Bear Hill Ranch - Cozy Traditional Swedish Farmhouse

Bear Hill Ranch is a small, cozy ranch located at the top of the Bear Hill. It's an old, traditional Swedish farmhouse with a large field, garden and barn surrounded by beautiful nature with a great view.
View from Bear Hill Ranch

Find your tranquility just minutes from adventure

Bear Hill Ranch is located in the village of Kloten, 1.3 km from Nordic Discovery's Adventure Centre.
Moose safari

Moose safari

Beaver Safari

Beaver Safari

Canoeing

Canoeing

Kayaking

Kayaking

Cycling

Cycling

Hiking

Hiking

Fishing

Fishing

Discgolf

Discgolf

Camping

Camping

The perfect base for nature experiences and activities. Plenty of activities offer opportunities to venture into the wilderness in all seasons. Rental of canoes, kayaks, rowing boats, bicycles, cross-country skis and snowshoes. Beaver and moose safaris. In winter, there are finely prepared ski tracks starting and ending at Bear Hill Ranch.

Cozy rooms with a personal touch

With only three rooms, Bear Hill Ranch is a small and familiar accommodation for families and groups that want a cozy experience close to nature.
Exterior view of Bear Hill Ranch

🐎 The Horse Room

The horse room is a cosy family room with hotel standard a shared bathroom. The beds can be arranged as a double and two singles or four singles upon booking.
4 beds500 SEK per person/night
Horse Room at Bear Hill Ranch
Horse Room at Bear Hill Ranch

🐂 The Bull Room

The bull room is a double room with hotel standard and a shared bathroom. The beds can be arranged as a double or two singles upon booking. The view from the room is over the garden and forest.
2 beds500 SEK per person/night
Bull Room at Bear Hill Ranch
Bull Room at Bear Hill Ranch
View from Bear Hill Ranch
Garden at Bear Hill Ranch
View of lakes from Bear Hill Ranch

🐄 The Cow Room

Room with hotel standard and bathroom. Beds can be arranged as double or single beds upon booking. This is a family/quad room, priced per person.
2 beds500 SEK per person/night
Cow Room at Bear Hill Ranch
Bull Room at Bear Hill Ranch
View from Bear Hill Ranch
Garden at Bear Hill Ranch
View of lakes from Bear Hill Ranch
Cow Room at Bear Hill Ranch
View of lakes from Bear Hill Ranch
View of Klotensjön lake from Bear Hill Ranch
Exterior view of Bear Hill Ranch
Trees at Bear Hill Ranch

The history of Bear Hill Ranch

Björnbacken, the Swedish name for the former Finnish settlement, was founded during the 16th and 17th centuries by slash-and-burn Finns, also known as forest Finns, who emigrated from Finland. Finland was at that time a part of Sweden. The slash-and-burn Finns were offered tax exemption for a few years to establish themselves in uninhabited areas in central Sweden. They supported themselves through slash-and-burn agriculture, where they burned down forests to cultivate rye, which gave them their name. The legacy of the slash-and-burn Finns is still visible through place names such as Paskalampa and historical remains like Björnbacken and Åbostugan.
Drone view of Bear Hill Ranch

More Information

🕐 Operating Hours

May 1 - September 30: Reception open daily 09:00-19:00. October 1 - April 30: Open daily by appointment.

🛜 Complimentary Wi-Fi

We offer complimentary Wi-Fi to all our guests, ensuring you can easily share your adventures, stay connected with loved ones, and plan your next exciting activity.

🛏️ Sheets and Towels

Relax from the moment you arrive! Enjoy the comfort of fresh sheets and towels, provided for 150 SEK per person. To offer you flexibility, you're also welcome to bring your own. Please note that sleeping bags are not allowed.

🐶 Dog Policy

Dogs are not allowed in all rooms at Nordic Discovery's Lodges. Dogs are only permitted if they do not disturb other guests, are house-trained, do not negatively affect the decor, and are kept on the floor. The fee for a dog is 250 SEK/night.

🛒 Plan Your Meals

As you will be staying in a remote area, we recommend bringing your own food for the duration of your stay. There are no supermarkets in the wilderness, so it's best to plan ahead and pack everything you need. The closest towns with supermarkets are in Kopparberg and Skinnskatteberg, which are about 30-40 minutes away by car.

🍽️ Fully Equipped Kitchen

The common kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to prepare your own meals during your stay. It includes a stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, and all necessary utensils. Whether you want to cook a simple breakfast or a full dinner, you'll find everything you need here.

🛌 Pricing

For your comfort, pricing is based on the number of guests. Parties of two or more will automatically have a private room. Solo travelers have the option of a private room, available for an additional 200 SEK per night.

🏡 Facilities

Kitchen, dining area, dishwasher, coffee maker, kettle, toaster, washing machine, dryer, iron, hairdryer. Surrounded by nature, with a large garden and outdoor seating areas. Free parking. Activities such as canoeing, kayaking, mountainbiking, hiking, fishing and wildlife safaris avalable for booking.

Accommodation Options in the Malingsbo-Kloten Nature Reserve

Wilderness Cottage: When Bear Hill Ranch is fully booked, rooms are offered in the Wilderness Cottage with the same prices and conditions as at Bear Hill Ranch. The cottage is located on a small hill 150 meters north of the ranch and has 3 rooms with 8 beds, perfect for a small group wanting private lodging. Read more about Wilderness Cottage >>
From the still water, the river lodge looks beautiful in the sunset. The sauna, swimming area, deck, and large veranda are reflected in the water.

River Lodge

Wonderful housing 10km north of the adventure center, get here by foot, canoe or bike. Shared kitchen, living room, veranda, swiming area. Sauna and canoes availiable.
The sauna at River Lodge surrounded by the water in the deep Swedish forest.
The deck at the swimming area on the lake side of the River Lodge.
An overview of the river lodge property and the camping area. The lake, the green grass for setting up tents, and the sauna are visible from above.
The canoeist apartment at River Lodge with a freshly made bed. The room is cozy and has a view of the lake and the forest.
The Cyclist room at the River Lodge has two single beds. The room is cozy and is next to the living room and the kitchen.
The Kayaker room at the River Lodge has a double bed or two single beds. The room has a view of the lake and sauna.
The front side of the wilderness cottage with small fluffy clouds in the sky.

Wilderness Cottage

A 8 bed cottage perfect for families and medium sized groups. Fully equipped kitchen, living room, big veranda and washing machine.
The bed is decorated in the room 'Rådjuret' in the wilderness cottage.
Decorations on the bed in the 'Skogen' room in the wilderness cottage.
Garden with a sun tarp, wood-heated hot tub, and chairs for seating.
Wood-heated hot tub in the sunshine surrounded by green trees.
The Wilderness Lodge in Sweden with a traditional red and white wooden facade. The sky is blue with a few clouds. The garden is green and lush with people dining outside.

Wilderness Lodge

Our main accommodtaion at the adventure center. Here you can enjoy all our activities while having a comfortable stay.
Overview of the moose room at the wilderness lodge in the Malingsbo-Kloten nature reserve.
Overview of the Bear Room at Wilderness Lodge in Sweden. Located in the Malingsbo-Kloten Nature Reserve.
Overview of the Beaver Room at Wilderness Lodge in Sweden. Located in the Malingsbo-Kloten Nature Reserve.
Three white wooden garden chairs in the garden of the wilderness lodge in Sweden. A book and sunhat on one of the chairs.
Campfire under the starry night sky in the swedish wilderness during a canoe trip with Nordic Discovery.

Wilderness Camping

A small campsite located 12km north of the Adventure Center. Located by the lake with basic facilities needed for a comfortable stay.
In the early morning at the wilderness camping, smoke rises above the calm water, a jetty extends into the lake, and on the land, there is a fireplace and seating area.
A tent is pitched in the camping area at the wilderness camping with Lake Söndagssjön in the background.
A small river flows around an island with a bench and bridge, located next to the wilderness camping in Sweden.
A bird's eye view of the wilderness camping with its swimming area at the lake and a small delta where the river meets the lake.
The deck at the River Camping with a view of the sauna and seating area. The River Lodge is in the background.

River Camping

A small campsite with electricity and bathrooms located 10km north of the Adventure Center. Right next to the river with swimmingplace. Canoes and sauna availiable.
Aerial view of the River Camping with the water and the wilderness surrounding it.
Aerial view of the River Camping. The water is calm and camping area is surrounded by wilderness.
The lake at the River Camping with the sauna and seating area on the shore.

Location and Getting Here

Located in the heart of the Malingsbo-Kloten Nature Reserve, between Skinnskatteberg and Kopparberg along Road 233. About 2.5 hours from Stockholm and Uppsala, and just above 1 hour from Örebro, Västerås and Falun.
The Bear Hill Ranch location on Google Maps

Useful Links

About the Malingsbo-Kloten Nature Reserve >>
Getting here by public transport >>
Getting here from the nearest train stations >>

Trusted By

Quality approved by Nature's Best
Quality approved by Nature's Best
Member of the Swedish Nature Tourism Association
Member of the Swedish Nature Tourism Association
Approved Canoe Center
Approved Canoe Center
Proud Swedish representative of Osagian Canoes
Proud Swedish representative of Osagian Canoes
Part of the Visit Västmanland network
Part of the Visit Västmanland network
Part of the Visit Dalarna network
Part of the Visit Dalarna network
Starting point of the Bergslagsleden Trail
Starting point of the Bergslagsleden Trail
Featured on Naturkartan
Featured on Naturkartan
Featured in Scan Magazine
Featured in Scan Magazine

Nordic Discovery

Handelsbobacken 2, Kloten, 714 91 Kopparberg, SWEDEN
+46 (0)73 0350075 & +46 (0)70 2551984
info@nordicdiscovery.se www.nordicdiscovery.se
Latitude 59.8952 - Longitude 15.2884
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A family business

Nordic Discovery is a small family business started in 2001 by Mikael and Rosario Nilsson. We specialize in active outdoor activities with small groups and high-quality service. We wish you a warm welcome to our village in the heart of the Swedish wilderness!
We are rated 4.4/5 on google. Feel free to help us and other guests by leaving a review. We really appresiate it!
The founders of Nordic Discovery are sitting around a campfire on a canoe.