Discover Sollerön: Viking Age, crafts and nature

Sollerön is a destination for anyone who wants to combine experiences in nature with tangible history and regional crafts. Iron Age burial grounds, a cultural trail, the Agnmyren nature reserve, a historic church and the Sollerö Vävstuga give the area several distinct facets. For families, this combination offers the opportunity to choose between short discoveries, longer walks, historic sites and creative insights depending on their interests.

Following the footsteps of the Viking Age

The Iron Age burial grounds on Sollerön are particularly striking. They are considered the largest and best-preserved burial grounds in Dalarna. Their size and the finds discovered there show that Sollerön experienced a period of prosperity during the Viking Age. This makes the past tangible not only through dates: The extent of the burial grounds and the archaeological finds tell of the importance the area held during this period.

Next to the Hembygdsgården open-air museum are two burial grounds dating from the late Viking Age. They are dated to the years 950 to 1050 AD. The open-air museum conveys the history of Sollerön and complements a visit to the historic sites with another perspective on the area. Those traveling with children can combine different ways of engaging with the past here without having to devote the entire holiday to a single museum experience.

Nature, trails and special places

The Agnmyren nature reserve is located on Sollerön in the northern part of Lake Siljan. Silvergruvan, a small limestone quarry, is situated within the nature reserve. Zinc blende and galena were mined there. The historic mining industry adds a distinct element alongside the burial grounds and makes it clear that Sollerön’s history was shaped by more than just the Viking Age.

The Kulturstigen trail on Sollerön offers an opportunity for active exploration. The trail is 3.2 kilometres long, of which 2.5 kilometres are suitable for people with disabilities. These two figures help with planning your day, as you can consider the total length of the Kulturstigen and the explicitly stated accessible section separately. Depending on the composition of your group, this makes it easier to decide which part of the trail fits into your daily schedule.

Crafts, gardens and local traditions

The Sollerö Vävstuga welcomes both beginners and experienced weavers and offers the opportunity to weave according to your own preferences. It also features regional handicrafts, some of which are offered for sale. This makes the Vävstuga an interesting stop for travelers who want not only to visit historic places but also to discover regional design and craftsmanship.

The garden at Lärkastugan offers a seasonal addition: In autumn, visitors can stroll there and sample apples. Sollerö Church was built and expanded from 1780 to 1785 in the Gustavian style, adding a building from a later period to the area’s cultural picture. This allows you to experience different eras side by side on Sollerön – from Iron Age burial grounds and the Viking Age to 18th-century architecture.

Holiday apartments and travel planning in Sollerön

When looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Sollerön, you can first determine the focus of your holiday according to your interests. For days centered on cultural history, the burial grounds, Hembygdsgården and Sollerö Church belong in your plans. Those who prefer exercise and nature can include the Kulturstigen and Agnmyren. Crafts and an autumn visit to the garden at Lärkastugan offer yet other highlights.

If you would like to extend your travel plans to include other places, you can also find Venjan, Johannisholm, Våmhus, Gesunda, Gopshus and Mora.

To the higher-level travel overview: Mora.