Our glamping camp is in the province Hälsingland, at 61 ° 58’31′ North latitude and 16 ° 43’00′ East longitude, 3 hours from Stockholm, 4 hours from the Arctic Circle
You get here by a track through the forest and the lakes. The camp is set in a fine forest, on the banks of the Hilltjärn, a small wild and fishy lake.
No neighbors, no noise, no bustle.
There are only 5 tents, and each tent has its own secluded space away from the others, with a fire pit to cook and grill.
The lake is warm and swimable from early June to mid-August. You can enjoy 3 canoes and a pontoon further on the water. You can fish « catch and release » without a permit. The lake is frozen from November to April, you can then ice-fish or snowshoe, or ski.
The wild animals are free to roam and you might see or hear a lot of them : red fox, wolverine, ermine, moose, deer, roe deer, bear, falcon, eagle, owl, duck and goose. https://sweden.se/climate/nature/swedish-wildlife
The water comes from a source in the hill and is perfectly pure, no chemicals, no pesticide.
There is a little « kitchen » near the tents with pots, pans, plates, cutlery and a few basic staples.
The sauna and its external shower is on top of the hill with a nice view on the lake. It can welcome 3 to 4 people and you can book your own private sessions.
There are 2 dry toilets with sawdust that are cleaned everyday to stay dry and fresh.
Activities on the camp
SUMMER
Swimming and sunbathing on the pontoon.
Hiking and biking: we will be happy to show you around as we have our secrets spots, and you can find all the best trails here : https://www.naturkartan.se/en/
Search for the local runes stones in the forest : https://runkartan.se/finn/en/
Pick berries and mushrooms : in the summer and autumn grab a basket and help us pick blueberries, raspberries, wild strawberries, porcini and cep mushrooms. We can make your own jar of jam.
Fishing : on our lake without a permit and the nearby lakes with a permit: you can find all the information at : https://www.ifiske.se/en/fishing-dellensjoarna-svagan-mfl.htm
WINTER
Nordic skiing : you can find ski tracks around all the lakes in the area and you can find more trails here : https://www.naturkartan.se/en/
Snowshoeing : the easiest way to hike in the snow. We rent snowshoes and poles at the Lodge.
Ice baths : cold exposure is good for the brain and the body, mixed with a sauna session, it will do wonders on your health. Doable at certain periods of the winter and under our supervision.
Downhill skiing at Hassela ski resort : 35 km north : https://hasselaski.se/
The Bastu
Bastu is the Swedish word for sauna which is the Finnish term.
Ours is heated with wood, and essential oils.
You will experience a very nice impression of well-being, lightness and cleanliness which is typical of the sauna.
You will find a shower next to it, functioning outside freezing season. You can book your own private session par putting your name on the board by the door.
Around Frisbo
The region has been for centuries a land of forest exploitation and farming.
7 Hälsingland farms are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites for their construction techniques and the richness of their interior decoration.
There are also nice beaches, restaurants with breathtaking views and interesting museum
Beaches : there are 2 nice beach spots close to the camp : on the Bruksjö at Strömbacka (2 km nice hike) or at Fönebo on the Norra Dellen lake (10 km, with a restaurant and beach games)
The Decorated Farmhouses of Hälsingland : the local cultural heritage, listed as a World Heritage Site by Unesco : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decorated_Farmhouses_of_H%C3%A4lsingland
Delsbo Forngård, a traditional farm turned into a museum : https://lansmuseetgavleborg.se/delsbo-forngard/
The ancient foundry in Moviken on the road to Frisbo is a visiting eco-museum: https://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Movikens_masugn
The loppis: the Swedish little flea markets that your can find everywhere in the summer, a very special part of local culture, that often offers traditional « fika », tea and coffee with cake and cookies. Follow the « loppis » signs by the road or check : https://loppisjakten.se/en
Avholmsberget: a very nice restaurant with the best view in all Hälsingland. (10 km) https://www.avholmsberget.se/
A bit of History
The name Frössbo, later Frödsbo, then Frisbo was mentioned for the first time in 1542 on a tax declaration by a local inhabitant. The region has been for the past centuries a land of farming and foresting.
Seven of the Hälsinglands farms have entered the Human World Heritage Of Unesco for their construction techniques and decorations. During the industrial era, numerous foundries were built around. One of them is on the road to the lodge and is now an eco-museum you can visit.
The local speech apart from Swedish is Delsbokan, and it’s not only spoken by the eldest.
Even the local runes here have a particular design found nowhere else.
Nowadays, people still live from farming and foresting, but also from modern software international companies that you can extraordinarily find nestled in the middle of the forest around the next bend.
If you speak some sweedish or are willing to translate, a local neighbor keeps a website of the history of the Dellen Lakes and their surroundings: dellenportalen.se.