Discover Åsarna: Trails, the Ljungan and Special Places

Åsarna combines sporting trails, riverside experiences and distinctive cultural sites to create a versatile destination. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home can plan their stay according to their own interests: enjoying exercise by cycling, running and walking, experiencing the water along the Ljungan, or exploring the historical sights around the churches and the stone arch bridge.

Active days around Åsarna Ski Stadium

Åsarna Ski Stadium is an important starting point for various activities. The roller-ski track has easier sections for beginners. The Åsarna Norra running and cycling trails also start at the same location. Those wishing to combine different age groups and interests in one trip will therefore find several options here for planning their days without having to focus on just one sport.

In summer, Kyrkspåret can be used for running, cycling or walking. The start and finish are at Åsarna Old Church. Mountain bikers can also take advantage of Åsarna MTB, a 30 km route starting at Åsarna Ski Stadium. The larger network of mountain bike and running trails comprises just under 20 Swedish miles of well-signposted circular routes through varied terrain. Fäbod settlements and babbling streams give these trails their own character.

A new outdoor gym is located above the ski stadium. It connects directly to the running trails, roller-ski track and MTB trails. This makes it possible to vary the choice of activities depending on the desired pace. When looking for accommodation in Åsarna, it may be useful to first consider whether the focus should be on cycling and running trails or on a broader mix of nature, water and culture.

The Ljungan, fishing and trails by the water

Skansholmen is located below Åsarna Ski Center and has two fishing spots with jetties extending out into the flowing waters of the Ljungan. There is also a landing site for kayaks, canoes or boats. Those wishing to include water-based experiences in their holiday can consider the importance they want to give this part of the landscape when choosing a holiday apartment or holiday home. The services mentioned here can be considered independently of the sporting trails.

A shorter way to combine the river and the history of the area is Kärleksstigen Åsarna. The walking, hiking and cultural trail is 1.3 km long and runs along the Ljungan. For visitors who want to combine a manageable route with cultural impressions, it offers its own way of experiencing Åsarna. The landing site and Kärleksstigen represent different ways of experiencing the riverside landscape.

Churches and historical landmarks

Åsarne New Church is centrally located in Åsarna. Together with the parish rooms, it forms a U-shaped complex of white-rendered brick with geometrically shaped roofs. The church is therefore not just an individual landmark but a distinctive architectural ensemble within the locality. Åsarna Old Church, in turn, is connected to Kyrkspåret, whose start and finish are located there.

Åsarna’s stone arch bridge is particularly evocative. It was inaugurated on 11 May 1852. At the bridge, information boards and maps show possible circular tours for runners, hikers and mountain bikers. The historical date and the present-day guidance combine the past with concrete ideas for planning a trip, without requiring visitors to choose a specific circular route.

Choosing Åsarna according to your travel interests

For a trip catering to different preferences, Åsarna offers several distinct focuses: roller skiing, running and MTB trails at the ski stadium, summer trails such as Kyrkspåret and Kärleksstigen, water-based activities along the Ljungan, as well as churches and historic buildings. When looking for a holiday apartment in Åsarna, you can therefore compare the desired location according to your planned activities while also considering whether you would rather combine active days, walks, culture or water-based experiences. For winter days, Åsarna’s snowmobile trail network is part of Bergs Skoterallians. Together with, among others, Åsarna’s snowmobile club, this alliance connects more than 100 Swedish miles of snowmobile trails in Berg Municipality.

If you would like to compare destinations beyond Åsarna, the selection also includes Hackås, Kvarnsjö, Svenstavik, Skärkdalen, Ratan, Klövsjö, Berg and Ljungdalen.

To the higher-level travel overview: Berg.