Wildlife and brown bear spotting

Lofsdalen is located in one of Sweden’s most bear-dense areas. At the beginning of the 20th century, only a few bears remained in Sweden, and one of the places where they survived was around the Sonfjället area. Here you will find untouched nature and rich wildlife. Reindeer, moose, and foxes are seen daily, and from April to September many visitors also catch a glimpse of the Swedish brown bear.

Are you curious about the wildlife and want to experience it together with experienced guides? Then we would like to recommend:

The Musk Ox Centre in Härjedalen

The Musk Ox Centre in Tännäs is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the wild musk ox population in Härjedalen.

Its mission is to reduce disturbances to the animals in their natural habitat and to spread knowledge about them. The centre is located in Tännäs, about 60 km from Lofsdalen. Here, you can book a guided tour where experienced guides share their deep knowledge of this prehistoric animal—and give you the chance to see it from a safe distance. A truly unique experience.

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Lofsdalen Bear's Den

A must for anyone wanting to see bears up close while staying safe and comfortable is to book a night at the Lofsdalen Bear’s Den. Hidden away in a secret forest location, this small cabin offers a comfortable stay while you watch bears and other wild animals in their natural habitat. Thanks to baiting in the area, there are excellent opportunities to see, photograph, and film wild bears at close range.

In addition to bears, moose, wolverines, and foxes are frequent visitors to the feeding site. The cabin has only six beds, making this a truly exclusive experience.

Season: June–July

Age limit: 8 years old, as complete silence must be maintained inside the cabin for the bears to feel safe enough to approach. Children between 8 and 12 years old must share a bed with an adult.

The shy brown bear

It is no wonder that many are attracted to see the brown bear. The bear has a well-developed sense of smell and hearing, so it´s hard to see a bear. If you're worried that you´ll meet a bear while you're hiking, you can talk or make other sounds for safety.

It is not uncommon that we see traces of the bear here in Lofsdalen. Both poop and abandoned bear's den can be found here in the woods. Every week we arrange hikes to an abandoned bear's den in the summer. Feel free to join the tour and for those who dare, you can crawl into it.

Bears in Sweden

In 1913 the bear became the first predator to be freed in Sweden. Then there were about 130 bears. In 1942 the tribe had increased to about 250-300 bears, in 1970 it was 400-600 bears and 2007 about 3300 bears. However, since 2015, the bear is once again redlisted as "near threatened".

Facts

Weight: 100-300 kg for males and 60-200 kg for females

Height: 90-150 cm

Feeding: Meat and vegetarian (berries make up about 45% of the bear's food and ants 20%).

Propagation: The female gets 1-4 kids every two years.

Mating time: May-June

Accident Provision: The last 100 years only a few deaths have occurred as a result of bear attacks in Sweden.

RICH WILDLIFE IN BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAIN SETTINGS

The Musk Ox Centre in Härjedalen

Lofsdalen Bear's Den

The shy brown bear

Bears in Sweden

Lodging

About Lofsdalen

Food and drink

Food and drink

Destination Lofsdalen AB

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