Åkersjön – Ski Resort, Hiking Trails and Fishing

Åkersjön appeals to travelers who want to combine winter experiences, mountain trails, protected nature and fishing. At the Åkersjön ski resort, Drivan restaurant serves coffee and meals; Åkersjön campsite is located directly at the ski resort. When looking for a holiday apartment, it is therefore especially relevant to consider which aspects you want to prioritize for your trip: nature, hiking, water or the history of tourism.

Between the Ski Resort, Lake and Mountain Landscape

Åkersjön is located on Road 340, Fiskevägen, which leads from Krokom towards Storholmsjö. At Storholmsjö, turn left. This location information helps you plan your journey without combining the different excursion destinations into a single route. Lake Åkersjön belongs to the Åkersjön fishing area. There are opportunities to fish for Arctic char and trout there. The Åkerån River also offers opportunities for trout fishing along almost 10 km of its course.

Those interested in the development of the area will find a winter and tourism history perspective: organized ski trips were held in Åkersjön in the early 1930s. Tourism began there in the late 1950s, including on Mount Önrun. Jämtkraftspåret is an 18.6 km trail between Åkersjön and Bakvattnet. At Fjällbyn, trails measuring 2.5 km and 14 km are also mentioned.

Nature between Oldflån and Ansätten

For nature enthusiasts, Oldflån-Flån and the Oldflån - Ansätten area offer notable points of interest. Oldflån-Flån is a Natura 2000 area. The Oldflån - Ansätten nature reserve is included in the Ramsar Convention. In 2016, a total of 214 different species of flowers, shrubs and trees were recorded in the Oldflån - Ansätten area. Approximately 250 species of vascular plants were recorded in the Ansätten area.

This diversity of plants is also featured in a dedicated experience: flower hikes are organized every year in the Oldflån - Ansätten area. Those interested in mountain flora and landscapes can take this focus into account when planning their trip. The highest peak of Ansätten is at 1,090 m above sea level.

Hiking Trails with Different Profiles

Önruleden is considered easy to hike and offers extensive views. From the wind shelter to the summit of Önrun, the trail is approximately 1.5 km long.

The marked Blomsterleden hiking trail leads from the mountain village of Bakvattnet to Mount Ansätten and is 6 km long. Along Blomsterleden, there are 11 digital flower stations with signs and QR codes. Important for your current planning: Blomsterleden is closed until further notice because defective footbridges may cause injuries. The trail should therefore not be included as a currently usable hiking option.

Choose the Right Starting Point

If you are traveling with different interests, you can choose your holiday apartment based on your preferred travel focus. For skiing and winter-related activities, options include the Åkersjön ski resort, the historical development of ski trips and the extensive winter fishing for Arctic char in Lake Åkersjön. For days in nature, the information about Oldflån-Flån, Oldflån - Ansätten and Ansätten is useful. Those seeking water-based experiences can focus on the fishing opportunities in the lake and on the Åkerån River.

More destinations: Föllinge, Kaxås, Nälden, Laxviken, Ås, Offerdal, Krokom and Dvärsätt.

To the higher-level travel overview: Krokom.