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HÄLLESKOGSBRÄNNAN NATURE RESERVE
Hälleskogsbrännan Nature Reserve is no ordinary forest; it’s a place born from fire.
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S U B S C R I B E
Forest Junkie
- 4 min
A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO BIRDWATCHING AROUND VÄSTERÅS
Birdwatching around Västerås is a fantastic way to connect with the nature here, with its rich mix of forests, wetlands, and open landscapes
Forest Junkie
- 3 min
MAKING ELDERBERRY SYRUP
As summer fades, the elderberry bush produces its deep purple berries, making it the perfect time for making elderberry syrup.
Forest Junkie
- 3 min
FORAGING WINTER CHANTERELLES
A Swedish friend introduced us to foraging winter chanterelles or 'trattkantareller', and it quickly became a bit addictive.
Forest Junkie
- 3 min
A HIKE IN THE SWEDISH FOREST
There are many ways to enjoy the outdoors here, for me, it often means a hike in the forest.
Forest Junkie
- 3 min
PICKING BLUEBERRIES
Not only is picking blueberry a wonderful way to connect with nature, but you also get to enjoy the freshest, most delicious blueberries.
Forest Junkie
- 5 min
FORAGING CALENDAR
We're right in the middle of foraging season. To help you get started, here’s a foraging calendar showing what you can pick and when.
Forest Junkie
- 3 min
PREDICT THE WEATHER BY WATCHING THE CLOUDS
I am fascinated by clouds. I find them amazing, and it's really handy to be able to predict the weather by watching the clouds and the wind.
Forest Junkie
- 3 min
FAVORITE OUTDOOR SPOTS TO GRAB A BITE IN VÄSTERÅS
Today, I'm sharing our favorite outdoor spots around Västerås to grab a bite in the lovely Swedish nature.
Forest Junkie
- 4 min
RUSTY LAKES AND METALS
We sometimes see stones and lakes here that are rust-brown. I wondered if that might have something to do with the iron-rich soil...
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- 4 min
CRYSTAL HUNTING
I've always had a fascination with crystals. Imagine the thrill of finding such a natural wonder in the wild! Well, you can here in Sweden!
Forest Junkie
- 2 min
FORAGING SPRUCE SHOOTS
If you’re lucky enough to have a spruce tree in your garden and you're up for a bit of an adventure, then this blog post is for you :-)
Forest Junkie
- 3 min
GET OUT ON THE WATER
As the temperatures start to climb again, the call of the water becomes irresistible. Fortunately, Sweden has plenty of lakes.
Forest Junkie
- 3 min
BEAVERS IN SWEDEN
In Sweden, you’ll find not just a lot of forest, but also plenty of water, which means beavers!
Forest Junkie
- 3 min
PICKING STINGING NETTLE
Last spring, my Swedish neighbor asked if I wanted to join her picking stinging nettle. I was surprised, but also curious. So, I joined her
Forest Junkie
- 3 min
TRACKING WILDLIFE
It's a great experience to encounter wildlife during a hike. You need some luck, but tracking wildlife can help a lot too.
Forest Junkie
- 3 min
CAN I SPOT MY ZODIAC SIGN ON MY BIRTHDAY?
Lately, as I've been out at night more often with my camera. I got curious if for instance I could spot my zodiac sign on my birthday.
Forest Junkie
- 3 min
WHAT IS ALLEMANSRÄTTEN?
Allemansrätten is about public access to nature, everyone has the freedom to roam the Swedish nature as long as you don't disturb or destroy
Forest Junkie
- 4 min
EXPERIENCING THE NORTHERN LIGHTS
In 2022, after living in Sweden for just 5 months, all our summer guests hoped to witness it, only the last one had the honor... the Aurora
Forest Junkie
- 3 min
FIKA, THE OUTDOOR VERSION
Alright, let's talk about fika here. Not necessarily tied to Swedish outdoor life, but at the same time, VERY much connected to outdoor life
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