Guided forest hike and wood sauna in Sweden

Step into a hidden forest close to the capital city centre and unwind in a traditional wood-fired sauna

A guided hike through old-growth forest near Sweden's capital, followed by a wood-burning outdoor sauna session. You walk to a forest lake, make a fire, eat lunch, and warm up in the sauna afterward. The guide shares how Swedish culture ties to nature and the outdoors year-round, and the experience includes towels, lunch, hot chocolate and tea.

Step-by-step itinerary

Forest walk and sauna experience

• Walk through virgin forest
• Pause to make fire and eat
• Enjoy hot chocolate by forest lake
• Relax in wood burning outdoor sauna

The experience

The hike starts in virgin forest that sits just 20 minutes from the city centre. You walk through the woods at whatever pace suits you, stopping to build a fire by a forest lake where you eat lunch and drink hot chocolate. The guide leads the way and talks about Swedish life, culture and how people here connect with nature across all seasons, and if the conversation goes that direction, about what makes Sweden one of the world's safest and most equal countries. The whole thing is built around what the guide has learned growing up here and traveling elsewhere.

After the walk, you move to a wood-burning outdoor sauna in the guide's garden. You get towels and can warm up in the heat before heading back. The sauna is the core of the experience: it's how Swedish people have used nature for centuries, and sitting in one that burns wood instead of electric heat is the real thing. The guide will share that part of the culture too, if you're interested. Hot chocolate and tea are always on hand.

Groups stay small and must include at least one woman. The guide speaks English, Swedish or Danish. If you have young children, they can come along: infants can ride in a pram or stroller, and service animals are welcome. Public transport runs nearby if you need it.

What’s included

• Lunch and hot chocolate during the forest walk.
• coffee and tea.
• towels for the sauna.
• a live guide in English, Swedish or Danish.

Options for this experience

3 options

Only guided saunaGuide in English, Swedish or Danish · 10:00 and 14:30Lasts 2 hours

Hike, no sauna, group of 8 peopleGuide in English, Swedish or Danish · 10:00Lasts 2 hours; Kolbulle, same as the version with the sauna

Sauna and guided hike comboGuide in English, Swedish or Danish · 10:00

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 14:30

Book up to12h before

AgesUp to age 90

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Danish and Swedish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?Book the full hike-and-sauna option if you want the complete Swedish forest experience: the walk builds up to the sauna and makes the warmth of the wood-burning heat feel earned. If you're short on time or prefer to skip the hike, the sauna-only session gives you the same cultural moment in less time.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Swedish and Danish.

What's the forest like on this hike?

It's virgin forest: old-growth woodland that's rare to find so close to a capital city. You walk through it at a comfortable pace and stop by a forest lake to make a fire and eat, so it's not a strenuous trek.

Can I do just the sauna without the hike?

Yes. You can book the guided sauna session on its own if you prefer to skip the forest walk.

What do I need to bring for the sauna?

Towels are provided. Bring a swimsuit or wear what you're comfortable in. The sauna is outdoors and wood-burning, so it's a traditional Swedish experience.

Is this suitable for families with young children?

Yes. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller during the walk, and they're welcome at the sauna. The hike is suitable for all fitness levels, so families with kids of different ages can join together.