Activities & Opportunities

Combine nature-based experiences with opportunities for networking, knowledge exchange, and practical engagement with leading outdoor organisations in Sweden.

Here you can explore a selection of outdoor activities planned for the conference – ranging from climate walks to high ropes courses. The programme will be updated continuously, and during the spring you will be able to sign up for selected activities directly on this website.

Activities

Climate walk – Five Stops to a Changing World

Join Professor Alasdair Skelton for a guided walk exploring the climate crisis through five stops based on the 12-word description of climate science from Under the Sky We Make by Kimberly Nicholas: It’s warming. It’s us. We’re sure. It’s bad. We can fix it.

Using the landscape, geology and local history of Södra Berget, participants will learn how the climate system works, how human activities are changing it, and what can be done to address the climate crisis. The walk encourages reflection, discussion and shared learning in an outdoor setting.

The route leads towards Fågelbergsstugan and is up to 5 kilometres long, with time for reflection at each stop.

Hosted by/location: Alasdair Skelton, Professor of Geochemistry and Petrology at Stockholm University, Södra Berget area
Maximum participants: 20
Date and time: Tuesday 8 September, 16.00–18.00 / Wednesday 9 September, 15.30–17.30

High Ropes Course – Reach New Heights

Challenge yourself among the treetops and experience the forest from a new perspective. Join in at the high ropes course at Södra Berget. Set in the surrounding forest landscape, the climbing park offers eight different obstacle courses at varying heights and levels of difficulty, making it suitable for both beginners and more experienced climbers.

Hosted by/location: Instructors from Högt & Lågt, Södra Berget outdoor area

Maximum participants: 30
Date and time: Tuesday 8 September, 16.00–18.00 / Wednesday 9 September, 15.30–17.30

Outdoor cooking – A Taste of Forest Traditions

Join us for a gentle forest walk along gravel trails leading to Brokojan, a cosy wooden shelter surrounded by nature. At the grill hut, participants are invited to enjoy a traditional Swedish outdoor fika with coffee, tea and kolbulle – a classic dish from the forests of northern Sweden, historically prepared by charcoal burners and lumberjacks during long working days in the wilderness.

During the visit, participants will also receive a short introduction to STF – the Swedish Tourist Association – and the local STF Sundsvall–Timrå branch. Welcome to experience Swedish forest culture, local traditions and an authentic outdoor fika.

The walking trail and barbecue area are accessible by wheelchair, although some sections include steeper gravel slopes.

Hosted by/location: Swedish Tourist Association, nature around Södra Berget
Suitable for: Everyone
Duration: 2 hours

Älghufs – Nordic Uphill Walking

Experience one of the classic training methods used by Nordic cross-country skiers. Älghufs combines uphill walking with ski poles, providing an effective full-body workout that engages large muscle groups while allowing participants to enjoy the outdoor environment.

The activity takes place on the ski slope at Södra Berget, next to the conference venue. Ski poles will be provided, and participants can try this uniquely Nordic form of exercise in a supportive and social setting.

Location: The ski slope at Södra Berget
Maximum participants: 20
Date and time: Wednesday 9 September, 07.00–07.45

Mountainbike – On the Trail

Experience mountain biking in the Södra Berget Bike Arena together with experienced guides from Cykelfrämjandet (Swedish National Cycling Advocacy Organisation). The area offers a varied network of flowy built trails and natural singletracks, with routes suitable for different skill levels.

The flow trails are graded green to blue and are easy to ride, while the natural trails are more technical, mostly red. Standard hardtail mountain bikes will be used, and participants will be guided through the best parts of the trail system in a safe and supportive environment.

Hosted by/location: Cykelfrämjandet (Swedish National Cycling Advocacy Organisation), Södra Berget outdoor area
Maximum participants: 8
Date and time: Tuesday 8 September, 16.00–18.00 / Wednesday 9 September, 15.30–17.30 / The trail is also available for self-guided riding on Thursday 10 September.

Orienteering for All – Explore Without Limits

Learn the basics of orienteering and discover Hittaut, Sweden’s popular and free recreational orienteering activity. Participants will explore the forest surroundings of Södra Berget and Sundsvall using maps or the Hittaut app to find checkpoints placed in both urban and natural environments.

The activity is accessible for people with different abilities, including wheelchair users and others using mobility equipment. A simplified map version is also available, designed to support accessibility and ease of use, including for participants with intellectual disabilities.

Hosted by/location: Sundsvalls Orienteringsklubb. Hotell Södra Berget / surrounding forest
Maximum participants: 15
Date and time: Tuesday 8 September, 16.00–18.00 / Wednesday 9 September, 15.30–17.30 / Thursday 10 September, 14.15–17.00

Roller Skiing – Ski Beyond Winter

Skiing is not only for winter. At the roller ski track next to the venue, participants will have the opportunity to experience skiing on snow-free ground and discover how the sport can be enjoyed during the summer season as well.

With guidance from instructors at the outdoor centre, participants can try roller skiing on the flat section of the track and learn basic technique. Both classic and skate roller skis will be available. Sit-skis on wheels are available for participants who wish to use them.

Hosted by/location: Sundsvall Municipality, Friluftscentrum Södra Berget
Maximum participants: 10
Date and time: Tuesday 8 September, 16.00–18.00 / Wednesday 9 September, 15.30–17.30 / It is also possible to participate independently on Thursday 10 September

Disc golf – Let It Fly

Try disc golf at Södra Berget and discover a sport that combines precision, technique and outdoor movement. Participants will be guided through the basics of disc golf before playing on courses that run through the forested area.

There are two different courses with varying difficulty levels, suitable for both beginners and more experienced players. The shorter six-hole course is ideal for newcomers, while the longer 18-hole course offers a greater challenge.

Hosted by/location: Sundsvall Frisbeeförening, Södra Berget outdoor area
Maximum participants: 8–28
Date and time: Tuesday 8 September, 16.00–18.00 / Wednesday 9 September, 15.30–17.30

Adventure trail – A trail through time

Just outside the conference hotel, an educational adventure trail invites participants to explore natural and built obstacles inspired by Sundsvall’s forestry history. Along the trail, you will encounter features such as the log cabin, the log flume and the charcoal burner’s hut.

The trail offers a playful and engaging way to learn more about the area’s cultural and natural heritage, set in varied and partly rough, stony terrain.

Hosted by/location: Sundsvall Municipality, Tarzanstigen. Starting outside the hotel lobby, Hotell Södra Berget
Maximum participants: 15
Date and time: Tuesday 8 September, 16.00–18.00 / Wednesday 9 September, 15.30–17.30 / It is also possible to experience the trail independently on Thursday 10 September

Nature Trail – Explore at a Slower Pace

Join a guided walk along the nature trail at Södra Berget and experience the landscape at a slower pace. Participants will be guided through the area while learning about the surrounding natural environment and local ecosystem.

The walk combines nature interpretation with a calm and accessible outdoor experience, offering time to observe and appreciate the surroundings.

Hosted by/location: Sundsvall Municipality, Södra Berget outdoor area
Maximum participants: 10
Date and time: Tuesday 8 September, 16.00–18.00 / Wednesday 9 September , 15.30–17.30 / It is also possible to experience the trail independently on Thursday 10 September

Forest Bathing – Slow Down in Nature

Experience forest bathing through a guided session that invites you to slow down and engage with nature through your senses. Through gentle invitations and simple, playful movements, participants are encouraged to explore the forest with a sense of presence, curiosity and wonder. Rather than walking wih a specific goal, this activity offers space to pause, observe and simply be in nature. Forest bathing provides a calm and restorative experience, supporting relaxation and overall well-being.

The activity takes place in natural forest terrain with uneven ground and may not be suitable for participants with significant mobility impairments. The session is slow-paced and sensory-based. Participants with specific accessibility needs are welcome to contact the organisers in advance.

Hosted by/location: Elin Hansson, in the forest around Södra Berget.

Maximum participants: 12
Date and time: Tuesday 8 September, 16.00–18.00 / Wednesday 9 September, 15.30–17.30

Morning jog – Start the Day on the Trail

Start the day with an energising morning run through the forest trails at Södra Berget. The session includes a warm-up, running drills and an approximately 5 km run on well-maintained trails with an even surface.

Suitable for runners of all levels who would like to experience the local outdoor environment before the conference programme begins.

Location: Friluftscentrum / Ski Stadium
Maximum participants: 100
Date and time: Tuesday, 07.00–07.45

Geocaching – A Modern Treasure Hunt

Discover the beautiful landscape of Södra Berget through geocaching, the world’s largest treasure hunt. Combining outdoor exploration with problem-solving, geocaching uses GPS coordinates to help participants locate hidden containers along forest trails.

Participants will learn the basics of geocaching and navigation while searching for traditional caches in the surrounding area. The activity also provides an introduction to other cache types, including multi-cache adventures, mystery caches and EarthCaches.

Whether you are new to geocaching or already familiar with the activity, this is an engaging and interactive way to explore nature and discover new places.

Location: Hotell Södra Berget / surrounding forest

Accessibility: The activity is accessible for wheelchair users
Maximum participants: 20
Date and time: Tuesday 8 September, 16.00–18.00 / Wednesday 9 September, 15.30–17.30 / Thursday 10 September, 14.15–17.00

Scout triathlon – Skills, Teamwork and Adventure

Experience a typical scout competition and work together in small teams to complete a series of practical outdoor challenges. Participants will try three classic scouting activities: building a fire and boiling water as quickly as possible, pioneering with ropes and wooden spars to construct a simple structure, and testing their accuracy by throwing a lifeline at a target.

The activity offers a fun introduction to scouting skills while encouraging teamwork, problem-solving and outdoor learning.

Location: Hotellslingan, Södra Berget
Maximum participants: 20
Date and time: Tuesday 8 September, 16.00–18.00 / Wednesday 9 September, 15.30–17.30

Please note: Participants should have normal mobility, as the activity involves movement, cooperation and short periods of running.

A nordic way – Stories, Skills and Connection

Discover how Nordic sagas, storytelling and bushcraft can help people reconnect with nature. This activity explores how traditional knowledge and outdoor skills are used in popular adult education to strengthen people’s relationship with the natural world.

Participants will be introduced to practical examples and perspectives inspired by Nordic outdoor traditions in the surroundings of Södra Berget.

Location: Hotellslingan, Södra Berget
Maximum participants: 15
Date and time: Tuesday 8 September, 16.00–18.00 / Wednesday 9 September, 15.30–17.30

Please note: Participants need to be able to bend down during parts of the activity.

Trail running – Forest Trails and Hidden Huts

Experience trail running through the forests surrounding Södra Berget on small, rocky trails that showcase the area’s natural beauty. Participants will pass several forest huts along the route and stop for refreshments at one of them.

Two distances are offered. The 11 km run is taken at a relaxed pace with a focus on enjoying the surroundings, while the 15 km run is suited for participants comfortable maintaining a moderate running pace. Both routes provide an opportunity to explore the local trail network in the company of fellow runners.

Hosted by/location: Hotell Södra Berget / surrounding forest
Maximum participants: 12 per session
Date and time: 11 km – Tuesday 8 September, 16.00–18.00 / 15 km – Wednesday 9 September, 15.30–17.30

Outdoor baking – Pancakes by the Fire

Experience a traditional Swedish outdoor fika and learn how to prepare a simple treat over an open fire. Participants will help build a fire before making their own small pancakes in a frying pan, to be enjoyed together with coffee or tea.

The activity takes place at a forest barbecue site reached by a short walk along a slightly rocky path. It offers a relaxed opportunity to experience Swedish outdoor culture, local traditions and social time in nature.

Hosted by/location: Barbecue site between Hotellslingan and Tarzanstigen, Södra Berget
Maximum participants: 12
Date and time: Tuesday 8 September, 16.00–18.00 / Wednesday 9 September, 15.30–17.30

Walk with Nature

There is no better way to understand the value of nature than to step into it. The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation (Naturskyddsföreningen) invites participants to join a guided foraging walk at Södra Berget.

Together, we will explore the forest in search of edible berries and mushrooms, while learning more about biodiversity, sustainable use of natural resources, and the importance of protecting our natural environments.

Hosted by/location: Swedish Society for Nature Conservation, Södra Berget outdoor area

Maximum participants: 20
Date and time: Tuesday 8 September, 16.00–18.00 / Wednesday 9 September, 15.30–17.30

Opportunities

Extended Experiences in Sundsvall and the High Coast

Extend your Euro’Meet 2026 experience beyond the conference. In collaboration with Höga Kusten Turism and Destination Sundsvall, we invite you to explore a selection of carefully curated add-on experiences.

These experiences offer the opportunity to arrive early or stay on after the conference, combining learning with memorable nature and cultural experiences in Sundsvall and the High Coast.

Before the conference – Sundsvall

Spend two days discovering Sundsvall and its surroundings through guided experiences that combine history, culture, and nature. Highlights include a rooftop tour offering panoramic views of the city and stories from Sundsvall’s past, local cuisine, and a visit to Norra Berget, an open-air museum and cultural heritage area set among scenic trails. All activities are led by experienced local guides, offering insight into the city’s history, heritage, and everyday life.

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Fritidsbanken – Equipment for All

Fritidsbanken – “Sweden’s leisure equipment bank” – works much like a traditional library, but instead of books it lends sport and outdoor equipment free of charge. By lowering barriers to participation, Fritidsbanken promotes inclusion, physical activity, and sustainability.

During Euro’Meet 2026, participants will have the opportunity to borrow equipment for selected activities. Fritidsbanken will also contribute to the conference programme, sharing insights into how access to equipment can strengthen civil society and widen participation in sport and outdoor life.

Hosted by/location: Fritidsbanken stand at the conference venue
Suitable for: Everyone
Duration: As long as you need
Availability: All three conference days

Secure your spot!

Registration for Euro’Meet 2026 is now open, with early-bird rates available for a limited time.

You can also explore the first draft of the three-day conference programme, learn more about selected outdoor activities, and find practical information on travel to and accommodation in Sundsvall.

In the months leading up to the conference, we will introduce speakers, organisers, and contributors through a series of mini interviews – offering insights into the people, ideas, and perspectives that shape Euro’Meet 2026.

It’s time to secure your place among colleagues, practitioners, researchers, and outdoor enthusiasts from across Europe for three days of shared experiences, open knowledge-sharing, and meaningful conversations.