Discover Flåghult: Kullemyren and wetlands

Flåghult has specific natural features, its own local orientation and historical topics. Kullemyren lies south of the village; Flåghult Öst is also among the municipality’s wetlands. The Barackerna tell the story of stonework at Gilltunga, while directions place the route towards Krokstrand. This gives you several distinct themes to plan your trip around: moorland, local history and hiking stages.

Moorland and wetlands

Kullemyren is a 20-hectare fen south of Flåghult. Plants found there include snip, brunag and korallrot. The area gives you a concrete idea of the moor’s size, while the term “fen” describes its landscape. The plant names also make the connection with nature more tangible than a general description would. If nature is a priority when choosing your destination, these details offer a specific point of reference for planning.

Flåghult Öst adds another named wetland to this natural setting. The Municipality of Strömstad recorded it as part of its municipal wetland project, which ran from 2022 to 2025. Together with Kullemyren, this gives you more than one moorland name to consider: you can distinguish between a specific fen with named plants and another wetland area. This is useful if you want to get a clearer picture of the area’s natural features.

The history of the Barackerna

The Barackerna, also known as Husebobarackerna, were built in 1929 by N S Beer for the stone workers at Gilltunga. They were demolished in 1946; only their foundations remain. They are located just under a kilometre south of the quarry at Gilltunga. Their original purpose, demolition and surviving foundations form a clear historical sequence. Anyone interested in working life can find specific points of connection here: the link to the stone workers, the dates and the remains that are still visible.

The name Flåghult-Håvedal is also linked to a specific activity. On the first weekend in June 2023, nine juniors and their leaders trained in the terrain and with the Flåghult-Håvedal map at an orienteering camp in the Municipality of Strömstad. This detail connects map reading and terrain with a specific time, adding orienteering to the nature and history themes.

Finding your way and planning a hike

In Flåghult, the road forks on the way to Krokstrand. Further on, Lake Flåghultstjärnet is on the left, while the road continues north towards Krokstrand. This sequence helps you follow the route through the area. For sections of the Bohusleden trail within the Municipality of Strömstad, there is another planning consideration: there are some wind shelters, but the distances between them are long, so camping is recommended. If hiking is part of your trip, you can take this into account when planning your stages and distinguish it from the specific directions in Flåghult.

Finding the right holiday rental

When looking for a holiday rental in Flåghult, you can start by considering what you want your stay to focus on: the fen and its plants, the history of the Barackerna or hiking stages on the Bohusleden within the municipality. These different interests can help you focus your search on a location that suits your planned activities. If you’re travelling with children, natural features, historical traces and map reading can also offer different ways to explore and talk about the area.

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