The Moose Experience

Today I went to a moose farm outside of Åre called Millestgården. It was an extraordinary experience and I want to recommend everyone who’s passing through Åre on skiing holiday or whatever to go there. Though Sweden’s famous for the big moose population (around 350 000 in the summer before the hunt begins) you don’t really get to see them up-close since they usually keep to themselves deep in the forest – unless you hit them with a car. I learned today that there are 8000  traffic incidents with moose every year. A crazy number! This particular farm had four adult moose and a four month old calf that was very shy and extremely cute. My dad and I and five other people went out to their compound and hung out for a while, feeding them with their favorite branches and flowers – and potatoes. They just love potatoes – it’s like chocolate for the moose. I could go on and on about it, but you best check it out for yourselves.

Now vacation’s over. Tomorrow I take the 8 hour train ride back home to Stockholm. It’s going to be a busy fall and winter!

Here are a couple photos I took at the moose farm – one of the calf Tor, and one of his dad Artur:

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