Laxviken on Lake Hotagen: Nature and Culture

Laxviken is a small farming village on the northeastern shore of Lake Hotagen. The surroundings combine waterscapes, wetlands and cultural-historical traces. Those planning a trip with nature observation, activities on the water and insights into local history will find various options here for shaping their days.

Waterscapes and nature around Laxviken

One of the distinctive geographical features is Hotagsströmmen. This is the section of the Hårkan River below Lake Hotagssjön, located in Laxviken. Lake Hotagen also defines the village’s setting and provides a clear focal point for stays in which the water is to be at the centre of the trip.

The Storsundet Laxviken Natura 2000 site is located in the surroundings of Laxviken. It covers just under 18 hectares and consists mainly of wetlands, with a smaller proportion of solid ground. Another natural feature can be found at Viktorbuan, north of the village on the forest road towards Lillvattnet: there is a species-rich orchid bog. About 200 metres along the road towards Forsåsen, there is also a nature trail where orchids grow. Each of these different locations has its own focus – from wetlands to observing plants along a designated trail.

Fishing, swimming and a boat on the lake

Specific conditions apply to fishing in the waters managed by Laxvikens FVO. Fishing with hand-held tackle is permitted, except in Fjösviken and in the current on the western side around the island. This restriction should be taken into account when planning a stay by the water combined with a fishing trip.

There is a bathing area at Sågbacken on Lake Hotagssjön, about two kilometres from Laxviken. Those who want to experience the lake from more than just the shore can rent a boat for Lake Hotagen in Gammalålvikstjärn. This gives you several different water-based experiences to choose from when planning your trip: swimming, fishing under the conditions mentioned above and a boat trip. When looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Laxviken, you can therefore consider whether you want your trip to focus more on observing nature, relaxing by the water or active pursuits.

Cultural-historical impressions

Laxviken is classified as an area of cultural-historical value. The Laxvikens Skogs- och flottarmuseum was opened in 1996 and adds a cultural programme item to the experiences offered by the landscape. Local tradition also includes an account of transhumance farming. It tells how the herdswomen knitted socks for their farmers while staying in the summer pasture huts. The story brings a specific world of work and life into focus without limiting the trip to just one type of excursion.

When looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home, you can use the character of the location as a selection criterion: Laxviken combines a small farming village with the northeastern shore of Lake Hotagen. Those seeking this setting for their stay will find a clear focus here between village and lake.

More local pages for planning your trip

The following local pages are also available for your further search: Kaxås, Krokom, Föllinge, Ås, Offerdal, Nälden, Dvärsätt and Åkersjön.

To the overarching travel overview: Krokom.