Hälla: Archaeology, River Landscape and Fishing Experiences

Hälla combines an exceptional archaeological landscape with experiences along the Ångermanälven. Those looking for a mix of cultural traces, nature and fishing for their holiday will find unusual points of interest here when planning their trip. This makes it possible to combine different interests in Hälla within a single travel plan.

A Trapping Landscape with a Long History

The trapping pit system in Hälla is 8 km long in total. Some pits were used from the Late Neolithic to the Migration Period. Hälla is also a trapping landscape with a long continuity of use and settlement. Hälla has one of the highest concentrations of Stone Age settlement sites in Norrland.

The archaeological settlement site Lokal 870, designated L1937:5605, is located by the Ångermanälven in Hälla. Sites 869–870 in Hälla, Åsele Parish, are settlements from the Stone Age and Bronze Age. For visitors interested in early settlement and the history of human use, these places give the stay a special focus.

Landscape Between Gravel Ridges and a Nature Reserve

The landscape around Hälla includes an elongated glaciofluvial gravel ridge, known as a Rullstensås. It adds a geological feature to the archaeological themes. The Mesjödalen nature reserve is also located in the surrounding area. From Åsele, the easiest route is via Road 90 to Hälla, followed by a forest road through Tjärn and Nytjärn.

This orientation is helpful if you want to vary your days: One part of your stay can be devoted to the historical traces in Hälla, while another excursion can take you into the nearby natural surroundings. When planning your day, you should also take into account the route via Åsele, Road 90 and the subsequent forest road.

Fishing and Water Experiences on the Ångermanälven

At Hälla, by the old Forsnacken rapids, you can fish in running water for grayling and trout. You can also try fly-fishing for pike in the Ångermanälven. The fishing permit for the Hälla fishing area is valid for all waters within the area as well as for the Ångermanälven at Hällby.

Boats can be rented in Hälla next to the reservoir. There is also an information board in Hälla. This allows you to compare different focuses: You can be interested in fishing in running water, plan activities on the Ångermanälven or explore the surroundings from the water. Which option best suits your trip depends on the activities you want and the rhythm of your days.

Café and Regional Orientation

Café Hälla is located in the village of Hälla, about 30 km south of Åsele. A visit to Café Hälla offers a nostalgic journey back to the 1950s. Together with the archaeological sites, the Rullstensås and the fishing opportunities, this creates a destination with several clearly distinct themes.

When looking for a holiday apartment or holiday house in Hälla, it is therefore worthwhile to first determine your own focus: Should cultural history, the river and fishing, or the connection with the regional surroundings take centre stage? For further regional orientation, you can also look at Fredrika and Åsele.

To the higher-level travel overview: Åsele.