Who´s afraid of the big bad wolf?

In the forests of Sweden that cover two thirds of the country live a large number of wild animal species. Kolarbyn and the Bergslagen region inhabit many of the most spectacular species. Moose and roe deer are plenty, but also Lynx, Brown Bear, Beaver and Wolf which were previously rare or actually endangered, have recovered in recent years, usually as a result of long-term efforts to protect them and improve their environment and living conditions. Wild animals are very shy and keep away from the forest huts in Kolarbyn.

Moose facts

Moose is very common in the region, Bergslagen is actually one of the World´s most denely populated areas with Moose. Although thousands of Moose inhabit these forests they can still be tricky to encounter.

 Moose Safari

 Moose facts

Roe deer

Roe deer is a smaller deer species that weighs between 20-30 kg´s compared to the Moose 200-550 kg´s. It is very common in the region.

Red fox

Red fox is common in the region and often seen at night as they are nocturnal hunters.

Lynx

Lynx is the biggest cat animal in Europe and common in Bergslagen. But they are very shy and seldom seen by humans.

Brown bear

Brown bear has grown to a number of at least 2500 in Sweden and has now returned to the Bergslagen forests. Bears are very shy and do not attack people, but should be respected and kept at a distance.

Wolf

Wolves were once extinct in Sweden but are now recovering, still there are just about 230 wolves in Sweden. However, in the forest nearby Kolarbyn lives a family of Wolves and Kolarbyn offers guided Wolf Howling Tours.

 Wolf Howling Tour

Beaver

Beaver is common in the area and can be found in almost every river and lake. A canoe helps if you want to try to see one.

 Beaver Watching Tour

Of course the hare, the woodpecker, the ant, the badger and the squirrel also greets you warmly welcome to Kolarbyn!