Outdoor Cooking & Foraging Experience in Stockholm
3-Course Open-Fire Meal
7-Hour Forest Adventure with a 3-Course Open-Fire Meal
Foraging hike and hands-on outdoor cooking in the forests near Stockholm
Spend seven hours in the forest near Stockholm learning how to forage, cook and manage fire in a structured and accessible outdoor setting.
This outdoor cooking and foraging experience combines a guided foraging hike with a full three-course meal prepared entirely over an open fire. You learn how to identify edible plants, understand seasonal ingredients and control heat for cooking over flame — all under professional guidance.
Before we cook, we learn to create fire the traditional way – using a fire steel and natural tinder.
The experience is practical, social and grounded in real technique. It is designed for beginners, families and outdoor enthusiasts who want a meaningful day in nature without committing to a survival course.
Small groups ensure personal guidance and a calm atmosphere. No previous experience is required.
You leave with practical skills — and the confidence to recreate the experience yourself.
LOCATION
Forest areas near Stockholm
Duration
7 hours
Price
Adult: 1495 sek/pers
Child (8 - 15): 890 sek/pers
Student (max 25 years): 1350 sek/pers
Valid student card and photo ID required. Not applicable to PhD students.
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Transport: Included from our office in Södermalm
Meal: Three-course open-fire menu
Drinks: Local Swedish beer available; non-alcoholic options provided
Fire steel training and hands-on fire making
Guided foraging and plant identification
Backpack
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Your travel insurance
Personal outdoor clothing
Instructors
Highly experienced wilderness survival experts with years of practical experience
GROUP SIZE
Small groups - Maximum 8 participants
MEETING POINT
True Nature Sweden Office
Tideliusgatan 62, Stockholm 118 69
Guided Foraging Hike in the Swedish Forest
After transport from our office in Södermalm, after a short introduction to fire safety, we practice lighting a fire using a traditional fire steel and natural tinder. Working in small groups, you learn how to create a sustainable flame – one of which becomes the main cooking fire for the day.
During this foraging experience, you learn how to identify edible plants, seasonal herbs and mushrooms depending on the time of year. The focus is on safe identification, understanding ätliga växter, and learning how to use wild ingredients in outdoor cooking.
You will:
Learn basic foraging principles
Identify edible wild plants and herbs
Understand seasonal forest ingredients
Experience Swedish friluftsliv in practice
The hike is purposeful and educational, setting the foundation for the cooking session that follows.
More Than Cooking – Learn Real Outdoor Skills
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By the end of this outdoor cooking and foraging experience, you will understand:
Basic foraging techniques
Safe identification of edible wild plants
Fire building for cooking
Heat control over an open flame
Wood preparation for cooking efficiency
Outdoor meal coordination
You leave with practical knowledge and increased confidence in outdoor cooking.
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A minimum number of participants is required for the tour to run. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Rain clothes
Pen & paper
Sun cream
Hat
Mosquito repellent
Your camera
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Is this outdoor cooking and foraging experience suitable for beginners?
Yes. This experience is designed specifically for beginners and curious participants. You do not need any previous experience in foraging or cooking over an open fire. All techniques are explained clearly and guided step by step.
Is foraging safe in Sweden?
Yes — when done correctly. During this guided foraging experience near Stockholm, all plant identification is supervised. We only use safe, commonly known edible plants and seasonal ingredients.
What happens if it rains?
The experience takes place outdoors in most weather conditions. Our forest base includes benches, tables and a modest shelter in case of rain. Cooking over an open fire is fully possible even in wet conditions. We recommend dressing according to the weather.
Do I need to bring any equipment?
No special equipment is required. All cooking tools and materials are provided. You only need weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes for the short hike.
Is this suitable for families and children?
Yes. This outdoor cooking experience near Stockholm is suitable for families with children from 8 years old.
Is this a survival course?
No. This is not a bushcraft or survival training program. If you are looking for a survival course near Stockholm, please explore our 2-day, 5-day or 14-day survival programs.
How physically demanding is the experience?
The guided foraging hike is moderate and accessible to most participants with normal physical conditions. The focus is on learning and cooking, not endurance.
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This outdoor cooking and foraging experience is structured and carefully guided from start to finish.
You do not need any prior knowledge of foraging, fire building, or outdoor cooking. Every step is explained clearly, and participation happens at your own pace. You can be as hands-on as you like.
The hike is moderate and accessible. The cooking area includes benches, tables and a modest shelter in case of rain. The focus is on learning and enjoying the process — not physical performance.
We work in small groups to ensure personal attention and a relaxed atmosphere.
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This experience is suitable for:
Beginners curious about utomhusmatlagning
Families with children from 10 years old
Visitors seeking a unique outdoor activity near Stockholm
Food enthusiasts wanting to learn open-fire cooking
Anyone interested in a nature-based experience
No bushcraft or survival training is required.
If you are looking for deeper wilderness skills, you may also explore our:
→ 2-Day Bushcraft & Survival Course near Stockholm
→5-Day Bushcraft & Survival Course - Immersive Wilderness Living
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This is not a survival training course or an advanced bushcraft program.
If you are looking for extended wilderness immersion or solo survival challenges, see our:
→ 14-Day Cast Away Survival Course – Advanced Solo Wilderness Training
This 7-hour experience focuses on accessible outdoor cooking and guided foraging.
Matlagning över Öppen Eld – Fire and Outdoor Cooking Skills
When we arrive at our forest base — equipped with benches, tables and modest shelter in case of rain — the focus shifts to fire and outdoor cooking.
You learn how to:
Build and light a safe cooking fire
Select suitable wood for matlagning över öppen eld
Prepare wood in appropriate sizes for controlled heat
Create heat zones for different dishes
Adjust pot height and manage temperature
This is a hands-on outdoor cooking experience. Participants assist in preparing wood, managing heat and supporting the cooking process under professional guidance.
All techniques are explained clearly, so you leave with practical knowledge you can apply independently.
This experience is not only about preparing a meal outdoors. You will learn how to light a fire using a traditional fire steel, how to prepare natural tinder, and how to manage a cooking fire safely and efficiently. These are fundamental outdoor skills rooted in Scandinavian outdoor culture.
Three-Course Open-Fire Meal with Local Ingredients
This outdoor cooking and foraging experience includes a full three-course menu cooked entirely over open flame.
The meal combines:
Wild ingredients from the foraging hike
High-quality local produce
Meat sourced from a local Swedish hunter
Vegetarian alternatives available
Cooking over fire requires coordination, timing and attention. You are invited to participate in preparation, fire control and plating.
A local Swedish beer is available to complement the meal.
The result is a shared forest meal prepared with your own hands.
Seasonal Flavours & Foraged Ingredients
Our culinary approach is rooted in the rhythm of the Swedish wilderness. We prioritise seasonal and local ingredients, which means our menu remains fluid and authentic to what the earth provides at that exact moment. Because the forest is ever-changing, no two meals are identical; we adapt our recipes to highlight the freshest produce available.
In the early months of the year, foraging in Stockholm is a subtle art, focusing on hardy herbs and vibrant green accents that provide sharp, fresh notes to our dishes. As the Swedish summer takes hold, the forest becomes more bountiful. Flavours intensify, and our foraged finds transition from simple garnishes to central components of the meal.
Sample Forest Menu: A Taste of the Wild
Below is an example of a three-course open-fire meal. While the specific ingredients shift with the seasons, this menu represents the quality and technique you can expect from our outdoor cooking experience.
Starter: Flame-Kissed Vegetable Soup
A hearty, slow-simmered soup crafted from locally sourced vegetables. We cook this over a steady open flame to deepen the earthy flavours, finishing the dish with foraged forest herbs and spices. For a unique texture, we top it with crispy fried lichen—a salty, brittle delicacy that offers a true taste of the Scandinavian woods.
Main Course: Wild Nordic Moose & Juniper
Experience authentic Swedish flavours with locally sourced wild moose, seared over high heat and cooked until perfectly tender. The meat is paired with a rich butter sauce infused with hand-crushed juniper berries gathered from the nearby landscape. This is served alongside pan-fried potatoes and seasonal greens, caramelised over the embers and seasoned with wild forest aromatics.
Dessert: Fire-Baked Apple Crumble with Smoked Cream
For the final act, we prepare a warm apple crumble, allowing the fruit to soften and the topping to crisp over the gentle heat of the fire. It is served with house-smoked vanilla cream, infused with wild blueberries and decorated with delicate, forest flowers for a fragrant, sweet finish.
To Drink
To complement the flavors of the fire, we serve Apple juice and Local beer. The experience concludes traditionally with Kokkaffe (steeped wood-fired coffee) or a seasonal herbal infusion crafted from plants gathered in the forest.
(Vegetarian alternatives are always available upon request.)
Want to Go Deeper Into the Forest?
This outdoor cooking and foraging experience is often the first step into wilderness skills.
If you want to progress further:
→ 2-Day Bushcraft & Survival Course near Stockholm – Learn the fundamentals of fire, shelter and orientation.
→ 5-Day Bushcraft & Survival Course – Develop deeper competence and live from your skills.
→ 14-Day Advanced Survival Course – Experience long-term wilderness living and solo survival training.