Discover Hammerdal: Culture, Nature and Special Excursions

Hammerdal combines historic buildings, nature experiences and unusual excursion destinations into a diverse travel destination in Jämtland. Its location along the European route E45 provides clear orientation when planning your trip. When choosing a holiday apartment or holiday home, you can therefore consider whether culture, nature, activities, regional handicrafts or shared discoveries with children should be the main focus for you.

Discover history and special places

An important cultural landmark is Hammerdal Church. It was given its present form in 1781, while the tower was added in 1817. The chapel by the lake is located directly next to it. Its panoramic windows offer views of the lake and create a tranquil accent beside the historic church. Those interested in architecture and local history will therefore find different impressions in Hammerdal, without the visit being limited to a single building.

Gåxsjö Church also offers its own architectural focal point. It was completed in 1886 according to plans by the architect F. R. Ekberg and has an unusually cohesive interior overall. The cultural picture is complemented by Gåxsjö smedja, where a blacksmith's workshop is combined with a shop selling its own products. In Håxås, Håxås möbler och slöjd has operated its own carpentry workshop and exhibition since 1983. The work produced there combines traditional craftsmanship with modern CAD technology.

At Hammerdals hembygdsgård in Kusdalen, the grounds include eight buildings. Visitors can learn more about the history of Hammerdal there. For your scheduling, it is important to note that the site is primarily open in summer. The café and museum usually open at Midsummer and remain open until August. Yxskaftkälens Järnvägar, by contrast, adds a playful technical touch: the outdoor miniature railway depicts the Inlandsbanan at a scale of 1:22.

Nature, activities and outdoor experiences

Vackermyrens nature reserve is located in Fyrås immediately south of Hammerdal and comprises four wetlands. There are accessible paths and resting areas with fire pits. The wetlands are home to, among others, orchids such as ängsnycklar, sumpnycklar, blodnycklar, flugblomster and brudsporre. Those wishing to combine nature observation with time spent outdoors will find concrete starting points here for a more relaxed day itinerary.

There are also various formats available for active excursions. Sikås utegym includes two exercise routes measuring 1.5 and 2 km respectively. The grounds in Sikås also feature a troll forest for children. This allows exercise and an imaginative discovery experience to be incorporated into your travel plans, without every day having to follow the same theme.

Vikbergets ski facility is located immediately south of Hammerdal in Jämtland and slopes down towards Lake Fyrsjön. The described location makes the facility a separate excursion destination for travellers who also wish to combine their stay with a winter or sports-oriented activity. The Lusthuset offers a different, particularly detailed landscape: the water garden has around twenty ponds and waterfalls.

Regional specialities and the right accommodation location

Culinary discoveries are also part of the region's character. In the vicinity of Hammerdal, Freja trädgård & design serves homemade sourdough bread and cakes, as well as open sandwiches with goat whey cheese and white goat's cheese from Raftsjöhöjdens Gårdsmejeri. This is a concrete opportunity to consider regional produce alongside nature and culture when planning your trip.

When searching for a holiday apartment or holiday home, it is advisable to first determine how you would like to spend your days. The E45, the historic churches, the nature reserve south of Hammerdal, the offerings in Sikås and the craft locations each provide different focal points. Those wishing to combine different interests can regard Hammerdal as the starting point for their own plans and choose the accommodation location according to which experiences should shape their holiday. This keeps the choice of accommodation closely connected to the actual travel plans.

More places for planning your trip

If you would like to compare other destinations in addition to Hammerdal, you can also explore Backe, Lidsjöberg, Gäddede, Norråker, Hoting, Strömsund, Stora Blåsjön and Rossön.

Back to the overarching travel overview: Strömsund.