Discover Föllinge: Culture, Folk Music and Föllingesjön

Föllinge combines vibrant culture with scenery and active experiences. The town offers views of Föllingesjön, a folk music heritage that continues to be nurtured, and a dance tradition that includes both polskas and traditional dances. Those looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home can consider Föllinge as a destination with cultural and scenic attractions.

Culture and History in Föllinge

An important landmark in the town is Föllinge Church. The site of today’s church was home to the first church at the beginning of the 17th century. The present Föllinge Church was built in 1997–1998 and consecrated on 4 October 1998. At the same time, Föllinge Church has served as a local meeting place since the 17th century. This combination of a historic church site and more recent architectural history makes the town particularly interesting for travellers who want to learn about regional development not only through old buildings but also through their present-day significance.

The Föllinge Week is also part of Föllinge’s cultural identity. The last and 50th event held locally took place in summer 2022; afterwards, the tradition continued in a mobile format. During its 50 years of events, the festival attracted dance and music enthusiasts from Sweden as well as neighbouring countries and other countries such as France, Italy, the Netherlands, the USA and Japan. When planning your trip, it is therefore important to distinguish between the former local event format and its subsequent mobile continuation.

Folk Music, Dance and Shared Experiences

Föllinge’s folk music heritage continues to be nurtured and developed. Together with the Föllinge-Hotagen dance tradition, it creates a cultural profile that extends beyond individual events. Families and other travel groups can explore these themes in different ways: while some are more interested in dance and music, others want to combine the town, its history and the scenery around Föllingesjön. Föllinge is therefore a suitable destination for anyone who wants to do more on holiday than simply tick off a sight and instead understand regional traditions.

Water, Trails and Winter Activities

If you would like to spend a day by the water, you can reach Föllinge bathing area in Föllinge by heading towards Lillholmsjö. Turn off towards the bathing area there and follow the signs. The views of Föllingesjön give the town an additional scenic dimension that is clearly distinct from its cultural attractions.

Föllinge also offers a specific point of interest in winter: Cederbergsskolan in central Föllinge is directly connected to cross-country ski trails. If cross-country skiing is part of your travel plans, you can take this aspect into account when choosing your accommodation and planning your stay. Föllinge swimming centre is closed due to renovation work following water damage to the building. You should take this current information into account when planning and adjust the activities you want accordingly.

Choosing Föllinge as a Holiday Destination

When looking for a holiday apartment, you can decide what to focus on during your trip: local cultural history, the dance and music tradition, Föllingesjön or the cross-country ski trails.

For further orientation, you can also explore nearby destinations: Offerdal, Krokom, Kaxås, Laxviken, Åkersjön, Ås, Dvärsätt and Nälden.

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