Field Excursion Information
All field excursions depart from the central station Umeå (Järnvägstorget ).
Each excursion and bus departs at a different time. Please check the schedule carefully to find your assigned bus and departure time.
Your participant name tag indicates your field excursion and group. Most buses will be at full capacity, so it is not possible to switch between buses or excursions.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure to:
- Check your name on the bus list
- Collect color codes for field identification
- Make sure your name tag is visible when boarding the bus
Buses usually depart strictly on time - no waiting for late arrivals
Full-Day Excursions
- Krycklan Water, Forest, and Peatland
- Departure: as scheduled on each bus below
- Return: as scheduled on each bus below
- Distance: ~60 km inland from Umeå (≈1-hour bus ride)
Half-Day Excursion
- Röbäcksdalen
- Departure: as scheduled below
- Return: ~13:00
Meals: Fika and lunch will be provided for all excursions.
Clothing & Gear: Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy shoes suitable for outdoor terrain.
Here you can find the detailed schedules for each trip:
Forest Biogeochemical cycles
Krycklan Forest Bus 1 A and B BIOGEOMON 2026 Field Excursion Information Sheet_Krycklan_Forest_Bus1AandB_2.pdf
Krycklan Forest Bus 2 A and B BIOGEOMON 2026 Field Excursion Information Sheet_Krycklan_Forest_Bus2AandB_2.pdf
Forest Waters
Krycklan Water Bus 1 A and B BIOGEOMON 2026 Field Excursion Information Sheet_Krycklan_Water_Bus1AandB.pdf
Krycklan Water Bus 2 A and B BIOGEOMON 2026 Field Excursion Information Sheet_Krycklan_Water_Bus2AandB.pdf
Krycklan Water Bus 3 A and B BIOGEOMON 2026 Field Excursion Information Sheet_Krycklan_Water_Bus3AandB_1.pdf
Krycklan Water Bus 4 A and B BIOGEOMON 2026 Field Excursion Information Sheet_Krycklan_Water_Bus4AandB_1.pdf
Natural, Drained and Restored Peatlands
Peatland Bus 1 A and B BIOGEOMON 2026 Field Excursion Information Sheet_Peatland_Bus1A and B.pdf
Peatland Bus 2 A and B BIOGEOMON 2026 Field Excursion Information Sheet_Peatland_Bus2A and B.pdf
Agriculture in High Latitudes
Agriculture Bus 1A Agriculture at high latitudes Schedule.pdf
Krycklan Catchment Study
A long-term research site for hydrology, biogeochemistry, and ecosystem processes, providing valuable data on nutrient cycling, carbon storage, and forest management impacts.
Forest Soil Biogeochemical Cycles
The Krycklan catchment and Flakaliden experimental forest represent two of Sweden’s most valuable long-term research sites for exploring biogeochemical cycles in boreal landscapes.
Trollberget Experimental Area (TEA)
A Swedish research station is conducting studies on forest ecology, biodiversity, and peatland restoration.
Röbäcksdalen Field Research Station
A Umeå-based facility studying agriculture, animal science, biology, agro-ecology, soil, and environmental science, featuring a 120-cow dairy farm.