Kolarbyn Wildlife Adventure – A Unique Eco-Lodge Experience in Sweden’s Wilderness

Experience Sweden’s wildest eco-lodge on a three-night wilderness retreat where you stay in an authentic Swedish forest hut, cook meals over an open fire, and encounter the rich wildlife of the Scandinavian forest. Immerse yourself in nature and embrace a simpler, off-grid way of living. Your days will be filled with canoeing, hiking, and unwinding in the wood-fired sauna – and as night falls, you’ll embark on a guided wildlife safari in search of beavers and moose.

Price per person from 7.750 SEK

Day-by-Day Program

Day 1 – Settle into the Wilderness

After check-in and an introduction to Kolarbyn, you will settle into your forest hut. Collect fresh spring water, light a fire, and prepare a rustic dinner using ingredients from our Forest Pantry. The evening is yours to explore the pristine surroundings, relax by the crackling fire, or take a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear Skärsjön lake.

Day 2 – Explore Nature and Discover Wildlife

Start your day with a morning swim and prepare breakfast over the fire. Spend your day hiking through scenic forest trails or simply enjoying the tranquility of nature. For lunch, cook a traditional lumberjack meal over the open flames. In the evening, embark on one of our guided safaris – either a thrilling beaver safari on the water or an exciting moose safari deep in the forest. With an experienced guide, you’ll observe these majestic animals in their natural habitat.

Day 3 – Adventures on the Lake and More Wildlife Encounters

Enjoy a slow morning and breakfast by the fire before heading out on the lake in a canoe or rowboat to explore the breathtaking waters and surrounding wilderness. Lunch is prepared with organic ingredients from the Forest Pantry, cooked over an open fire. As night approaches, embark on another unforgettable wildlife safari. After an evening filled with adventure, you return to Kolarbyn for a well-earned rest.

Day 4 – Farewell to the Forest

Savor your last breakfast in the heart of the Swedish wilderness before packing up. Check-out is no later than 11:00 AM.

What’s Included in the Package

Three unforgettable nights in an authentic Swedish forest hut with a fireplace and sheep wool bedding
Sleeping bag, sheets, and pillow
Towel
Dinner on day 1 from the Forest Pantry
Traditional lumberjack meal on day 2 to cook over the fire
Lunch on day 3 from the Forest Pantry
Canoe or rowboat for one day
Dinner during the guided safari
Guided beaver safari
Guided moose safari
Wildlife safaris take place regardless of weather conditions

Check-In and Practical Information

This is a three-night wilderness adventure available on fixed dates. If the dates don’t suit you, email us, and we’ll be happy to explore alternative options.

Check-in takes place at set times depending on the day of the week. Once you have settled into your hut, our host will take you on a guided tour to ensure you have everything you need for your stay, including an overview of how to live comfortably off-grid. This introduction is mandatory for all guests, so please arrive on time and dress accordingly for the weather.

If you are traveling as a family or group, we will wait to check you in until everyone has arrived.

A confirmation email will be sent seven days before your arrival, reminding you of the check-in times and other important details for your stay.

Check-in times

Monday–Friday: 14:30–15:30
Saturday–Sunday: 12:30–13:00

Fridays: Since many of our international guests have long journeys and travel schedules to consider, we offer a later check-in upon request, but no later than 17:30.

What to Bring

To make the most of your adventure, we recommend packing:

Weatherproof outdoor clothing
Warm hat and base layers for chilly nights
Headlamp and power bank
Reusable water bottle
Swimwear and towel

Book your eco-adventure now and reconnect with nature!

For questions or alternative booking dates, contact us at info@kolarbyn.se.

This activity is booked on demand

“Magical enchantead fairyland. The hostess leaves you from about 5 and you get a lot of confidence in managing yourself. Everything is very well organised and nothing is missing. They also have the nices compost outhouse you ever have been on. – and YES they have of course a sauna, the coolest sauna ever”
Dorien, Belgium

“Thank you for the incredible place Kolarbyn is. It was amazing to be able to experience the Swedish landscape and to just get away from the craziness of life for a bit. It is one of my favourite places in Europe and I hope that many others get to experience its wonder”
Gabi, United States

Truely beautiful surroundings, really helpful staff and a great break from the norm”
George, UK

“Great place! The lodges are beautiful and the place is super charming. We really enjoyed our stay. Breakfast was fantastic and everything is well organized in a way that it makes it easy to be outside even if you’re not too used to it”
Anonymous, USA

“I just wanted to say that it was a really wonderful and unique experience, one which I will remember and treasure for a long time
It was truly back to basics but truly wonderful stay just to relax and enjoy wild Sweden!
Especially the floating sauna was all kinds of wonderful (definitely last night when the lake was frozen and full moon was shining).
If the snow had come in yesterday it would have been even more magical but that would have been the cherry on top. I got a good look this morning with the snow already.
I wish you all the best and thank you again for an awesome stay, I truly enjoyed it!”
Marnick, Luxemburg

“Last week me and my girlfriend spent one night at Kolarbyn. Kolarbyn it’s a magical, stunning, unreal place. To those who ask me how Kolarbyn is I reply that “I’m agnostic, but if there is a paradise, a Valhalla or something else I hope it looks like Kolarbyn”. I guess that many people will tell you how amazing Kolarbyn is and how fascinating your personality is in that forest. But I really left something of my heart in that wood”
Paolo, Italy

“A sauna dream The Kolarbyn adventure is fantastic. Top of the list for me was the floating sauna on the lake, followed by swims in the lake – oh it was so good! but I also enjoyed cutting wood, tracking the progress of the charcoal burners’ pit in August – they were up all night watching.
I shall never look at an English wrap in the same light again – they do their picnic food properly in Kolarbyn! We bonded well too with the other Kolarbyn adventurers and shared many a laugh at our attempts to live ‘wild’. Kolarbyn gave us lots of support in this gentle introduction to living in nature at the eco lodge -I particularly liked being greeted by two lit candles when we arrived at our hut, and the ‘hoover’ marzipan sweets Malin brought us on the second day for our dessert – unexpected little touches that made the moment special. The people, including Malin who greeted us and came every day to sort out food etc, were absolutely lovely – kind, friendly, polite, cheerful and almost courtly at times. A very special holiday indeed.”
Janet, UK

“It has been a week since we returned from Sweden – we had such a great time, meeting the nicest of people and seeing beautiful places. Our stay at Kolarbyn was definitely one of the absolute highlights, from the lovely hut to the beautiful surrounding and don’t forget the Sauna/bastu 😉
Anyway, I just wanted to say thank you for having us and for keeping this wonderful place alive
all the best”
Antoine, New Zeeland