Top Central Sweden Outdoor Activities

Discover Uppsala from a different perspective on sightseeing and scavenger hunt of the city. Solve riddles and clues that lead to the next location, showing all the city highlights. Solve interesting puzzles, have fun, and learn new things about the city. Explore the city and find hidden gems at your own pace. Try a new type of experience with your smartphone, the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt. Enjoy the tour in English

Hunt for King Gustav Vasa’s lost laurel wreath through cobbled streets, grand castles, and lively squares. Solve clues, uncover hidden gems, and discover Uppsala’s royal heritage at every turn. The Secrets of Uppsala City Game turns sightseeing into an interactive adventure. This self-guided, GPS-based exploration game leads you to famous landmarks and hidden corners of the city. Highlights include the historic Gunilla Bell with panoramic views, the Carolina Rediviva library that holds the priceless Silver Bible, the towering Uppsala Cathedral, and the grand Uppsala Castle with its dramatic past. Play solo for a personal challenge or in a group for a shared experience. Solve creative puzzles, tricky questions, and photo tasks to earn points, unlock clues, and reach the final puzzle. You can pause anytime and resume later, exploring at your own pace. Compete for a spot on the leaderboard or make it a fun team-building experience, discovering Uppsala in the most playful way possible.

Step into the world of Sherlock Holmes and solve a mysterious case during the Sherlock Holmes City Game - a self-guided adventure full of puzzles, plot twists, and hidden clues. This City Game is all about story-driven gameplay and immersive mystery solving, it pulls you into a captivating story that you solve together, making it a unique way to connect, play, and create memories with your group. Perfect for friends, families, colleagues or solo players who enjoy a challenge and love detective games. Whether you play solo or in teams, it's a flexible and fun experience that turns the city into your crime-solving playground. After booking, check your email for clear instructions, download the Loquiz app, and dive straight into your detective mission.

Step into the world of Sherlock Holmes and solve a mysterious case during the Sherlock Holmes City Game - a self-guided adventure full of puzzles, plot twists, and hidden clues. This City Game is all about story-driven gameplay and immersive mystery solving, it pulls you into a captivating story that you solve together, making it a unique way to connect, play, and create memories with your group. Perfect for friends, families, colleagues or solo players who enjoy a challenge and love detective games. Whether you play solo or in teams, it's a flexible and fun experience that turns the city into your crime-solving playground. After booking, check your email for clear instructions, download the Loquiz app, and dive straight into your detective mission.

Take the unique opportunity to walk on the roof of Uppsala Castle for epic panoramic views of the surrounding university town. With a guide to provide instruction and leadership, you'll feel completely safe during your climb. Buckled in to the proper equipment, take a test walk on the indoor track in the castle's highest tower, then head out on the roof for adventure and views.

Kayaking and canoeing are forms of cardio exercises, which means they get your blood flowing and pumping quite a bit!

Cardiac exercises are optimal for heart health, such that it improves its ability to regulate circulation.

Therefore, the more you kayak or canoe, the stronger your heart will become.

Kayaking or canoeing just three times a week will also improve your stamina and endurance.

We start by collecting paddles and buoyancy aid, then with the help of transport wheels take our aluminium Canadian canoes to the waterside. After some brief instruction we launch the canoes into the lake and set off into fantastic surroundings! After a while we find our way into an isolated hidden section, then we continue on until we reach a remote island where we can rest, have refreshments and explore. With a little luck, we may even spot some local wildlife. If you have the energy we can continue paddling to a secluded beach with a traditional outdoor shelter with a place for a fire. Here we can eat (according to time of day) rest and maybe take a swim. Finally we set off in our canoes again back to Johannisholm.

With this pre-booked admission ticket, breeze through the entrance lines at Fjälläventyr Dog Park. Meet some of the park’s roughly 80 resident husky dogs—Alaskan Huskies, Siberian Huskies, and Alaskan Malamutes—up close while learning about their winter work with sled teams and how the park operates their kennel. The dogs live with their pack inside the park—visitors can easily pet them with some supervision.

This isn’t just another mountain walk – it’s your chance to explore the stunning Sälen highlands side by side with a real sled dog. Our friendly huskies love summer just as much as winter, and they’re more than happy to join you on the trail. You’ll get the rare chance to walk with a husky, hold the leash, and feel the special bond that forms when human and dog move through nature together. Guided by passionate outdoor experts, you’ll learn about local wildlife, plants, and mountain lore, all while breathing in the fresh air and soaking up panoramic views. Whether you’re a family, a group of friends, or simply curious about hiking in Sälen – this is a fun, personal, and unforgettable way to experience the fjäll.

Are you planning a trip to Trosa, then you can have a lot of fun with this city walk. An Escape game and city walk at the same time. 3 kilometres long and over 2 hours of fun for the family or a group of friends. During this game there is plenty of time to sit on one of the terraces. A city walk has never been so much fun. He is called Trosa's terrorist. A man who thinks it has become a tourist place thanks to him. Now he threatens to blow up all of Trosa's bridges. So the city hopes that soon a group of enthusiastic people will come and help the city.

Add whitewater rafting fun to your vacation in Sweden with this Västerdal River excursion. On a half-day trip that passes the scenic creeks around Sälen, you’ll learn how to master the art of paddling under the supervision of a guide. An extra perk includes a lunch break mid-tour, so you keep your energy levels up through the experience.

Experience a sauna ritual unlike anything found in modern wellness settings, deep inside a historic mine in Central Sweden. Begin with a centuries-old tradition honoring the “Lady of the Mine,” then move between intense heat and crystal-clear underground water 80 meters below. Surrounded by silence, darkness, and local music, this immersive experience blends Nordic ritual, folklore, and sensory contrast into a truly unforgettable cultural encounter.

This is a 5-day trip with full focus on large wildlife. Watch moose, beavers, roe deer, red fox, red squirrel and birds. We will also spend a night out in tents in a wolf territory with the chance to hear wolves howl at night. • Watch and photograph moose and beavers in the wild • Track wolves and hear them howl at night • Try canoeing and hike in pristine boreal forests • Stay three nights at a small guesthouse overlooking a lake, plus one night in tents in wolf territory • Local guides and small groups (max 7 persons) for a more genuine experience

Your two-day wilderness tour to Vålbrändan is more than just a getaway – it’s an experience that stays with you. Imagine gliding through snowy landscapes behind a team of eager huskies, arriving at a cozy cabin deep in the forest where time slows down and nature takes over.

This isn’t just a ride – it’s a meeting with a pack of highly trained, joyful huskies who live to run and work as a team. You’ll feel their energy the moment they see the harnesses come out, and the excitement builds as they’re clipped in, barking and leaping with anticipation. Then, as the cart begins to roll, a remarkable silence falls – the dogs settle into rhythm, focused and strong, pulling you smoothly along forest trails and open paths. This is a rare opportunity to be part of something ancient and instinctual. It’s not staged or artificial – it’s real, raw, and deeply rooted in the bond between humans and working animals. Unlike motorsport or mechanical rides, here the power comes from trust, training, and shared purpose. Whether you’re a dog lover, an adventurer, or simply someone looking for an authentic outdoor moment, this experience leaves a lasting impression. It’s a close encounter with nature and animal companionship that touches the heart.

The fishing activity in Fyrisan, Uppsala offers a unique chance to fish in one of Sweden’s most scenic rivers. Guests enjoy expert local guidance, peaceful surroundings, quality equipment, and the opportunity to catch species like pike, perch, and trout in a relaxing outdoor setting.

This tour offers a unique insight into Lake Vänern’s breathtaking nature, rich archipelago, and cultural heritage. As a passionate and dedicated guide, I provide a personal experience that goes beyond the ordinary. You’ll explore islands, discover the lake’s diverse wildlife, white-tailed eagles, ospray, nordic tern and hear fascinating stories about its history and traditions. With my deep local knowledge and commitment to Vänern’s landscape, I ensure an immersive and unforgettable adventure, where nature and culture come to life. This is a private, tailored boat tour where I can adapt the experience to your interests. Want to spot majestic white-tailed eagles? We’ll take a special route to give you the best chance of seeing them. Curious about the history of lighthouse keepers? I’ll guide you through their fascinating world. I ensure a truly personal and unforgettable adventure on the lake.

Live among the wolves—if only for a night—during this wolf howling experience near Skinnskatteberg. You’ll camp in a forest with a guide, and enjoy back-to-nature activities like tracking wolves and other wildlife, enjoying a campfire-cooked dinner, and sleeping under the stars in a tent. Just note that wolves are elusive creatures; while you have to be lucky to see them, many guests will hear them during the night.

Experience the ultimate silence in the beautiful wilderness of central Sweden on a one-day kayak trip. Canoeing over beautiful lakes and fairytale rivers you will experience nature in all its beauty. Our tours have been set out with care to make the nature experience optimal. You will be taken from our site in Åmotfors to the starting point of the tour and you will kayak back to our site or we will pick you up. You will receive clear directions, both on map and in text. The kayak package consists of a kayak, life jacket, paddles. Prices: Child age from 6-11, Younger age from 12 Canoe Sweden, Bålstad Ulriksdal 1, 673 96 Åmotfors, Sverige

Unleash Västerås’ Viking Spirit! Step into a city where ancient legends meet modern charm, solving clues to help Erik Stormbeard Skaldsson reclaim the Horn of Endless Cheer and awaken the heartbeat of Sweden’s fearless past. The Secrets of Västerås City Game is a self-guided exploration game that turns sightseeing into an adventure. Follow your GPS to uncover hidden corners and landmarks like Västerås Cathedral, the Västerås Castle, the cultural hub Växhuset, and the scenic Slottsbron bridge. Perfect for solo players or groups, this city game combines history, puzzles, and creativity for a fun experience that brings the city’s spirit to life. Solve riddles, complete photo challenges, and test your wits to earn points, unlock clues, and conquer the final puzzle. You can pause anytime to enjoy the view, then continue your journey when ready. Compete for a spot on the leaderboard or use it as a team-building challenge—the Secrets of Västerås City Game makes exploring unforgettable.

Many describe the adventure as Sweden's best experience. You step into an environment unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. It’s a true adventure, where the abandoned surroundings have been left untouched, and you as a visitor must adapt. Stories of miners and the spirits of the mountain are blended with adventure and challenges. Prepare yourself for something you’ll remember for the rest of your life—an experience few can truly understand until they’ve been there themselves.

A challenging task for all ages in the open air with your own raft creation Learn about knots and 3 dimensional assembly to create a stable raft Learn to share ideas and cooperate in teams