Snow-covered field with tire tracks and footprints, forested hills in the background, and the sun setting or rising in a clear sky.

Winter Activities

Discover the magic of Swedish winter just outside your door. Peaceful forest, sparkling snow and unforgettable moments.

Person hiking on a snowy trail in a forest on a sunny winter day.

Snowshoe Hike

Discover the beauty of the winter forest. Follow our marked trails or explore freely at your own pace, surrounded by deep snow and pure Scandinavian stillness.

Snowmobile

Ride through remote winter landscapes with a local guide and discover places far off the beaten track. You might even see wildlife along the way.

A group of people riding snowmobiles through a snowy forest with snow-covered trees. The person in front is waving, wearing a pink jacket and snow goggles. Others follow behind, all dressed in winter gear.
A team of sled dogs pulling a sled through a snowy forest with tall snow-covered trees and a cloudy sky.

Dog Sledding

Experience an unforgettable winter adventure. Meet the huskies, learn the basics, and glide through snowy forests and open landscapes with our local partners.

Ice Fishing

Try your luck catching pike or perch on a frozen lake. Sit back on a warm reindeer hide, enjoy the silence, and savour a traditional “fika”.

A woman in a black winter jacket kneeling on snow in a forest, fishing through a hole in the ice, with a fur blanket, thermos, mug, and sunglasses nearby and an ice auger and backpack behind her.
Snow-covered wooden cabin with a window, surrounded by snow-laden trees and snowdrifts.

Unwind in the wood-fired sauna or relax in the hot tub under the starry sky. Robes, towels, and a refreshing drink are included.

Sauna & Hot tub

Children can join our kids’ bushcraft, where they learn to build a small fire, grill a snack, and hear some stories about the forest.

Group of people hiking through a snowy forest, dressed warmly with backpacks and walking poles.

Family-Friendly

Northern lights glowing green in the night sky above a snowy landscape with a wooden house and tall evergreen trees.

Östersund

Winter Park, charming town centre, cafés, and museums.

Moose Garden

Meet Sweden’s iconic moose, up close.

Nearby excursions

With clear skies and a little luck, you may experience the Northern Lights right from your lodge. We keep you informed when there is a chance to see them, so you won’t miss this unforgettable moment.

Nordic Lights

A wooden dock extending into a calm lake at sunset, with pink and orange clouds reflected on the water and green forested hills in the background.

Summer Activities

Enjoy long days, warm light, and easy access to nature. Explore the best of Swedish summer right from the lodge.

Two people hiking in a dense forest with tall trees and green undergrowth.

Hiking

Explore Sweden’s hiking trails and nature walks. Walk through forests, and peaceful scenery on trails near the lodge or along Forsaleden and Gimåleden.

A canoe is docked on a sandy shoreline next to a calm lake, with a dense forest of tall pine trees in the background and a clear blue sky overhead.

Canoe

Rent a canoe and explore calm lakes or gentle rivers. We provide life jackets and transport, just enjoy the water and the quiet of Swedish summer.

A person fishing by a lake with a forested background and partly cloudy sky.

Fishing

Try lakeside or fly fishing on the nearby lakes or Gimån River, tips from local fishers, fishing permits and equipment can be arranged for you.

A group of moose, including a young moose with small antlers, grazing on greenery in a grassy field with a pile of sticks and branches, and trees in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Moose Garden

Meet Sweden’s iconic moose, up close and learn more about these gentle giants at a local wildlife centre.

Two boys exploring and playing with a fire

Children can join our kids’ bushcraft, where they learn to build a small fire, grill a snack, and hear some stories about the forest and wildlife.

Family-Friendly

Hot tub and outdoor stove on a wooden deck with forest in the background.

Sauna & Hot tub

Unwind after a day outdoors in the wood-fired sauna or hot tub.

Östersund

Explore the town centre, Lake Storsjön, and the open-air Jämtli Museum.

Fäbodsvägen Route

Discover Sami culture, reindeer, and traditional mountain settlements.

Sled Dogs

Walk with huskies through the forest and enjoy a classic Swedish fika.

Nearby excursions

A person fishing from a small boat on a lake with a clear blue sky and forest in the background.
Person in winter clothing, walking over snow in a winter landscape with a forest and cloudy sky in the background.
Sneakpeak
Three people snowshoeing on a snow-covered trail through a wooded area in winter. One person wears a red jacket, the others wear dark jackets.
Two people riding a snowmobile pulling a sled on a frozen lake, with a forested shoreline in the background.
A person swimming in a calm lake during sunset with a scenic mountain range in the background and a partly cloudy sky.
A person fishing on the grassy bank of a lake, with trees and cloudy sky in the background.
Deer walking through snow-covered forest with tall pine trees and sunlight filtering through branches.
Two frying pans on an outdoor grill in a snowy landscape, cooking pancakes with bacon, with snow-covered trees and a table with supplies in the background.
A woman with a pink beanie and tan jacket holding a black bucket in a forest clearing.
Two children in red snowsuits pulling a sled up a snowy path in a forest, with snow-covered trees and a house visible on the right side.
Hot dogs being cooked over an open campfire with logs, using metal skewers at a campsite.
A person riding a snowmobile on a snowy trail in a forest at sunset.
Dog sled team pulling through a snow-covered forest trail with tall evergreen trees and a cloudy sky.
Scenic view of a lake surrounded by lush green trees and rocks, with a partly cloudy sky above.
Person snowshoeing on a snowy trail in a forested area during sunny weather.
A silver canoe with supplies inside, including plastic water jugs and a paddle, resting on a grassy riverbank surrounded by trees and water.
A forest scene featuring tall, thin pine trees on a rocky, moss-covered ground under a partly cloudy sky.
A sled dog team in a snowy landscape preparing for a ride, with a red sled in the foreground and multiple sled dogs tied to the sled, standing on snow, trees, a house, and a wooden structure in the background.
Two blue rustic signs on a post near a tree, pointing in different directions, with the text "GIMALDEN" on both signs, in a forest setting.
A small campfire with flames burning, set in a wooded outdoor area with green trees and grass in the background.
A person wearing a winter jacket and hat relaxing on a snow-covered log in a snowy forest, with snowshoes and trekking poles nearby.
A moose eating from a wooden trough in a snowy field during daytime.
A woman kneeling in snow, holding reindeer's harness, facing a reindeer lying on the snow with large antlers, surrounded by snowy trees and rocks.
View of a clear, shallow river with green aquatic plants visible underwater, surrounded by green trees under a bright blue sky.
Bucket of red berries among green and red-leaved bushes.