Discover Vormsele: Rapids, History and Nature

Vormsele combines impressive waterscapes with an engaging regional history. Nearby, Vormforsen drops 9 m over a distance of 500 m. The Vormsele FVO area also includes the long rapids of Vormforsen and Linaforsen. Those who choose a holiday apartment or holiday home in Vormsele as their base can therefore plan their trip in many different ways: with nature observation, fishing opportunities, historical discoveries and excursions to the water.

Rapids, Fishing Waters and Trails

In the section of the Vindelälven managed by Vormsele FVO, several rapids offer fishing for trout, grayling and salmon. Lake fishing for trout and char is possible in Abborrtjärn. In the wider region, children and young people up to and including the age of 15 can fish free of charge in Vormsele FVO. These varied waters appeal both to families with young anglers and to travellers who want to plan their days specifically around a river or lake.

There are also specific destinations for shorter outings. Nearby, a walking trail on a mountain slope forms a loop of just over 1.5 km up the mountain. On Blåviksberget, old pine forests indicate the presence of beetles that depend on recently dead pinewood. These include Tallbarksvartbagge, Cholodkovsky's bark beetle and Tallstumpbagge.

The easiest access to Vormforsen is from Road 363 between Rusksele and Vormsele; there are two access points. At the SÖ Grillplats, an easily accessible path with a ramp leads from the car park to a platform with a wind shelter, tables and a permanently installed barbecue. Between Björksele and Vormsele, near Linaforsen, there is also a wind shelter and a barbecue by flowing water. The Sagostigen trail at Vormforsen may be difficult for smaller children and is not accessible with a pushchair or wheelchair. This information should be part of your day planning when travelling with different age groups.

Historic Buildings in Vormsele

Vormsele Hembygdsgård was formerly the Vormsele school, built in 1901. The historic site also includes a settler's cabin built on Haraberget and relocated there in 1975. It also features a village forge relocated from Grundtjärn in 1976 and fitted out as a forge, as well as a drying house for drying grain relocated from Björksele in 1977.

Vormsele byamuseum is housed in a barn built in Svartliden in 1870 and relocated in 1974. The museum is an excursion destination in the area around Vormsele. A building for old objects was constructed next to Vormsele byamuseum in 1981–1982. A special exhibition hall was also built on the grounds of Vormsele Hembygdsgård. In this way, regional history becomes tangible not only through individual dates, but also through buildings, crafts and former everyday functions.

Vormsele Hemslöjdsmässa was held at Vormsele Hembygdsgård. At Hemslöjdsmässa 2026, homemade pastries and small dishes were offered at Café Blå.

Vormsele as a Suitable Travel Base

When choosing your accommodation, you can consider which focus should shape your days: fishing in the Vindelälven or Abborrtjärn, a walk on the mountain slope, the rapids and barbecue areas, or Vormsele's historic buildings. Vormsele is included in the Municipality of Lycksele's list of outdoor swimming pools and bathing areas. For travel and regional planning, bus route 305 operates along the Vormsele–Rusksele–Lycksele route. If you want to combine different excursions, take into account the respective paths, access points and age requirements of each destination.

For more travel ideas, you can also include Lycksele and Örträsk in your research. This allows you to combine your search for a holiday apartment in Vormsele with broader planning for the surrounding area.

To the overarching travel overview: Lycksele.