Discover Nälden: Ski trails, paths and local history

Nälden combines winter activities, paths through varied landscapes and an interesting local history. Anyone planning a trip with different interests will find several points of connection here: illuminated classic cross-country ski trails, a section of the S:t Olavsleden, a bathing area with its own distinctive shoreline, and historical traces relating to water, transport and community life. When looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home, the most important question is therefore which of these aspects of Nälden should shape your trip.

Between ski trails, shoreline and hiking path

In winter, Näldens IF offers 3.2 km of illuminated classic cross-country ski trails. There are also an additional 5.2 km across the fields by the water tower. This means that two specific route options can be included in your daily planning without having to commit to just one activity. Dogs are allowed on Näldens IF’s skating trails in the fields and on prepared paths. If you are travelling with a dog, you can take this rule into account when planning your activities.

The bathing area is also part of the local landscape. Näldens badplats has a shoreline with sand, stones and grass, as well as a bathing jetty. These different shoreline surfaces give time spent by the water a clearly distinctive character. For a trip that alternates between active days and quieter moments, the bathing area can therefore be an important point of reference.

For hikers, the S:t Olavsleden is another specific option. The Nälden–Glösa section is approximately 15 km long. From the starting point in Nälden, the S:t Olavsleden follows the Faxån to Vaplan and then continues along Kustvägen beside Alsensjön. The trail also passes along old village roads through the forest to Valne. If you would like to include distance, forest sections and stretches beside the water in your plans, Nälden offers several described points of reference for this.

History along the Faxån and at the railway station

Näldens Ullspinneri was founded in 1863. The water power of the Faxån provided the basis for its operations. This makes the connection between local history and water particularly tangible, without reducing Nälden to a single historical narrative. Näldens Bygdegård, built by the Good Templars in 1901, offers another insight.

The town’s former waterborne transport is also part of its history. The steamer Nälden operated on Näldsjön between Änge and Nälden and had its harbour at Nälden railway station. These details refer to this historic connection and are an interesting detail for anyone who wants to discover not only the landscape but also the development of the local area during their trip.

Additional sports and travel options

For additional sporting activities, Näskotthallen in Nälden can be booked through the Näldens IF secretariat. Hallströms Gym is equipped and adapted for versatile strength training. When Hallströms Padel opened in Nälden, it had one singles court. Particularly on a trip with changing interests, such options can expand your choice of activities; you should plan their specific use in advance.

There are several bus departures per day from Östersund to Nälden. This provides a specific reference point for planning your journey. When choosing your accommodation, you can then use your preferred daily activities as a guide: Are you mainly looking for winter ski trails, the S:t Olavsleden, experiences by the water or historical details about the local area? A holiday apartment in Nälden is best suited to your plans when its specific location matches the activities you prefer.

Other places to consider

For further orientation, you can also explore Ås, Föllinge, Krokom, Dvärsätt, Kaxås, Offerdal, Laxviken and Åkersjön.

Back to the higher-level travel overview: Krokom.