What to do
Enjoy fantastic views of extensive forests from the top of the sandstone mountain
What to see
Hidden in a deep canyon is Sweden’s largest waterfall: The 96 metres high Njueskär has a stunning free fall of 70 metres. In winter the cascade is surrounded by a silvery armour of ice.
In 1997 the area around Göljan Valley was heavily ravaged by an extreme rainstorm. Within a few hours large forested areas were uprooted and masses of stone, gravel and sand torn from Mount Fulufjället. Today the valley resembles a landscape of logs sticking up haywire into the air like giant mikado sticks. The area has become an important habitat for new species.
Fulufjället is renowned for its centuries old forests. But when scientists revealed the age of the oldest spruce in the park, even the boldest estimates were exceeded: Fulufjället’s oldest spruce is more than 9000 years old, making it the oldest tree on earth.
Experiencing the awe-inspiring Northern lights in the national park is an unforgettable wilderness experience.
The small villages surrounding the national park (Mörkret, Tjärnvallen, Gördalen, Gräsheden, Grundforsen, Sörsjön) give a unique insight into the rural life of the Dalarna region. There is also the opportunity to visit an old summer farm close to the park, Stenvällen. Here, tradition comes back to life. The farm, which is not in use anymore, is still in its original state.
What to do
Listen to the song of the bluethroat, “the nightingale of the mountains” or look out for the rare gyrfalcon, the largest falcon on earth. Fulufjället claims to have the richest birdlife in the Dalarna region.
Follow the traces of bear and elk. Apart from footprints, bears also leave toppled trees or excavated anthills in their wake.
Take a ride in a dog-sled through Fulufjället’s enchanting white winter landscape.
Cross over to Norway on the old post trail. Or take a hike on Kungsleden (King’s) trail, Sweden’s most famous long distance trek. Altogether there are 150 km of marked hiking paths in the park. In winter the trails are used for cross- country skiing and snow shoeing.
Test your limits and learn to survive in wilderness. Local guides will teach you to read the signs of nature.
Explore the park’s lakes and rivers in a canoe.
Test your climbing skills on ice and scramble up a frozen waterfall. (This activity is only suitable for professional mountaineers since it requires experience and professional equipment.)
Go horseriding through ancient, lichen-draped spruce forests.
Heat up in a sauna and cool off in a lake.
Adventure tips
Fulufjället National Park (PAN Parks) offer a wide variety of wilderness experiences. We collected those adventures that help you best experience PAN Parks wilderness.
Kungsleden (King’s trail), Sweden’s most famous long distance trek, provides great opportunity to experience the wilderness area of Fulufjället that is an excellent example of the most extensive fields of lichens - not damaged by the grazing of semi-domestic reindeers. These can be found in the centre of the wilderness area - at the top of the table mountain and can be easily observed walking this trail. The plateau is ideal for a cabin-to-cabin walk in 2-3 days or also shorter treks.
Local partner offering an activity related to this adventure:
Bo Pä Fulufjället HB
Walk the nature trail at Göljan to visit boreal forests and experience the power of nature. Göljan Valley was heavily ravaged by an extreme rainstorm and within a few hours large forested areas were uprooted and masses of stone, gravel and sand torn from Mount Fulufjället. Today the valley resembles a landscape of logs sticking up haywire into the air like giant mikado sticks and you have a chance to experience the revival signs of nature as the area has become an important habitat for new species.
Local partner offering an activity related to this adventure:
Vildmark Särna
Follow the traces of bear and elk. Apart from footprints, bears also leave toppled trees or excavated anthills in their wake. The wilderness area of this park provides an excellent example of a boreal forest ecosystem providing homeland for Scandinavian animals such as the brown bear, wolves, lynx and moose. For a better tracking experience contact our local partners.
Local partner offering an activity related to this adventure:
Vildmark Särna
You can also experience wilderness during a husky safari if the trip you take part in crosses the wilderness area of the park. This traditional way of transport is a soft, nature-friendly approach and is offered in winter. If you join a several-day trip, you can also spend the night in wilderness and really step back in time.
Local partner offering an activity related to this adventure:
Huskygard
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