Arrive, saddle up, switch off! A small natural paradise awaits you in the heart of Sweden. Tiveden National Park is perfectly located between Gothenburg and Stockholm and invites you to take a short break from the hustle and bustle of the city. In Sweden's southernmost wilderness area, deep you can immerse yourself in the tranquillity of the Scandinavian forest. The so-called "Thorwald" consists largely of wild primeval forest and gentle lake landscapes. Wild animals, horses and nature-loving travelers feel equally at home here. Horse riding, yoga, canoeing, cycling or bird watching: A Swedish summer straight out of a picture book.

Itinerary

Riding weekend with yoga

Day 1: Arrival from 2 p.m. and dinner together.

Day 2: In the morning, you have enough time to roam the woods on your own. A relaxed walk after breakfast is the ideal way to get in the mood for a relaxing weekend. In the afternoon, you will meet at the riding stables for a traditional fika - a Swedish coffee break. You spend the afternoon with the horses and go for your first ride.

Day 3: A mindful Qi Gong session awaits you before breakfast - what a wonderful way to start the day. After breakfast together with local delicacies, you meet up for a ride through the forest. You take your packed lunch with you in your saddlebags. At a clearing, the horses can enjoy a well-deserved break while you soak up nature during an intensive yoga session. After returning to the wilderness resort, there is still time for a visit to the sauna or hot tub before the popular barbecue is served.

Day 4: An early breakfast followed by a yoga session with meditation. Time to reflect on what you have experienced. Afterwards, a light lunch awaits you before you say goodbye.

Exclusive nature weekend

Day 1: Arrival and check-in at Riding centre from 2 pm. Today you have time to arrive in peace. Dinner and discussion of the coming days at approx. 6:30 pm.

Day 2: You can use the morning to explore the surrounding area on your own. The Tiveden National Park offers a variety of hiking opportunities and trails that start directly from your accommodation at Riding centre Alternatively, you can hire a canoe for a morning paddle tour on the lake (not included). The first ride starts in the afternoon. Get to know the horses and let the forest take effect on you. Dinner together at Riding centre. Riding time approx. 4 hours.

Day 3: In the morning, you will discuss the next two days over breakfast. Your luggage will now be taken to the nearby estate where you will spend the next night. Your mini-trail through Tiveden National Park begins in the late morning. You follow moss-covered paths through the Swedish primeval forest and reach your accommodation in the late afternoon. You will be welcomed at the estate with sparkling wine and a sauna, so that you can relax at the end of the evening. A high-quality dinner with local dishes awaits you. Riding time approx. 4-5 hours.

Day 4: After breakfast, you make your way back to Riding centre. You follow another trail through the national park that is just as worth seeing. With a bit of luck, capercaillies or woodpeckers will cross your path and you may even spot a bird of prey or two hunting. Tiveden National Park is known for its rich bird life. You reach Riding centre in the late afternoon. Now it's time to say goodbye. Riding time approx. 4-5 hours. Departure from 4 pm.


Tiveden Wilderness Week

Day 1: Arrival in the afternoon or early evening. If you arrive early, we recommend a short hike through the Tiveden National Park. Discussion of the tour and dinner at the accommodation.

Day 2: In the morning, you will go for your first ride and get to know your touring horses. If you wish, you can help with the stable work after an early breakfast. You can fill the afternoon with a variety of outdoor activities: Canoeing, stand-up paddling or mountain biking (not included). Dinner together at your accommodation. Riding time approx. 3 hours.

Day 3: The longest riding day of the week awaits you today. You set off shortly after breakfast and explore the east of Tiveden National Park. The trails are practically only accessible on horseback and you enjoy the wilderness of the Swedish primeval forest. Lunch on the way, dinner at the accommodation. Riding time approx. 5 hours.

Day 4: Your destination today is a small forest hut, where you take a break for a typical Swedish outdoor picnic. While the horses rest, you can feel the power of the forest around you. In the afternoon, you will have time for a relaxing visit to the lake or a short hike before dinner.

Day 5: Those who wish can sleep in today. Everyone else can use the morning for alternative outdoor activities. Explore the Tiveden National Park on foot or by bike. In the afternoon you can go horse riding. The trails also offer the opportunity to trot, canter or tölt. Riding time approx. 3 hours.

Day 6: Today, you ride in the morning and have the afternoon at leisure. In the evening you will meet for a barbecue together. Riding time approx. 3 hours.

Day 7: A final horseback ride in the north of Tiveden National Park rounds off this magical wilderness week in southern Sweden. Departure from approx. 14:30.

Subject to change without notice!

Accomodation
You stay at the Wilderness Resort in typical Swedish inns in the middle of Tiveden National Park. The accommodation includes rooms with shared bathrooms and single rooms with private bathrooms upon request. The Wilderness Resort is located at a lake in the middle of forest and offers various alternative outdoor activities so that even non-riders can get their money's worth. Canoes and mountain bikes can be booked on request, as well as a visit to the sauna (not included).
During the exclusive nature weekend, you will be accommodated for one night on a superbly equipped estate in comfortable double and single rooms with en-suite bathrooms.
You will be provided with full board. Packed lunches are provided by the kitchen or brought along on the rides. Please inform us of any intolerances when booking. Vegan / vegetarian catering upon request possible.

Saddle & Tack: Spanish trekking saddles and English saddles. Bitless bridles and snaffles.

Experience: You should be able to control your horse in all 3 basic gaits. The pace is rather leisurely and the horses are particularly comfortable to sit on. Maximum rider weight: 85 kg.

Horses: Various comfortable horse breeds such as: Icelandic Horses, Aegidienberger, Tennesse Walking Horses, Paso Fino, Rocky Mountain Horse

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