Fairies, like many other creatures of the forest, possess magical powers. One of their greatest gifts is the ability to change their size at will. In their natural form, they are no bigger than insects and live in tiny, colorful houses or cozy fairy nests hidden among the plants. If you look closely at a beautiful butterfly or a shimmering dragonfly, you might just be catching a glimpse of a little forest fairy. Fairies can only change their size at dawn and dusk, when the magic of the forest is at its strongest. Birds are the fairies’ closest friends. They even share a language that sounds much like cheerful birdsong—a delightful mix of whistles and melodies. When fairies and birds gather to chat, the forest fills with a wonderfully lively chorus. Some forest fairies have also learned to speak the language of humans. Fairies and flowers have a special bond. Forest fairies wear clothing woven from flower petals, leaves, and other plants. When they are small, they often curl up inside blooming flowers to sleep, wrapping the soft petals around themselves like a warm blanket. Flowers love fairies just as much as fairies love flowers.

The forest fairies understand how important bees and other pollinators are to all life on Earth. Without bees and bumblebees pollinating plants and flowers, nearly one-third of the food that people and animals depend on would disappear. To help, fairies guide bees to blossoms filled with nectar and plant new flowers throughout the forest, ensuring there are always enough blooms for the pollinators to do their vital work. Because of this, the forest fairies warmly invite everyone to help nature by planting flowers and creating homes for insects. Every small act of kindness helps the forest thrive. When forest fairies dance, tiny fairy crystals appear on the ground. These magical crystals hold special powers and can protect against dark magic. Unlike the mysterious dances of the mist elves, which can be dangerous to follow, a forest fairy dance fills those who witness it with energy, joy, and strength.

If you visit “Älvaboden” there’s always a fairy delighted in sharing her magical forest fairy dance with everyone she meets.