Come and visit Kosta Safari Park
OPENING HOURS: 10.00 - 18.00
(The gate closes for entry to the park at 18.00, for exit from the park the gate closes at 20.00)
In the large enclosure in Kosta Safaripark you can get really close to the wild animals safely in your car. Here you can see moose, bison, red deer, mouflon sheep, fallow deer & wild boar roaming freely in their natural environment.
Kosta Safaripark is the place that gives you an unforgettable nature experience in the deep Småland forests - an activity for the whole family. We are proud to be the only park in Sweden and the world where you can meet Europe's largest terrestrial mammals, elk, bison and red deer, in their completely natural environment.
Experience the wild animals roaming freely in the 200 hectare park. From the safety of your own car, you can see majestic moose, magnificent bison, stately red deer, wild boar with mischievous cubs, mouflon sheep with their huge horns and shy but curious fallow deer. An exciting adventure for the whole family!
Nocturnal Safari in Kosta Safari Park
Guided tour of the Safari Park after dark When darkness falls in the park, many of our animals are extra active. Experience the park after closing together with our skilled guide.The dim moonlight lighting adds to the exciting feeling of moving through a nocturnal forest, many animals come very close to the train and barriers are blurred in the dark. Perhaps this is the closest you can get to experiencing a real wildlife safari in Sweden.
The Hälge train
Get up close to the wild animals roaming around in their natural environment at Kosta Safaripark.
The weekend train takes you around the park, where you have the opportunity to see moose, bison, fallow deer, mouflon sheep, red deer and wild boar up close.
Departures on 28 October - 5 November
Weekdays at 11.00
Saturday and Sunday at 11.00 and 13.00
The trip takes about 45 minutes. The train takes a maximum of 20 people.
See Europe's 5 largest terrestrial wild animals in the same enclosure!
Moose
The moose is the largest animal in the Swedish forests. It is easy to recognise thanks to its size and distinctive appearance. Its large ears, large muzzle and chin beard, together with the characteristic hump at the withers, make it difficult to confuse with other animals. The coat can range from dark brown and almost black to light brown or grey. The legs are always light grey-white regardless of the colour of the coat. The moose weighs 200-550 kg, and can measure up to two metres at the withers. Bull moose are on average 20 per cent larger than cow moose, and are both taller and heavier, with coarser necks and larger chin beards.
Visent
Meet the mink that used to live wild in our Swedish forests. You will be able to observe the bison roaming throughout the safari park. So during your safari tour in the primeval forest, be observant so you do not drive past them when they stand among the tree trunks.
Kosta Safari Park cooperates with the European Bison Conservation Centre to protect the survival of the species.
Red deer
In the wild, red deer are very shy animals that are rarely encountered in daylight, but are mostly observed at dawn and dusk. However, inside the park, there is a good chance of encountering red deer at all hours of the day.
Fallow deer
The fallow deer is a very social animal that roams throughout the safari park. If the weather is nice, the fallow deer like to go out and lie down and sunbathe, then the clearings, south slopes and glades are excellent places to observe this beautiful game.
Mufflon sheep
The mouflon sheep, Europe's only wild sheep, can be seen throughout the park. The species is a mountain sheep that originates from the rocky islands of the Mediterranean. Unlike the other animals in the park, mouflons are diurnal.
Wild boar
The wild boar is a very shy and vigilant animal with a keen sense of smell and can detect the scent of a human being from almost 1 kilometre away if the wind is right. The wild boar has rather poor eyesight, but their hearing is very good.
GLASS HOUSES IN THE SAFARI PARK - A NATURE EXPERIENCE!
Our glass houses inside Kosta Safari Park stand on pillars four metres above the ground, allowing for accommodation high up in the air with almost full hotel standard. Closer to nature, without compromising on comfort, is harder to come by. Here it is possible to see the European bison, the stately red deer, the king of the forest moose, the curious fallow deer, mouflon sheep with their huge horns and the mischievous wild boars that roam freely in the large fenced park.
We have 2 sizes of houses, 15 and 30 square metres. Here you will also be able to organise conferences. The accommodation will be without electricity but with access to powerbanks for those who want.
The walls are partly made of wood, but the majority are glass walls that give an increased feeling of living close to nature. Despite the glass walls, it will still be an individual and private accommodation, without insight. Order catering/room service from Kosta Lodge and have your dinner delivered directly to your accommodation!
HOW TO GET HERE
From the west: Take road 25 towards Kalmar. At the roundabout in Lessebo, take the third exit and follow Kostavägen. The park is on the right side after about 10 km.
From the east: Take road 25 towards Växjö. At the roundabout in Eriksmåla, take the first exit and follow road 28. After about 13 km turn left onto Kostavägen. The park is on the left after about 2 km.
From the north: Road 28/31 - turn right onto Kostavägen. The park is on the left after about 2 km.
From the south: Road 28 - at the roundabout in Eriksmåla, take the second exit and follow road 28. After about 6 km turn left onto Kostavägen. The park is on the left after about 2 km.
Address: Visentvägen 1, 36543 Kosta - GPS: 56.817299, 15.376886