I have created some articles to help you through times at being home. It was originally created to help during COVID time. But now, you can use it to help you come up with ideas when you’re stuck at home. Check out things you can do at home. Or learn how hiking helps with social distancing in this article. You’ll learn how to keep to yourself and to maintain your distance from others as you hike the trails. Check it out here.

Hiking in Sweden will open you to a wide range of nature. From rugged mountains to mossy forests. The variety will keep you wanting more as you travel within Sweden. Spring time, the areas will be covered in colors from all the sprouting flowers. My favorite time has been around the end of June since that’s when MidSommar (Midsummer) happens! A wonderful holiday that’s celebrated throughout Sweden. It’s the Summer’s longest day of Sun. So, it can last up to 19-21 hours a day in June!

“Freedom to Roam”

Allemansrätten is called many things such as “Freedom to roam, every man’s right, or right to roam.” It’s the law that lets people venture out into any wilderness and camp out for 3 days. With this law, you must have respect for the land and people. Use dead branches if you plan on starting a fire, and don’t leave any trash behind. If there’s a building near the nature that you want to wander in, you must be around 800 meters away.

While you enjoy the nature, you’re allowed to swim in any lakes, pick flowers, berries, and mushrooms as well. But look out for signs on private property, national parks, or on nature reserves. In these areas it may not be allowed to venture wherever. In regards to this law, this law really lets you enjoy nature everywhere while hiking in Sweden.

The Seasons Made for Hiking in Sweden

One of the most important things to check before hiking is the weather and the time of season plays a huge role in that. Dress appropriately and bring extra gear for the changing of the weather. Don’t forget to be like a swede and dress accordingly.

You can check out some of my helpful gear for the outdoors here.

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The Best Essential Winter Hiking Gear for Sweden

Spring

March to May is the time for the days to become longer with the sun’s rays in the sky. In this time, the lakes begin to unfreeze, and the cold frost lets up. This is usually the best time for no rain. Some places in Sweden, this is the time to see the flowers and colors come back to life. The temperature will vary between 35° F to 60° F (1.7° C to 15.5° C).

Summer

June to August are the busy months here and this is especially true for hiking in Sweden. Near the end of June is MidSommar(Midsummer). At this time the swedes will take to the streets and many businesses will be closed for the holidays. Flowers are in full bloom and many berries are ripe waiting for the picking. Temperatures will be around 52° F to 72° F (11.1° C to 22.2° C).

Fall

September to November is when the sky fills with clouds and the rain begins. This season is considered the rainy season. Near the end of Autumn is when the frost will start, and the cold breeze will start to linger in the air. But it’s still a beautiful time. You can see the leaves on the trees in several colors falling from the trees soundlessly as they prepare for winter. You’ll notice that the days will start becoming shorter and darkness will be around the corner, gulping down the long days of light. Temperatures will be near 35° F to 60° F (22.2° C to 15.5° C).

Winter

The snow overtakes the ground but so many swedes are out playing. It’s time to take to the slopes and ski or grill some juicy food over a bonfire! Even with the bitter cold, this is a time to enjoy the winter, even when the daylight last just 6 hours. Temperatures are around 23° F to 35° F (-5° C to 1.7° C).

For more information click on the Swedish seasons. Or, check out this great article about winter gear. It will help you prepare for a winter hiking adventure. Click here.

Hike Sweden’s Highest Mountain

The sun beat down as we began our journey to fjällstation, the valley station before we could start hiking up the mountain. The beauty of the landscape is breathtaking. Each direction I looked, my breath escaped my mouth. This place is worth visiting, even if you don’t hike Kebnekaise. You can learn more about the area at Kebnekaise hike. There are two different hiking trails up the mountain and it takes about half a day just to get to the valley. Prepare and learn more here.

Forest Picking While Hiking in Sweden

It becomes berry picking time in July to September! It feels so good picking your own berries and mushrooms. I feel like a champion when I come back home with a boat load of them! This is a tradition that has been kept up by swedes, and since you have the right to wander in nature, you can start your search for berries or mushrooms while hiking in Sweden. There are loads of berries and edible mushrooms to pick from but beware of poisonous mushrooms. If you don’t know, then don’t pick it. It’s best to have a mushroom book with you or a knowledgeable local that can help you.

For more information click Forest picking in Sweden.

Don’t forget that some plants are protected, if you’re unsure about a plant then don’t pick it. There are rules in National Parks and nature reserves where you’re not allowed to pick there, but everywhere else is up for grabs!