Mellansel: Discover Swimming, Canoeing and Hiking Trails

Mellansel combines varied days by the water with marked hiking trails and sporting activities. The main attractions are Mellanselsbadet, the Moälven flowing through the village and the trails on Antarsberget. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Mellansel, you can therefore plan your stay according to your own preferences: with time for swimming, a paddling trip, a hike or several different activities for the whole family.

Swimming, Slides and Exercise

Mellanselsbadet has three heated outdoor pools with a water temperature of at least 26°C. There are also three water slides, the longest of which is 26 metres long. A beach volleyball court completes the facilities. This allows you to combine various activities during your holiday without having to devote the day to just one pastime. For families, it is particularly convenient that, in addition to swimming, slides and exercise on the court can also be part of the day's activities.

Canoeing on the Moälven

The Moälven flows through Mellansel and offers a different perspective on the surrounding area. Kanotuthyrning rents out three sturdy canoes. From Mellansel, you can paddle north along the Moälven as far as Anundsjösjön and reach attractive swimming spots. This option is suitable for travellers who would like to include an excursion on the water in their plans. At the same time, there is room for different daily rhythms: a paddling trip can be the main focus or be combined with other experiences around Mellansel.

Hiking Trails with Different Routes

At Antarsberget, the trail from the car park to the summit is approximately 2 km long. The terrain is slightly rocky and steep in places. The hike leads to fantastic views and pleasant picnic spots in erected wind shelters with barbecue areas. When planning, take the nature of the terrain and the stated distance into account.

A longer option is the approximately 14 km-long Fäbodleden. It passes through the summer farm sites belonging to the villages of Mellansel, Västersel and Sörböle. The route is signposted and marked. Wet sections have been fitted with boardwalks; there is also a bridge over the watercourse between Djupsjön and Valmsjön. The different distance indications help you choose a hike suited to your preferred holiday day without confusing the two trails.

Practical Guidance for Planning Your Trip

There are also specific options for planning your days beyond swimming, canoeing and hiking. The tennis court in Mellansel can be booked via an online booking link or through the reception at Mellanselsbadet. In the surrounding area, the fishing waters around Mellansel and Anundsjö are managed by Anundsjö Fiskevårdsområde.

The old railway station building in Mellansel is not open to visitors inside. This information helps with orientation on site and ensures that expectations for the visit are realistic. When choosing accommodation, you can first consider which of the documented options should be the main focus: heated outdoor pools and slides, a canoe trip on the Moälven, the shorter trail at Antarsberget, the approximately 14 km-long Fäbodleden or sporting facilities such as tennis and beach volleyball. This makes it possible to align your search for a holiday apartment with your own travel plans.

More Places for Planning Your Trip

If you would like to explore other places in addition to Mellansel, you can also include Själevad, Norum, Kantsjö, Skorped, Solberg, Bjästa, Husum and Ulvöhamn in your search.

For the overview of the wider area: Örnsköldsvik.