Discover Fjärdhundra: Nature, Culture and Excursions

Fjärdhundra combines nature experiences, physical activity and a multifaceted history. Anyone planning a trip to Fjärdhundra can choose between a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a lit running trail, a ski slope and cultural and historical discoveries. This combination makes the area interesting for travellers who do not want to devote their days to just one activity.

Outdoor Swimming Pool, Running Trail and Ski Slope

Fjärdhundrabadet is a seasonally open, heated outdoor swimming pool in peaceful surroundings in Fjärdhundra, outside the town of Enköping. The facility also has a sauna that can be used by visitors to the pool. If you are travelling with children or planning a relaxing day during your stay, the outdoor pool offers a practical way to create a varied itinerary. When planning, bear in mind that it is open seasonally.

For outdoor exercise, the lit Fjärdhundra elljusspår running trail is available. It is 2.4 kilometres long. The lighting is switched on by pressing a button at Fjärdhundrabadet. The trail can therefore be planned as an activity in its own right for travellers who would like to go for a run between excursions. Skattmansöbacken is a ski slope.

Fjärdhundrabadet can be reached from Enköping by bus route 225. Those travelling without their own vehicle can take this connection into account when planning a day at the pool. When choosing a holiday apartment or holiday house, it is useful to define your personal priorities: should the trip focus primarily on nature and physical activity, the outdoor pool or cultural and historical excursions?

Churches, Stories and the History of the Area

Fjärdhundra is characterised by beautiful nature with several nature reserves. At the same time, medieval churches are among the historic sites in the Fjärdhundrabygden area. This means that, in addition to active pursuits, the region also offers themes for more leisurely days of discovery. Those interested in architectural history and sacred art can consider including Härnevi kyrka in their plans. The church is a largely uniform building from the 15th century; its vaults and walls are decorated with lime paintings by Albertus Pictor and his workshop.

The Altunastenen stone also leads into an older world of stories. The stone commemorates a father and a brother who burned to death in a fire, and features a depiction of the Viking Age story “Tors fiskafänge” about Thor’s fishing trip. Such motifs add a historical dimension to a stay without requiring every day of the trip to follow the same pattern. You can complement a day at the pool, a run on the trail or an excursion into nature with a cultural focus.

The development of Fjärdhundra as a railway community is also significant to the history of the area. The community was founded along the railway line between Enköping and Heby/Runhällen. An audio guide about the history of Fjärdhundraland offers another way of exploring the region’s past. Those who enjoy combining travel with background knowledge can incorporate these themes into their excursion planning.

Plan Fjärdhundra as a Base

Fjärdhundra is located on Route 70 between Enköping and Sala. This location helps with general orientation when comparing different destinations and excursion ideas. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Fjärdhundra, you can use your preferred daily activities as a selection guide: nature and nature reserves favour a stay with plenty of time outdoors, while Fjärdhundrabadet and the running trail offer different focal points, and the churches, Altunastenen and the audio guide appeal to cultural and historical interests. Defining such priorities is particularly helpful when travellers of different ages are planning together.

To compare other destinations, you can also look at Ekolsund, Grillby, Lillkyrka, Enköping, Edsta and Örsundsbro.

Back to the higher-level travel overview: Enköping.