About Grimsö Wildlife Research Station
In 1974 Sweden got its first and only wildlife research station – Grimsö – located in the forest outside Lindesberg.
The research at the Grimsö Research Station contributes scientific documentation for the management of wild animals and birds in Sweden. This includes studies of the animals’ ethology, as well as their distribution and genetic analyses. The research also includes human attitudes to predators and methods for alleviating conflicts related to wildlife.
Resources
We have access to a research area of 13,000 hectares, a genetic laboratory, kitchen, plant preparation lab and a wood and metal workshop. We have extensive knowledge of the capturing and marking of wild animals.
The wildlife monitoring vid at the Grimsö Research Station include longitudinal surveys of mammals, birds, ticks and vegetation. These data are used for evaluating census methods and tracking the population dynamics of different species.
The Swedish Wildlife Damage Centre (VSC) at the station use research, development and education in order to limit damage and conflict caused by wildlife.
Welcome
Researcher can use the resources and data at the station through SITES, a national infrastructure for field experiments. You can also come to Grimsö if you would like a nice and pleasant venue for a conference or a meeting. We also receive visitors to the “Naturligtvis” (Naturally) nature exhibit. You will need to book and receive confirmation in advance.
The permanent wildlife and nature exhibit "Naturligtvis" opened in 2024. Interested parties are welcome to visit the exhibit and the Grimsö Research Station. The admission fee is the same regardless of group size and the guided tour takes 2 hours. Contact Linda Höglund.
