Discover Furudal: history, nature and activities

Furudal combines a rich history with scenic views and ideas for an active holiday. The observation tower at Ärteråsen offers views of Lake Oresjön and the surrounding landscape; there are also stories ranging from the old ironworks to fishing in regional waters. Golf, cycling, and ski and fitness trails offer more ways to shape your holiday days. When looking for a holiday rental, it is worth first considering whether cultural history, activities on the water, or outdoor exercise will define your stay.

Industrial history and a turbulent past

Birger Elfwing founded Furudals Bruk in 1709 as an ironworks, a so-called Styckebruk. The Furudals bruks kulturhus foundation has established several museums on the site. This brings together the historic beginnings of the ironworks and a group of museums that gives the site another cultural focal point.

The Norsk Veteranmuseum offers a different historical perspective. It tells the story of 15,000 Norwegian reserve police officers who received military training in secret camps in Sweden during the Second World War. Two of these camps were in Furudal. The museum’s story thus leads to a specific chapter in the town’s past.

Gammelstan was protected as a historic building site by the Swedish National Heritage Board in 1966. The protected site represents architectural heritage and offers a different perspective from the founding story of Furudals Bruk or the war history of the Veterans Museum. Visitors interested in local history will find several different subjects in Furudal, rather than just one historical narrative.

Ärteråsen’s Culture Week is regularly associated with calendar week 29. Check the specific dates for your intended travel year when planning your trip.

Scenic views and active holiday days

The observation tower at Ärteråsen offers views of Lake Oresjön and the surrounding landscape. Cyclists can take a route around the lake; a cycling section of the Siljansleden trail also runs in the Furudal area. As conditions may vary by season, it is a good idea to check them before setting out. This lets you make sightseeing and cycling separate focuses of your trip planning.

Furudals Bruks Golfklubb offers an 18-hole course and a 6-hole multigolf course on a pay-and-play basis. The 18-hole course was established in 1989. The different hole counts mark a clear distinction between the two formats: when planning, you can consider which option better fits your intended daily schedule.

Furudal has ski and fitness trails that are 2.5 and 5 kilometres long. Their lights are switched on manually and stay on for one hour at a time. Furudals Hockeyskola also offers a sporting activity: participants have two or three ice sessions each day with experienced coaches.

Fishing in the region

The Ore Fiskevårdsområde comprises 70 fishing waters. The Ore älv river has trout and grayling, while put-and-take fishing is available at Tillhedstjärn. These details range from the regional fishing area to specific waters and fish species. Check the current fishing rules and permits before your trip.

Tillhedstjärn also has a ramp for people with disabilities. Check the conditions at the site before your visit. The fishing information covers different waters and types of fishing, so for planning purposes it is important to decide which ones you actually want to include.

Choose the right holiday rental for your trip

The experiences you plan to include can influence your choice of holiday rental in Furudal. Those particularly interested in history will focus on different things from those planning to cycle, play golf or fish. This way, you can choose a base that suits your own holiday plans.

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