2-Day Bushcraft & Survival Course

Swedish Wilderness

a solid foundation for hiking and outdoor life

Survival & BUSHCRAFT course IN SWEDEN

  • Learn real survival and bushcraft skills where they belong — outdoors, in the forest. Our bushcraft and survival courses near Stockholm are designed for people who want practical knowledge, confidence and real competence in the wild.

    All our courses are built on the same core program: fire, shelter, water, food, navigation, fauna and flora awareness and camp life. These skills are practised directly in Swedish wilderness conditions.

    What changes with course length is depth and independence.

    The 2-day course focuses on preparation, comfort and confidence-building — a solid foundation for hiking and outdoor life.

    The 5-day course moves further into immersion and self-reliance, where you build and rely on your own systems in the forest.

    The 14-day course challenges both skill and psychology, including a solo survival phase in real wilderness conditions.

    All courses take place 100% outdoors, with no classroom teaching. Theory is always followed immediately by practice.

    Choose the course length based on how deep you want to go.

2-DAY Survival course & Bushcraft training NEAR STOCKHOLM

This 2-day bushcraft and survival course is designed to give you practical outdoor skills, confidence and a solid foundation for spending time in nature safely and comfortably. The course takes place entirely in the forest, where everything is learned and practised directly in real wilderness conditions — without pressure or performance.

Bushcraft is about competence, preparation and making the right decisions outdoors. Over two full days, you learn how to prepare for hikes, pack your backpack efficiently and work with nature using simple tools, natural resources and proven techniques. Theory is always followed by practice, so you understand not only how things are done, but why.

This course has a soft-core approach to bushcraft and survival. It is designed to build confidence rather than test limits, making it an ideal first step into wilderness skills.

LOCATION

Forests near Stockholm (Södermanland region)

Duration

2 days / 1 night

Price

Adult (14+ years): 3695 sek/pers

ACTIVITIES

  • Survival introduction

  • Building traps

  • Footprints tracking

  • Orientation

  • Making tools and weapons

  • Building a campsite

  • Finding food

    • All meals included, cooked over an open fire with fresh products

    • Professional survival & bushcraft instructor

    • Transport: Included from our office in Södermalm

    • Camping Gear & Backpack

    • Your travel insurance

    • Drinks other than coffee and tea

    • Personal clothing and hiking shoes/boots

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

  • This course is designed for people who want to learn bushcraft and outdoor survival skills in a supportive, confidence-building environment.

    It is suitable for:

    • Beginners with little or no prior bushcraft experience

    • Couples looking for a shared outdoor learning experience

    • Hikers and campers wanting to feel better prepared and more confident

    • Outdoor enthusiasts are building a solid foundation

    • People who prefer learning by doing, outdoors, in real conditions

    No previous survival training is required.

  • This course may not be suitable if you are:

    • Looking for extreme or high-intensity survival training

    • Expecting competitive or physically demanding challenges

    • Seeking full self-reliance or long-term wilderness living

    • Looking for staged or entertainment-style survival experiences

    The focus is on learning, preparation and confidence, not pushing limits.

  • This course is designed to make you feel prepared, capable and confident outdoors.

    You leave with practical skills, a better understanding of how to plan and pack for hikes, and the confidence to light fires, set up shelter, navigate and cook outdoors safely — whether for camping trips, longer hikes or future bushcraft and survival courses.

  • Instruction: Professional survival & bushcraft instructors

    Meals: All meals included, cooked over an open fire with fresh products

    Sleeping: Tent option available

    Transport: Transport to and from the meeting point is included

    Equipment: Camping Gear & Backpack is provided

    Group size: Small groups for high-quality instruction

    Requirements: Normal physical condition; no prior experience required

    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.

  • Is this 2-day survival course suitable for complete beginners?

    Yes. This bushcraft and survival course near Stockholm is specifically designed for beginners and people with limited outdoor experience. No prior survival training is required. The focus is on building confidence and practical understanding, not testing limits.

    Do I need to have done another survival course before joining?

    No. This 2-day bushcraft course is a standalone program and does not require previous training. It serves as a strong foundation for safe outdoor living and can also be a first step before longer survival courses.

    Is the course physically demanding?

    The course is moderate in physical intensity and suitable for participants with normal physical conditions. Activities involve walking in forest terrain, working with fire, setting up tarp shelters and participating in camp tasks. The emphasis is on learning and preparation, not endurance.

    Where do we sleep during the course?

    Participants sleep under tarps provided by us. You will learn how to set up a tarp properly for weather protection and comfort. This allows you to experience outdoor sleeping while still maintaining a safe and structured environment.

    What happens if it rains?

    The course takes place in real wilderness conditions, including rain if necessary. Learning to operate in changing weather is part of developing outdoor competence.

    We provide tarps and demonstrate how to create dry working areas and protected camp spaces. Instruction is adapted to conditions to maintain safety and comfort. Proper clothing is essential.

    What equipment do I need to bring?

    A detailed packing list is provided before the course. You will need appropriate outdoor clothing and personal items for one night in the forest.

    Tarps for sleeping and camp setup are provided by us. Optional rental of a backpack and basic camping equipment is available if needed. No specialised bushcraft tools are required.

    Is this course focused on extreme survival scenarios?

    No. This 2-day survival course focuses on preparation, comfort and safe outdoor living in Nordic conditions. It is not an extreme or competitive survival challenge.

    Will I learn skills useful for hiking and camping?

    Yes. You will learn how to pack efficiently, manage fire, set up tarp shelters, navigate, organise camp and cook over an open fire — all practical skills directly transferable to hiking and camping trips.

    • Hiking shoes

    • Wool socks

    • Rain clothes

    • Headlamp

    • Warm sweater for the evening/night

    • Change of clothes, but one will do fine.

    • Hiking trousers. NO jeans.

    • Underlayer for the night. (winter)

    • Your personal medication, if needed.

    • Sandals (no flip-flops) to enter the slippery-bottomed lake

    • Knife

    • Compass

    • Pen & paper

    • Mosquito repellent

  • This 2-day bushcraft and wilderness survival course provides a strong, practical foundation focused on preparation, comfort and safe outdoor living.

    You learn bushcraft fundamentals and outdoor mindset, including how to pack your backpack, choose appropriate equipment and prepare for hikes and multi-day outings. Survival priorities are introduced in a calm, structured way, helping you understand what matters first in outdoor situations.

    You work with firecraft from the ground up — lighting, building and maintaining fire using natural materials — followed by tarp shelter setup and basic shelter concepts. Water sourcing and purification are introduced, along with the basics of foraging and food preparation in the wild.

    Plant knowledge is covered through direct observation, including edible, toxic and medicinal species. You also practice navigation and orientation, wildlife awareness, basic tracking, camp organisation and group functioning outdoors.

    All skills are taught outdoors, in real conditions, with theory immediately followed by practice.

Focuses on preparation, comfort and confidence-building for safe outdoor living

Professional Instruction | Field-Tested Experience

The course is led by professional survival and bushcraft instructors with long-term experience in wilderness instruction and outdoor guiding. All instructors regularly work in natural environments and are used to teaching practical skills in real conditions.

Instruction is hands-on and structured, with a focus on correct technique, priorities and practical judgment — understanding what to do outdoors, how to prepare properly, and how to avoid unnecessary risk. Teaching is adapted to the group, allowing each participant to progress at their own pace while working with the same core skills.

The course content is built on more than 20 years of survival and bushcraft experience, developed through expeditions, wilderness travel and professional outdoor work.

The founder of True Nature Sweden spent five consecutive years travelling full-time, crossing jungles, mountain ranges, forests and remote regions across multiple continents. That experience shaped the philosophy behind these courses: practical, honest and grounded in reality, adapted to Nordic environments.

PRACTICAL survival & bushcraft skills you can apply on any hiking or camping trip

Life in Camp – Food, Fire and Daily Practice

You live outdoors for the entire duration of the course, but comfort and confidence are prioritised.

Participants may choose to sleep in a tent rather than a makeshift shelter if desired. This allows you to focus on learning skills during the day while still resting comfortably at night.

Meals are prepared over an open fire using fresh products, with a strong focus on practical outdoor cooking. You learn how to manage fire efficiently, control heat and cook real meals in the forest — skills directly transferable to hiking and camping trips.

Days move between instruction, practice, repetition and reflection. There is time to ask questions, try things at your own pace and build confidence through doing rather than watching.