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Best Summer Experiences in Sweden, 2023
Meet the ‘Moose Man’
By Hanna Andersson
Sweden has the largest moose population per capita in the world, so there’s no wonder this mighty animal has become a symbol of Sweden and the north. Commonly called ‘The Kings of the Forest’, they roam almost the entire country. carriages to be petted and fed. Additionally, Leffe will let you in on all the secrets. “Every moose has a different personality: some love attention while others are shy,” explains Leffe, who opened the park in 2007 with his wife Ilona. Moose guarantee That said, it’s uncommon to bump into a moose in your everyday life. Instead, you have to turn to the top experts to get close to this marvellous animal – an expert such as The Moose Man. Leif Lindh, known as Leffe or ‘The Moose Man’, runs Gårdsjö Älgpark, located just 1.5 hours outside Stockholm. Here, he welcomes visitors to meet his 13 moose and hosts intimate moose safaris where the animals come up to the
The park is open from May until December. “If you want to see calves, you should
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visit in May or early June, if you want to see bull moose with giant horns, come in August. There is a moose guarantee in this park, so it’s up to you what you are curious about,” laughs Leffe. But before you decide to meet the moose man and his moose – make sure you visit the website to book your spot. “We are often fully booked, which is lovely!” enthuses Leffe. www.gardsjoalgpark.se Instagram: @algmannen Facebook: Gårdsjö Älgpark YouTube: @algmannen
For a peaceful planet and a peaceful soul, visit Backåkra In 1953, when Cold War tensions disrupted the world, the newly-established United Nations was working to maintain world peace. At its forefront stood one of Sweden’s most famous figures of the modern age: Dag Hammarskjöld, secretarygeneral for the United Nations between 1953 and 1961. By Hanna Andersson
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Dag Hammarskjöld was a symbol for peace and justice who valued equality, equity, freedom and unity. He was highly successful in his work as mediator, a role he wanted to bring with him back to Sweden; to Backåkra Gård in Skåne. “Hammarskjöld bought the farm Backåkra with the mission to combine his work for peace-making with his love for nature. The ever-flowing fields and open horizons in the south of Sweden reminded him of freedom, and he hoped this would be a place for people to meet, talk and connect,” explains Gunilla Herdenberg, superintendent of Backåkra Museum. Sadly, Hammarskjöld never got to see his vision through, as he died in a 58 |
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vironmental preservation. The exhibition Not to Encumber the Earth will be open in June 2023. www.dhbackakra.se Facebook: Dag Hammarskjölds Backåkra
plane crash in 1961. He bequeathed the farm to a local association, and it has since become just what he intended it to be – and more. The Dag Hammarskjöld Museum The museum is run by a foundation and exhibits his belongings and gifts from nations around the world, as well as art and furniture from his New York flat. The farm is also a place for meditation, strolls in the beautiful nature, meetings and lectures, just like Hammarskjöld wanted. To honour his love for nature, Backåkra Museum’s latest exhibition is inspired by Hammarskjöld’s work in en-
Meditation Place.
Farm.