Bengtsfors: Lakes, Trails and Special Discoveries

Bengtsfors combines expansive lake landscapes with lakeside paths, regional culture and a variety of discoveries. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Bengtsfors can consider their preferred travel rhythm when choosing the location: the focus is on water activities, hikes, museums and historic buildings – complemented by specific starting points for active days.

Lakes, Locks and Swimming Spots

Lake Lelång stretches from the south of Bengtsfors to Lennartsfors in the north. The Bengtsfors lock station leads from Lake Bengtsbrohöljen into Lake Lelång and makes the connection between the waterways a special aspect of exploring the area. Lake Lelång has swimming spots, a guest harbour and moorings for rent. Bengtsfors guest harbour is located right in the town centre.

Lake Bengtsbrohöljen is also part of the local scenery: EKA-Miljörum is situated on its shore in the centre of Bengtsfors. Those who want to make water, swimming or boating activities the focus will find various starting points here for planning their day. Badplats Sågudden is a centrally located swimming spot with a sandy beach. There is a wheelchair ramp there; the paved path leads almost all the way to the ramp.

Lakeside Paths and Tours for Different Day Plans

Bengtsfors Strandpromenad runs for 6 km along Lake Lelång, Lake Bengtsbrohöljen and the shores of the Dalsland Canal. It starts at Sågudden and passes through EKA-Miljörum.

For a longer hike, Nordleden is a 28 km-long hiking trail. Its starting points are at Sågudden in Bengtsfors and at Optimistens lanthandel in Gustavsfors. Those who prefer to travel on the water can plan a canoe trip on Lake Lelång that starts and ends at the boathouse in Bengtsfors. In addition, a 25 km canoe trip on Lake Lelång is suggested as a day tour. This information describes the suggested tour and does not automatically constitute a general offering.

Lake Lelång offers particularly good fishing opportunities for pike and perch. Trout are also found there; their population has improved following fisheries management projects. This allows you to weigh up lakeside paths, hiking trails, canoe trips, swimming spots and a day of fishing when planning your trip, instead of making every day of your holiday the same.

Culture and Regional History

Halmens Hus is located on Majberget in Bengtsfors. The building presents a permanent exhibition about the importance of straw in Dalsland and offers basic training in straw craft. Majberget is also a recreational area on the hill above the town of Bengtsfors. For a trip with a cultural focus, this location combines an exhibition, crafts and landscape into a distinctive visitor experience.

The exhibitions at EKA-Miljörum address the industrial history of the EKA area and the remediation project through which the previously contaminated site was transformed into the park it is today. EKA-Miljörum also has a stone labyrinth where children can play. Those travelling with different age groups can incorporate both a historical and a playful aspect into their exploration there.

The open-air museum Gammelgården comprises more than 20 buildings. Visitors can walk freely among the old houses on the grounds. Bengtsfors kyrka was inaugurated in 1926 and displays clear stylistic features of 1920s Classicism. Thus, in addition to water and hiking trails, Bengtsfors offers points of interest for visitors interested in architectural history, everyday culture and regional development.

Which Accommodation Suits the Planned Trip?

If you want to start a lakeside walk or canoe trip in the morning, the aforementioned starting points are important reference points. For those interested in culture, Halmens Hus, EKA-Miljörum, Gammelgården and Bengtsfors kyrka offer different discoveries. Those planning swimming and water activities can take the swimming spots on Lake Lelång and Badplats Sågudden into account.

Other Destinations in the Area

For further travel planning, you can also discover Ödskölt, Gustavsfors, Bäckefors, Dals Långed and Billingsfors.

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