Hackås – medieval church, Storsjön and fäbod tradition

Hackås is located on the eastern shore of Storsjön and offers views of the lake and mountains. The village combines a distinctive medieval history with living traditions and a cultural landscape that unfolds along the lakeshore. If you are looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home for your trip, it is worth considering first whether you would like to focus on church and landscape history, regional customs or special experiences with children.

Medieval church and pilgrimage history

The medieval church of Hackås was an important stopping point for medieval pilgrims. From here, it was still eight days' journey to Trondheim. A steamboat landing and a church boathouse are also landmarks around the church. The medieval apse church of Hackås is the only surviving apse church in Norrland. Hackås therefore offers a specific historical focus for travellers who wish to include sacred architecture and the history of ancient routes in their travel plans.

Cultural landscape on Storsjön

Along the shore of Storsjön, Hackås's cultural landscape includes around 70 scattered burial mounds. The abandoned settlement of Sollsta is also part of the same cultural landscape. These historic places represent different traces of settlement and make Hackås a destination where a stay is not focused solely on a single attraction. Those interested in landscapes with historical connections can take these themes into account when choosing their destination and planning individual explorations.

Travel and regional orientation

Several named transport routes can be taken into account when planning your journey. The E45 runs through Hackås, as does the Inland Railway. On the Jämt-Norgevägen, the route turns off at Gällö from Jämtkrogen towards Hackås kyrka and continues to Trondheim. This information helps place Hackås as a specific search location for accommodation, without combining the individual sights into a single route.

Traditions, fäbod life and regional cuisine

A special event is “Näcken i bäcken”. It is traditionally held on a Thursday in July and takes place at Billstaån in Hackås. If you would like to plan your trip around regional customs, this particular timing should be included in your planning; however, it is not a general date for every travel period.

Another insight into local traditions awaits you in Östnårbuan. Östnårbuan is a living fäbod where visitors can experience animals and see old traditions kept alive. The fäbod café serves fika, kolbulle and boiled coffee. Every year, Östnårbuan also hosts a camp for children aged 8 to 12. For families with different interests, this place can therefore be a separate thematic element of their travel plans: while the fäbod offers insights into animal husbandry and traditional ways of life, the children's camp refers to an explicitly stated offering for a specific age group.

Which type of accommodation suits your trip?

Hackås is suitable as a search location for travellers who want to combine culture, landscape and regional traditions. You can choose a holiday apartment or holiday home as a base for your individual travel plans.

You can find further local pages for planning your own trip under Oviken, Ljungdalen, Svenstavik, Galabodarna, Storhågna, Åsarna, Skärkdalen and Myrviken.

For the overarching travel overview: Berg.