F R I L U F T S L I V :
Literally means The Outdoor Life 

We've known for a while now that being active outdoors has a positive impact on our physical and mental well-being, but the Swedes take this even more seriously with their Friluftsliv. 
It's deeply ingrained in Swedish culture and boils down to spending as much time as possible in nature under the motto 'there's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing'.

FRILUFTSLIV RETREAT

Unless you're traveling to Sweden by car or mobile home, you'll arrive in Stockholm on Saturday, known as the Venice of the North! It's a beautiful city, but since your seven-day retreat focuses on nature, it's best to stay only one night and travel the next day by Flixbus (in 4 hours) to the picturesque seaside town of Västervik.
I'll pick you up there on Sunday afternoon at the station and then we'll drive to Rätö Brygga. From there, we'll take a short boat ride with my private boat to Lilla Rätö


 your Stay

You'll stay in Stuga Lagom, a simple cabin equipped with comfort but no luxury. Sheets and towels are provided. There are three rooms: two with a double bed and one with two single beds. The kitchen, bathroom with shower and an eco-dry toilet are shared. 
There's also a big friendly dog named 'Bo'.

Of course, you're not traveling to Sweden just to be with Belgians, right? So, I'll gladly introduce you to my local partners who will provide you with an unforgettable experience for three days on and in the waters of the Baltic Sea and the countless beautiful islands of the Tjust archipelago!  


On Tuesday morning, you'll start your one-and-a-half-day sea kayaking adventure with Johannes from Myoutdoorpassion. Whether you're an expert or have never been in a sea kayak before, you're in good hands with him because Johannes is a certified kayaking instructor and mindfulness coach. You'll spend the night under the open sky on one of the islands. Johannes will provide all the necessary equipment (tent, sleeping bag, etc.) and cook delicious meals, including his homemade fika, elderberry lemonade, and pizza! 

On Wednesday afternoon, your unique adventure continues on the Aloha, the beautiful sailboat of Captain Timotheus from AlohaAdventureBase. Learn the ropes,  from hoisting sails to navigating at sea. Work together as a team and enjoy the shared experience. Tim is not only a sailing instructor but also an arborist and advocating for a cleaner environment with his initiative (Paddlaforlivet). 

After two nights and 3 days on the water, you can spend two more days peacefully enjoying yourself on the island and its surroundings. On Saturday morning, I'll drop you off at Västervik station and you can travel directly to Arlanda Airport or Stockholm by Flixbus. After this refreshing week, you'll return home rejuvenated: completely zen