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‘The Great Moose MigrationLivestream Captures Early Start to Sweden’s Beloved Slow TV Event

Warm weather prompted an early kickoff for the 20-day broadcast, drawing millions of global viewers to follow the Ångerman River crossing.

This undated photo, issued by SVT, shows Moose in Junsele, Sweden during preparations for the livestream 'The Great Moose Migration' to document the annual Moose migration near Kullberg in northern Sweden. (SVT via AP)
This undated photo, issued by SVT, shows preparations in Junsele, Sweden for the livestream 'The Great Moose Migration' to document the annual Moose migration near Kullberg in northern Sweden. (SVT via AP)
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This undated photo, issued by SVT, shows preparations in Junsele, Sweden for the livestream 'The Great Moose Migration' to document the annual Moose migration near Kullberg in northern Sweden. (SVT via AP)

Overview

  • The 2025 edition of ‘The Great Moose Migration’ began a week early due to unseasonably warm weather, with the livestream running until May 4.
  • Now in its seventh year, the Swedish slow TV event has grown from 1 million viewers in 2019 to 9 million in 2024, reflecting its cultural significance.
  • SVT’s production team employs 26 remote cameras, night vision setups, and drones to unobtrusively capture the moose crossing the Ångerman River.
  • Fans worldwide, including mega-fans like Ulla Malmgren, have adjusted their routines to watch the calming, real-time broadcast of the moose migration.
  • The program exemplifies the enduring appeal of slow TV, offering an authentic and meditative viewing experience while showcasing nature’s rhythms.