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Absolutely! Dogs are welcome at Nordic Woods. They must be kept on a leash while on the grounds. Please keep a close eye on your dog, clean up after them, and make sure they don't dig.
Absolutely! Nordic Woods is especially popular with families during the peak season. We also organise activities and family hikes for children aged 6 and over during this period. These activities are not childcare. Not all activities included in the standard package are suitable for children, such as yoga and cold exposure training.
Looking for a holiday specifically for families? Check out our Tribe trips too.
You can choose between a tipi for up to 3 people (5 x 5 metres) or up to 5 people (6 x 6 metres). Coming with a larger group? You can book multiple tipis.
A stay at Nordic Woods lasts one week, from Saturday to Saturday. You can check in on Saturday between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. The following Saturday, check-out is between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m.
Want to leave earlier? You can also check out the evening before, for example. Unfortunately, arriving a day early isn’t possible.
You can find all current departure dates, available spots and prices in the calendar on our website.
Nordic Woods is for adventurous travelers looking for a unique nature experience and fun evenings together. There’s no age limit, and Nordic Woods is suitable for couples, groups of friends and families.
During the peak season, from 10 July through 21 August 2027, there are generally more families staying at the site than in the periods before and after.
Would you like to travel to Nordic Woods on your own? You can book a solo trip to Nordic Woods through WeAdventures.
Check-in at Nordic Woods starts at 4:00 p.m. Arriving a little early? From 3:00 p.m., you're welcome to stop by Nordic Bistrø for a drink or an ice cream. Feel free to take a walk around the grounds too.
Already in the area earlier in the day? We recommend going for a nice walk or doing some grocery shopping. Our crew will probably still be busy cleaning and getting the grounds and tipis ready for your arrival.
Everything will be ready from 4:00 p.m., and you can check in.
No, you can't park your car next to the tipi. When you arrive, you'll see Nordic Woods' two parking areas right away. Please park as close together as possible so there's enough space for all guests. Driving onto the site is not allowed.
To take your luggage to the tipi, we recommend bringing your own wagon if you have one. There are also a few wheelbarrows on site that you can borrow for free. Please note that they may all be in use when you arrive, as many guests bring their luggage to the tipi around the same time.
Only the lead booker has access to the Travelbase App. Download the app on your phone and log in with the details used to make the booking. It isn't possible to transfer the booking or app access to another account.
The Travelbase App contains practical information about your stay, the activities and the surrounding area.
You can also buy Nordic Woods merchandise through the in-app shop, such as a sweater, T-shirt or mug. Card payments aren't available at the location, so you'll need to pay for these purchases through the Travelbase App.
Swedish summer weather can be quite changeable. In June, July and August, the average daytime temperature is around 19–21 °C, while at night it typically drops to 11–14 °C.
Pack clothes for a range of weather conditions. Bring lightweight clothes for warm days, as well as a warm jumper or fleece, long trousers and a good rain jacket for cooler evenings and rainy days.
The Storgatan road runs alongside Nordic Woods. You may hear traffic on this road, especially at night. If you're a light sleeper, we recommend bringing earplugs.
Because of its northerly location, it stays light until late in the evening during summer. The sun sets around midnight, and dusk can last a long time.
Sensitive to light while you sleep? Bring an eye mask.
TBE, a virus that can be transmitted by ticks, occurs in parts of southern Sweden. A TBE vaccination isn’t required for your stay at Nordic Woods. Whether vaccination is recommended for you depends on factors such as how much time you spend outdoors, your age and your health. That’s why you should consult your doctor or a vaccination centre well before departure for personalised advice.
With a standard vaccination schedule, the first two doses are generally given 1 to 3 months apart. According to the Swedish health authorities, protection develops around two weeks after the second dose. Ideally, seek advice a few months before departure.
It’s also important to avoid tick bites as much as possible and check yourself for ticks after spending a day outdoors.
This depends on the weather. In general, there are few or no mosquitoes inside the tipis. There may be mosquitoes outside in the evening.
We therefore recommend bringing long clothing and, if you like, mosquito repellent. It's not possible to hang a mosquito net inside the tipi.
For your trip to Sweden, you’ll need a valid ID card or passport. A driving licence isn’t a valid travel document abroad.
We also recommend bringing your travel insurance details.
Before you leave, you’ll receive a link by email to the WhatsApp group for your week. We’ll use this group during your stay to share important information and updates, so make sure you’ve joined it before departure.
Immediately after booking, you’ll receive confirmation of your registration.
No later than three weeks before departure, you’ll receive a link to the WhatsApp group, the brochure and the packing list.
No later than three weeks before departure, you'll receive a detailed packing list with everything you need.
Pack clothes for different weather conditions. It can be sunny and warm during the day, while temperatures can drop significantly at night.
On Saturday, you can check in between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m.
On the day of departure, you can check out from 8:00 a.m. and must check out by 10:00 a.m. at the latest. Please leave the tipi in the same condition as you found it.
The Superflex cancellation conditions are available for anyone who books early.
You can reschedule your trip to another period within the same season (depending on availability) or cancel for free before a certain date, which is clearly stated on the registration form.
If the deadline to use the Superflex conditions has passed, the general cancellation conditions apply.
No, you can’t stay at Nordic Woods in your own campervan. We don’t offer campervan pitches, even for just one or a few nights.
Yes, you can buy Nordic Woods merchandise on-site through the Travelbase app. We offer sweaters, T-shirts and mugs. Stock and sizes may vary, so ask on-site about current availability.
Nordic Woods is located right on Lake Hönshyltefjorden, where you can swim and go canoeing. In summer, the average water temperature is between 17 and 20 °C. It can vary from week to week, depending on the weather.
No, there are no lockers available. However, there is always crew on site. We recommend not bringing any unnecessary valuables and not leaving valuable belongings unattended.
Wi-Fi is available at Nordic Bistrø. The Wi-Fi signal doesn’t reach the tipis, but mobile reception on the site is generally good.
There are no washing machines at Nordic Woods or in the immediate area. You can wash clothes by hand, though. Bring your own detergent and anything else you need.
There are no clotheslines or drying racks available.
There is a basic washroom facility on site with toilets and hot showers.
During the high season, the hot water may run out more quickly. Please keep the length and timing of your showers in mind, so the water tank has enough time to heat up again.
A washing-up bowl, dish brush and washing-up liquid are provided in the washroom. Please bring your own tea towel.
Yes. Each tipi has a fridge of around 43 litres with a small freezer compartment. There is no shared fridge.
You can bring your own cool box, but it can't be connected to a power source.
Yes, every tipi has electricity and several power outlets. They’re suitable for small devices, such as charging your phone.
Large electrical appliances, such as kettles, electric coolers and hair dryers, can’t be plugged in inside the tipi.
No, you can’t choose a specific tipi in advance. Our site managers make the allocation shortly before you arrive.
Travelling with friends and want to stay next to each other? Let us know your preference by emailing info@nordicwoods.org. You can also share any medical requirements with us in advance. We’ll do our best to accommodate them where possible.
Blankets and pillows are provided, but you’ll need to bring your own bed linen or add it to your booking.
For a double bed, you’ll need a fitted sheet measuring 180 x 200 cm and a duvet cover measuring 200 x 200 cm. For a single bed, bring bed linen for a 90 x 180 cm mattress and a 140 x 200 cm duvet cover. Don’t forget to bring a pillowcase too.
There are no children’s or baby cots available.
The tipis are furnished with comfortable beds, blankets and pillows. Each tipi also has its own cutlery, plates and pans, a fridge, electricity and a fire bowl with a tripod.
When you arrive, you'll receive some practical information about the site. The group welcome session takes place on Saturday at 8:00 p.m. During this session, you'll get more details about the week's programme and activities. Afterward, you can sign up at reception for the activities you'd like to join.
You can also sign up at reception throughout your stay. Exact times may vary from week to week, and participation depends on availability. For the included activities, we'll do our best to make sure everyone has the opportunity to take part.
Each tipi can reserve a private 30-minute time slot for the hot tub and sauna at reception every day. The available time slots will be shared with you during your stay.
The activities included in the basic package are offered every week. You can join a guided hike, a guided canoe trip at sunrise, and yoga four times a week (ages 14 and over). You can also use the hot tub and sauna, and we organise a group barbecue. Cold exposure training (ages 18 and over) can be booked as an extra activity on site and is not included in the basic package.
On Sunday morning, we start with the required instructions for chopping wood, lighting fires and canoeing. This way, you’ll know how to use everything safely and independently for the rest of the week.
During the high season, we also organise activities for children aged 6 and over. The days and times may vary from week to week, depending on factors such as the weather and the number of guests. You’ll receive the full weekly programme on Saturday evening when you arrive.
There are also games and outdoor toys available on site. In addition, there’s a bread-baking cupboard with all the ingredients and a recipe, which you’re free to use throughout the week.
There’s plenty to discover around Nordic Woods. You could visit Åsnen National Park, an elk park, an alpaca farm, or the IKEA Museum.
Karlshamn and Växjö are the larger towns nearby, both about an hour’s drive away.
You’ll find more tips in the Travelbase app. Of course, you can always ask the crew for advice too.
There are no bicycles available at Nordic Woods itself. You can bring your own bike, but there is no covered bike storage.
There are several bike rental options in the surrounding area, including for exploring Åsnen National Park.
Nordic Woods is surrounded by wildlife, including moose, ospreys, deer and wild boar. These animals don’t normally come onto the grounds, so there’s no need to worry.
If you’re lucky, you might spot a wild moose nearby, especially around sunrise or sunset along the forest edges. The chances aren’t very high, though. If you’d really like to see a moose, we recommend visiting a moose park in the area.
Ospreys are spotted more often and you may see them flying overhead from the campsite or while canoeing, for example. If you see a wild animal, enjoy the sight from a distance and don’t approach it.
Yes, fishing is allowed in the designated areas. You’ll need to bring your own fishing gear. Fishing directly from the campsite isn’t allowed because it’s a swimming area. You’ll also need a fishing permit, which you can buy online.
Nordic Woods does not organise wild camping itself. Want to go wild camping independently during your stay? Bring all the camping gear you need and find an official shelter or suitable campsite. Leave no rubbish or other trace behind, and respect nature and wildlife. You are not allowed to take a Nordic Woods canoe with you when wild camping.
The hot tub and sauna are open five days a week. Each tipi can reserve a 30-minute time slot at reception every day for the hot tub and/or sauna.
We make sure both are up to temperature from 4:00 p.m. and keep them heated until 9:30 p.m. The wellness area is open until 11:00 p.m. From 10:00 p.m. onwards, we ask you to be extra mindful of noise.
The hot tub is cleaned and refilled with fresh water every day. Since the water returns to nature after use, we don't use chemical cleaning products in it. That's why it's especially important for everyone to shower before use and rinse their swimwear thoroughly before getting into the hot tub.
Children may only use the hot tub and sauna under supervision and together with an adult.
A taxi to Nordic Woods is possible, but taxis are limited in the area and relatively expensive. Keep in mind that you’ll often also pay for the distance the driver has to travel to pick you up and return after dropping you off. We recommend booking a taxi well in advance and checking the cost beforehand.
In Sweden, places of interest are often quite far apart. If you want to explore a lot of the surrounding area during your stay, having a car is therefore useful.
Flying in? Consider renting a car or getting in touch with other guests to share a ride. For guided hikes that require transport to the starting point, the crew will help organise a carpool.
No, there are no charging stations at Nordic Woods itself. The nearest charging point is at the ICA supermarket in Ryd, just a few minutes away by car.
We recommend checking in advance where you can charge along the way and in the surrounding area.
You can travel from the Netherlands to Copenhagen by plane, train or FlixBus. From Copenhagen, take the train to Växjö, which takes around 2.5 to 3 hours. From Växjö, take the regional bus via Tingsryd towards Ryd. This journey takes around 1.5 to 2 hours. Get off at Norraryd, then walk for about 10 minutes to Nordic Woods.
For planning your journey and buying tickets, we recommend using the Swedish booking systems. You can book train tickets through SJ.se, for example. For regional buses, use the Länstrafiken Kronoberg app to plan your journey and buy tickets.
Public transport in Sweden runs less frequently than in the Netherlands, especially at weekends and around public holidays. Plan your journey in advance, and always check the latest timetables and connections shortly before you leave.
Want to explore more of the surrounding area during your stay? You can also rent a car in Copenhagen and drive from there to Nordic Woods.
Nordic Woods is located at Norraryds Camping:
Hönshylte
360 10 Ryd
Sweden
When you arrive, look for the signs and tipis marking Nordic Woods.
From the Netherlands, it takes around 12 to 13 hours to drive to Nordic Woods, depending on where you start, your route and any stops along the way.
The most common route takes you through Germany and Denmark. Drive via Hamburg to Puttgarden, where you can catch the ferry to Rødby. From Rødby, continue via Copenhagen and the Øresund Bridge to Malmö. You’ll have to pay a toll for the Øresund Bridge. We recommend booking your Puttgarden to Rødby ferry ticket in advance, for example through Scandlines or Ferryguide.nl.
Another option is the overnight ferry from Travemünde to Malmö. The crossing takes around nine hours. From Malmö, it’s about a two-hour drive to Nordic Woods in Ryd.
You can find the nearest doctor’s office and pharmacy in Ryd:
If you have medical concerns and aren’t sure where to go, call 1177, Sweden’s telephone medical advice service. It’s available 24/7 and can assess what kind of care you need and where to find it.
For hospital care, there are hospitals in Växjö and Karlshamn, among others:
In a life-threatening emergency, always call 112 in Sweden.
Dogs must be kept on a leash around the property because of the wildlife and birds. Always clean up after your dog, and make sure they don't dig or disturb other guests.
Does your dog bark a lot when people walk by or become overstimulated easily? Please email us in advance at info@nordicwoods.org. This allows us to take it into account when assigning the tipis, wherever possible.
During dry spells or other high-risk conditions, fire bans may be in effect in Sweden. If so, campfires are not allowed. The crew will update you on the current situation when you arrive.
Nordic Woods is right in the middle of nature, so we ask everyone to treat the surroundings with care. One important rule is leave nothing but footprints: don't leave any rubbish or belongings behind in the forest or on the grounds.
Amplified music isn't allowed. In most cases, a small speaker is fine until 10:00 p.m. Acoustic instruments, such as a guitar, are also allowed. There's a guitar available on site too.
Smoking isn't allowed in the tipis, shared spaces, Nordic Bistrø, on the Nordic Bistrø terrace or in the restroom building. Smoking outside is allowed only in designated areas. Make sure your cigarette is completely out, and don't leave any cigarette butts in nature.
It must be quiet after 11:00 p.m. so all guests can enjoy a good night's sleep.
Yes, every accommodation has its own fire pit. You’ll receive one bag of firewood during your stay. You can easily purchase extra firewood through the Travelbase app.
Campfires are only allowed when there’s no fire ban in effect. If a fire ban is in place, the crew will let you know.
Yes. There’s a shared outdoor kitchen on site with several gas burners. Each tipi also comes with its own cutlery, plates and pans.
Each tipi also has its own fire bowl and tripod, so you can cook over the campfire from Sunday onwards.
During your stay, we’ll organise one outdoor barbecue that you can join.
You can also eat at Nordic Bistrø or cook for yourself in the shared kitchen.
Yes. Just a few minutes’ drive from Nordic Woods, you’ll find an ICA supermarket in Ryd. It’s about a 30-minute walk from the site. The supermarket also has a gluten-free section.
Yes! Nordic Bistrø is open on Saturdays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for food, drinks and other treats. Mondays are Swedish meatball nights, with a choice of meat or vegetarian options. We don't serve pizza on Mondays. On the other evenings, you can order pizza or lasagne. You can eat on site or pick up your order. Want to eat at Nordic Bistrø? You can reserve a table at reception when you arrive.
Every morning between 8:00 and 9:30, you can pick up breakfast or eat on site, including Saturdays on check-out day.
We also have ice cream available and regularly offer fun extras. The selection may vary from week to week. Nordic Bistrø only accepts card payments.
Yes, that’s possible! During peak season, Nordic Bistrø is open exclusively to Nordic Woods guests on Fridays and Saturdays. External guests can dine here on Mondays and Wednesdays, subject to availability. Mondays are Swedish meatball nights, with a choice of meat or vegetarian options. Pizza isn’t served on these evenings.
Reservations can be made up to two days in advance, once we know how much space is available. Email bistro@nordicwoods.org to ask about availability and make a reservation. Nordic Bistrø can fill up quickly, especially during peak season, so we can’t guarantee a table.
At the BBQ, vegetarian and vegan options are available alongside meat and fish. Gluten-free dishes are also available.
Do you have an allergy or specific dietary requirement? Discuss it with the site manager when you arrive.
At Nordic Bistrø, you can choose from pizzas with meat, fish, vegetarian or vegan toppings. Gluten-free pizza dough is also available. Please note that gluten-free pizzas are prepared in the same oven as the other pizzas. We also serve lasagne, including a vegetarian option.
Once a week, we serve Swedish meatballs, either with meat or as a vegetarian alternative, instead of pizza. The vegetarian meatballs are gluten-free. Do you have a severe allergy? Always discuss it with the bistro manager in advance.
Do you already have travel insurance? Check with your insurer exactly what it covers. This will help you decide whether you need additional travel insurance.
If you take out travel insurance through Nordic Woods, you’ll be insured through Europ Assistance.
Yes, you can cancel your trip. In that case, our general cancellation terms apply.
Are you eligible for Superflex or have you taken out cancellation insurance? Different terms may apply in those cases.
Yes, that's possible. Let us know at least 48 hours before departure. The existing booking will remain unchanged, and we'll update the personal details. You'll need to arrange payment directly with the person taking your place.
Depending on availability, you can still add or remove most options up to a few weeks before departure. The cancellation insurance is an exception. This includes bed linen and/or dogs.
No. The lead booker pays the full amount for everyone in the group. Split or individual payments per person aren't possible. You can decide among yourselves how to divide the cost.
You can pay by VISA, Mastercard, iDEAL, Sofort, Bancontact or bank transfer. Have a Travelbase voucher? You can use it for your booking too.
For larger amounts, Bancontact may have a daily or transaction limit. In that case, we recommend paying by bank transfer.
Within 5 days of booking, pay the deposit to confirm your reservation. The remaining balance is due no later than 45 days before departure.
When making a booking, you can choose how much flexibility you want. Check the different booking conditions, as well as the corresponding payment, modification and cancellation conditions.
