Welcome to the 18th European Heathlands Workshop

Sweden | 17–22 August 2025

Small-Scale Strategies for Big Impact in Heathland Management

For the first time since the European Heathland Network began organising its conferences, we are delighted to invite you to Sweden. Throughout the workshop, we will showcase Sweden’s unique heathland landscapes – from the sandy heaths of the south to the wind-swept coastal cliffs of the north. Join us on a journey through these remarkable environments as we share experiences, techniques, and strategies for successful heathland management.

Important Dates

Registration deadline: 5 May 2025
Abstract deadline: 16 May
Payment deadline: 5 June 2025

Workshop Fees

The cost for participation in all parts of the workshop (excluding the Extended Programme) is €1200 (incl. VAT €146) for a single room or €1014 (incl. VAT €126) for a shared room. The final cost depends on the options you select in the registration form.

The fee includes full board accommodation, transportation during the workshop, excursions, programme and the abstract book.

Please note: Beverages are not included except during the conference dinner.

Payment Instructions

After submitting your registration form, you will receive a confirmation email containing:

Detailed payment instructions
The exact amount to be paid (based on your registration details)

Cancellation Policy

Until 15 July: 50% refundable
Until 1 August: 25% refundable
After 1 August: No refund

Cancellations must be made in writing.

Extended Programme – Koster Islands

On Friday, we travel by ferry to the Koster archipelago for an overnight stay. On Saturday, we visit Kosterhavet National Park with a focus on heathland management, returning to Strömstad in the afternoon.

Workshop Locations & Travel Information

The main workshop will take place at two locations:

Scandic Hallandia, Halmstad (17-19 August)
TanumStrand Spa & Resort, Grebbestad (19-22 August)

The extended workshop will be held 23 August on Koster Island, just off the coast of Strömstad.

Arrival & Departure

Participants are welcome to check in at Scandic Hallandia between 16:00 and 21:00 on Sunday, 17 August. Dinner will be served at 19:30 that evening.

If you plan to join the workshop on Monday 18 August instead, please indicate this in the registration form. In such cases, the workshop fee will be adjusted accordingly. The workshop is scheduled to begin at 09:00.

The workshop concludes at 13:30 on August 22 in Tjurpannan Nature Reserve. Afterward, buses will depart for Gothenburg, with an estimated arrival time of 16:00.