Foraging in the Forest

Since we started living our lives here in Sweden, we have embraced the beauty of foraging. We never imagined that foraging would bring us so much joy, while it can be quite an effort to undertake. It literally means: Obtaining food in the wild for free. And that is exactly what it is, nothing more, nothing less!

Our ancestors have been foraging their whole lives, knowing exactly what to pick from the forest. Whilst we have seem to forgotten how wild fruits look like. And when we think of wild picking, we certainly come up with berries and mushrooms. But we have another secret that is worth picking: NETTLE! Yes it is stingy, but it has an amazing flavour. Make sure to pick only the soft green top parts from the nettle, not later than end may/beginning june. They will be stringy after these dates. Once you have your basket filled, make pesto out of it! A great recipe can be found here. If you would like to know more about this activity, please contact us through our contact page.

The activity can almost been done throughout the season at Södra Gård. In early spring you will find young spruces that provide edible twigs for alongside your supper or create a strong elixer that serves as coughing syrup. In summer you are surrounded by berries like raspberry, cloudberry, strawberries and many more. While in autumn mushrooms reveal themselves to be eaten. The nature reserve Glaskogen is the perfect spot to find these edible products of the wild.

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Experience an
offline holiday!

Book your stay with us if you want to experience an offline holiday. With almost no phone reception you are able to disconnect with the world for a short period of time. Relax, take a breath and enjoy the beauty of Sweden: NATURE! Our farm is surrounded by large pine trees, 360 degrees, and ensure a close contact with wildlife. Predator birds hoover above our grassland and moose pass through the forest. You might even see a lynx when you are really quiet!

What to do in the area?

Activities

Nature reserve Brännan
Enjoy the rocky side of Årjäng municipality by taking a hike at Brännan nature reserve. A reserve with a big heart for nature in a way you might not expect. It is worth to combine this trail with a Swedish fika while enjoying the view.
Foraging in the Forest
Go out with your basket or bucket and start foraging freely within Sweden’s nature. Just outside our house you will find berries, cantarelles and edible leaves.
Borgåsgubben
Climb up a hill in Årjängs municipality only to discover a panoramic view. See the big lake Västra Silen and perhaps Norway on a clear day.
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