Discover Backaryd: Church, Waters and Trails

Backaryd combines historical impressions with nature experiences and local events. Those choosing a holiday apartment or holiday home for their vacation can shape their stay around different interests: the local history takes center stage around Backaryds kyrka, while the Lilla Hejanrundan, several bodies of water and seasonal activities offer other focal points. This makes it possible to choose accommodation based on your preferred daily plans, without every day of your vacation having to look the same.

Backaryd’s history around the church

Backaryd grew up around Backaryds kyrka. The church was built between 1795 and 1799, while the bell tower of Backaryds kyrka dates from the 17th century. Those interested in regional architectural history encounter two different historical dates in one place. The church surroundings also play a role in local events: the traditional Walpurgis Night celebration takes place on April 30 from 5 p.m. in the church parking lot by the bell tower.

For your trip planning, this means that if you appreciate culture and local traditions, you can take dates around the church into account alongside excursions into the countryside. Another announced event is a pilgrimage hike in Backaryd, which Ronneby pastorat has announced for October 24. The announcement describes a scheduled event, not a permanent offering.

Hiking, waters and cultural landscape

In the Björkeryd nature reserve, visitors experience the Bräkneån Valley as a varied cultural landscape. One specific way to explore the area on foot is the Lilla Hejanrundan. The hiking loop is located in Backaryd and passes Årsjön and Vierydsån. At the starting point of the Lilla Hejanrundan by Årsjön, there is a shelter and a barbecue area. This information helps you structure a hiking day with a clear starting point and a planned break.

Water is also part of the local scenery. Backaryd’s municipal bathing area is located on the shore of Skörjesjön. This means that trip planning can include both a hiking loop by bodies of water and a dedicated bathing area as different nature experiences. Those looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Backaryd can use their preferred mix of church history, a day of hiking, a bathing area and local events as a guide for their stay.

Events and activities throughout the year

The recurring Backarydsdagen includes races of 7.5, 5 and 3.5 kilometers. The three distances offer different ways to incorporate an active event into your stay. The autumn market in Backaryd includes elements related to harvest and food, giving local topics a seasonal focus.

For winter days, Backaryd has an ice rink. It can be used in winter when weather conditions are suitable and is illuminated in the evenings, making evening skating possible there as well. Depending on when you travel, this adds an activity that differs from hiking, church history and markets.

Choose Backaryd as a base

Bus 840 from Ronneby stops in Backaryd near the Lilla Hejanrundan. Those arriving by bus or including public transportation in their plans can take this information into account when organizing a day of hiking. Accommodation in Backaryd can therefore serve as a base for varied experiences, without requiring you to commit to just one type of vacation.

Other places in the area

If you would like to extend your search to other destinations, you can find Hallabro, Bräkne-Hoby, Ronneby, Eringsboda, Johannishus, Kallinge and Listerby here.

To the overarching travel overview: Ronneby.