Maglehem: Nature, Art and History

Maglehem combines a gently rolling landscape with art, church history and special experiences in nature. Those looking for a holiday apartment for a varied stay will find a range of opportunities here for peaceful days in the countryside, longer hikes and cultural discoveries. Your travel plans can be tailored entirely to your interests, with the nature reserves, the history of Maglehem Church, local art and the region’s traditional mill culture taking centre stage.

Discover the landscape on foot

The 9 km circular Blåvingeleden trail passes through Maglehem Nature Reserve as well as the neighbouring nature reserves of Kumlan, Drakamöllan and Lillehem. This provides a clearly defined opportunity to experience several protected landscapes on one hike. Old country lanes and paths make it easy to explore Maglehem Nature Reserve on foot. Take the length of the circular trail into account when planning your day, and choose accommodation that suits your preferred pace of travel and style of excursion.

Maglehem Nature Reserve features gently rolling terrain, open spaces and grazing animals. Davidskärr provides a particularly distinctive natural highlight: an extremely calcareous bog with numerous rare animal and plant species. Those interested in habitats and landscape formations can gain a different perspective on the surroundings here than on a purely cultural trip. The combination of open spaces, paths and bogland makes Maglehem a destination for travellers who enjoy spending their holiday outdoors while getting to know different facets of nature.

Art and church history

Maglehem’s market square is home to the open-air exhibition Konsthållplatsen, which has presented artists since 2016. It brings art into the public space and can be included as an independent cultural stop when exploring the village. Another special feature is the Konstrunda, launched in 1968 by eleven artists in the area around Maglehem. Together, these examples show that art in Maglehem is not confined to indoor exhibition spaces.

Maglehem Church was built around the middle of the 13th century in the Brick Gothic style. Inside, the wall and vault paintings date from the middle of the 13th century; they were discovered in 1930 before being uncovered and restored in 1948–1949. The baptismal font is also historically notable: it dates from the early 13th century and was carved from Gotland sandstone. This gives those interested in culture a more precise way to engage with the history of the place, bringing architecture, painting and craftsmanship together.

Mill culture and regional impressions

Blåherremölla has been known as a mill site since the early 17th century. In an old farm and mill setting, homemade cakes, waffles and open sandwiches are served. This adds a culinary break with a regional character to the themes of hiking and culture. If you enjoy combining nature, historic places and a relaxed stop for refreshments on your trip, you can make Blåherremölla a focus of your itinerary.

Which accommodation suits your trip?

When choosing a holiday apartment in Maglehem, the first consideration is how you would like to spend your days. Blåvingeleden and the nature reserves favour an itinerary with plenty of time outdoors. The open-air exhibition, the Konstrunda and Maglehem Church offer different highlights and make a culturally focused stay possible. Those who want to combine both can alternate longer nature experiences with individual days devoted to art, churches or mills.

For your further selection, you can also look at Östra Sönnarslöv, Everöd, Linderöd, Önnestad, Degeberga, Åhus, Yngsjö and Huaröd.

To the overarching travel overview: Kristianstad.