Barum: Ivösjön, Nature Reserves and Ancient History

Barum combines an impressive lake landscape with traces of human history, nature reserves and a special connection to the island of Ivön. Anyone planning a trip to southern Sweden and wishing to combine experiences in nature with cultural discoveries will find a range of options here for planning their days. When choosing your holiday rental, you can therefore consider whether the ferry connection, a cycling route, historic sites or walks through protected areas should be the focus of your stay.

Crossing Ivösjön by Ferry

One of Barum’s defining experiences is the free Ivöleden car ferry. It operates across Ivösjön between Barum and Ivön, providing a connection across the lake. The “Genom Sjöriket” cycling route also reaches the Ivöleden ferry in Barum, allowing for an optional detour to Ivön. From Bäckaskog Castle, the route continues along the main road to Barum and passes through a lake landscape between Råbelövssjön, Oppmannasjön and Ivösjön.

This information can help with your personal travel planning: If you enjoy travelling by bicycle, you can take the route and ferry crossing into account when making your plans. Those who want to combine different interests can pair the lake landscape with a visit to historic sites or time spent in a nature area, without limiting the trip to just one type of experience.

Nature Reserves with Different Trails

The nearby Ivö klack nature reserve has five marked circular trails. They range from 2.1 to 5.3 kilometres in length. This provides several clearly signposted trail options, whose varying distances you can take into account when planning your day. From the nearby 130-metre-high hill of Klacken in the Ivö klack nature reserve, there is a view over Ivösjön.

Other protected areas have their own distinctive features. The nearby Brinkahagen-Möllerödsnäs nature reserve is one of the most species-rich sites for ground-dwelling fungi in northern Europe. In each of the two areas, a trail invites you to take an easy walk. In the Ugnsmunnarna nature reserve on Ivö, an old field path lies several hundred metres north of the ferry landing and leads to the shore of Ivösjön. Further north along the shore are the caves known as Ugnsmunnarna.

History Surrounding the Woman of Barum

Barum also has a remarkable archaeological connection. The Woman of Barum was buried in Barum, Sweden, almost 9,000 years ago. An inscription at her grave identifies the site as the burial place of the prehistoric fisherwoman from Barum. There is an approximately 15-metre-wide memorial stone made of natural stone at the site.

Another historical connection leads to Oppmannasjön: In early summer 1939, farmer Oskar Larsson and farmhand Sven Eriksson were carrying out earthworks near the shore. Such specific details give the surrounding area a sense of historical depth and also make Barum interesting to travellers who want not only to admire the landscape but also to learn about its history.

Barum as a Base for Planning Your Trip

A holiday rental in Barum can suit different types of travel, depending on which of these goals you would like to include in your plans. For cycling tours, the “Genom Sjöriket” route, several lakes and the ferry connection are the main attractions. Those planning shorter walks and nature observation can make a note of the trails in Ivö klack or Brinkahagen-Möllerödsnäs. For days focused on cultural history, the Woman of Barum and the historical connections at Oppmannasjön offer suitable themes.

If you are travelling with several generations or with people who have different interests, it is worth organising your desired excursions and preferred daily activities before booking. This way, you choose accommodation in Barum not merely by the place name, but according to the type of trip you want to create during your stay in the lake landscape.

Discover More Places

For further location options, you can also explore Östra Sönnarslöv, Åhus, Linderöd, Färlöv, Degeberga, Fjälkinge, Yngsjö and Huaröd.

For the main travel overview: Kristianstad.