Discover Överum: Church, forest trails and winter experiences

Överum combines a distinctive industrial heritage with forest trails, waterscapes and a variety of activities. Those looking for a holiday apartment can therefore explore the area according to their own interests: insights into cultural history, hikes, winter sports, climbing and a bathing area are among the different options.

Industrial heritage and Överum Church

Överum Church is a notable destination for visitors interested in culture. The church was built in 1872 as a brukskyrka, or industrial village church, and is the only church in Kalmar County built as a brukskyrka. Its unique history makes it a specific place to visit if you want to get to know the character of the area through more than just its landscape and leisure activities.

Överum bruk also reflects the historical development of the area. It was founded in 1655 by the Walloon founders Abraham and Hubert de Besche and their brother-in-law Henrik de Trij. Together with the church, this creates a cultural focal point that can easily be combined with a stay centred on history and local features.

Forest trails around Överum

The Holmsjöleden is ideal for active days. The trail begins on the outskirts of Överum at a gravel area called Stenkrossen and connects to stage 8 of the Tjustleden. The Holmsjöleden runs mostly through forest around Lake Holmsjön, west and southwest of Överum. This allows you to experience the landscape from a different perspective than on a visit focused solely on the town.

There is also a new hiking trail in the area around the Överumsån river. Among other species, grey wagtails, tufted ducks and white-throated dippers can be observed there. Those who want to include nature observation in their travel plans will find a specific reason to set aside time for the Överumsån.

The connecting trail between Överum and stage 8 of the Tjustleden passes through protected old-growth forest before reaching Överum. The first two kilometres of this trail are very hilly; near Överum, it becomes flatter. This information helps you plan hikes suited to your preferred trail conditions without confusing the different routes.

Ski slope, climbing and swimming

Överum also has its own offering in winter: the ski slope has a child-friendly ski lift, lighting and a snow groomer. The descent is 250 metres long and has an elevation difference of 47 metres. For families with different interests, this can complement a day spent exploring culture or hiking.

At Råsklippan, there are climbing routes for beginners and experienced climbers. For a day of swimming, Ryven is worth considering; it is a bathing area in Västervik Municipality. This allows you to tailor your trip according to the weather and your mood for the day, alternating between exercise, nature experiences and more relaxing activities.

Getting there and choosing a holiday apartment

Road 35 runs through Överum and connects Linköping with Västervik. The Tjustbanan trains also stop at Överum station. The preserved station building is now privately owned. These two transport details may be relevant when choosing a holiday apartment if you do not want to plan your arrival and excursions exclusively around a single experience.

Before booking, consider which aspect of Överum is particularly important for your travel plans: the history of the church and bruk, the forest trails by Lake Holmsjön and the Överumsån, or the combination of the ski slope, climbing routes and bathing area. This allows you to choose a holiday apartment or holiday home as a base for your stay without limiting the decision to a single activity.

Other places to include in your search

If you would like to expand your accommodation search to include other place names, you can also look at Blankaholm, Edsbruk, Loftahammar, Västervik, Ankarsrum, Hjorted, Gunnebo and Gamleby.

To the higher-level travel overview: Västervik.