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Camp Thrymheim is located between the Swedish provinces of Jämtland and Dalarna – one of the most untouched regions in Europe. If you want to escape the stress of civilization for a few days, this is the perfect place. The surroundings are characterized by “fjäll” (mountainous) landscapes, endless forests, and numerous bodies of water. While the fjälls and forests invite you to go horseback riding, hiking or mountain biking in summer, they offer the perfect setting in winter for dog sledding, cross-country skiing, snowshoe hiking, and snowmobile excursions with their many groomed and ungroomed trails. With a bit of luck, you may encounter moose, reindeer, deer, or snow hares. Even brown bears, lynxes, wolverines, wolves, foxes, and various birds call this region home.

During the warmer months (June – August), the area is becoming an insider tip for motorcycle travelers. With little to no traffic on the country roads, you can experience nature even more intensely.

Anglers will also find an untouched paradise here all year round. On our fishing trips, we rarely meet other people – and when the fishing reel isn’t buzzing, all you can hear is the water, the wind, and the birds. In our immediate vicinity, you’ll find both still and flowing waters. Spinning, fly fishing, and night fishing are especially popular. The most common fish species are pike, perch, and trout. Feel free to ask us about our favorite spots! Alternatively, we can recommend you local fishing guides for days or even weeks. The necessary fishing permits can be conveniently purchased on-site.

The region is one of the snowiest in Europe during winter. Sheltered behind the Norwegian mountains, the warm air from the Gulf Stream does not reach us, causing temperatures to drop below -30 degrees. Once the snow has fallen, it often remains widespread until the end of April. However, the cold is usually very dry, making it feel much more comfortable than expected as our guests tell us.

Even in winter, it never gets completely dark all day. During the two darkest weeks of the year (around Christmas), the sun rises at around 9:30 AM and sets shortly after 2 PM. The snow also contributes significantly to the brightness, reflecting light in a sparkling way. On clear nights, when the moon is visible, artificial lighting is often unnecessary. The northern lights are usually visible from January, with the most intense displays occurring between February and the end of March. However, the weather conditions must be just right, and you have to look up at the right time. This unpredictability, along with the stunning colors, is what makes the aurora borealis so fascinating.

Between April and May, the great snowmelt begins. Lakes and rivers thaw, bears start searching for food, and the landscape starts to turn green. While nighttime frosts can still occur until late May, daytime temperatures on sunny days can already reach up to 25 degrees.

June and July bring warmer weather. The nights are frost-free, the ground warms up, and the forest edges are adorned with colorful wildflowers. The days are often pleasantly warm and dry, making it perfect for swimming in one of the rivers or lakes. Around midsummer the nights hardly get dark at all. For a few nights the light remains in a constant state of twilight, making it easy to lose track of time. As in the rest of Sweden, mosquitoes are present in summer, but we’ll gladly show you how to enjoy long summer evenings outdoors without too much mosquito spray or bites.

From August onwards, occasional frost nights can return. This is the prime season for wild berries and mushrooms. Alongside blueberries and raspberries, you’ll find plenty of lingonberries and the sought-after cloudberries (Hjortron). Mushroom enthusiasts can look forward to porcini, birch boletes, slippery jacks and black trumpets.

In September and October, winter slowly approaches. A mystical atmosphere often settles over the land, and during morning walks, you can see how the mist gently rises from the forests. By November, winter may already begin to set in. This is the season of breathtakingly colorful sunsets and the first snowfalls – marking the start of our dog sledding excursions, which you can be a part of.