The park was historically the largest predator park in Europe, covering approximately 325,000 square meters.
The enclosures were designed to utilize the natural topography of the Grönklitt forest, featuring steep inclines and dense spruce coverage.
The site was specifically known for its large brown bear population, which utilized the natural denning opportunities within the forest environment.
The park was integrated into a larger year-round outdoor resort complex featuring skiing and mountain biking amenities.
Orsa Rovdjurspark is a predator-focused park located on the Grönklitt mountain in Dalarna, Sweden. It specialized in housing large European carnivores, including brown bears, wolves, lynx, and wolverines, within expansive forest enclosures. The park is integrated into a natural hilly landscape, requiring significant walking on sloped terrain. As of 2026, the facility has undergone major organizational changes, having closed its gates as a traditional public zoo in 2022 to transition into a center for animal research and conservation. The park infrastructure remains in place, though current public access is strictly limited or non-existent depending on ongoing site projects. Visitors should verify the current status of site access through official channels, as the facility is no longer operating under its former public zoo model.
The viewing platforms at the highest elevation points of the park offering panoramic views of the Dalarna forest landscape.
Check the official website thoroughly for current site accessibility before planning any travel to the Grönklitt area.
If the park is closed to the public, explore the surrounding Grönklitt mountain resort trails for general forest hiking.
Wear sturdy hiking boots, as the terrain is steep, uneven, and often muddy regardless of the season.
Expecting a traditional zoo experience with active feeding shows or daily animal encounters.
Permanently closed as a commercial public zoo; accessibility subject to private research or redevelopment phases.
Maintain silence to avoid stressing local wildlife; stay strictly on marked paths.
