Hunge: Hungesjön, Chapel and Special Natural Destinations

Hunge offers a variety of starting points for a trip within a small area: Hungesjön and its shoreline, an unusual chapel building, bodies of water with special protection status, a fish conservation area and marked trails. Those planning a holiday trip can choose between cultural discoveries, experiences on the water and a closer look at the landscape and natural features here.

Hunge Chapel on the Shore of Hungesjön

Hunge Chapel is located on the shore of Hungesjön. The building has a distinctive architectural feature: Hunge kapell/skola is an L-shaped building. One part of the building contains the chapel with a gallery, while the other houses classrooms. For visitors interested in regional architectural styles and sacred sites, this combination is a striking detail of the area. It shows Hunge not only as a starting point for nature experiences, but also as a place with its own cultural character.

You will also encounter Hungesjön in connection with the Hungesjön fish conservation area. It comprises six lakes: Hungesjön, Mehungen, Brehungen, Strången, Rocksjön and Björnsjön. The names give trip planning a concrete direction if you are interested in bodies of water, fishing and different forms of experiencing nature. Fishing permits for the Hungesjön fish conservation area are available from a vending machine at the junction to Gullboviken in Hunge.

Rivers, Power Station and Protected Waters

Another special point of interest is the Hunge power station. It is located at the outlet of Hungsjön into Hungån/Vålesån. The site borders the section of the Gimån protected under Chapter 4, Section 6 of the Swedish Environmental Code. These details illustrate the relationship between lake, running water and technical use without restricting Hunge to just one type of landscape. Depending on your personal interests, you can view the area from natural-history, water-related or cultural-geographical perspectives.

Marked Trails and Källbergsgrottan

Orange posts, orange markings on some trees, arrows and signs help with orientation on the Bodsjöleden trail. Such visible markers are a useful reference when preparing for a day of hiking. Another striking natural formation is Källbergsgrottan, with a crawl length of 160 metres. A sign pointing to Källbergsgrottan is located approximately 1.5 km west of Hunge. If you are interested in unusual landscape formations, you can include this information in your personal excursion planning and check the details more closely before your trip.

The Right Accommodation for Your Trip

When looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Hunge, it is worth deciding first what you would like to focus on. Families and other groups who are interested in water and fishing can include the Hungesjön fish conservation area, with its six lakes, in their plans. Those who prefer cultural details can focus on Hunge Chapel and its connection with the classrooms. For nature-oriented days, the power station at the outlet of Hungsjön, the marked Bodsjöleden trail and the information about Källbergsgrottan offer different themes.

If you would like to compare other places while planning your trip, you can find Sörbygden, Kälarne, Gällö and Bräcke here.

To the overarching travel overview: Bräcke.