Discover Bolmen: Lake, Nature and Trails

Bolmen combines water-based experiences, nature and varied trails into a destination that can be explored in many different ways. The entire Bolmen area is of national interest for outdoor recreation. Lake Bolmen has significant biological and landscape values, providing a special setting for a trip focused on nature and activities. When choosing a holiday apartment, you can therefore consider whether you mainly want to experience the lake, hiking, cycling or an event.

Lake, Landscape and Rare Plants

Rare and endangered plant species occur around large parts of Lake Bolmen. These include Klockgentiana (VU), Klotgräs (VU), Mosippa (EN) and Skaftslamkrypa (EN). This diversity of plants gives the landscape a special natural-history dimension. Another distinctive landscape area is the Svartebro Domain Reserve. It is located where the Murån flows into Lake Bolmen and complements the nature experiences by the water with its own protected area.

For your trip planning, this means you can spend days in Bolmen with different focuses without committing to a single activity. Those interested in nature will find points of interest in the landscape and at the plant habitats; those who prefer physical activity can plan cycling and hiking trails that run through the village of Bolmen and around Lake Bolmen.

Harbor, Boats and Excursions on the Water

The harbor of Bolmen is located in the village of Bolmen. It has a slipway and a guest harbor where visitors can rent a berth for their stay. This option is particularly interesting for travelers who want to combine their stay with their own boat. If you are looking for accommodation, you can consider Bolmen as a base if access to these water-based experiences is important to your travel decision. You should check information about a holiday apartment independently of the offerings at the harbor.

Bolmen Camping is also located in the village of Bolmen, directly on Lake Bolmen. In the village of Bolmen, there is also a bathing area near the harbor. At Bolmen Camping, boats, boat engines, bicycles, canoes and fishing equipment can be rented. Canoes and kayaks are also rented for short half-day trips in the southern part of Lake Bolmen between the picturesque islands. This makes it possible to plan time on the water without every day of the trip having to follow the same routine. You can plan a canoe trip, a cycling tour or a hike as separate activities.

Hiking Event and Suitable Day Planning

The Bolmenmarschen is an annual hiking event. It is approximately 12.5 Swedish miles, or around 125 kilometers, long and continues via Angelstad to the village of Bolmen. You should take the approximate distance into account when planning your trip. The event provides a clear reason to get to know Bolmen and the surrounding villages from a hiking-sports perspective; at the same time, the cycling and hiking trails around Lake Bolmen remain an option for more individual planning.

This creates different travel profiles: those enthusiastic about the water focus on the harbor, berths and rental options, while those interested in nature focus on the landscape, plants and the Svartebro Domain Reserve. For a shared trip, you can also combine different interests by not dedicating the days to just one activity. A holiday apartment in Bolmen should primarily be regarded as a starting point for your personal planning; which location and amenities are suitable depends on your specific needs.

More Local Pages to Help You Choose

If you would like to compare other places in addition to Bolmen, you can also look at Lagan, Bolmsö, Kråkshult, Vittaryd, Angelstad, Tannåker, Agunnaryd and Ryssby.

For the overarching travel overview: Ljungby.