Sonfjallet National Park
A solitary mountain in Harjedalen declared a park in 1909, with one of the densest brown bear populations in Sweden.
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Sonfjallet stands alone rather than in a range, rising to about 1,278 metres out of the forest in Harjedalen, and it was one of the nine parks declared in 1909 - partly to protect the bears, which were then close to extinction in Sweden. The population recovered and the district now has one of the higher bear densities in the country, though seeing one is still unlikely and the animals avoid people. The mountain has a summit trail and a longer circuit round the massif, with boulder fields, mountain birch on the lower slopes and open fell above. Old summer farm huts stand at the edges of the park.
What you actually see
- A mountain standing alone - about 1,278 metres out of forest.
- A dense bear population - protected here since 1909.
- Boulder fields and open fell - above the birch line.
- Old summer farm huts - at the park edges.
When to go
July to September. A full day.
Honest expectations
Bears are present but almost never seen - do not come expecting them. Trails are rocky and exposed above the treeline. Weather turns quickly. Nothing is provided inside the boundary.
Nearby
Hede is north; Sveg is south-east.
What to pack for Sonfjallet National Park
Chosen from what this place is for. Tap a kit for the full checklist.
Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
