Build a shelter, start a fire from damp timber and learn edible plant ID over four days in Södermanland. This small-group, intermediate survival course combines hands-on bushcraft with navigation and group leadership in southern Sweden’s forested lowlands.
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Dawn presses cool air through a pine stand and the group tightens their packs — not for a trailhead destination but for an extended lesson in improvisation. Over four days in Södermanland’s mixed forests and lakes, participants move from classroom to practical fieldwork: starting a fire from damp kindling, fashioning a shelter from branches and tarps, and practicing quiet tracking through mossy understory where streams dare you to follow.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
4 days
Fitness Level
Reasonable mobility and the ability to carry a daypack over uneven terrain; course suitable for most fitness levels but involves physical tasks like lifting logs and building shelters.
Wildlife
History
Södermanland’s landscape was shaped by glaciers and centuries of human use—historic farmsteads and manor routes cross the same forests where modern bushcraft is taught.
Conservation
Courses emphasize Leave No Trace principles and low-impact campcraft; instructors aim to minimize disturbance to wetlands and sensitive plant communities.
Reserve your spot on the 4-Day Small-Group Intermediate Survival Course in Södermanland today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Layer for changeable weather
Bring breathable base layers plus a waterproof outer shell — Södermanland can shift from sun to drizzle quickly.
Sturdy, waterproof footwear
Choose mid- to high-cut boots with good tread for boggy stretches and rocky outcrops.
Hydration and water treatment
Carry a 1–2L bottle and expect to treat water in the field; instructors will teach filtration and purification.
Communicate dietary needs early
Meals are included but operators need advance notice for allergies or restrictions.
Waterproof hiking boots
Keeps feet dry and protects ankles during wet or rocky field exercises.
Warm insulating layer (fleece/down)
Retains heat during early mornings and evening instruction sessions.
fall
Headlamp with spare batteries
Hands-free light for evening tasks and low-light navigation.
winter
Personal water bottle (1–2 L)
Reusable bottle for daytime hydration; water treatment taught during the course.
summer