Saxnäs

Saxnäs is a mountain village on the shores of Kultsjön and is located along the Vildmarksvägen. The surrounding area combines mountain landscapes, lakes, trails through different natural environments and a remarkable art history. This makes the village a suitable base for trips that bring together active days, cultural discoveries and different travel paces.

Mountain landscapes and trails around Saxnäs

The Marsfjället Nature Reserve is located in the area around Saxnäs. There, bare fell landscapes alternate with mountain birch forest, high-altitude peatland plateaus and primeval forest. Trails and paths around the village run through old-growth forest areas and into the alpine high-mountain landscape. At the same time, the many lakes in the immediate surroundings and the mountain landscape close to the road shape the character of the region.

One specific excursion leads to Satsfjället: the entrance to the nature reserve can be reached from Saxnäs via a 6-kilometre road. At Satsfjället, visitors can park and go hiking. Anyone looking for accommodation in Saxnäs can therefore include such days in nature directly in their travel plans, without limiting their stay to a single activity.

Hiking, art trails and different day plans

Both the Lapplandsleden and the Marsfjällsleder can be reached from Saxnäsgården in Saxnäs. For planning purposes, it is also important to note that the Konstleden between Borgafjäll and Saxnäs is challenging in places. A pioneering work of art made from stones and glass is located along this route. This makes it possible to combine a hike with a distinctive cultural detail without separating the experience of nature from the trail itself.

Saxnäs offers travellers with different interests several ways to plan their days: while some explore the trails towards the high-mountain landscape, others can choose the village, the museum or fishing opportunities. This mix is also a useful consideration when looking for a holiday house or holiday apartment. What matters less is a specific accommodation feature than which experiences you want to plan from your chosen base.

Cross-country skiing in winter

Saxnäs has 19 kilometres of interconnected cross-country ski tracks. This includes a 2.5-kilometre illuminated loop. Cross-country skiing is normally possible in Saxnäs from November to May. Those focusing on winter sports can therefore take both the length of the track network and the season into account when planning their trip. At the same time, groups with different preferences still have room for culture, walks or quieter days by Kultsjön.

Ricklundgården and the history of the village

Ricklundgården is a museum and artist residency in Saxnäs. The international artist residency programme has two studios where guest artists from around the world take part. Ricklundgården was established in the late 1940s by Emma and Folke Ricklund. A visit therefore combines its present-day cultural use with a specific chapter in the village's history.

The development of Saxnäs can also be placed in a historical context: the first new settlement was established in 1824, and tourism grew significantly from the 1930s onwards. For a stay that is not intended to consist solely of outdoor activities, this combination of landscape, local history and contemporary art offers a distinctive focus.

Fishing and practical information

The fishing centre in Saxnäs, also known as Marsfjällshandlarn, is located in the village and serves as a fishing shop. It offers fishing advice and fishing permits. At the same time, you can decide whether to focus on fishing, hiking, cross-country skiing or culture.

For further travel planning, you can also compare Storseleby, Dikanäs, Klimpfjäll, Kittelfjall, Marsliden and Vilhelmina.

To the higher-level travel overview: Vilhelmina.