Action & Adventures
Mix crosswords and sun loungers with adrenaline pumping action or calmer but unforgettable adventures.
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“Nature’s own adventure waterpark” is the simple description of what Canyoning really is. You float, jump and glide down waterfalls under safe...
61° 7' 43.572" N, 12° 48' 50.832" E
Rörbäcksnäs is located 45 minutes west of Sälen and offers scenic bicycling for all skill levels – beginners as well as pros. The rails are nicely...
Build your own timber raft at Klarälvens Camping, only to then slowly glide down along the Klarälven River. Building the raft takes a couple of...
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The conditions for paragliding in Kåseberga are optimal. The steep slope allows winds coming in from the sea to blow straight up, and a...
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Swimming with dolphins is a dream for many. Snorkelling with pikes may not place quite as high on the same bucket list, but perhaps it would if...
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Via Ferrata is a basic form of climbing, based on a steel cable run through a set of periodically placed loops, secured into the rock. This makes...
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Preben, the guide on our canoe day trip on Lake Västra Silen, describes paddling with one word: freedom. And it is no wonder. Stay and rest or go...
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The point where Sweden, Finland and Norway meet is marked with a lump of yellow cement on a cairn. It may not look much, but the feeling of being...
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In the spring and autumn, River Mörrumsån in Blekinge offers challenging rapids, even for those who are experienced. But we visit the watercourse...
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Come on a four-footed adventure in the wilderness. Western riding, as it’s also known, is a widespread form of riding for work. That is to say,...
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If you are tired of being overtaken on the road in your caravan or motorhome, this is your chance for revenge. At Lidköping’s motorsport arena you...
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We set off for Marstrand and Karlsten Fortress. From here we are going up into the sky to view the beautiful landscape from above – and, at times...
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Many associate snorkelling with the Red Sea or crystal-clear water off a Greek island. But you don’t need to go that far to see life under the sea...
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When in Andenes, we hear that there is a guarantee of seeing sperm whales on the whale safari – we don’t need to think for long. The tour starts...
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Hurtigruten must be the world’s most beautiful sea journey. Unfortunately you can’t take your caravan or motorhome on board due to the height...
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No one doubts that cross-country skiing is a big sport in Orsa, bearing in mind that Sweden’s best-known cross-country ski race is held right here...
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Snowmobile is a wonderful way to experience the winter valleys. We take one of the snowmobile trails and see incredibly beautiful views and lovely...
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Orsa Grönklitt is one of Sweden’s southernmost ski resorts, yet one of the most reliable for snow. Here, the slopes often open in the middle of...
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Setting off on the sea in a kayak can really be recommended. Fresh air in your lungs and real, beautiful images to treasure for a long time....
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Rømø – a flat island that can be reached by car – is located in southern Denmark, close to the German border. It has what seem like endless...
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Jumping out of an aeroplane 4000 metres up is idiocy to many, but what they all have in common is that they probably haven’t tried it. We go up –...
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Järvsö has one of Sweden’s finest downhill parks for mountain bikes. Take the lift up and the bike down. Choose from several prepared trails...
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It sounds mad when you say it: travelling down the rapids in an inflatable rubber boat. But it’s true. It’s really fun. We join Äventyrligt to...
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Driving the caravan or motorhome on board a boat is nothing remarkable, but then to steer the boat yourself is not something you see or experience...
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Many dream of flying without an engine, and in Borås that dream can come true. With the help of Borås Segelflygklubb you can glide soundlessly...
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Kjugekull is a nature reserve and probably Sweden’s best bouldering area, i.e. an easier form of climbing without safety lines and equipment. It...
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We load the gun at Landskrona Saxtorp JSK. Here, we run through how to shoot clay pigeons with a couple of, to say the least, experienced...
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We get help from two cave guides to explore the hollowed out limestone on the border between Sweden and Norway. On the guided tour, we go 500...
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Speed is of the essence – and it really is. We visit the Swedish Drag Racing Championships in Sundsvall and, with the smell of petrol and burnt...
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If you want to retain your skiing fitness in the summer, then Stryn is the perfect place to go. Here the slopes are open from mid-May to mid-July...
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Phobias are rarely rational, so the high ropes course in Isaberg may not be for those with a fear of heights. But safety always comes first, and...
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Downhill is great even on the bare ground. But we change the skis for a mountain bike when we whizz down Ingmar Stenmark’s favourite slopes. We...
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Slovenia has one of the world’s most impressive cave systems. The depth and mystical quality of the Škocjan Caves leave an impression on the...
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Up on Sweden’s highest point, Kebnekaise’s southern peak, it’s not just the expanses and the incredible landscape that impress. The achievement,...
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Dalsland Canal is a 254 km canal system that connects Lake Vänern with the big lakes in Dalsland, Värmland and Norway. Along the canal, there are...
Completing Vasaloppet is a winter dream for many, but if you prefer wheels to ski wax, then we recommend summer. The start, as it should be, is in...
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The island state of Åland consists of more than 6000 islets and skerries, so an excellent way to explore the environments here is by sea kayak. We...
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Häggsta or Häggstaklippan is a popular, up to 40 m high, cliff face in the Municipality of Huddinge. There are more than 100 climbing trails...
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The fact that Stockholm consists of islands is known to most. But that the water that separates them is a perfect way to discover the city may not...
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Stockholm is a mix of sweet and salt, as you know. But also metal, actually. In any case, you can choose this unusual guided tour through...
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The waves that roll in outside Biarritz are on historic surfing ground. If you can call it ground. It was here that European surfing started in...
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There is no doubt that cycling is growing in popularity – and that’s not surprising. It is environmentally friendly and a great and fun way to...
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Ervalla is located approx. 20 km north of Örebro. There are horses to suit most riders, experienced or novice. Icelandic horses are easy to ride,...
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We hop on board M/S Kosteskär to experience something as cool as a lobster safari. But there’s no taking it easy. No, you have to pull up the...
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Sea kayaking is easy to learn and will give you a perspective from below in the most positive sense of the word. The fact that you are so close to...
