European Rewilding Network
ERN1501
Eriksberg Wildlife Park
Visitors can go on safari and see wild animals in their natural habitat and enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings.
At Eriksberg there are buildings from five centuries with a modern conference facility with a first class hotel and restaurants.
Eriksberg is part of the European cooperation to save the endangered European bison.
With its nine hundred hectares, Eriksberg is one of Northern Europe’s biggest game reserves and enclosed nature reserve. A place where red deer and fallow deer, European bison, wild boar and mouflon sheep roam freely. There is also a rich bird life and one of the world’s largest stocks of the red water lily. Since September 2014, Pere David’s deer became a part of the Eriksberg nature reserve.
Project:
Eriksberg Wildlife Park
Region:
Blekinge in southeastern Sweden
Type of protection:
Nature Reserve. A part of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Blekinge Archipelago and Natura 2000.
Keystone species:
Nothorhina muricata, Dendrocopos minor, Myotis nattereri, Nymphaea alba f. rosea
Fauna (mega) species present:
Mammals: Red deer, Fallow deer, Pere David’s deer, Wild boar, Mouflon, European bison, Red fox, Pine martin, Ferett, Lynx, Badger, Rabbit, Hare, Mink and Roe deer
Aim and vision:
To preserve (and also teach about and show) an unique animal and nature area.
To offer meetings and a unique experience around animals and nature as well as lodging and gastronomy for national and international visitors.
Uniqueness of the project:
• One of the world’s largest stocks of the protected water lily. • Special guided tours for nature enthusiasts to see the European bison close up, so-called 'walking safaris'. • Since 1942 has a part of the Baltic Sea been protected from external influences and is today one of the world’s best pike fishing. • The biggest single breeding herd of European bison living in an enclosure, in conditions as close to its natural conditions as possible. • During the last few years, Eriksberg Vilt & Natur has developed to become a modern conference facility with a first class hotel and restaurants, with front row seats for the drama created by nature. Eriksberg offers a unique meeting and experience place, where the contrasts between eras and styles create a captivating, vibrant atmosphere, ideal for visitors who want to work undisturbed and spend a few hours relaxing, and naturally also opportunities for private events.
Other activities:
Community involved, Eco tourism, Education, Recreational activities, Research, Sale of sustainable products
Results you aim to accomplish in 10 years from now on:
To establish Eriksberg as a well-known and well-respected destination on the animals’ terms.
Results so far:
The work to save the endangered European bison has been very productive at Eriksberg. In July 2012 twin calves were born. It has never happened in Sweden before, and only a few times in the world. The twins are doing well. The biodiversity of Eriksberg is well known in Sweden.
Inspirational value:
Visitors can go on safari and see wild animals in their natural habitat and enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings. Each year we receive students in wildlife management. We work closely with scientists, zoologists and vets.
Experience you would like to share:
European bison walks: Eriksberg conducts special guided tours for nature enthusiasts to see the bison close up, so-called walking safaris. Together with a guide, visitors can follow in the bison’ footsteps and get really close to them. Education about the animals living conditions.
Experience you would like to gain:
Breed endangered animals for re-release into the wild.
Country
Sweden
Start year
1938
Size (ha)
900
Area type
Other
Natural process
Natural grazing
Flagship species
Bison
Visitors can go on safari and see wild animals in their natural habitat and enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings.
At Eriksberg there are buildings from five centuries with a modern conference facility with a first class hotel and restaurants.
Eriksberg is part of the European cooperation to save the endangered European bison.
With its nine hundred hectares, Eriksberg is one of Northern Europe’s biggest game reserves and enclosed nature reserve. A place where red deer and fallow deer, European bison, wild boar and mouflon sheep roam freely. There is also a rich bird life and one of the world’s largest stocks of the red water lily. Since September 2014, Pere David’s deer became a part of the Eriksberg nature reserve.
Country
Sweden
Start year
1938
Size (ha)
900
Area type
Other
Natural process
Natural grazing
Flagship species
Bison
Specification
Project:
Eriksberg Wildlife Park
Region:
Blekinge in southeastern Sweden
Type of protection:
Nature Reserve. A part of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Blekinge Archipelago and Natura 2000.
Keystone species:
Nothorhina muricata, Dendrocopos minor, Myotis nattereri, Nymphaea alba f. rosea
Fauna (mega) species present:
Mammals: Red deer, Fallow deer, Pere David’s deer, Wild boar, Mouflon, European bison, Red fox, Pine martin, Ferett, Lynx, Badger, Rabbit, Hare, Mink and Roe deer
Description
Aim and vision:
To preserve (and also teach about and show) an unique animal and nature area.
To offer meetings and a unique experience around animals and nature as well as lodging and gastronomy for national and international visitors.
Uniqueness of the project:
• One of the world’s largest stocks of the protected water lily. • Special guided tours for nature enthusiasts to see the European bison close up, so-called 'walking safaris'. • Since 1942 has a part of the Baltic Sea been protected from external influences and is today one of the world’s best pike fishing. • The biggest single breeding herd of European bison living in an enclosure, in conditions as close to its natural conditions as possible. • During the last few years, Eriksberg Vilt & Natur has developed to become a modern conference facility with a first class hotel and restaurants, with front row seats for the drama created by nature. Eriksberg offers a unique meeting and experience place, where the contrasts between eras and styles create a captivating, vibrant atmosphere, ideal for visitors who want to work undisturbed and spend a few hours relaxing, and naturally also opportunities for private events.
Other activities:
Community involved, Eco tourism, Education, Recreational activities, Research, Sale of sustainable products
Achievements
Results you aim to accomplish in 10 years from now on:
To establish Eriksberg as a well-known and well-respected destination on the animals’ terms.
Results so far:
The work to save the endangered European bison has been very productive at Eriksberg. In July 2012 twin calves were born. It has never happened in Sweden before, and only a few times in the world. The twins are doing well. The biodiversity of Eriksberg is well known in Sweden.
Exchange
Inspirational value:
Visitors can go on safari and see wild animals in their natural habitat and enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings. Each year we receive students in wildlife management. We work closely with scientists, zoologists and vets.
Experience you would like to share:
European bison walks: Eriksberg conducts special guided tours for nature enthusiasts to see the bison close up, so-called walking safaris. Together with a guide, visitors can follow in the bison’ footsteps and get really close to them. Education about the animals living conditions.
Experience you would like to gain:
Breed endangered animals for re-release into the wild.