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- Lake Femunden — The giant, island-studded lake that gives the park its character; calm water, clear shorelines and great fishing for trout and char make it the natural base for most trips. Canoe across at dawn and you’ll understand why people come here to escape buzzy civilization.
- Island archipelago and beaches — Hundreds of small islands and sheltered bays are perfect for wild camping, swimming in surprisingly clear water, and finding your own private sunset spot. The shoreline camping feels properly remote—no crowds, just firelight and water.
- Vast pine forests and mires — Endless Scots pine, lichen carpets and a patchwork of raised bogs give the park its primeval look; walking here feels like stepping into old Scandinavia. The contrast between dry pine ridges and mirror-like bog lakes
- Lake Femunden — The giant, island-studded lake that gives the park its character; calm water, clear shorelines and great fishing for trout and char make it the natural base for most trips. Canoe across at dawn and you’ll understand why people come here to escape buzzy civilization.
- Island archipelago and beaches — Hundreds of small islands and sheltered bays are perfect for wild camping, swimming in surprisingly clear water, and finding your own private sunset spot. The shoreline camping feels properly remote—no crowds, just firelight and water.
- Vast pine forests and mires — Endless Scots pine, lichen carpets and a patchwork of raised bogs give the park its primeval look; walking here feels like stepping into old Scandinavia. The contrast between dry pine ridges and mirror-like bog lakes is quietly dramatic.
- Wildlife watching — Moose are common, reindeer roam seasonally, and you may glimpse lynx, wolverine or raptors if you’re lucky and patient. Mornings and evenings are best—bring binoculars and move slowly.
- Canoe routes and multi-day wilderness tramps — Well-known paddling routes thread the lakes and rivers; combine boats with short portages for real backcountry freedom. It’s ideal for lightweight, self-supported trips—just plan campsites and water crossings carefully.
- Historic huts, hunting cabins and cultural traces — Old trapper huts, summer farms and traditional fishing sites dot the landscape, telling the human side of this wild area. They make neat overnight stops and give a sense of how people have lived off the place for generations.
- Border ridges and wide panoramas — The park’s eastern border with Sweden opens up gentle ridgelines and long views over forest and water—perfect for short hikes that repay you with sweeping vistas. Good for a quick summit feel without alpine scrambling.
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past decade, I’ve backpacked through 80+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.