This guest story comes from my brother, who travelled from the Netherlands to Furudal by train this September, with stops in Hamburg, Copenhagen and Växjö along the way. Most non-Swedish guests fly to Stockholm and rent a car to go to Furudal. But you can also travel in a more sustainable way. And if you’re lucky, you arrive at Marcusgård already relaxed. I bought an Interrail Senior Pass and this September I got on the train from The Hague to […]
We asked ourselves that very question about five years ago. Not in the heart of the forest, but on a pavement in Paris. And the answer didn’t arrive until we got back home. It was a family visit like any other: well-meaning, slightly over-scheduled, and packed with things you didn’t want to miss. Paris is a city that gives you everything all at once—beauty, motion, sound, scents, and people everywhere. That is precisely what makes it magnificent. Yet, somewhere during […]
Anyone travelling through Sweden will encounter forests, lakes and red wooden cottages. Nature is everywhere. Yet some places invite people to stay a little longer. Näsets Marcusgård is located in Furudal, in the heart of Dalarna, surrounded by forests, lakes and walking trails. Just a few hours north of Stockholm, it feels far removed from the noise and pace of everyday life without being difficult to reach. Scattered among the trees are several thoughtfully designed stays, each with its own […]
A wooden sign reading “Poesistigen” resting against a birch tree at the entrance of the Nordic Druid Trail behind Näsets Marcusgård in Furudal, Dalarna. Deep in the forests of Dalarna, surrounded by pine trees, moss and silence, there is a trail where the pace of life begins to slow down naturally. The Nordic Druid Trail — known locally as Poesistigen, or “The Poetry Path” — has reopened for the season. A quiet forest walk following a small stream through the […]
If you are planning to visit us in 2026, try to aim for the second week of August. We are looking at a rare “double bill” in the sky that summer, and the forest here in Furudal is exactly where you want to be when it happens. On August 12th, we get a significant solar eclipse in the evening. Because the sun will be low over the trees, the light in the forest will turn into that strange, silvery glow […]
In recent years, travellers have started looking for something different when planning a stay in nature in Sweden. Last year, many discovered the idea of the coolcation: travelling north to escape extreme summer heat. This year, another quieter movement is taking shape — something called hushpitality. Hushpitality describes a quieter form of hospitality where rest, fewer decisions and time close to nature become part of the stay itself. Instead of adding more activities, it creates space for presence, recovery and […]
We introduced our Forest Signature Experiences in early December. Winter had not arrived yet. There was no snow to depend on, no finished winter scene. The forest was dark and quiet, still open. We worked with what was there. Living at Näsets Marcusgård teaches you this quickly. Seasons do not adjust to plans. You adjust to them. Just before the end of the year, winter came. Snow changed the forest. Movement slowed. The landscape closed itself. Not long after, storm […]
When everyone is gone, the magic begins. The summer buzz has faded. The days grow shorter, the forests shift in colour, and a rare stillness settles over Dalarna. From the first crisp autumn mornings to the long winter nights and into the soft light of spring — this is what we call the silence season at Näsets Marcusgård in Furudal, Sweden. True luxury isn’t found in crowded places. It’s in the quiet moments when you have nature almost entirely to […]
Hidden inside an old woodshed, deep in the forests of Dalarna, you’ll find something quietly magical: the Forest Screen. This is not your usual cinema. There’s no popcorn machine, no queues, no ads. Instead, imagine two chairs, a warm blanket, candlelight, and the hush of the forest around you. It’s an outdoor movie experience designed for slowness, presence, and intimacy — exclusively for guests staying in our forest cabins at Näsets Marcusgård. Handpicked films, seasonally shown Rather than offering an […]