Ucklum: Lake, History and Historic Mills

Ucklum combines the experience of being by the lake with an informative local history and historic cultural sites. The Bastevik bathing area is located in the southern part of Lake Hällungen. Anyone wishing to combine swimming, cycling and rural discoveries will find an unusually versatile starting point for planning their trip here. When looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home, you can therefore consider whether the focus of your stay should be on Hällungen, the history of the village or the paths and attractions in the surrounding area.

Swimming and cycling at Hällungen

The Bastevik bathing area is located in the southern part of Hällungen in Ucklum. There is a car park on the gravel area there, 10 metres from the bathing area. This specific orientation is helpful when planning an outing to the water and incorporating the journey to this destination into your day’s plans.

The cycling route Cykla Hällungen runt offers another perspective on the landscape. It continues in the direction of Bastevik, where you can swim in Hällungen. This means the lake can be viewed not only as a swimming destination, but also as part of an active outing. Depending on the day you wish to travel, you can focus on a cycling tour or on spending time by the water without combining the two interests.

Ucklum Church and the history of the village

Ucklum Church stands in the village of Ucklum, immediately west of the former E6, now Road 650, which runs through the village. The present church was built in 1859. Together with the old transport route, it provides an informative view of how local history and routes through Bohuslän overlap. Ucklum lies on Road 650, which is also referred to as the former E6; the historical name remains related to the road’s earlier function.

Smedseröd’s courthouse site and inn are also part of the history of the Ucklum parish. They are located along the old main road through Bohuslän. The present courthouse in Smedseröd was built in 1876. Anyone interested in regional administrative history, older transport routes and the development of rural villages can take these themes into account when putting together their outings.

Museum, Mill and Traditional Event

The Ucklum Hembygdsmuseum displays furnishings and materials from the first classroom of Ucklum School, agricultural equipment and household items, as well as a mill with a waterwheel. The collection thus brings together various aspects of everyday life in the past: school, work in the countryside and the household. For a stay that seeks specific cultural impressions in addition to experiences of nature, the museum offers a distinct focus.

Sköllunga kvarn is a historic mill and a valuable cultural heritage site. The Kvarn- och veteranmoppedag, a traditional event, is held there. This also makes the mill interesting in connection with local traditions. If you prefer to focus your trip on culture and history, you can consider Ucklum a suitable place to search for accommodation with this focus, without limiting your stay to a single attraction.

Routes and Information in the Surrounding Area

In the area surrounding Ucklum, you can walk around the old cemetery at Grössby–Prästegärde. There is an information board beside the car park. Further information boards along the paths at Gårdsjön provide information about the research conducted there and about the plants and animals of the area. These destinations appeal to different interests: the cemetery offers a peaceful walk with a historical connection, while the boards at Gårdsjön focus attention on research and the area’s plant and animal life.

This range of options can provide useful guidance when choosing your accommodation in Ucklum. A holiday apartment or holiday home is particularly well suited to your plans if you structure your stay not only around the bathing area, but around the desired combination of lake, cycling route, local history, museum and landscape information. This leaves room for active days and for activities where you can explore the history and distinctive features of the surrounding area in greater depth.

More Places for Planning Your Trip

For further orientation among the local destinations, you can also explore Jörlanda, Spekeröd, Svenshögen, Ödsmål, Stora Höga and Stenungsund.

Back to the higher-level travel overview: Stenungsund.