Outdoor Cooking & Foraging Experience in Stockholm
3-Course Open-Fire Meal
Lieu
Forest areas near Stockholm
Duration
5 hours
Instructors
Highly experienced wilderness survival experts with years of practical experience
Prix
Adult: x sek/pers
Child (10 - 15): x sek/pers
Student (max 25 years): x sek/pers
Valid student card and photo ID required. Not applicable to PhD students.
Backpack Rental: 100 sek/pers.
GROUP SIZE
Small groups
What You Will Learn
By the end of this outdoor cooking and foraging experience, you will understand:
Basic foraging techniques
Safe identification of edible wild plants
Fire building for cooking
Heat control over an open flame
Wood preparation for cooking efficiency
Outdoor meal coordination
You leave with practical knowledge and increased confidence in outdoor cooking.
Inclus
Transport: Included from our office in Södermalm
Meal: Three-course open-fire menu
Drinks: Local Swedish beer available; non-alcoholic options provided
Not Included
Votre assurance voyage
Personal outdoor clothing
Drinks other than coffee and tea
POINT DE RENCONTRE
True Nature Sweden Bureau
Tideliusgatan 62, Stockholm 118 69
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
A minimum number of participants is required for the tour to run. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
WHAT TO BRING LIST
Water
A day backpack
Rain clothes
Knife
Pen & paper
Sun cream
Hat
Mosquito repellent
Your camera
If winter, please also add the following items
Adapted winter clothing
Waterproof hiking shoes
Warm hiking socks
A warm sweater
Rain clothes
Frequently Asked Questions – Outdoor Cooking & Foraging Experience in Stockholm
Is this outdoor cooking and foraging experience suitable for beginners?
Yes. This experience is designed specifically for beginners and curious participants. You do not need any previous experience in foraging or cooking over an open fire. All techniques are explained clearly and guided step by step.
Is foraging safe in Sweden?
Yes — when done correctly. During this guided foraging experience near Stockholm, all plant identification is supervised. We only use safe, commonly known edible plants and seasonal ingredients.
What happens if it rains?
The experience takes place outdoors in most weather conditions. Our forest base includes benches, tables and a modest shelter in case of rain. Cooking over an open fire is fully possible even in wet conditions. We recommend dressing according to the weather.
Do I need to bring any equipment?
No special equipment is required. All cooking tools and materials are provided. You only need weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes for the short hike.
Is this suitable for families and children?
Yes. This outdoor cooking experience near Stockholm is suitable for families with children from 10 years old.
Is this a survival course?
No. This is not a bushcraft or survival training program. If you are looking for a survival course near Stockholm, please explore our 2-day, 5-day or 14-day survival programs.
How physically demanding is the experience?
The guided foraging hike is moderate and accessible to most participants with normal physical conditions. The focus is on learning and cooking, not endurance.
Foraging hike and hands-on outdoor cooking in the forests near Stockholm
Spend five hours in the forest near Stockholm learning how to forage, cook and manage fire in a structured and accessible outdoor setting.
This outdoor cooking and foraging experience combines a guided foraging hike with a full three-course meal prepared entirely over an open fire. You learn how to identify edible plants, understand seasonal ingredients and control heat for cooking over flame — all under professional guidance.
The experience is practical, social and grounded in real technique. It is designed for beginners, families and outdoor enthusiasts who want a meaningful day in nature without committing to a survival course.
Small groups ensure personal guidance and a calm atmosphere. No previous experience is required.
You leave with practical skills — and the confidence to recreate the experience yourself.
Guided Foraging Hike in the Swedish Forest
After transport from our office in Södermalm, we begin with a short guided foraging hike in a selected forest area near Stockholm.
During this foraging experience, you learn how to identify edible plants, seasonal herbs and mushrooms depending on the time of year. The focus is on safe identification, understanding ätliga växter, and learning how to use wild ingredients in outdoor cooking.
You will:
Learn basic foraging principles
Identify edible wild plants and herbs
Understand seasonal forest ingredients
Experience Swedish friluftsliv in practice
The hike is purposeful and educational, setting the foundation for the cooking session that follows.
Matlagning över Öppen Eld – Fire and Outdoor Cooking Skills
When we arrive at our forest base — equipped with benches, tables and modest shelter in case of rain — the focus shifts to fire and outdoor cooking.
You learn how to:
Build and light a safe cooking fire
Select suitable wood for matlagning över öppen eld
Prepare wood in appropriate sizes for controlled heat
Create heat zones for different dishes
Adjust pot height and manage temperature
This is a hands-on outdoor cooking experience. Participants assist in preparing wood, managing heat and supporting the cooking process under professional guidance.
All techniques are explained clearly, so you leave with practical knowledge you can apply independently.
Three-Course Open-Fire Meal with Local Ingredients
This outdoor cooking and foraging experience includes a full three-course menu cooked entirely over open flame.
The meal combines:
Wild ingredients from the foraging hike
High-quality local produce
Meat sourced from a local Swedish hunter
Vegetarian alternatives available
Cooking over fire requires coordination, timing and attention. You are invited to participate in preparation, fire control and plating.
A local Swedish beer is available to complement the meal.
The result is a shared forest meal prepared with your own hands.
What to Expect on the Day
This outdoor cooking and foraging experience is structured and carefully guided from start to finish.
You do not need any prior knowledge of foraging, fire building, or outdoor cooking. Every step is explained clearly, and participation happens at your own pace. You can be as hands-on as you like.
The hike is moderate and accessible. The cooking area includes benches, tables and a modest shelter in case of rain. The focus is on learning and enjoying the process — not physical performance.
We work in small groups to ensure personal attention and a relaxed atmosphere.
Who This Outdoor Cooking Experience Is For
This experience is suitable for:
Beginners curious about utomhusmatlagning
Families with children from 10 years old
Visitors seeking a unique outdoor activity near Stockholm
Food enthusiasts wanting to learn open-fire cooking
Anyone interested in a nature-based experience
No bushcraft or survival training is required.
If you are looking for deeper wilderness skills, you may also explore our:
→ 2-Day Bushcraft & Survival Course near Stockholm
→ 5-Day Bushcraft & Survival Course - Immersive Wilderness Living
Who This Experience Is Not For
This is not a survival training course or an advanced bushcraft program.
If you are looking for extended wilderness immersion or solo survival challenges, see our:
→ 14-Day Cast Away Survival Course – Advanced Solo Wilderness Training
This 5-hour experience focuses on accessible outdoor cooking and guided foraging.
Want to Go Deeper Into the Forest?
This outdoor cooking and foraging experience is often the first step into wilderness skills.
If you want to progress further:
→ 2-Day Bushcraft & Survival Course near Stockholm – Learn the fundamentals of fire, shelter and orientation.
→ 5-Day Bushcraft & Survival Course – Develop deeper competence and live from your skills.
→ 14-Day Advanced Survival Course – Experience long-term wilderness living and solo survival training.