Learn how to survive in the freezing winter temperatures of Scandinavia during this educational outdoor survival skills excursion from Luleå!
Immerse yourself in nature and learn about wilderness winter survival skills on this family-friendly and fun-filled, 3-hour, guided excursion from Luleå! Welcoming adventurers ages 4 and up.
The picturesque coastal city of Luleå is located in northern Sweden, Swedish Lapland. Situated near the Arctic Circle and the Luleå Archipelago, this vibrant and historical town is also surrounded by a pristine wilderness and charming villages. When travelling to northern Sweden in the wintertime, don't miss this amazing opportunity to connect with nature while also learning important self-reliance techniques on this Nordic outdoor survival skills excursion from Luleå with transfers from select locations included!
The fun starts at one of the listed meeting points (please see 'special terms'). Boarding the comfortable minivan, you and your group will be greeted by your seasoned guide who will take you to a remote spot outside of Luleå. Upon arrival, you'll receive a safety and itinerary briefing. Next, the guide will talk about basic outdoor skills, including building a makeshift shelter, nature orientation (should you ever get lost), how to use a compass, etc.
In addition, you'll learn how to build your own fire using flint and steel and will make coffee or tea over the crackling flame. As you sit on warm reindeer pelts, enjoying the tranquillity of nature, your guide will also share interesting facts and insights into the history and nature of Swedish Lapland. After a delicious campfire lunch (please list any dietary restrictions when booking), you'll return to the original departure point contented with your newfound skills and this Nordic outdoor survival skills excursion from Luleå!
Try something completely different on your trip to Sweden this winter by booking this Nordic outdoor survival skills excursion from Luleå today!
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Practical information
- Arrival at the meeting point or pick up from select locations in Luleå (please specify when booking)
- Meet your experienced guide
- Safety and itinerary briefing
- Scenic transfer outside of Luleå
- Arrival
- Introduction to outdoor Nordic survival skills and nature orientation
- Help build a makeshift shelter
- Learn how to prepare and light your own fire
- Make tea or coffee over an open fire
- Enjoy a delicious campfire lunch
- Learn about Swedish nature and culture
- Return to the original departure point in Luleå
Please be advised that all children must be accompanied by an adult.
In addition, a minimum of 2 people is required to run this activity.
Pick-up is offered from the following locations in Luleå (please specify when booking):
- Best Western Hotell Savoy
- Clarion Hotel Sense
- Comfort Hotel Arctic
- Elite Stadshotellet
- First Camp Arcus-Luleå
- Luleå Tourist Center, Kulturens hus
- Naran Hotell
- Park Hotell
- Quality Hotel
- Scandic Hotel
- SPiS Hotell Amber
If you have any dietary restrictions, please list them when booking.
This excursion's itinerary is subject to change based on the weather conditions of the day.
- Pick up from select locations in Luleå (please see 'special terms'
- Guide
- Thermal overalls
- Winter boots
- Fire making equipment
- Hot beverages
- Outdoor lunch
- Warm underlayers
- Wool socks
- Hat
- Scarf
- Gloves
- Extra layers of warm clothing
- Small backpack
- Sunglasses
- Water
- Snacks
- Camera