Elk House (Älgens Hus) — Attraction in Bjurholms kommun

Summary: I’m glad I did this experience, as there’s no other place you can safely meet moose or their young and pet them; however, it was quite expensive and the museum wasn’t in English.

Details: when arriving at the Elk House, you enter into the cafe/restaurant that serves elk cheese and moose meatballs, they have toilets available for free use and you can buy tickets for the museum/to meet the moose. They were £20.

We then went straight out into the big field to meet the adult moose. Their antlers were massive, and it was incredible to be so close to such large beings. You can get close, stroke then, get photos with them etc., but like horses, don’t get close behind them as they can kick.

You then go into the smaller paddock to see the babies, and they were all happily munching on leaves and lying about. They liked a scritch under the chin!

Then you go into the museum, which unfortunately was completely in Swedish! There is a folder with the exhibits translated into different languages (German and English only, I believe), but there’s a disconnect from what’s on show because it’s just reading an essay, not being immersed with pictures or physical things.

There’s an opportunity to try and lift some massive moose antlers, but be careful because they tip as they’re back heavy. Also, they’re sat on charcoal so we got covered in black!!

There’s then a video that explains about moose, their history, their year throughout the seasons and what they eat etc.

Overall, a...

Fantastic day on the Snow Mobil's and visiting the moose.

The snow mobil's where great fun and the route taken is beautiful. You can expect to see some beautiful scenery and the trip is hosted by a very friendly father and son. You also get plenty of chances to go off ride around the frozen lakes by yourself.

Half way through the journey you will stop to enjoy a yummy lunch around a fire beside one of the frozen lakes, where you can also refresh with a cup of coffee or juice.

After the snow mobil's there is also chance to meet the moose, where you can get the chance to stroke and get close to the moose. There is also a few added extras to the moose experience as well as a many gift shop and restaurant.

Fantastic experience and day out. I would recommend this 100%, and the hosts are very friendly and...

If you're in the North of Sweden, a visit to Älgens Hus is a must. This wonderful educational "farm/museum/diner" lets you get up close with baby and adult elks. The caretakers clearly love these impressive animals and are happy to answer all your questions – they're super friendly and will allow you to feed the Elks some branches if they are hungry.

Inside the small museum, you'll learn all about these kind and endearing creatures, including some fascinating myths about them. Don't worry about the language barrier, as English (blue binders) and German (red binders) translations are available at the enstrance of the museum.

After your visit, try some of the local elk dishes (one vegetarian option is also available). The drive to get there is also very scenic! It's a fantastic experience...