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Embark on an adventure in a breathtaking landscape in the heart of Sweden! Take part in a survival and self-improvement course. This immersive experience in the great outdoors will push you out of your comfort zone, in complete safety, in an atmosphere of camaraderie and solidarity! You’ll discover the Haven Islands, a refuge suspended between sky and water, tucked away in the middle of a lake. This survival course is organised by Anthony Verlaine, known as the French Adventurer. All courses and training programmes here
A unique adventure off the beaten track
Discover the adventurer within you and enjoy a life-changing experience on a survival and self-improvement course on a desert island in the middle of a vast lake in Sweden. Set against a breathtaking backdrop, this course invites you to push your own limits whilst reconnecting with the wilderness.
You’ll learn to master essential wilderness survival skills such as navigation, observing weather patterns, building a shelter and finding water… But above all, you’ll step outside your comfort zone, in complete safety.
A life-changing experience!
As well as mastering technical skills, this survival course will, above all, be a unique opportunity to explore your mental and physical limits, so that you can better push beyond them. This experience goes far beyond simply learning traditional survival techniques. It offers an immersion in an unpredictable and fascinating world set against a backdrop of spectacular landscapes. A world in which you are not used to navigating, where you will need to draw on your inner resources.
And it is in this sense that the experience is transformative, as you will discover that you are stronger than you ever imagined and gain confidence!
In a spirit of kindness and solidarity
During this adventure off the beaten track, you’ll forge strong bonds with other participants as you share some intense moments. You’ll experience this adventure as a group, in an atmosphere of mutual support and solidarity. All courses are based on the Leave No Trace principle. The aim is to leave as few traces of your visit as possible. Any rubbish found along the way will be taken back with us.
A word from Anthony Verlaine
- “Delve into the heart of Sweden’s wild forests, where bears, wolves, lynx, moose and reindeer roam. A rugged, vast, silent and powerful landscape, where nature reigns supreme
- Over the course of seven days, you’ll learn how to rediscover your independence, your primal self and your vitality.
- You’ll learn how to find food, fish in the cold waters of the lake, purify water, light a fire, build a shelter, listen to the forest, protect yourself, but above all, how to reconnect with yourself and discover what it really means to survive
- Then, on a raft that we’ll build together, you’ll cross the lake to reach The Haven Islands, a refuge suspended between sky and water, my hidden islands, lost in the middle of the lake. A sanctuary of peace
- Once we’ve survived, the time for rest will come; it will be a time for freedom, celebration, stories around the campfire, swimming in crystal-clear water, camaraderie, and the bonds forged through hard work and pushing ourselves to the limit.
- This isn’t just any old work placement.
- “It’s a rebirth. A break from the world, to rediscover yourself, explore your limits, and realise that you’re much stronger than you thought.”
Courses led by Anthony – French Adventurer
These survival and personal development courses are led by qualified professionals (survival specialists, high-altitude mountain guides, sports coaches), including Anthony Verlaine, known as the French Adventurer. After a career path that seemed set to lead him to an international role within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UN, Anthony stepped out of his comfort zone by changing the course of his life to become a professional adventurer. He has travelled to over 100 countries to meet people from around the world, often without money and in conditions that were at times extreme.
Anthony is usually accompanied by another professional when leading the courses. His aim is to help you push your limits by reconnecting with nature. He has personally tested the survival techniques he teaches you in the field. These are realistic and effective survival techniques.
- Children aged 14 and over are admitted. A consent form is required if the teenager is not accompanied by a responsible adult.
- With the exception of people with heart conditions or serious joint problems, Anthony-French Adventurer’s courses are open to everyone.
- No particular level of fitness is required – just a positive attitude and a desire to push yourself and learn.
- Whether you’re looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, improve your survival skills or simply embark on an extraordinary adventure, these survival and personal development courses in Sweden offer you an intense experience.
- Many people have already embarked on this journey whilst going through a turning point in their lives, whether it be a major life change or an illness.
Prices: €1,000
Included in the price: food, activities, accommodation, supervisors. Not included: travel to Sweden
Upcoming dates
- 5–12 August 2026 — SURVIVAL COURSE IN SWEDEN
About Anthony Verlaine, the organiser and guide
Antony Verlaine, known as the French Adventurer, changed the course of his life after an early career that seemed set to lead him into international diplomacy. Having become a professional adventurer, he has travelled through more than 100 countries in challenging conditions, choosing to use non-motorised transport. He crossed the Kaokoland desert on foot entirely self-sufficiently, traversed Swedish Lapland above the Arctic Circle on cross-country skis, walked through Death Valley in the United States, and has experienced many other adventures besides. He developed his survival skills during his solo expeditions, but also by living alongside traditional tribes in Namibia and Nunavut. This life journey has made him realise the richness of our planet and the importance of protecting it.
