Discover Högsäter: Nature, Ferries and History

Högsäter combines scenic experiences, unusual ferry connections and striking traces of the past. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Högsäter can therefore tailor their trip to different interests: trails and nature reserves, crossings over the Byälven, or the burial mounds and historic sites around the village. For families with different ideas about their holiday, this mix provides an opportunity to consciously divide the daily itinerary between activity, discovery and culture.

Nature and trails around Högsäter

The Högsäterleden runs along the Byälven between Högsäter and Fyxnäs in Värmland. There is no fixed timetable for the crossing; it operates on demand. This is one of the practical details you should take into account when planning an excursion.

In the area around Högsäter, you can reach the Gillbergasjön Nature Reserve by following the signs from Route 175 between Värmlands Nysäter to the south and Högsäter to the north. The Sandåns lövskog Nature Reserve is also nearby. From Högsäter, it can be reached by ferry to the eastern shore. Those choosing accommodation as a base for nature experiences can incorporate these different access points into their plans without combining the destinations into a single route.

Ferries and crossings around Högsäter

Around Högsäter, ferries play a role not only in orientation. The Högsäter ferry is described as Sweden’s smallest road ferry. There is also the cable ferry near Högsäter. It must not be crossed while it is moving; caution is required at the cable ferry. You should bear this rule in mind when preparing for an excursion.

The ferry connections give Högsäter a distinctive character. They are also a good reason not to focus solely on the name of the locality when choosing accommodation, but to compare the planned activities and the respective access routes described. This makes it easier to decide whether the focus of the trip should be on nature, trails or historical discoveries.

Burial mounds, legends and old waystations

One of the notable historical destinations is Storhögen near Högsäter. The burial mound is one of three burial mounds along the Byälven. The house-foundation terrace next to the large burial-mound complex near Högsäter is one of the largest in Sweden. According to legend, King Olof Trätälja is buried in Storhögen near Högsäter. It is precisely the combination of visible landscape and inherited history that makes the site interesting for travellers who want not only to cover a route but also to learn about the stories of a region.

The route also follows historical traces: the final stage leads from Skillingsfors via the old church site at Klevane to Högsäter. The map package also includes a map for the Nysäter–Högsäter route. This information helps you plan your holiday thematically and choose between a nature-oriented day and a route with a historical connection.

Högsäter as a base for your planning

When looking for a holiday apartment in Högsäter, it is worth deciding on your priorities before booking. Should the trip focus mainly on ferry connections and nature reserves, or are burial mounds, legends and old church sites the main attractions? The trails, crossings and historic sites provide concrete points of reference. When planning your daily itinerary, pay attention to the access routes mentioned above as well as the rule at the cable ferry.

For further trip planning, you can also consider Långserud, Kila, Nysäter, Säffle and Svanskog.

To the overarching travel overview: Säffle.