Discover Ljusne: Art, River and Industrial History

Ljusne combines art, industrial history and riverside experiences in an unusually vivid way. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home for varied days will find opportunities here for walks, museum visits, creative experiences and activities by the water. The combination of former industrial buildings, the Ljusnan River and a vibrant art scene is particularly appealing.

Art in Former Industrial Buildings

Konstkraft Ljusne is housed in two buildings. They contain wooden sculptures by Lennart Plahn as well as a permanent exhibition on the upper floor of the power station building. The exhibition opened in 2020 and preserves the artist’s life’s work. A 103-metre-long graffiti wall complements the offering. It is accessible around the clock every day. During the summer season, Konstkraft also organises Paint Jams, where everyone can try graffiti.

The Ljusne Promenade passes the former chain factory and power station, which now house Konstkraft Ljusne. Nearby is also Lennart Plahn’s sagoskog, with carved wooden artworks and wooden figures by the artist who originated from Ljusne. This makes it possible to combine a stay in Ljusne with various forms of art, without every day having to look the same.

Industrial History and Church Art

Bruksmuseum i Ljusne conveys what life and work were like for workers in Ljusne around the turn of the 20th century. Ljusne hyttmuseum displays firefighting equipment made in Ljusne and a 19th-century ore crusher. The Hyttmuseum also includes a fine forge that is in operation on certain days. You should check the current opening hours of Bruksmuseum i Ljusne directly with the museum.

Another cultural highlight is Ljusne kyrka, which was inaugurated in 1896. It was built in a style that is unusually rare in Sweden. Inside, brown wood and numerous carved columns shape the atmosphere. Visits are possible by telephone appointment. When choosing your accommodation, this distinction between art, technological history and sacred architecture may be of interest: Ljusne offers cultural destinations for different interests and daily rhythms.

Walks Along the Ljusnan

The Ljusne Promenade runs through Bruksparken and along the Ljusnan River. There are scenic sections, a boules court and several benches with tables. A longer route crosses the road bridge to the harbour of Ljusne and continues towards the pilot station. The bus stop Ljusne torg is indicated for arrival; there are car parks along the promenade. The area by Ljusnefjärden is also suggested as an option.

This allows you to vary your stay: a loop through the park combines riverside scenery and industrial history, while the longer route takes in the harbour and heads towards the pilot station. The paths can be planned as an experience in their own right or combined with a museum and art day.

Water Experiences and Fishing

For the Ljusne paddling tour, there are launching points on the northern shore of the Ljusnan in Ljusne and on the southern shore by Ljusnefors Camping. Both locations have car parks and suitable launching areas. Along the route, Lillgrytan has a small lighthouse keeper’s house and a jetty connecting the island with the mainland.

Anglers will also find specific opportunities: salmon and trout fishing is possible below the power station in Ljusne. The short-term fishing area covers approximately 9 kilometres of the lower Ljusnan and is divided into three sections. Ljusne Sportfiskeklubb manages the lower Ljusnan from the Höljebro kraftverk weir to the freshwater boundary at the sea; sea trout are the main focus of sport fishing.

Winter Alternative in Hömyra

In Hömyra near Ljusne, there are illuminated cross-country ski trails measuring 1.6 and 2.5 kilometres. A waxing cabin and changing rooms are also part of Hömyra’s facilities. This allows your travel plans to include a sporting winter option depending on the season, without giving up the area’s cultural focus.

Other Places in the Regional Overview

For further searches, you can also view Holmsveden, Stråtjära, Skog, Marmaverken, Söderala, Mo, Norrala and Söderhamn.

To the higher-level travel overview: Söderhamn.