Eriksmåla: Market Tradition, Routes and Glass

Eriksmåla combines an unusually vivid market tradition with historic transport routes, distinctive art and a vibrant connection to glassmaking. Anyone wishing to combine a trip with local history, special details and short explorations will find various starting points here for their own planning. You can also choose a holiday apartment based on whether you want to focus primarily on the markets, historic townscapes, public art or outdoor activities.

Market Tradition and Historic Routes

The market in Eriksmåla has been held regularly since the 1770s. The market tradition includes an annual spring market in June and an autumn market in September. The market square features a long row of interconnected wooden market stalls. This distinctive feature gives the market activity a clearly recognisable setting and provides a specific time-based focus when planning a trip.

The history of the routes also shapes Eriksmåla. The historic Landsvägen through the village dates from the late 17th century. In Eriksmåla, the old route of Kungsvägen was moved slightly to the east and today corresponds to National Road 28. North of Eriksmåla, the old road still has sections with a narrow, un widened carriageway. Anyone interested in historic transport routes can take these different traces into account when putting together their stay, without reducing the local history to a single building.

Art and Glass as Special Discoveries

A striking landmark is Bertil Vallien’s artwork Fyrbåken in the roundabout in Eriksmåla. The work was inaugurated in 2011. It consists of a rectangular steel column with a basket at the top, filled with 1,000 mouth-blown glass balls from the now-disused Åfors glassworks. It is precisely this concrete connection of materials that makes Fyrbåken a detail that art enthusiasts and families can remember during their exploration of the village.

Erikshyttan is also part of the history of glass. It was founded in Eriksmåla in 1991 by Lars Sø, Maja Cunningham and Simon Holm. New forms and techniques are created and tested at the glassworks. In this way, Erikshyttan adds a creative and craft-oriented accent to the historical themes.

Activity Trail and Preserved Townscapes

For a shorter activity, Eriksmåla has a 1.25 km illuminated activity trail. It is one of four illuminated activity trails in Emmaboda Municipality and begins at the end of Vallmovägen. The precise route length helps with daily planning, while still leaving room to include other townscapes in your stay.

The historic impressions include a preserved school complex with the character of the 1930s. It consists of a large school building with tall windows, a gymnasium and a preserved teacher’s residence on a separate property next door. South of Eriksmåla, Hantverkargatan features numerous old craftsmen’s houses with outbuildings and gardens. These examples are suitable for trip planning that takes an interest not only in a single destination, but also in architecture, everyday history and different views of the village.

The Right Accommodation for Your Travel Plan

When looking for a holiday apartment in Eriksmåla, it is worth first deciding on your preferred rhythm: A stay centred around the markets has different priorities from a trip where historic routes, Fyrbåken, Erikshyttan and the activity trail are discovered one after another. This allows you to align your accommodation search with your personal interests and incorporate the mentioned dates, places and routes into a well-balanced daily itinerary.

For further options in the portal, you can also find Långasjö, Emmaboda.

For the higher-level travel overview: Emmaboda.