Off-Trail Nature Stockholm Hike

I came to Sweden for a couple of winter nature experiences, and Green Trails stands out as one of the best organizations I went with. First, Patrick was a phenomenal guide. He's patient, relaxed, funny and tells hilarious stories. He strikes me as being in his element with his knowledge of animals and nature, but also of Swedish culture. The winter hike itself was phenomenal. We hiked a snowy forest infrequently visited by folks, and trekked across a huge frozen lake. We know we were safe, but it raced the heart to hear the loud, booming thunderclap noise of the lake adjusting to temperature changes! We didn't see critters but I wasn't expecting a lot there. If for nothing else, go along for the campfire vitals. The Finnish lentils at lunch with hot drinks and dessert hit the spot!! Great adventure!

Nous avons eu la chance de faire la randonnée nature dans le parc national de Tyresta dans de très bonnes conditions météo et surtout aux côté de l’adorable guide Patrick. Ce dernier nous a fait parcourir le site hors des sentiers pour accéder à de magnifiques points de vue tout en partageant ses connaissances et son amour de la faune et de la flore. Nous avons appris à faire un feu puis avons déjeuné au bord du lac gelé, dans une ambiance chaleureuse et décontractée. Rien à redire, la prise en charge, la sécurité, l’ambiance, les compétences et connaissances étaient au RdV pour une journée exceptionnelle ! Encore merci à Patrick qui a été au top ! Naïla (qui démarre le feu du premier coup !) & Christelle

Really enjoyable walk on an easy trail about half an hour outside Stockholm. We set off late morning from the pickup point, after introduction and brief instruction on what to expect on the trail. Our guide George was very familiar with the area and was able to tell us a great deal about the local area and the forest. The hike took us through the forest and around the lakes on mostly flat terrain. After few hours of walking we sat down for a lunch and coffee, provided by the organisers in a very picturesque and quiet area by the lake. With the lunch done, we took slightly different route back. There were quite a few other hikers in the area, but we managed to avoid the busy parts due to the knowledge of our guide. Overall we spent about 4 hours in the forest. While I would have preferred to have a slightly longer hike, the tour is aimed at an average walker and is not very demanding. It was a great day out in the forest with a mix of interesting people in the tour group to share the experience.