Abisko nationalpark - norra delen
- Abisko nationalpark - södra delen
- Björnlandets nationalpark
Färnebofjärdens nationalpark
Near Dala river, wetland, old forests, unusually rich birdlife (>200 species). Meeting point of Southern and Northern Swedish flora and fauna (leafy trees vs. Taiga conifers). Vildmarkskaraktär. Ofta överswämmat. Lövskogar.
Good to know
- May is the best month to visit. Nature awakes after winter and birds arrive, mosquitoes still rare.
- Good to explore by foot, but best is via the water (canoe, kayak).
- Several times votes as Sweden’s best tourist destination.
- It’s allowed to pick berries and mushrooms (for own use).
- A lot of mosquitoes during the summer.
- Least visited part is near Tinäset in the Southern part.
How to get there on public transport
Train to Stockholm, then Gävle. Bus 49 to Gysinge (=main entrance to national park), takes 1h.
Stay overnight
Various vandrarhem, värdshus and B&B in Gysinge. Also vindskydd and öppna stugor that allow staying overnight for up to 2 nights.
Hiking routes
1 km and 4 km short routes (start at Naturum). 9 km route along Kyrkstigen from Tärnsjö to Skekarsbo (partially outside of national park borders). For a long hike (30 km), start at Gysinge and combine different trails: go to Skekarsbo, follow Kyrkstigen to Tärnsjö, then proceed along Ljusbäcksleden to Östa naturreservat.