Discover Gimdalen with Marika Griehsel
Cycling: 80 km starting in Bräcke, Jämtland
2 050 SEK/pers (3 nights)
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Price
2 050 SEK/pers
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Accommodation
3 nights
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Cycling
80 km

Included

  • doneThree nights at Mogården Lodge (sharing a double room) guesthouse style with shared bath/WC.
  • done3 x breakfast
  • done2 x lunch packages
  • doneKitchen for cooking your own meals
  • doneSauna
  • doneAccess to Wifi
  • doneGuidebook with stories and maps

Add-on Extras

  • doneExtra nights, the package is easily supplemented with one or two nights
  • doneBike rental: 350 SEK/per person/day including helmet.
  • doneHot tub: 100 kr/per person
  • doneTwo-course dinner with local ingredients: 250 SEK/per person (excluding drinks).
  • doneSafari dinner 300 kr/person (excl. drinks)
  • doneCycling guide can be booked, price depending on number of hours

Discover the breathtaking landscapes of Eastern Jämtland, featuring towering mountains, deep valleys, lush forests, and serene lakes. This cycling package combines adventure, local charm, and a rich history that traces back to the Stone Age. Encounter both wild and domestic animals while exploring the enchanting flora. Marika Griehsel, a seasoned foreign correspondent with roots in Gimdalen, serves as your guide and hostess at the charming Mogården. Alongside her husband Simon, they provide an unforgettable experience.

Following the welcoming traditions of Jämtland, you'll be well cared for from the moment you arrive until your departure. Delight in enriching days exploring the Gimdalen area, where you can discover the distinctive and majestic landscape at your own pace. Did you know that "safari" translates to "to travel" in Swahili? This cycling package can be tailored to your desired number of nights.


We know Marika Griehsel as SVT's Africa correspondent - fearless, passionate, and deeply committed. Simon Stanford is a world-class documentary filmmaker, producer, and director. Together, they welcome you to their home in Jämtland, where you will experience inspiring encounters with people, animals, and majestic nature, all while embracing sustainability and responsibility.

Photographer: Simon Stanford

Dag 1 - Arrival at Mogården Lodge

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Welcome to Mogården in Jämtland

Arrival at Gimdalen. Briefing over a cup of tea or coffee and overnight stay at Mogården.

You will have access to a wood-fired sauna and hot tub for relaxation. In the evening, enjoy a good night's sleep in cozy rooms with a pleasant atmosphere.

Dag 2 - Iron Age Burial Sites and a Refreshing Swim in Idsjön

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30 km
Marika & Johnny at Skösjön

Breakfast and review of the day's cycling adventure with map and packed lunch. You will experience moose pits, Iron Age graves and ancient fishing traditions. There will be a stop to cook lunch and swim at Vakten. The bike ride continues around the picturesque lake Idsjön.

After the day's adventures, you cycle back to Mogården Lodge, where you can enjoy a relaxing moment in the cozy wood-fired sauna.

Dag 3 - Meet Goats and Forest Orchids

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restaurantBreakfast, lunch package
40 km
Linnean is growing everywhere

Savor a delicious breakfast before setting off towards Åsberget's farm dairy. As you journey, you'll traverse charming, small nature reserves. This region is abundant with forest orchids, and the stunning little Linnaea plant thrives almost everywhere you look.

When you reach Åsberg's farm dairy, you can enjoy a packed lunch and learn more about the animals, as well as buy their delicious cheeses. On the way home, you can take a dip in Gråsjön. The name derives from frog and lake, and it is not uncommon to encounter small frogs in the forest and land in these areas.

In the evening, you can appreciate the beauty and tranquility of nature that surrounds you. Perhaps you'll gather around the fireplace in the library, where Marika shares her adventures through photos, videos, and inspiring stories.

Dag 4 - Morning swim, ice cream and return home

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Amber loves forest walks

Enjoy an early breakfast before cycling to our local swimming beach. Indulge in ice cream at the "world-famous" ice cream bar before catching the train heading south. For those interested, there's also an option to cycle 30 km to Bräcke. The train departs around 1:00 PM. You'll return home with countless unforgettable memories.

The payment for the cycling package is made directly to the organizer.

Free cancellation possible up to 3 days before the start date. In case of cancellation 3 days or closer to the start date, 100% of the package's total price is charged.

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July 2021, Karin T.
We spent some nice days in Gimdalen with Marika and Simon as host couple with their son Elliot. Delicious food, sometimes with South African dishes, sometimes cooked over an open fire in the woods or on a beach, was an important part of our stay. Every morning we cycled and took a morning dip by a beautiful beach and then cycled home for breakfast in the garden. And our cycling excursions were very nice and reasonably demanding. Yes, everything was so good - not least the exciting conversations about Africa we had with our host couple. We will certainly return to Gimdalen!