Very enjoyable time had and Björn was a very nice host." Steven, February 2009
"We had a fabulous time...The weather was perfect, accommodation brilliant, and Björn could not have been more helpful. Our girls had a blast and we spent our days sledding, cross-country skiing, and relaxing in front of the fire. Thanks for your help and we'll be in touch when we're ready for another holiday." Jennifer, February 2009