Planning to experience a close encounter with untouched nature and wildlife while hiking in Sweden? Wanting to sleep under the stars or in a secluded cabin deep in the woods, feeling like a time traveler to epochs long gone by? Or wanting a reminder of the fantastic diversity of the natural environment we should do all in our power to conserve for coming generations?
There are 29 national parks in Sweden waiting for you, from well known Abisko in the high north to maritime landscapes in the south, all of them offering trails to follow, places to visit and landscapes you will never forget. All of them are specially protected environments, and all are unique. The may be singled out by their natural environment or by a preserved cultivated landscape from past epochs, by undisturbed rare animals, birds or plants. Some of them are as remote as it is possible, while others can be reached without problem from the nearest town. Continue reading →