Kolforsen: Water, History and Distinctive Landscapes

Kolforsen combines unusual landscape forms with water-based experiences and traces of regional history. Stormyran near Kolforsen has an unusual hydrotopography, giving the area a distinctive landscape character. At the same time, the Testeboån offers concrete opportunities for paddlers and anglers. Anyone planning a trip with varied ideas for each day can combine nature, activity and village history in Kolforsen.

Experience the water: canoe route, rapids and fishing

In the wider surroundings of Kolforsen, a well-developed canoe route runs along the Testeboån between Ockelbo and Smörnäs. It is therefore an interesting point of reference for anyone who wants to spend their time on the water. The Kolforsen rapid is short and easy to paddle. For varied planning, such paddling experiences can be combined with time by the river, without every day having to follow the same rhythm.

The Testeboån through Kolforsen also offers fishing spots for pike, perch and whitefish. This means the area appeals not only to canoeists, but also to visitors who would like to spend their time peacefully by the water. Kolforsströmmen is a section of rapids with fast-flowing water over a rocky bed. The water is rich in oxygen and the bed is clean. These specific characteristics make the river a defining part of the local landscape.

The rest area and launch site in Kolforsen have a sandy bottom at normal water levels. At normal water levels, it is 50 metres from the loading area and car park. Such information can play a role in planning your day when bringing equipment to the water or combining an excursion with various activities.

Village history to discover independently

Kolforsen also has a historical side. Permanent information boards are being installed for the historical village walk in Kolforsen so that the walk can also be taken after the event. This offers an opportunity to get to know the area at your own pace and plan village history as an independent part of your stay.

The historical traces also include a dairy hut connected to life in the summer pastures in Kolforsen in 1901, which has been preserved in a converted form. The railway station is also part of the area’s history: the Swedish National Heritage Board previously considered it worthy of preservation. Together with the historical village walk, this creates a picture of Kolforsen that goes beyond pure nature experiences.

Which accommodation suits your stay?

When looking for accommodation in Kolforsen, you can first consider what focus should define your trip. Anyone mainly interested in paddling or fishing can plan their days around the water opportunities on the Testeboån, Kolforsströmmen and in the surrounding area. Those more interested in local history can include the village walk, the information boards and the preserved dairy hut in their plans. Swescot offers holiday homes for booking in Kolforsen.

As additional destinations in this selection, you can also explore Ockelbo, Jädraås and Åmotsbruk. This allows you to combine Kolforsen with ideas for other places without losing sight of the village’s distinctive water and historical character.

Back to the overarching travel overview: Ockelbo.