Brekkebygd: Local history, regional cuisine and Sølendet
Accommodation in Brekkebygd
Brekkebygd can be explored through tangible traces of trade and earlier travel, regional food, and the Sølendet nature reserve. This makes the village interesting for travellers who want to include local history and food culture in their holiday alongside nature.
Trade and history in Brekkebygd
Groups can visit Chr. Borgos landhandel by arrangement. The furnishings and stock are still there as they were when the shop closed in the 1960s. The preserved contents give visitors a tangible connection to the shop’s former use: not only its name, but also its goods and furnishings evoke the time when it was open.
The statue Fôrbonden stands by the church in Brekken, also known as Brekkebygd. Härjedalen gave it in thanks for the support provided during the era of horse transport. The statue and its story thus recall a connection tied to transporting horses and the support given along the way.
Another historic site is Skottgården, a transport hub and post station in Brekken. The complex comprises eight buildings and was once the centre of the village. Skottgården represents a different aspect of local history from the former shop: here, the focus is on travel and the site’s role as a station. Skottgården welcomes groups for lunch, dinner, celebrations and overnight stays. It also offers guided mountain hikes in the border mountains, with fishing and barbecues.
Traditional food and local produce
The local cuisine also offers a glimpse into regional traditions. Skottgården serves homemade traditional dishes and drinks from local producers. At Såmmårstuggu by Kalsa Gårdsbakeri, the menu features rømmegrøt, cured meat, Ingerlemse, Pjalt and freshly baked Hyllkake. The variety of dishes makes choosing what to eat part of the culinary discovery.
Kalsa Gårdsbakeri bakes with its own milk, following traditional artisanal methods. This gives the bakery a distinct focus alongside Skottgården’s offerings: here, the emphasis is on baking and using the farm’s own milk, while Skottgården serves homemade traditional food and drinks from local producers.
Sølendet: calcareous fen and plant diversity
The Sølendet nature reserve is a defining natural feature of the area. Established in 1974, it covers 3,064 dekar. About half of the area consists of calcareous fen; the rest is mostly covered by wooded meadows and heathland. Sølendet is one of Norway’s largest continuous calcareous fen areas.
The documented plant diversity is also remarkable: around 270 vascular plant species have been recorded in the area, including 12 orchid species. Those interested in plants and varied landscapes will find a clear contrast here to the historic buildings and culinary offerings.
Roads through Brekken
Two roads describe Brekken’s position in the regional transport network. FV705 runs from Røros through Brekken to the Myrmoen junction at Aursunden. Mellomriksveien, National Road 31 from Røros to Härjedalen, also passes through Brekken. These two road connections can help you place Brekkebygd in your travel plans, while keeping their different routes distinct.
Your choice of destination is therefore connected to the experiences you want to focus on during your stay.
Go to the main travel overview: Røros.
