Sweden's Moose Cam Lets You Slip Into the Wilderness—No Flight Required
Sweden's 'Moose Cam' offers a live-streaming glimpse of wildlife in the northern High Coast, part of a growing 'Slow TV' trend that brings nature into homes worldwide. The livestream, known as The Great Moose Migration, has drawn millions of viewers since its 2019 debut, with increasing international interest. Featuring real-time footage of moose and other animals, the project combines conservation awareness with calming, immersive viewing.
- ▪The Great Moose Migration livestream was launched in 2019 by Swedish public broadcaster SVT.
- ▪In 2024, nine million people watched the moose cam, with nearly one-third from outside Sweden.
- ▪The cameras are located in the UNESCO-listed High Coast region and capture over 500 hours of 24/7 footage.
- ▪Moose cross the Angerman River toward traditional grazing grounds, with around 70 spotted in 2025.
- ▪Other wildlife, including bears, otters, foxes, and reindeer, have made unscripted appearances on the stream.
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Style & CultureSweden's Moose Cam Lets You Slip Into the Wilderness—No Flight Required"Slow TV” is becoming a hugely popular portal into landscapes far from everyday life.By Erika OwenMay 1, 2026Image Bank SwedenSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyI have a collection of fleeting happy places—moments in places far from home that have felt impossibly crafted—that I recall whenever things start to feel a little heavy in real life. Floating on my back in Iceland’s Blue Lagoon as a soft, near-hail melts the moment it rains down on my face; standing in a massive valley completely devoid of human-made noise, a couple of tears involuntarily snaking down my cheeks; and staring up at the geometric dance of treetops on a windy fall day in a nature preserve near my childhood home, my…
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