Explore Scandinavian Folklore on a 3-Hour Vaesen Tour Near Stockholm
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; mostly walking on gentle terrain
Overview
Step into the haunting world of Scandinavian folklore just outside Stockholm. This 3-hour guided tour reveals the mysterious Vaesen creatures and ancient legends amid Vallentuna’s scenic countryside.
Transported Scandinavian Folklore and Vaesen tour 3h from Stockholm
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About This Adventure
Embark on a captivating 3-hour journey through Stockholm's enchanting countryside, guided by a Swedish folklore expert. Discover the haunting tales of trolls, Vaesen, and ancient rituals, from love magic to dark folklore. Experience the rich tapestry of Scandinavian myths, exploring both light and shadow in this unforgettable adventure.
Duration
3 hours
Visit the hillside where the trolls once lived and see the shallow pits where the Älvor (fairies/pixies/elves) is believed to mill their grain. With a Swedish folklore expert guide you'll explore the surrounding countryside of Stockholm after remains where the many shapeshifting creatures (known as Vaesen) of the North lived. Explore Nordic Vaesens like the trolls, Huldra, Näcken, lake rå, Skogsrå, our version of the Kelpie and the Mara whom "Nightmare" comes from as well as others, some dating back to Viking times. You'll get a exclusive deep dive into the unique and fascinating Scandinavian folklore landscape not only with a focus on it's vaesen but as well the folklore of the past.
Duration
3 Hours
You'll during the day hear many different stories of encounters with vaesen like trolls kidnapping people drawing them into the mountains and the lake rå trying to drown travelers. Together with these stories we'll explore a wide arrange of the Swedish folklore from the use of frogs while doing love magic to different ways to gaze into the future to se or to know who to marry. We also go into folklore around death, marriage, midsummer, Halloween, Christmas and much more. During the tour things also take a darker turn as we explore the darker use of blood and bones to hurt and harm as well as the dark uses of a church door.
We'll also explore things like medieval undead and the lost souls coming with the mist wanting to damn your eternal soul down to hell. You'll also hear strange tales of fiddles trying to learn of the unresistible fiddle-playing Näcken who sometimes showed himself as a horse wanting to drown kids who bathed in brooks and waters. We also have some helpful folkore vaesens like the kyrkgrim (churchgrim) or the pound rå.
On this cool folklore trip you'll get to know all from the creepy Myrling to love magis using flowers and dreams as well as the dark folklore surrounding the Gallows and deayh using humen bones and blood.
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Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Pick-up point: Your accommodation or cruise port, no further than 5km from Stockholm Central Station
Places we visit: The countryside surrounding Stockholm
Adventure Tips
Dress for unpredictable weather
Stockholm’s countryside can be cool and damp, so bring waterproof layers to stay comfortable.
Wear sturdy footwear
Trails include forest paths that can be uneven—hiking boots or robust shoes are recommended.
Bring a notebook or voice recorder
To capture the fascinating stories and local myths shared during the tour.
Arrive early to explore Vallentuna
Give yourself time before the tour to stroll the town’s quaint streets and historic sites.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Eurasian jay
- Red fox
History
Vallentuna’s landscape holds archaeological sites dating to Viking and medieval times, linking folklore to real historic settlement.
Conservation
The tour operator practices Leave No Trace principles, preserving forest integrity and educating visitors on sustainable outdoor ethics.