Learn arctic bushcraft, Sámi skills, dog sledging, ice fishing & reindeer butchering

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Lapland Winter Survival Course | Bushcraft in Sweden | INTRODUCTION

Experience true arctic survival training in Sweden. Build snow shelters, master bushcraft, and live Sámi wilderness traditions in Jämtland.

Survival situations often come without warning. You could get lost in the forest, be caught in a blizzard in the Swedish Lapland, be trapped in an avalanche while skiing, or even face an emergency like a helicopter crash. In such moments, only knowledge and practice will keep you alive.

That’s why we created this winter survival course in Sweden, set in the snowy wilderness of Jämtland, south of the Lapland region. Over six days, you’ll practice real arctic survival training—from building fires in deep snow to constructing shelters, dog sledging, ice fishing, and learning Sámi wilderness skills that have been passed down for centuries.

This is more than theory: you’ll gain confidence in your ability to act and survive in extreme cold-weather conditions. Whether you’re passionate about bushcraft in Sweden or simply want to test yourself against nature, this course gives you the tools, techniques, and mindset to handle unexpected survival situations.

Please send us a request—we’d love to help you prepare for this unforgettable adventure.

6 days in Lapland’s wild north: A survival course in Sweden like no other

We’ll bring you north to Jämtland—deep in the wilderness, among northern Europe’s vast forests and mountain terrain.

It’s essential to experience life like the Sámi people, the native inhabitants of northern Scandinavia. For thousands of years, they have thrived here, so we follow in their footsteps—dog sledding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, just like them. This is a true Sámi wilderness experience, an immersion in traditional skills that kept them alive for centuries.

You’ll live a primitive wilderness lifestyle and sleep in a goahti to warm up after long days in the snow. Goahtis are traditional Sámi dwellings—rarely seen today except in museums—but we’ve cracked the code, rebuilt them using ancestral know-how, and invite you to experience this authentic way of life. Sleeping in a goahti is part of learning winter bushcraft Sweden, far beyond a tourist experience.

During this arctic survival training in Sweden, you will learn to:

Start a fire in the snow using different techniques.
Build your own quinzee (a snow shelter similar to an igloo).
Practice ice fishing in frozen lakes.
Rescue yourself if you fall through the ice.
“Read” snow and ice conditions safely.
Craft traps for winter-active animals (no hunting involved).
Navigate snowy mountainous landscapes.

We will also provide fresh reindeer so you’ll learn to skin and butcher it, and discover how every single bone can be used for something. This unique reindeer butchering experience in Sweden shows how nothing goes to waste in nature—absolutely fascinating skills to learn.

Every day, you’ll build more confidence in using what nature provides—you just need to learn how to recognise it and how to use it.

Jämtland - Sweden
6 days / 5 nights (November to April)
- Survival course
- Northern lights
- Sauna
- Igloo
- Nordic activities (Dog sledding, ice fishing…)
Day 1 – Setting Up Camp; Orientation & Butchering
We’ll pick you up at Undersåker train station (or nearby accommodation—you can ask us to help). After a short introduction, we’ll head to a frozen lake with your map and compass. You’ll learn how to cross safely—not as straightforward as it seems—and together with your instructor, you’ll reach the camp where you’ll stay throughout the course. In the evening, we’ll butcher a reindeer for your meals and get settled in your goahti until your snow shelter is ready.
Day 2 – Fire & Shelter Theory and Practice
We’ll start early with theory sessions, then practice fire-making using different methods. In the afternoon, you’ll build your own snow shelter. Once finished, you’ll spend the rest of your nights in it—or retreat to the goahti as a backup.
Day 3 – Shelter Building & Camp Tools
Shelter building takes time—so we continue today. Afterwards, you’ll craft camp tools to make life easier in the wilderness.
Day 4 – Food, Traps, Fishing & Ice-Rescue
A full day of learning: theory about wilderness food, then off to the lake to practice ice fishing and ice-rescue routines. When darkness falls, we return to camp and carve traps to set up.
Day 5 – Mush with the Dogs
Today, you’ll become a musher—not a tourist—on a full day of dog sledding in Sweden training. You’ll learn to handle your dog team: caring for them, arranging them on the sled, and fastening procedures. Out in the wild, your team is your lifeline—lose them, and you’re lost. You’ll learn how to survive with your dogs at your side.
Day 6 – Return to Civilization
On our final day, we’ll drop you back at Undersåker train station per your travel plans—but not before reflecting together: what you learned, what challenged you, and what went well. You’ll return to civilization still adjusting—but the knowledge you’ve gained stays with you forever, giving you confidence to face hardship and thrive in the wild. This is one of the most complete winter survival courses in Scandinavia.
- All transportation during the tour.
- All meals
- Accommodation
- Dog sledding
- All needed gear (except sleeping bag)
- Your survival instructor
- Camping Gear
- Backpack
- Your travel insurance
- Travel to and from Sweden
- Drinks other than coffee and tea
- Winter clothing (we can provide on request)
Adults (from 13 yo): 19200 sek/pers.
The three survival fundamentals and knowing which to prioritize
Fire: building methods, fuels, techniques
Shelter: construction, materials, types for various environments
Food: sourcing, preparation, reindeer handling
Water: locating, gathering, purifying
Trapping: networks and techniques (without killing)
Fishing: ice fishing Sweden style
Ice rescue and terrain reading
Orientation: map reading, nature tracking
Camp life: tool crafting, efficient outdoor kitchen use
Climate adaptation: coping with extreme cold
Movement: snow travel strategies
First aid: winter-specific tricks
Group survival: leadership under pressure
Will be arranged together accordingly!
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.
- Extreme cold sleeping bag, not down, synthetic only. (You can rent out a sleeping bag from us)
- Winter cold insulated boots
- Wool socks
- Expedition clothes (extreme cold)
- Headlamp with batteries
- Warm sweater for the evening/night
- Change of clothes, but one or two will do fine.
- Hiking trousers. NO jeans.
- Underlayer for the night.
- Your personal medication if needed.
- Knife
- Compass
- Pen & paper