Welcome to our cozy farm shop with natural products from the farm, such as vegetables, sheepskins, crafts and honey. Discover our unique collaborations with Öland food artisans and pay tribute to local crafts and Öland nature. Combine your shopping with our nature-friendly, guided experiences — Mittlandsgården is more than just a visit, it's an experience beyond the ordinary!

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“We had barely reached the shore of Öland until we noticed that this country is completely different from Sweden's other countries”. This is what Carl von Linnaeus said when he landed on Öland in 1741.

Visitors come to Öland for its long beaches, migratory birds and orchids. But Öland is so much more. Together with experienced guide, new gates will open to unique places and knowledge not found in tourist brochures. Maybe you have your own wishes, maybe you want to get suggestions for a trip. 

I am a trained biologist, certified nature guide, certified forest bathing guide and Öland guide. Special area is the landscape's stories of nature and culture. I guide all over Öland. Welcome with your inquiry.

The request is sent by clicking on “Private event” on the right side of the menu and filling in the form.

Private local guide on Öland

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Flowers and bees are all about love. A 130-million-year love story in which both flowers and pollinators have developed fascinating ways to meet. See what the flowers do to attract pollinators using color, scent, and appearance.

Flowers and bees are also about honey. Hear about life inside the hive where there is febrile activity. It is here that the pollen and nectar of the flowers turn into golden shimmer honey. The recipe has been passed down for millions of years and passed down from mother to daughter.

Join beekeeper and nature guide Caroline on a hike in the farming landscape. We visit apiaries in the flower meadow, in the garden and at the vegetable garden. When you leave here, you will have an understanding of the importance of the place to bees and pollination.

Back at Mittlandsgården we taste honey from the different apiaries. Feel the taste of the landscape and the diversity. Choose your own favorite to bring home — a gift for you from us and our bees.

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Discover the fascinating world of nettles together with biologist and nature guide Caroline. Learn about the plant's history, medicinal uses, and surprising benefits during a 1.5 hour guided hike.

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Stinging nettles often dull the thoughts of soup or itchy skin, but this versatile plant has much more to offer. Join biologist and nature guide Caroline as she uncovers myths, facts and folk beliefs about one of Sweden's most loved and hated cultural plants.

Did you know that nettles were once thought to cure everything from baldness and bad breath to mental illness? They have been used in cooking, fiber making, plant coloring, and even as a natural heat source. In natural medicine, nettle was seen as a panacea, said to be able to help with everything from depressed mood to unwanted pregnancies. For some, nettles are an annoying weed, while others see them as a powerful medicinal plant.

During this 1.5 hour hike you will hear both scientific facts and exciting stories about the magical powers of nettles and their many uses.

HighlightsGuided tour with biologist and nature guide Caroline

- Information on the historical and modern uses of nettles
- Possibility to pick nettles (optional)

- Learn about the cultural, medicinal and practical uses of nettles
- Hear fascinating stories and facts from a biologist and nature guide
- Explore the myths and history of one of Sweden's most misunderstood plants

The magical world of nettles

Guiding

Join us on a guided tour of the Mittlandsskogen and discover water salamanders in their natural habitat. Choose from a day tour where the forest comes to life or a nighttime headlight hike for a more exciting experience.

During the spring, water salamanders gather in forest ponds to prepare for spawning. On a guided hike through the Mittlandsskogen, you can get a unique insight into these little creatures and their lives. With an experienced nature guide, it will be easier to spot the animals and understand their behavior. Daytime is given the opportunity to explore the forest, look for animal tracks and see if the salamanders have come to life.

For those who want to experience the forest in a different way, an evening walk with a headlamp is offered. The sounds of the night become more tangible, and perhaps owls can be heard in the distance. With any luck, salamanders can be seen on their trek towards the water. Afterwards, wait for a cozy moment by the fire with hot drink and freshly baked waffle.

Highlights:

- Explore the ponds of the forest and get the opportunity to see water salamanders
- Learn to recognize Sweden's two salamander species
- Experience the Mittlandsskogen both in the daytime and in the dark with a headlamp

Salamanderspaning i Mittlandet

Day Reconnaissance

Night Reconnaissance

Discover the tranquility and presence of nature during a guided forest bath in Mittlandsskogen, Öland. Leave the stress of everyday life behind and reconnect with nature through a leisurely and mind-focused hike.

During this forest bath you will be led by Caroline Kindblom Landtmanson, certified forest bathing guide and biologist, through a relaxing experience in the Öland Mittlandsskogen. Here you walk slowly or rest still to let your senses take in the many details of the forest. The Japanese concept of Shinrin-Yoku is the basis of this method, which is about deepening contact with nature through sight, hearing, smell and touch.

The pace and demands of the day can make it difficult to get the recovery your body and mind need. A guided forest bath will help you focus on the present and leave distractions behind. Let the guide's voice show your senses the way to increased relaxation and presence.

You will also have the opportunity to discover the unique landscape of the Mittlandsskogen, shaped by generations of island farming and grazing. Join us and let Mittlandsskogen offer you a moment of relaxation and renewal!

Forest bath in Vinterskogen

Forest bath

Experience the Mittlandsskogen in winter with nature guide Caroline. The nature of Öland is special in summer. But exploring it in winter is something completely different. Listen to the sounds of the forest and the night, follow the tracks and feel the smells of winter! 

Sports holiday experiences in Mittlandsskogen

Follow the shepherd and the Öland guide Caroline along ancient paths in the outskirts of Hönstorp. Listen to her stories about the magic that occurs when grazing animals meet grass, and learn about the millennia-old interactions between animals and plants that have shaped today's landscape.

The hike takes you to a green oasis under the crowns of oak trees, where Öland guide Charlotte Axelsson offers a taste experience with Öland delicacies. Enjoy lamb meat, bean salad, seasonal vegetables and finish with a chef's coffee over an open fire as well as a tasting of diversity honey.

A unique experience of nature, culture and taste!

Food Walking in Mittlandet

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Children

Can mushrooms shine? What does the night sound like — and who actually lives in the pond? \
Join nature guide **Caroline** on an exciting **darkness hike in the fall forest** during the fall holidays. In the glow of the headlamp, we discover the hidden life of the forest - the sounds, the smells and all the little secrets that show themselves in the dark.

The tour ends by the fire with **freshly baked waffle and hot drink** . \
Suitable for both large and small (children in the company of an adult). Headlight is available to borrow.

Wednesday, October 29 at 17.30-19.30\
Friday 31 October at 17.30-19.30

The Secret Life of Middle-earth

Children 2-12 years

For those who want to experience the forest in a different way, an evening walk with a headlamp is offered. The sounds of the night become more tangible, and perhaps owls can be heard in the distance. With any luck, salamanders can be seen on their trek towards the water. Afterwards, wait for a cozy moment by the fire with hot drink and freshly baked waffle.

In winter there is a lot to discover in the forest. Together with nature guide Caroline, you will learn to recognize trees and plants in winter. A snowless winter, we find tree fungi and animal droppings. When snow and ice cover the ground, we have the chance to investigate life beneath the snow. In the gap between snow and land there is a whole world of life. Here live and live part of the forest animals during the winter.

Walking in the dark on a sports holiday

Children 6-12 years old with drink and waffle

Join us on a guided tour with a headlamp in Mittlandsskogen. Discover water salamanders in their natural habitat.

During the spring, water salamanders gather in forest ponds to prepare for spawning. On a guided hike through the Mittlandsskogen, you can get a unique insight into these little creatures and their lives. At night, water salamanders are more active. With an experienced nature guide, it will be easier to spot the animals and understand their behavior.

Highlights:

- Explore the ponds of the forest and get the opportunity to see water salamanders
- Learn to recognize Sweden's two salamander species
- Nature-close experience in the Mittlandsskogen

Night Reconnaissance for Salamander

adult with drink and waffle

Forest bathing in anticipation of spring

Forest bath at the pond of tranquility

Forest bath in the time of the nightingale

Forest bath in the summer evening

Forest bath in green leafy halls

Forest bath in the autumn forest

We make an easy hike (about 1 km) through a pasture in the Mittlandsskogen with several stops. Hear about nature and see life in the pond. Get to know the superpowers of trees and meet Sweden's largest beetle. If you want, you are also allowed to feed the sheep out of hand. In a lighthearted way, the present is mixed with selected pieces of Öland's exciting history. Together we create memories to take home.

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