Discover Skillingaryd

Skillingaryd combines a military-historical heritage, trails through nature and cultural landscapes, and a wide range of opportunities for active days. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home for a varied stay can tailor their trip to their own interests: the focus may be on history, walking and running trails, winter conditions, or golf.

Military history and historic townscape

Miliseum, a military history museum in Skillingaryd, focuses on the lives of enlisted soldiers and their families, as well as the work of the engineer troops. The museum is located within Skillingaryd’s military training area, which is still active today.

The Skillingarydslägren camps also shape the historic character of the town. The buildings, grounds, and surroundings of these camps are state-listed heritage buildings. Kaffegatan, with its historic townscape, lies north of the western camp. Those interested in local history and preserved architectural structures will therefore find several different ways to engage with Skillingaryd’s past: a museum, a historically shaped site, and a distinctive townscape.

Nature trails along the Lagan and in Grönelund

For days outdoors, the 18-kilometre nature and culture trail is an excellent option. It runs along the Lagan between Skillingaryd and Vaggeryd and combines nature and cultural experiences. Its length should be taken into account when planning your day.

The Grönelund outdoor recreation area has walking and running trails. When weather conditions permit, cross-country ski tracks are occasionally prepared there. Depending on conditions, Grönelund therefore offers various opportunities for outdoor exercise, while the cross-country skiing option remains dependent on suitable weather conditions. Unlike the 18-kilometre nature and culture trail along the Lagan, the focus here is on the outdoor recreation area with its walking and running trails.

Golf as another reason to travel

Golf offers another reason to visit Skillingaryd. The practice area at Götaströms Golfklubb includes six short holes and a new approach green. Wedge shots of up to around 70 metres are possible there.

In addition, Götaströms GK offers an easily walkable 18-hole course through woodland and heathland. A holiday apartment in Skillingaryd is therefore particularly suitable if you do not want to limit your stay to a single activity.

Getting there and choosing accommodation

For orientation locally, Skillingaryd railway station is an important point of reference: trains can stop on either side of the tracks. Buses stop on Ljungberghsgatan, north of the station building. Check the current connections for your specific journey. When choosing a holiday apartment or holiday home, you can use the railway station as a point of reference in your planning and select your accommodation according to the focus you want your stay to have.

For further travel planning, you can also find the pages on Hok, Vaggeryd, Månsarp and Hok.

To the higher-level travel overview: Vaggeryd.