More than just a conference

Activities and experiences

Activities to do together

At Gysinge Herrgård , you Gysinge Herrgård hold meetings and socialize without any distractions. We’ve put together a selection of fun activities and experiences to help you create a wonderful working environment and enhance your meeting. All activities are booked upon request.

Checkpoint Challenge

Everyone on the team can contribute here! The Checkpoint Challenge is a hybrid of an orienteering race and a quiz, where teams use tablets to compete for points while completing a series of fun photo challenges. To win, you’ll need quick feet and a good general knowledge, and we can guarantee a few laughs when the photos come in!

Duration: 1.5 hours

Number of participants: 8–3,000

Price: 425 SEK per person

A setup fee of at least 3,000 SEK applies

Teamwork

For groups looking to hone their communication skills and get to know each other better! Kick off your conference with our Teamwork program, where teams face off in various challenges that put their teamwork, physical abilities, and mental agility to the test in a Robinson Crusoe-inspired pentathlon. Teamwork has a bigger sibling—Champion of Champions. Contact us for more info!

Duration: 1.5 hours
Number of participants: 8–3,000
Price: 425 SEK per person
A setup fee starting at 3,000 SEK applies

Model Car Building

Here, teamwork is put to the test in two challenges. The first is to design and build a soapbox car suitable for a race, and the second is, of course, to race it! Teams must have a clear plan for how they will tackle the task within the limited time and find a way to build the soapbox car skillfully enough to last an entire race. The first one across the finish line wins!

Duration: 2 hours
Number of participants: 8–1,000
Price: 550 SEK per person
A setup fee starting at 3,000 SEK applies

Where are we headed?

An entertaining journey and a highly popular quiz, inspired by SVT’s “På Spåret”! Compete against each other by trying to figure out which city we’re looking for and rack up points using pictures, videos, clues, and follow-up questions! This activity is perfect as a break during a conference or as entertainment before or after dinner.

Duration: 1 hour
Number of participants: 8–300
Price: 350 SEK per person*
A setup fee starting at 3,000 SEK applies

* If the event takes place during dinner, there is an additional charge of 50 SEK per person, and the duration will be adjusted to fit the dinner schedule.

The Case

The Case is a fast-paced team activity that emphasizes collaboration. Participants open one bag after another, each filled with clever and varied tasks—every new challenge is a chance to earn points. The pace is fast, so you’ll need to think quickly, work together smartly, and dare to be creative. It’s the perfect activity for boosting team spirit.

Duration: 1 hour
Number of participants: 8–300
Price: 375 SEK per person
A setup fee starting at 3,000 SEK applies

Mystery Box

Our most challenging activity yet! Try our mobile version of the popular “Escape Room.” It’s a team competition where everyone will have to put their heads together—and use all their wits—to solve the challenges and unlock the box. Each team gets their own box, and the fastest team wins!

Duration: 1.5 hours
Number of participants: 8–200
Price: 425 SEK per person
A setup fee starting at 3,000 SEK applies

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The Pentathlon Box – A fun and energizing conference activity!

Are you looking for an activity that will bring out both laughter and a competitive spirit during your conference? Then the Pentathlon Box is perfect!

Participants can challenge each other in five fun events that are suitable for everyone. All you need is a competitive spirit and a good attitude!

Price:120 SEK per person

Ghost Tour: 395 SEK per person

Are you brave enough to join a ghost tour of the manor house?

Join one of the descendants of the former ironworks owner and hear captivating stories about the history of the place and the supernatural events that both guests and staff have experienced over the years.

Price: 395 SEK per person (minimum 20 people).

Note: This activity can only be booked in the evening.

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Whiskey tasting with different glasses on a wooden tray

Whiskey Tasting: 595 SEK per person

In the heart of Gästrikland’s iron-rich region, surrounded by lush forests and a mirror-like lake, lies Gammelstilla Whiskey. In the small village of Gammelstilla, new recipes are constantly being tested to find the perfect balance. Once that balance is achieved, the whiskey is aged for at least three years—a wait that is truly worth the result.

During this tasting, you will sample three carefully selected whiskies, accompanied by complementary accompaniments that enhance the experience.

Price: 595 SEK per person (minimum 8 people).

This is the perfect way to start your conference dinner—a culinary journey that will take your evening to new heights.

Beer tasting: 595 SEK per person

Learn more about one of the world’s most popular beverages. It’s sure to be a memorable experience, whether you’re a seasoned beer connoisseur or have just discovered this golden beverage.

Gysinge Brewery is likely the southernmost brewery in Norrland, specializing primarily in IPAs. With over 15 years of experience brewing local beer, they now supply several local restaurants, pubs, and bars with their highly popular beverages.

During the beer tasting, you’ll sample several different types of beer along with complementary snacks.

Price: 595 SEK per person (minimum 10 people).

Beer tasting featuring various beer varieties and the Gysinge Brewery logo
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Experience nature

Just around the corner from Gysinge Herrgård both a nature reserve and the Dalälven River. Be sure to take a nice walk before the conference begins.

Guided kayaking tour into the national park

We’ll be paddling through an incredibly scenic area, passing beneath the mighty Gysinge Rapids and into a wildlife and nature reserve home to beaver dams, fish weirs, and bald eagles—who often come to curiously observe our boats.

Duration: approx. 2.5 hours (minimum 10 people).

You are welcome to bring your own refreshments included in your conference package if you wish, but please let us know when you make your reservation.

Price upon request.

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Legs in hiking boots resting in an orange hammock in the forest

Forest Bathing 3,500 SEK

Forest bathing has been shown to improve concentration, boost mental health, lower stress hormone levels, and reduce blood pressure. Forest bathing can be described as “immersing one’s senses in the forest atmosphere,” and does not involve swimming in water.

You will be guided through an experience of nature with all your senses in beautiful, unspoiled surroundings while lying on a sheepskin rug or in a hammock. This will be a time for recreation and relaxation, tailored to the autumn season.

Time required: About 2 hours

Number of participants: 5–15

Top of the Test

Elevate your conference with a "Best in Test"-inspired activity that guarantees laughter, engagement, and a stronger sense of team spirit.

You'll form teams and compete against each other in various challenges—just like on the popular TV show.

All necessary equipment is provided, and the activity can be easily held in the conference room or in our common areas.

A perfect addition to the conference to build team spirit, break the ice, and create a relaxed atmosphere where everyone can participate on their own terms.

Price: 120 SEK per person, no minimum number of participants

Send a booking request

We’ll help you tailor your conference so that it becomes an experience you’ll look back on fondly.