Discover Svenstavik: Hoverberget, Fishing and Culture

Svenstavik combines a variety of travel experiences: The town is a stop on the Inlandsbanan railway, lies along national road E45 and provides access to nature, culture and activities around Lake Storsjön. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Svenstavik can use their preferred travel style as a guide: The focus may be on hikes at Hoverberget, fishing by the water, cultural discoveries or travelling by public transport connections.

Culture in the Centre of Svenstavik

A special cultural point of interest is the Svenstavik library. Part of the former Storsjöodjurscentret is now located there. The library is situated on the market square in the centre of Svenstavik, making it easy to include as a specific stop when exploring the town. Local tradition is also part of the town’s character: The association of Svenstavik residents and businesses organises Älghälga every year, among other events.

Hoverberget: Forests, Rocks and Wide-Ranging Views

Hoverberget is located a few kilometres north of Svenstavik. In the surroundings of Svenstavik, it offers wide-ranging views from its summit and viewpoints. The landscape is characterised by steep slopes, vertical rock faces and caves. Numerous plant and animal species live in the forests; in addition, most of Hoverberget is a nature reserve with many hiking trails.

At Hoverberget, you can hike through wild and beautiful forests. This makes the area suitable for planning a trip where nature experiences and different daily rhythms play a role. In summer, Toppstugan on Hoverberget serves waffles, coffee and homemade fika. From there, the views extend across Lake Storsjön and the mountains. This allows you to combine an active stay with a Swedish coffee break without the trip having to consist exclusively of long excursions.

Fishing, Equipment and Winter Sports

There are also specific options for planning your days around the water. In Svenstavik’s Lagunparken, you can fish in Lake Storsjön from Svenstabron without a fishing licence and free of charge. The Svenstaån FVO fishing area includes the Svenstaån above the bridge on public road No. 542 through Svenstavik. The central fishing spot on the Svenstaån is located next to the activity park in Svenstavik, by Svenstavik Health Centre.

At Friluftslånet, anyone can borrow sports and leisure equipment free of charge. In winter, the ski and training trail in Svenstavik is open every day. This means that when choosing your accommodation, you can weigh up different priorities: A trip may focus on hiking trails and viewpoints, fishing and activities by the water, or using the trail during the colder season.

Travel Connections and a Suitable Base

National road E45 runs through Svenstavik and the eastern part of the municipality. Svenstavik also has public transport connections to Östersund; the journey takes about 50 minutes. The Inlandsbanan station is another specific feature of the town. This information can help you tailor your search for a holiday apartment or holiday home not only to the type of accommodation, but also to your preferred ways of travelling and the experiences you want to have.

If you would like to combine culture and local life, the library is located on the market square in the centre. For days spent in nature, Hoverberget with its hiking trails and viewpoints takes centre stage. Anyone planning to fish will find the described spots on Lake Storsjön and the Svenstaån. Which accommodation in Svenstavik suits you therefore mainly depends on which of these experiences you want to be the focus of your trip.

Discover More Places

For further orientation, you can also look at Berg, Ratan, Skärkdalen, Galabodarna, Storhågna, Hackås, Myrviken and Klövsjö.

To the overarching travel overview: Berg.