Part Two – Winter Wonderland with the Locals You can read Part One – Östersund and Discover Dog Sledding in Jämtland here. Bob from the Nature Travels team visited our Discover Dog Sledding in Jämtland and Winter Wonderland with the Locals experiences at the end of the winter season in April and found that it’s … Sun, Spring and Snow – a warm welcome in the wilds of Jämtland – Part Two
Part One – Östersund and Discover Dog Sledding in Jämtland You can read Part Two – Winter Wonderland with the Locals here. Bob from the Nature Travels team visited our Discover Dog Sledding in Jämtland (also the location of Autumn Training Week with the Huskies) and Winter Wonderland with the Locals experiences at the end … Sun, Spring and Snow – a warm welcome in the wilds of Jämtland – Part One
Nestled in the middle of nowhere is a cosy, magical place, that is home to both our Wilderness Lodge and Husky Sledding in Swedish Lapland (8 days/7 nights) and Northern Lights Dogsled Adventure in Lapland (4 days/3 nights). Niki from the Nature Travels team visited in early January. After a rather grey and boring winter … A Midwinter Visit to Wilderness Lodge and Husky Sledding in Swedish Lapland
Backcountry skiing is growing in popularity, and for very good reason – it’s simply an amazing way to experience the beauty and silence of a Nordic winter, allowing you to explore very much “off the beaten track”. The adventure and challenge of moving through a remote wilderness area entirely under your own power is exhilarating, … Backcountry Ski Touring – from Zero to Hero in Three Adventures
Last updated: 12th March 2025 Important Update: The implementation of EES, originally announced for 10th November 2024, has been delayed. EES is now expected to begin in October 2025. ETIAS is currently set for implementation in late 2026. See information from europa.eu here. There are some important changes to EU border regulations that affect all … EES and ETIAS: new requirements for travelling to the EU for non-EU passport holders
Have you always thought that Sweden is an expensive destination to visit? Read on, you may be about to change your mind…. With British Pound > Swedish Krona exchange rates at their highest since Nature Travels began in 2006, we compare some prices between the Sweden and the UK to see if the common belief … Think Sweden is Expensive? Think Again!
Stockholm and Gothenburg have both introduced very convenient systems for contactless payment for public transport, allowing unlimited travel within a particular time period for a low fixed fare. Sweden has a well developed and very affordable public transport system, and we encourage our guests to make use of this resource as much as possible during … Getting Around Stockholm and Gothenburg – Contactless Payment for Public Transport
They used to say “Cash is King”. No so in Sweden anymore! Like many of its Nordic neighbours, Sweden is fast becoming a cashless economy. We’re often asked by our guests whether they need to bring cash with them for their trip to Sweden. Here we answer some of the most common questions: What currency … Sweden – the Cashless Country?
Bob and Sofia from Nature Travels spend 3 days/2 nights combining adventure and comfort as they go Self-guided Sea Kayaking in the Stockholm Archipelago in June. Simply put, it’s hard to imagine a better place for kayaking than the Stockholm Archipelago. With 30,000 islands (or 50,000, depending on who’s counting and how) of varying shapes … Under Archipelago Skies – Kayaking and Wild Camping in the Stockholm Archipelago
Bob from Nature Travels meets up with Andrew from Switzerland to try out the 5-day itinerary of our Self-guided Packrafting and Hiking in Tiveden tour in late May and some expedition meals from Firepot Food along the way. Arrival: Following a smooth flight with Norwegian from Gatwick, I boarded the train for the 20-minute ride … Packrafting in Sweden – Powered by Firepot
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