Discover Lindome: Furniture History, Trails and Nature

Lindome combines a distinctive furniture-making history with cultural-historical trails, lakes and landscapes. Lindome is located in the southernmost part of the city of Mölndal and therefore offers different starting points for your trip: You can explore the history of regional craftsmanship, plan a cultural walk or spend your days walking, cycling and taking longer hikes. When choosing your holiday apartment, it is worth considering in advance which of these focuses should shape your trip.

Furniture, Church and Local History

Furniture production in Lindome began in the 18th century as a secondary occupation alongside farming. By the middle of the 20th century, Lindome had become a major centre of this production. At Mölndal City Museum, there is a permanent exhibition featuring a unique collection of chairs and other furniture made in Lindome. For further orientation in the surrounding area, you can also include Mölndal.

Lindome Church also offers specific historical details. Its larger bell dates from 1577. The church also contains a 19th-century altarpiece donated by Bishop af Wingård in 1838. Anyone interested in buildings, sacred art and local history will find a peaceful cultural focus for planning their trip here.

Trails for Walks, Bike Rides and Longer Excursions

Several options make Lindome appealing if you enjoy spending your days outdoors. Lindome has various cultural walks featuring cultural-historical sites. North of Kimmersbo, in southwestern Lindome, an old route runs through an ancient landscape with beautiful meadows and pastureland. You can walk or cycle there. Spinnmästarevägen follows an old route of the country road; the old Pilgrimsvägen also runs parallel to the E6 and the old national road.

A larger focus on nature and physical activity can be found in Bunketorp, a large area for leisure activities and exercise in Lindome. There are numerous exercise trails ranging from 1.5 to 9 km in length. The Bohusleden also runs through the recreational area. There is a bathing spot at Södra Barnsjön. If you are looking for a longer circular trail, the 20 km-long Djursjöleden runs through the Bunketorp area outside Lindome. The lowland trail passes 10 lakes; along the route, there are several shelters and barbecue areas.

Nature Experiences and Practical Information

The Sandsjöbacka Nature Reserve can be reached from Spårhagavägen in Lindome via hiking trails. This allows you to combine historical discoveries and nature experiences in the same trip without limiting your stay to a single activity. Fagered is also home to one of the best-preserved Iron Age cultural landscapes in the municipality of Mölndal.

For travel planning, there is free commuter parking directly at Lindome railway station. At Spinneriet, you will find 20 different businesses, and themed tea tastings are also offered there. In the past, the Lindomeån played an important role as a transport route for timber. This connection to the past complements the present-day image of a place where craftsmanship, trails, landscape and regional history stand closely alongside one another. This allows you to choose your accommodation in Lindome as a base for different ideas for day trips and shape your stay according to your interests, alternating between culture, physical activity and nature.

To the higher-level travel overview: Mölndal.