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.
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
Beaver safari
Canoeing
Kayaking
Cycling
Hiking
Fishing
Disc golf
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.
🐎 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
🐂 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
🐄 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
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.
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🕐 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.
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Bear Hill Ranch
Experience the charm of a traditional Swedish farm at Bear Hill Ranch. Nestled in the heart of nature, our ranch offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the rural lifestyle while enjoying modern comforts.
Read more 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.
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Bear Hill Ranch
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The Bear Hill Ranch is managed by the outdoor enterprise Nordic Discovery
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Approved Canoe Center
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Part of the Visit Västmanland network
Part of the Visit Dalarna network
Starting point of the Bergslagsleden Trail
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Nordic Discovery
Handelsbobacken 2, Kloten, 714 91 Kopparberg, SWEDEN
Org no: 559424-5358
VAT number: SE559424535801
Latitude 59.8952 - Longitude 15.2884
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A family business
Nordic Discovery is a small family business started in 2003 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!
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