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An inspiring week-long trip to experience the ecology of boreal forests and wetlands in central Sweden. 25th June – 2nd July 2023!

Highlights will include canoeing through beaver territories, exploring ancient boreal forests and visiting a 6000-hectare rewilding site! We also hope to see plenty of charismatic northern flora and fauna.

Led by Stefan Taylor, one of ETUK’s ‘Certificate in Ecological Consultancy’ students who has been leading wildlife trips here since 2017. Also leading will be our own Sue Searle, Principal Ecologist and Senior Tutor for ETUK.

We stay in a traditional wooden farmhouse next to the Black River – home to beavers, cranes, white-tailed eagles and more. Full board in twin rooms with a single supplement available. Vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free catered for.

Daily excursions by Land Rover, but also free time to explore on foot or by bicycle (bike rental included) during the long daylight hours of the northern summer.

Includes :

• Transfers from Vasteras train station to the accommodation
• Accommodation in twin room (single supplement of £50)
• All meals
• Bike rental
• Transport to locations during the stay.

You will need to book a flight to Stockholm Arlanda from London Heathrow, Gatwick or Stanstead then a train to Vasteras train/bus terminal around 90 minutes away – pick-up will be from Vasteras.

Max group size 9 (includes 2 leaders)
Cost £1000 (excludes flights)

We are able to offer an instalment option for this course. You would need to pay a £250 deposit followed monthly instalments so that the total is paid by departure. If you would like to look at this option then please get in contact with us and we can get this set up. [email protected]