Sommenbygd 2015 - english by Byrån Kommunikation

Destination Sommenbygd

2014 2015

Boxholm • Kinda • Tranås • Ydre

– where Småland and Östergötland meet

Discover the countryside

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Sommenbygd 2015

5 1001 things to do 6 Travel in Sommenbygd 9 Malexander 10 Discover the countryside 12 Torpaslingan – The heart of Sommenbygd 14 Discover the culture 16 The Cultural Road Map 18 20 Eat well Asby 21 22 Sleep well 24 Kisa 26 Adventures, outdoors and indoors 28 Horn 29 Shopping big & small 30 Rimforsa 33 Boxholm 35 Mapindex A wonderful mix of adventure and relaxation Suggested trips with a variety of content Lake Sommen Riviera

Travel in Sommenbygd

Places to explore on foot, by bicycle or boat Torpön Island and surroundings

Popular attractions with historic roots A slice of genuine Sweden

Go where the road takes you – or follow the map The taste of Sommenbygd

A genuine Swedish church village

Hotels, hostels, B&Bs and campsites

Adventures outdoors & indoors

The heart of the Kinda region Activities for any weather

Idyllic next to Lake Åsunden

Farm shops, arts and crafts, charming shopping streets The hub of the Kina Kanal

Eat well

A slice of industrial history

Everything Sommenbygd has to offer

The archipelago you didn’t know existed

Genuine Sweden

Fishing waters teeming with pike and zander. Long shallows. One uninhabited island after another. The archipelago in Lake Sommen is one of Sweden’s best-kept secrets – a blank spot on the map even to many in our own region. Lake Åsunden and the Kinda Canal are also great places to explore. You’ll discover more surprises there than you could ever imagine. Suddenly you find yourself on the threshold of a charming farm shop. Around the corner you discover an artist’s studio. And watch out – you might even run into an elk or a band of robbers! Quite simply, the region around Lake Sommen is a living nature and cultural park. Come and discover it for yourself!

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We point the way in Sommenbygd! Boxholms Tourist Office (B4) Storgatan 20 590 11 Boxholm Phone: +46(0)142-519 01 turistinfo@boxholm.se

Want to see more? Visit www.sommenbygd.se – regularly updated with tips on destinations and events!

Kinda Tourist Office (D6) Stora Torget 5 590 37 Kisa Phone: +46(0)494-194 10 turistbyran@kinda.se

Tourist office, commuter trains, public pool – the central town of Boxholm has plenty of services within easy walking distance. Located in Folkets Hus, the community centre, the digital cinema also shows live broadcasts of operas and rock concerts. The golf course is beautifully situated on the winding Svartån River. Learn the fascinating history of Boxholm at the Bruksmuseet. Not far from that is Boxholmsost, which makes and sells exquisite cheese.

Boxholm

Tranås Tourist Office/ Tranås Direkt (C3) Storgatan 22 573 32 Tranås Phone: +46(0)140-687 90 tourist.office@tranas.se

Kisa is the central town of the Municipality of Kinda, charmingly nestled among hills and valleys. Unique sights include the Emigrant Museum, the Tingshustorget (Courthouse Square) and Kisa hembygdsgård, the local heritage museum. The town centre features quaint shops and artisans, and Fridays are market days.

Kinda

Ydre Municipal (E5) Torget 4 570 60 Ydre Phone: +46(0)381-66 12 00 turistinfo@ydre.se

Tranås is a small town bubbling with activities for people of all ages. You won’t be bored, whether your interest is culture, outdoor life or sports. Visitors come from all over to experience “Sweden’s best small-town shopping”. Open-Air market every Friday.

Tranås

Cover photos: www.Fishing-in-Sweden.com, iStockphoto, Peter Nordström

The central town of Ydre is Österbymo. It is Sweden’s smallest central town, but it is still home to several eateries, shops and a full range of community services. Kulturverkstan is a theatre and cinema in the centre of town, and for sports fans there is a football field, a riding stable and lighted jogging trails. On the outskirts of the community lies Österfors Smedja, or smithy, which is open to visitors in summer.

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Accessible to everyone? Is there a disabled toilet at the place I’m headed? If you have physical disabilities, you’ll want to know about accessibility at the various attractions. If you’d like to know more about companies and attractions that are disabled-friendly, contact the tourist office in that town.

You know what it’s like. Sometimes you want everything all planned out for you. Sometimes you’d rather wing it. The region surrounding Lakes Sommen and Åsunden offers a veritable smorgasbord of experiences far from the beaten path. On the next two pages we dish up six suggested trips with a variety of content. Perfect for a journey in time and space. 5

All Around Sommen The Torpaslingan Trail

All Around Åsunden Mechanical Cabinet with local delicacies!

All Around Sommen An archipelago you didn’t know existed Spend a day or two in the heart of the Sommenbygd region and sample a wide variety of activities – cave exploration, golf, steamboat rides and of course swimming in the purest water. If you like sandy beaches with shallow waters, follow the charming winding road from Boxholm to “Sommen’s Rivera” in Malexander. Just across the lake lies the central town of Tranås, with Sweden’s best small-town shopping and a genuine marching-band parade every Saturday morning. To explore the archipelago on your own, or maybe catch a fish or two, hire a boat at Hättebaden Beach. With a little luck you might catch both pike and zander. Farm shops along the road offer you local specialties like cheese, spelt bread and organic vegetables. Asby and Torpa are charming old church villages, and you’ll find great food and accommodation all around the lake: at campsites, hotels, inns and B&Bs. Hättebaden Beach

The family-friendly Naturum Sommen is a nature centre that tells about the nature and culture of Lake Sommen in the past, present and future.

Illern Nature Reserve

The Kinda Canal

Smedstorp is a double farm with utility buildings dating back to the 18th and early 19th centuries. The farm, surrounded by a picturesque oldfashioned agricultural landscape, is still inhabited.

The Torpaslingan Trail Torpön Island is worth a trip all by itself – explore it on foot, by bicycle, motorcycle or car. Take a dip from the sun-warmed rocks at the Lomsviken Nature Reserve. Complete the Torpön section of the Östgötaleden Trail and enjoy stunning views from lookouts like Bodaberget, with its steep cliff dropping right into the lake. Weave your way up through hairpin curves, stopping off at the ferry station on the north tip of the island – the natural meeting point of Lake Sommen. Visit the Naturum Sommen nature centre and get to know the fauna of the lake. Sample local delicacies at the restaurant, then accept the challenge of the high-altitude course. In summer you can take the car ferry across to the mainland and drop into the church village of Blåvik, then pass through an area of nearly untouched wilderness before returning to civilization.

Boxholm II

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All Around Åsunden

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From canal boats to canoes to cave excursions Imagine swimming in a different lake every day! The municipality of Kinda has more than 400 of them. Combine that with the Kinda Canal, the Stångån River and their lake systems and you’ve got an amazing adventure world for fishing, canoeing and boating. The great wave of emigration to North America started here in 1845. Drop in to the Emigrants Museum, have a snack or meal and maybe do a little shopping. Once you’ve charged your batteries, you’re ready for a day of adventure around Åsunden. Explore a cave system, help out on a farm or take a ride on a Shire horse! If you’re looking for more relaxing activities, try roaming through traditional hay meadows and crafts shops, or going on an excursion to an ancient stone ship.

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CULTURAL EXPERIENCES 27 29 30 33 34 36 37 38 39 40

Mechanical Cabinet with local delicacies!

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It’s not far from Svanaviken Cove in Sommen to Kisa, but it’s a journey peppered with activities and attractions. Treat yourself to a day, or even just a half day, exploring a Swedish canyon, studying old local architecture, delighting in beautiful crafts and local delicacies, or chuckling at clever scenes in a mechanical cabinet. Afterwards, you can set up camp in untouched wilderness – or a well-organised campsite – and take your pick of outdoor activities, such as canoeing or horse riding. In autumn and winter there’s also hunting and skiing.

Ekbergsparken Nature Reserve Fölllingsö Agricultural Landscape Gumhem’s Grave Field Hallstad ängar Nature Reserve Hedner Nature Park Holkåsa look-out Humlehögsravinen - Canyon Hättebaden Beach Idhult Nature Reserve Illerns Nature Reserve The Kinda Kanal Korphålorna - Nature Reserve Malexanders kyrkby, Pelargrottan Naturum Sommen Romanäs Nature Reserve Lake Sommen Torpön Island Trollegater Nature Reserve Trollstenen – The Troll Stone Vassviksberget

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Asby Church Village Blåvik Church Village Boxholm Ironworks Museum Eriksberg Museum Hultet Old Village Old Hägerstad Church Kisa Emigrant Museum Liljeholmen Mada grave field Malexanders Hembygdsgård Norra Vi Per’s Mechanical Cabinet Rås Gård Råås kvarn, Ramfall - Mill Smedstorps Double Farm Sunds Bruk – Iron Mill Säby Church Tidersrum Church Tignemåla School Museum Torpa Church Village Carriage Museum Tranås Ydre School Museum Ydre Veteran Motor Museum Österfors Smithy

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Tolvmannabacken Ski Slope

Asby Alpine

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Amundebo Södergård Badhotellet Conferences & SPA Best Western Hotell Tranås Statt Bo-bra i Tranås - Holiday accomod. Fem rum och kök – Hotel & Rest. Fiskarp Stugby -- cottages Föllingen Hotel Horn Youth Hostel & Annas Café Hornåbergs Camping Hotel Sommarhagen Hotel Åberg Hätte Camping Kisa Wärdshus Kulla Hunting & Fishing Liljeholmen Herrgård–Youth Hostel Lugnalandet Hotel & Conference Malexander Turism & HönsaLottas Restaurang Pensionat Hogården B&B Ryda gård Solviken Hostel & Conference Sommen Camping Torpöns Färjeläge Food & Camp Vandrarhemmet Tranås Youth Hostel Ydrefors Camping - Brosjögården

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Aktiv Fritid Föllingen Hotel Asby Alpine Bilskoj - Motorfun Eneby Norrgård – Open Farm Fiske i Sommen M/S Kind / Kinda Kanal Petruskajak Rimforsa Skärgårdsrederi S/S Boxholm II - Steamboat Ride Tolvmannabacken Ski Slope Tranås Golfklubb Tumbo Adventures

SHOPPING BIG & SMALL 111 112 115 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 126 129 130 131 132 133

Affären Svalsjö Asby Lanthandel – Shop, Café Ateljé Tita - Goldsmith Shop Boxholm Mejeri Faster Olga Fröknarna Blå Inredning HargOdlarnas Gårdsbutik - Farm Shop Hjortslund Stoneware Keramik & Sånt Kvarnkulla Trädgård – Garden Center Secondhand shop Bariki-Kenya Stiliga Stugan & Fresons Bakery Tidersrums Slöjd & Hantverk Tistelvind Dining & Garden Shop Torpa Konstcafé Ädelsmedjan Goldsmith Shop

Här finns tre pister - där stora delar är barnvänliga. Två liftar - en ankarlift och en knapplift vid barnbacken.

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Brostorps Hemlagade Café Columbia Ekebergs Wärdshus Falla Spelt & Bagarbod - Bakery Norraby Krog Pelargonen Lunchcafé Smålandskräftan Valö Café & Festplats Wienerbageriet Bakery Villa Ekliden Ydregården

EAT & SLEEP WELL

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Holaveden Highway robbery in the deep woods The borderland between woodlands and plains is a place of great beauty and contrasts. Winding motorcycle routes and moss-edged riding trails meet meandering watercourses and hay meadows surrounded by old stone walls. The entire region is known for its rich flora – and its rich history. Local farm shops sell tasty items here and there throughout the region. You’ll find comfy beds and good food in many locations alongside the excellent fishing lakes, Vättern and Sommen. And you won’t regret taking a detour to the Rök Stone, the bird lake Tåkern and the Alvastra monastery ruins at the foot of Omberg Hill. And where else but in the Holaveden Forest can you take the children on an adventure among bandits and highwaymen, Troll Stones and fairyfolk?

The Cultural Road Peaceful adventures A breathtaking landscape of shimmering lakes like a string of pearls along the road, enchanted forests, flowering meadows and lush grazing land, sometimes stretching on for picturesque miles. Visit a furrier’s studio, a fish smokery or a spicery and immerse yourself in textures, scents and tastes. Get a larger-than-life look at Sweden’s oldest preserved wooden manor or get a feel for country living. The Cultural Road between Tranås and Gränna offers a slice of genuine Sweden.

Holaveden

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Ekbergsparken Nature Reserve Omberg Eco-Park Holaveden Hättebaden Illern Nature Reserve Pålsbo äng - Meadow Romanäs Nature Reserve Trollstenen – The Troll Stone Lake Tåkern Åsabackarna Rinna- Nature Reserve

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Alvastra Monastery Björkenäs Cykel & Mopedmuseum Boxholm Ironworks Museum Brahälla Castle Ekeby Eriksberg Museum Hultet Old Village Gripenberg Manor Mada grave field Rås Gård

The Cultural Road

SHOPPING BIG & SMALL 45 47 49 53 56 57

Rök – Runestone The Stierngranat Museums Säby Church Tranås Carriage Museum Åsbodalen Valley, Hybbeln Farm Åsens By, Cultural Reserve

GREAT FOOD 61 62 63 64 65 67 68

Ekebergs Värdshus Falla Spelt & Bagarbod - Bakery Norraby Krog Pelargonen Lunchcafé Smålandskräftan Wienerbageriet Villa Ekliden

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ADVENTURES 99 101 103 104 105 106

EAT & SLEEP WELL 71 72 73 79

Badhotellet Conferences & SPA Best Western Hotell Tranås Statt Bo-Bra i Tranås - Holiday accomod. Hotel Gyllene Uttern

Hotel Sommarhagen Hotel Åberg Hätte Camping Kulla Hunting & Fishing Lugnalandet Hotel & Conference Pensionat Hogården B&B Sommens Camping Vandrarhemmet Tranås Youth Hostel

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Fiske i Sommen Petruskajak Skullaryd Elkpark S/S Boxholm II - Ångbåtstur Spinkarp Farm & SPA Syllerstorpett Adventure & Conference Tranås Golfklubb Trolska Båtturer -Magical Boat Rides

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Ateljé Adelövs Prästgård Ateljé Guldtackan Bleckenstad Farm Shop Boxholm Mejeri Linnefors Korgar Linnefors krukmakeri Sjöarp Smokehouse & Farm Shop Slottsboden Farm shop Tistelvind Dining & Garden Shop

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Horse trail riding, swimming, hiking and 114 43 127 boat trips as well as fine dining35 and cave 31 128 49 exploring. That is the good life in 39 the Sommen Riviera – so named for its wonderful sandy beaches. Make friends with the locals in the communal Sauna or take a stroll 62 down the main street stopping at the watering holes of Hönsa-Lottas Restaurant or Fem Rum o Kök. The Old Farmstead and Affären i Svalsjö with Per´s Mechanical Cabinet provide unforgettable experiences. 47 you never want to leave. There´s a good chance

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With Tumbo Adventures you can ride straight in to nature and stay a night with them in the wilderness. Or spend the night at the Camping site, in the holiday cottages, at Fem Rum o Kök or at Hotel Sommarhagen where they are happy to put together an entire package of experiences including hiking, cycling, canoeing or whatever you like. Book ahead to be sure of the full service – especially if you come off season. Then they will be sure to heat up the hot tub for you!

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Malexander Church Village & Pelargrottan Malexander Hembygdsgård Per’s Mechanical Cabinet Fem rum & Kök – Hotel & Restaurant 24 Hotell Sommarhagen 41 Malexander Turism & HönsaLottas Restaurang Tumbo Adventures Affären i Svalsjö

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Hotel Sommarhagen

Ride off into the wilderness with Tumbo Adventures! Multiple-day rides with accommodation, or shorter rides Stay in a Wilderness Cabin or a building on the farm

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Malexander Tourism & HönsaLottas Tumbo Gård, Malexander 070-600 21 07 www.tumboadventures.se facebook.com/TumboAdventures

Camping on the shores of Lake Sommen. Miniature golf, canoes, ice cream, coffee, sandwiches, salads, barbecue evenings. Don’t miss it!

www.malexanderturism.se

www.sommarhagen.se

Affären Svalsjö with

Malexanders Hembygdsgård - since 1345

Per’s Mechanical Cabinet

Home-cooked meals and great coffee in a charming setting in central Malexander. Fully licensed. We look forward to seeing you! Guided tours www.hembygd.se/malexander

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www.femrumochkök.se 0142-300 40

Exhibition, arts crafts, café with yummy buns, cakes and ice-cream. All in a country store from 1895. 150 m from a lake for swimming.

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Between Kisa and Malexander +46(0)494 -510 23 www.helldorff.se

Wildlife experiences

Ydre Right in the heart of Sommenbygd, Ydre offers lakes for swimming and great fishing waters. Enjoy the grand view along the road to Korphålorna at Svinhult. Don’t miss a trip to Norra Vi, where you can set out walking the Östgötaleden Trail, take a dip in Lake Sommen or visit the church in its beautiful setting. Don’t miss the popular barn dances in Rydsnäs on Saturday nights in summer. Let the many nature reserves of Ydre tempt you with their beautiful, untouched countryside, or drop in to the Lake Sommen nature centre, Naturum, on the north tip of Torpön Island. Adventure and quietude – Ydre has it all.

1. (C3) Ekbergsparken Nature Reserve At walking distance from the central town lies a peaceful, green oasis with a large population of old oaks, some of them estimated to be over 500 years old. The park also contains a local heritage museum in a semi-detached house from the 18th century. Next to the museum is a little café surrounded by natural beauty and genuine historical buildings.

2. (A2) Omberg Eco-Park One of Sweden’s most beautiful and popular hiking areas, Omberg is known for its many species of orchids, and it’s no coincidence that it is often called the “hill of flowers”. The peak offers an incredible view of the plains, woods and lake. There are many hiking trails of varying lengths and degrees of difficulty. They depart from Stocklycke, one of Sweden’s first hostels, which also has an information centre.

7. (B2) Holaveden

13. (B7) The Kinda Canal

A large forested area that forms the border between the provinces of Östergötland and Småland. Lysings Urskog is an untouched part of the forest. There is a nice place to swim in Trehörna.

The 90 km Kinda Canal is one of Sweden’s most beautiful waterways. Along its route from the Göta Canal and Lake Roxen to Åsunden you pass 15 locks and 5 lakes. Very little of the canal is man-made; most of it consists of lakes and the Stångån River. The total height difference in the canal is 50 m. In summer there is regular boat traffic between Rimforsa and Linköping. Canoe rentals.

8. (D4) Holkåsa look-out

Paddling In Sommenbygd you can paddle in everything from narrow rivers to a freshwater archipelago. Contact the tourist offices to learn where you can rent a kayak or canoe, or visit: www.sommenbygd.se

An incredible look-out point over Torpadalen Valley, surrounded by Lake Sommen and the wooded heights.

9. (D6) Humlehögsravinen – Canyon Humlehögsravinen is a canyon measuring 800 m long and 10–15 m deep, carved into the bedrock by a glacial river. Today, the much milder Pinnarpsbäcken stream flows at the bottom of the canyon, running out into Lake Övre Föllingen.

10. (C4) Hättebaden Beach 3. (D6) Föllingsö Agricultural Landscape Widely varied agricultural landscape around the 18thcentury Föllingsö Manor. Follow the trail through flowery pastures, or find your own path.

4. (D7) Gumhem Grave Field Gumhem dates back to the period 500–1050 AD, and is the second-largest grave field in Östergötland. It has 24 ancient relics, including a stone ship 15 m long and 5 m wide, consisting of 24 raised stones.

5. (B6) Hallstad Ängar Nature Reserve A unique meadow with lobbed lime trees and rich floral beauty, as well as a great diversity of grasses and herbs. There’s also a great place to swim in Lake Järnlunden.

6. (D4) Hedner Nature Park, Asby Across from the church in Asby lies the vicarage and Hedner Nature Park. Anders Hedner became the vicar of Asby in 1844. An avid botanist, he created a romantic park on the cape in Lake Lillsjön. Signs tell you about the history of the locations. Some of the walking trails are disabled-friendly. The park also has a nature playground and a fairytale trail for children. There are rest areas in several locations. The park is a project under Leader Sommenbygd. Asby kyrkväg, Österbymo, www.hednerspark.se Lat: 57.90415 Lon: 15.20228

Hättebaden on Lake Sommen offers a sandy beach with long shallows, many jetties and a diving tower, but that’s not all. Stretch out on green lawns in the sun, just a stone’s throw from a restaurant, convenience store and ice cream parlour. Next to this recreational haven is a four-star campsite that also has cottages. Rent a kayak, canoe, motor boat or small sailing boat in Hätte to enjoy the lake to its fullest.

11. (D8) Idhult Nature Reserve The countryside around the village of Idhult, including the nature reserve, is quite beautiful, with rolling terrain and a fantastic view. The rich flora includes plants that are normally found at the coast, reminding us that this was once a seabed. Nature trail. Guided tours.

12. (C3) Illern Nature Reserve The Illern Nature Reserve is a great place to walk, jog or ski, with several easy, marked trails bearing exciting telltale traces of the Ice Age. Lose yourself in a gorgeous pine wood, green fields and seemingly endless patches of lingonberry and blueberry bushes. Tiny Lake Illern is the gem of the nature reserve, perfect for swimming, fishing and ice skating. Pick up a hiking map at the Tranås tourist office.

14. (E5) Korphålorna Nature Reserve The Korphålorna Nature Reserve, near the village of Svinhult, is over 100 hectares in size and consists largely of old forest, only marginally impacted by humans. The reserve’s name comes from the local name of a unique east-west rift in the southern part of the area. At the bottom of the rift valley is a small brook, and the damp, shady environment is home to a wealth of mosses and lichen. Korphålorna is located about 2 km from Svinhult in the direction of Ydrefors.

15. (C5) Malexander Church Village and the Pelargrottan Cave Malexander Church Village, stunningly situated on the shore of Lake Sommen, is a summer paradise with a marina, swimming, camping, holiday village, hotel, café and restaurants. History buffs will love the church and the local heritage museum, Hembygdsgården Södra Sand, which has several 18th-century buildings containing valuable collections of objects of rural life. And don’t miss the impressive Pelargrottan, or Pillar Cave, carved by the inland ice sheet. The cave is nearly 20 m wide and quite deep.

16. (C4) Naturum Sommen Clever exhibitions on nature and culture for you to discover! Match animals to their droppings, visit the foxes’ den and look at fish. We have activities for young and old. Naturum has several woodland trails (one of them wheelchair-accessible) for short and long walks. Sommen is a clear lake with unique fish fauna and rich bird life. We hope to see you here! Färjeläget, Torpön, +46(0)70-297 47 22 www.sommen-naturum.se Open May–Sept; see our website for hours and programme.

Hiking

Ekbergsparken Nature Reserve

A whole network of marked trails take you past lakes, through pasture lands, primeval forest and rolling terrain. The tourist offices provide maps of the following walking trails:

Lake Tåkern

Östgötaleden: • • • • Trollegater Nature Reserve

Holaveden Forest

Torpön Island (30 km) Boxholm Sommenbygd (100 km) Ydre (51 km) Kinda (120 km)

Höglandsleden/Anebyleden Trail: • From Lake Ören in the west to Västra Lägern in the east (85 km).

Holavedsleden Trail:

20. (C4) Torpön Island

• From Gränna to Tranås through deep Småland woods in terrain that is sometimes quite hilly. (59 km).

The valley contains a nature reserve, Pålsbo Äng, which is part of an agricultural landscape that has been used for over 2,000 years.

Torpön Island is worth a trip all by itself. It has several excellent look-out points, including one on Bodaberget where the cliff drops straight into the lake. The Lomsviken Nature Reserve has sun-warmed rocks for sunbathing and swimming, a walking trail and an old charcoal-burning pit. The ferry dock has a campsite, marine fuel station, restaurant, walking trail and the nature centre, Naturum Sommen. From the ferry dock on the northern tip of the island you can take a car ferry across the lake in summer.

18. (C4) Romanäs naturreservat

21. (B6) Trollegater Nature Reserve

24. (D5) Vassviksberget

Come and roam through leafy pastures, green meadows and wooded slopes. Romanäs is packed with both nature’s beauty and cultural history. Romanäs is located on Lake Sommen, just over a kilometre north of the mouth of the Svartån. The southern part of the cape consists of farmers’ fields, open grazing lands and leafy pastures. The northwestern part is covered with coniferous forest. The reservation also has two islands, Fårön and Romanö. The walking trail is disabled-friendly.

A unique geological attraction. One of Sweden’s largest bedrock caves, with a 140 m long triangular labyrinth. Guided tours year-round. Two other nature reserves, Hallstad Ängar and Hackelboön, are nearby.

This height offers a sweeping view of the Norra Vi bay in Lake Sommen. The nature reserve boasts 300-plusyear-old pines, as well as spruce, birch and aspen and the occasional oak and beech. Directions: Road 134 Österbymo–Kisa. Look for the signs about 10 km from Österbymo.

Trollstenen – The Troll Stone

17. (B4) Pålsbo äng Åsbodalen

Cycling Mountain biking, cycling for fun, exercise or competitions. Sommenbygd has lots of bike routes – asphalt, gravel and dirt. Look for special cycling maps at the tourist offices. Choose the stretches that suit you best. The tourist offices know where you can rent a bike.

19. (C4:D5) Lake Sommen Discover an archipelago you didn’t know existed! See if the char, pike and perch are biting. Let the dramatic cliff walls of Svalberget, north of Torpön; Bodaberget in Torpasjön; and Döraberget in Svanaviken Cove take your breath away. Want to find an island all to yourself? Rent a kayak or boat.

22. (C3) Trollstenen – The Troll Stone This enormous boulder really fires the imagination. Well hidden in the dark pine forest is a huge boulder resting atop three smaller stones, which in turn rest on yet another block of stone. In the old days, locals thought giants had placed the stones there, and well into the 20th century, little boys liked to show the Troll Stone to visitors, warning them to leave a few coins at the site to appease the trolls. A clever way to make your weekly allowance last a bit longer…

The Illern Nature Reserve: • Coniferous forest with rolling terrain and several Ice-Age features, around Lake Illern south of Tranås.

25 (A3) Åsabackarna, Rinna – Nature Reserve Rinna Nature Reserve in Åsabackarna on the edge of the Östergötland Plains is an area of rolling hills with a pleasant walking trail that starts at Rinna Church. The nature reserve consists of till and other glacial river sediment, with rich flora and several ancient relics.

23. (A2) Lake Tåkern One of northern Europe’s finest bird lakes, with 250 species. Follow the 2 km long footbridge from the bird-watching tower in Glänås, through wet meadows and reeds, accompanied by an astonishing assortment of birds you won’t find anywhere else. The newly-built Naturum Tåkern – ”Sweden’s hottest nature centre” – opens this spring. It features an exhibition centre, cinema and information. The bird tower is easily accessible for disabled and able-bodied visitors alike. Guided tours are arranged year-round with knowledgeable ornithologists and biologists.

Vildmarksfiske Wilderness fishing at Boxholms Skogar. Fish in clear natural waters, or try your hand in our put-and-take waters. In some of the lakes you can borrow a boat at no charge if you have a fishing licence. The put-and-take waters have jetties, wind shelters, rest areas and parking.

Phone: +46(0)142-525 20 www.boxskog.se Telefon: 0142-525 20 Fax: 0142-503 65 www.boxskog.se

Torpaslingan – Torpön Island and surroundings The heart of Sommenbygd

The ferry station on Torpön is the natural meeting place for anyone arriving by boat, car, motorcycle or wheelchair. Enjoy our specialty Torpön Seafood Plate at the restaurant. Watch the lively boat activity in the visitors’ marina. Visit Naturum Sommen or test your nerves on the high-altitude course. If you take the ferry to the mainland, Blåvik is definitely worth a detour. Follow the Torpaslingan Route south and let the winding roads and breath-taking lookout points enchant you. If you’re a culture buff, don’t miss a stop at the Rås Kvarn mill or Torpa Church Village, which dates back to the 13th century. Continue on to the Brostorp cheesecake bakery for a decoration • Wall and floor tiles genuine Småland snack, and also Home Open: Fri 14–18, Sat. 10–13. Other times by arrangement. sample and buy delicious cheeses. The Vättern–Sommenleden cycling route goes across Torpön and is marked with red signs. The walking trail is nearly 30 km long and takes you around the whole island. Spend the night at the campsite at the ferry station or at the newly renovated Solviken hostel.

Rent a cottage +46(0)70 293 54 52

www.raasgard.se

High rope climbing

Gårdsmejeri FARM SHOP & CHEESECAKE CAFÉ

Artistic and utility crafts of ceramics, concrete and more Kvarnkulla Trädgård Garden centre, shop & café in an idyllic country setting. Between Hestra & Ramfall • 0730-61 88 62 Open March 15 – Dec 31 • www.kvarnkulla.se

Keramik & Sånt Jenny Johansson, Höglycke Västergård, Ydre Tel. 070-382 63 66 Open May–Sept, for more details visit: www.keramikosant.se

Locally produced cheese, cheesecakes, jams and more. Try Brostorp’s delectable cheese quiche or cheese plate. (By reservation only.) Open 5 June–30 Aug, Fri–Sun, 11–17. Closed on Midsummer.

Open year round for reservations Tel. 0140-430 54

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SOLVIKEN VID TORPÖN

Hostel & Conference Great prices in a fabulous environment!

ACCOMMODATION • CONFERENCES • MEETINGS

Welcoming you year round!

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Pleasant accommodation on the shores of Lake Sommen.

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www.solviken.nu

second-hand shop! Speciality! Torpön Seafood Plate Warm-smoked rainbow trout with roe sauce and new potatoes

Hestravägen 10, Hestra Ydre Open: Mon 17-19 • Wed 17-19 • Sat 10-14 www.newlifemission.se

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Hunting The Sommenbygd region is rich with game – wild boar, fallow deer, elk – and several companies that arrange driven hunts, with or without overnight accommodation. For more information, contact the tourist offices or: www.sommenbygd.se

FRÖKNARNA BLÅ

Mill Days, 17–18 July

HOME DECO – CAFÉ

Visit the water-powered 18th-century mill Råås Kvarn in Ramfall during our Mill Days. Discover the melody of the old ignition bulb engine, and watch old-fashioned smithwork. Buy smoked pork, farm products and crafts. Coffee and more served. Open 11–15. We look forward to seeing you! More info at www.raaskvarn.se

Visit our charming design shop in the Blåvik marina! Home decorations from well-known suppliers. Café with snacks & ice cream. Don’t miss it!

Föreningen Råås Kvarns Vänner

SIGHTS – SCENTS – EXPERIENCES! Guided tours on the Boxholm II • Catch insects • Fairytale walks • Introduction to angling • Bats • And much, much more!

Tel. 070-29 74 722 • www.sommen-naturum.se

Shop open in summer (for opening hours, see our website)

Fröknarna Blå • Allansväg 1, Blåvik, Boxholm Phone 0706-997545 • www.froknarnabla.se

Torpa Konstcafé

Eva Boström Ateljé Tita MARITA CARLBORG-OLSSON Master goldsmith

Blåvik, Boxholm Open during summer: Mon-Fri 10.30-18.00, Sat-Sun 10.30-16.00 www.maritacarlborgolsson.se

Thu - Sun. 11-18 in July Other times by arrangement 070-303 22 88 • next to Torpa Church www.evabostrom.se

Cultural experiences 26. (A2) Alvastra Monastery The first monastery in Sweden was established by Cistercian monks in 1143 and flourished until the Reformation, when it was torn down. Midnight concerts and a chronicle play are arranged each year in the ruins. Saint Bridget lived here at one time. Alvastra Pålbyggnad is the only known genuine stilt house north of the Alps, over 5,000 years old.

Hultet Old Village is unique with its well thought-out interiors and the multitude of objects that clearly show how people lived and worked in the past.

The Stjärneborg Museums with the unique pyramid created by nobleman and engineer Malte Liewen Stierngranat, known as “the man who did whatever he wanted”.

Gumhem Grave Field

Kisa Emigrantmuseum

27. (D4) Asby Church Village A lovely medieval church with a free-standing bell tower. Several walking routes with descriptive signs. Village square, country store, flea market and a lovely rural store. Hedners Park, by the vicarage, dates back to the 19th century.

28. (D2) Björkenäs Cykel& Mopedmuseum Björkenäs 8, Gränna, +46(0)390-330 43, +46(0)73-928 75 78, Road 133, follow the signs towards Vireda 12, drive 5 km Long rows of sparkling mopeds, motorcycles and bicycles fill the barn. An amazing collection for nostalgic motor aficionados. The collection includes many fabulous old Husqvarna motorcycle models from the 1920s on. It features a total of 250 mopeds, 50 motorcycles and bicycles from the late 19th century until today. Admittance SEK 50. Groups SEK 40 per person. We hope to see you here! Open every day in May–September, 10–17 Lat: 57.966603 Lon: 14.591946

29. (C4) Blåvik Church Village The church in Blåvik Church Village, picturesquely perched on the shore of Lake Sommen, dates back to 1873. Rather than an altar painting, the church has a window overlooking the lake. Boating is a very popular activity in Blåvik, where you can also swim or catch a ferry.

30. (B4) Boxholms Bruksmuseum – Ironworks Museum Why was an ironworks built in Boxholm? Learn this and much more at the Ironworks Museum, Bruksmuseet, which has exhibits on the steel industry, forestry, agriculture and more. A working nail-making machine bears witness to an era when Boxholm was home to one of the biggest nail makers in the country. The museum is located in a beautiful old mill built in 1777. Open June–Aug, Tues–Sun 10–15. Guided tours for groups also available in April–May and Sept–Oct. Masugnsvägen, Boxholm, +46(0)706-65 90 12, +46(0)142-519 01, www.bruksmuseum.com Lat: 58.19301 Lon: 15.04848

31. (D2) Brahälla This ruined castle lies on the shores of Lake Noen. Built as a hunting castle by count Per Brahe the younger, who died in 1680 before it was finished, the site is a reminder of Sweden’s Great Power era.

32. (A4) Ekeby Ekeby has hosted traditional Midsummer celebrations since the 1930s at the local community centre, Hembygdsgården Boden, which consists of 10 buildings. Ekeby Church dates back to the 12th century.

33. (C3) Eriksbergs Museum After educating students for 101 years, the Eriksberg primary school, built in 1884, was converted into a museum of cultural treasures. The School Museum shows the evolution of Swedish schools from the 19th century until 1950. The art studio shows the works of Herman Norrman and sculptor Ansgar Almquist. The exhibition “from raw hides to soft furs” gives you a close-up look at the “fur city of Tranås”. Revel in the successes of five-time speedway world champion Ove Fundin, and view the temporary exhibitions. Guided tours by reservation. Storgatan 54, Tranås, +46(0)140-681 09 www.tranas.se

34. (C3) Hultet Old Village Hultet, between Tranås and the Tenbäck flyover. Along the old national highway. A Småland cultural idyll on the shore of Lake Sommen. Explore some 20 historical buildings with genuine interiors and over 7,000 utility items. The buildings and their contents give a picture of the old farming culture and the artisan environments of the industrial age, from the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries. Open only for guided tours: General showings 1 June–31 Aug (Swedish, 2 hrs), Tue, Thu and Sat at 14. May–Sept: groups by arrangement (food can be arranged). Admittance SEK 50 (adults), children under age 18 free. www.gammelbynhultet.wordpress.com Reservations: Tranås tourist office +46(0)140-687 90, www.sommenbygd.se Lat: 58.10303 Lon: 14.98472

35. (C3) Gripenberg Manor This unique building is privately owned and is not open to the general public, but do stop and take a look at one of Sweden’s oldest preserved wooden manors. Built in the years 1663–1666 as a hunting chalet for Field Marshal Carl-Gustav Wrangel, who received some 70 farms in the area as a gift from

Queen Kristina, the manor is believed to have been designed by architect Nicodemus Tessin the elder. The main building has a Carolinian style and was originally painted red. At the start of the 18th century, Henrik Rehbinder took over the property, and later sold it to Samuel af Söderling. Descendents of Söderling still own and live in the manor today.

36. (C7) Old Hägerstad Church Probably originally built in the early 13th century, the Old Hägerstad Church was rebuilt in the 17th century. It gradually decayed and fell into ruin, but has now been restored. The walls still bear traces of frescoes by Matz Målare of Linköping.

37. (D6) Kisa Emigrant Museum The Emigrant Museum exhibits letters, pictures, documents and objects from the first organised emigration in 1845, when 25 people, led by pioneer Peter Cassel of Kisa, set sail for North America. In this 18th-century building, pharmacist Carl-Gustaf Sundius was granted permission to open Sweden’s first Emigrant Bureau in 1846, inside the former pharmacy. Guided tours by reservation.

38. (C4) Liljeholmen Liljeholmen Manor on the shore of Lake Sommen is known for its decorative early 18th-century murals, which are well preserved and amazing to see.

39. (D4) Mada grave field Tranås’s most spectacular historical site, dating back to 400–600 AD. Located in a picturesque natural environment, the grave field consists of 14 ancient monuments, including a grave marker, four tridents and four stone circles. The most impressive monument is the biggest trident in the south-eastern part, with 22 m long sides and a one-metre high central standing stone. In 1944, a cremation layer was found that included an iron knife and an urn with burnt bones and ashes under the rocks.

40. (C5) Malexanders hembygdsgård Take a tour of our local heritage museum, scenically located on the northern edge of Lake Sommen. Originally a farm, which stood on this place in the days of Saint Bridget (1345), the museum features several well-preserved 18th-century buildings and

valuable collections of objects of rural life. Skilled guides tell you about Malexander – “10,000 years in 30 minutes!” See how people lived in days of old. Forestry, charcoal making, fishing, hunting, farming. Groups welcomed in Apr–Oct. Malexander, +46(0)142-300 70, +46(0)70-646 89 91 For other opening hours, see: www.hembygd.se/malexander

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Ekeby Church

Why was an Ironworks built in Boxholm? You’ll get the answer to this question and many more at the Boxholm Bruksmuseum.

Gripenberg Manor

Råås Kvarn, Ramfall

This charming church village beautifully situated alongside Lake Sommen is a great place to swim, walk (the Östgötaleden Trail) or admire the 18thcentury church.

42. (C5) Per’s Mechanical Cabinet A part of the Affären Svalsjö shop. Picture a room full of wind-up wooden toys that enact little scenes for you. Cogs, levers, seesaws and more – we guarantee smiles and laughter. Don’t miss the mechanical goat, the hand-cranked home cinema and the frog & book cabinet. Admittance SEK 30. Affären Svalsjö, +46(0)494-510 23 www.helldorff.se Open 31 May–6 Sept. June, Sept: Sat–Sun 11–17; July–Aug: Tue–Sun 11–17. Lat: 58.02347 Lon: 15.42804

43. (C3) Rås Gård Rås Gård, a farm dating back to the middle ages and located in the lovely Illern Nature Reserve, was bequeathed to the municipality of Tranås in the 1960s. In the 1990s, the farm was restored to its original condition. The exterior environments and turn-of-the-20th-century cultivations have been re-created.

44. (D4) Råås Kvarn Ramfall – Mill Råås Kvarn is a unique old mill built in 1741 with impressive construction techniques. The walls of the lower structure are three ells (about 2 m) thick. The technique is called dry wall, meaning that the stones are carefully positioned to lock one another in place without the use of mortar. Mill operations here ceased in 1953, but began again in 1987 when the mill was declared a listed building. The Friends of Råås Kvarn have gradually restored the mill to working order, ensuring that all other buildings, ponds and surrounding areas are also returned to their original character. www.raaskvarn.se

Tidersrum Church

45. (A2) Rök – Runestone

48. (E5) Sunds Bruk– Iron Mill

Sweden’s most unusual runestone stands in the tiny village of Rök, where the plains and woods meet. Carved in the 9th century, its 760 runes make it the world’s longest runic inscription. Experts are still puzzling over the meaning. Outdoor museum open year round.

Sunds Bruk is a ruin of a major industry along the Bulsjöån River. All that remains of the old ironworks is the ruins of a blast furnace, but sketches, photos and signs in the area can give you a good idea of what it looked like 100 years ago. Signs provide extensive information on the ironworks, iron manufacturing, bog ore and so on. These days Sunds Bruk is a peaceful place that’s great for walking and picnicking.

46. (D5) Smedstorps Dubbelgård – Double Farm This double farm is a unique cultural environment from the 18th century, which is still inhabited and used today. Unpainted log buildings in an old-fashioned cultural landscape. The area is a cultural reserve and the buildings are listed. Guided tours in summer.

47. (D3) The Stierngranat Museums In the northern part of Lake Ralången lies a manor called Stjärneborg, built by the very eccentric nobleman Malte Liewen Stierngranat (1871–1960), who certainly left his mark on the area. He built a museum with a curio cabinet, and there is also a railway museum in the area. In addition, Stierngranat had a 7-metre high pyramid erected as a family mausoleum, in the woods next to the manor he built on returning from the United States with his family in 1911. The manor is privately owned and not open for tours. Stjärneborg, Aneby, +46(0)140-203 44, +46(0)703-82 03 54, www.stjarneborg.se Open May–Oct. Museum Sun 13–16, Pyramid Sun 14–17. Lat: 57.904247 Lon: 14.797892

Tranås Wagon Museum has a unique collection of wagons, sledges and harnesses from the 18th century into the modern day.

49. (D3) Säby Church Built in the 12th century, Säby Church is one of the most beautiful medieval churches in the county, gracing the shore of Lake Säbysjön. Thanks to many generous donations, the church’s interiors are of a high quality. Among other things, it has a regal altar screen with a Pieta image. The 14 sculptures on the pulpit, dating back to the 17th century, are among the most interesting ones from this era in all of Sweden. The church is open during daytime hours from May to September. Audio cassette tours are available in Swedish, English, German, French and Dutch.

Säby Church

The Cultural Road – a slice of genuine Sweden The studio of nature artist Leif Liljeblad is another must-see. A really fun opportunity is Adelöv Week in mid-July or the Adelöv open-air market on the first Thursday of September. The rest of the year, you can just enjoy the surroundings: enchanted forests alternating with open landscapes and lakes like a string of pearls along the road. From the ruins of Count Per Brahe’s hunting castle Brahälla, high above Lake Noen, you can see for miles.

Visit a furrier’s studio or a fish smokery, or go on an enchanting boat ride. Search for the perfect home decorations in Slottsboden, located right next door to one of Sweden’s oldest wooden manor houses. Road 133 between Tranås and Gränna features several nostalgic gems. Just look at the Björkenäs Cykel- och Mopedmuseum, packed with all sorts of old twowheelers, or the Gripenberg Moped Rally, where you can watch the tried-and-true machines at work. Always the first Thursday in September

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Cultural experiences 50. (D6) Tidersrum Church One of Sweden’s oldest wooden churches, probably built in 1263 in honour of patron Saint Olof. The church is clad with patterned red shingle. An extensive restoration in the 1950s revealed high Gothic-style paintings in the chancel. The free-standing clock tower dates from the 18th century.

51. (B6) Tignemåla School Museum Tignemåla School was in use from 1877 to 1952. Today, it is a museum showing exactly what school was like in olden days: desks, schoolbooks, organ – everything is preserved.

52. (D4) Torpa Church Village A medieval church with a separate bell tower stands in the middle of the village. The parish house is located in a semi-detached house from the 1730s. Take a walk through the village, past the vicarage and down to the steamboat dock on the shore of Lake Sommen.

BJÖRKENÄS MOPED & CYKELMUSEUM

53. (C3) Tranås Vagnsmuseum – Carriage Museum

55. (E5) Ydre Veteran Motor Museum Take a close look at all kinds of classic machines: tractors, farm equipment and other technological wonders. The museum is located near Ydregården Farm in Österbymo. Open 23 June - 10 Aug, 11-17.

Scandinavia’s largest collection of wagons in their original condition. The museum houses about 50 wagons, sledges and harnesses from the 18th century until the beginning. Open Fridays and Sundays, 12–16, May–Sept. Groups by arrangement 15 Apr–30 Oct. Reservations: Tranås tourist office, +46(0)140-687 90. Hubbarps Gård, southern approach to Tranås Leopold Creutz +46(0)70-591 97 36 www.tranashembygd.se

56. (B4) Åsbodalen Valley, with Hybbeln Farm The valley of Åsbodalen is home to a heritage farm called Hybbeln with a collection of photos, paintings, books and objects from poet and Swedish Academy member Per Daniel Amadeus Atterbom. Åsbo Church dates back to the 12th century.

54. (D4) Ydre School Museum & Andrew - the Emigrant In the middle of Asby, a beautiful old school building from 1872 houses the Ydre School Museum and the Andrew Peterson Association exhibition about a man who emigrated to America in 1850. A classic trilogy of novels based on his life became two films with Max von Sydow in the early 1970s. The School Museum is a great place to wax nostalgic – old post-ers, desks, maps, books and also various collections. 27 June-8 Aug Sat 11-14. 1 July-6 Aug Wed, Thu 15-17

57. (D1) Åsens by – Cultural Reserve Åsens By is a model of a Småland village 100 years ago. The traditional farmland is well preserved, withgrazing animals and old fences. The cultural reserve is open year-round and you can roam freely through the village, which also has a youth hostel, museums, a country shop, walking trails and a café.

58. (E5) Österfors Smithy MOPED & MOTORCYCLE RALLY

A genuine water-powered smithy from the 1880s. Open in summer, with real blacksmiths demonstrating the craft. They even do repairs on wrought-iron goods. Open 16 July-1 August , Thu-Sat 11-17. Directions: Road 134 Österbymo–Kisa. Look for the “Österfors Smedja” sign on the outskirts of Österbymo.

9 MAY 250 mopeds, 50 motorcycles and bicycles from the late 19th century until today. Open every day in May–September, 10–17

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Don’t miss an exciting rally! Starts at 10 AM at the Gripenberg football pitch. The rally goes from Gripenberg to the Björkenäs Museum and back on narrow gravel roads. Arranged by: Gripenbergs BK

Artist Leif Liljeblad You’ll be welcomed with open arms at Ateljé Adelövs Prästgård. The artist Leif Liljeblad is happy to show his nature and animal portraits inspired by the Nordic countryside as well as Leif ’s own and friends’ dogs. Opening hours: Phone to book a visit. 070-655 24 08 , www.leifliljeblad.se

Göberga Hult Tranås • Tel. 0140-602 17 Open: Mon-Tue, Thu-Fri 11-17 year round.

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Spinkarp, Tranås www.spinkarp.se • Tel: 0140-520 73

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Great Food 59. (D4) Brostorps Hemlagade Brostorps Gård, Ydre, +46(0)140-430 54 www.ostkaka.com You’ll love our farm shop and café, where you can enjoy our famous Småland cheesecake and order our delicious cheese platter with a variety of fruits, or a Brostorp cheese quiche. The cheese platter and quiche must be pre-ordered. Sales of our Småland cheesecake, our cheeses and other locally produced goods and crafts. Open: Café and shop – 5 June–30 Aug: Fri, Sat, Sun 11–17 or by arrangement. Closed on Midsummer! Groups can be booked year round. Lat: 57.91263 Lon: 14.99104

60. (D6) Cafe Columbia Kisa Emigrant Museum Storgatan 10, Kisa, +46(0)494-125 05 www.cafecolumbia.se Café Columbia and the Kisa Emigrant Museum are located in one of the oldest buildings in Kinda. It housed a pharmacy as far back as the 18th century, and has had a café since 1921. Cultural events and a small shop. In summer, the cobblestone courtyard has outdoor tables overlooking the Vråken neighbourhood and the Kisaån River. Open every day. Lat: 57.9874 Lon: 15.6347

61. (B4) Ekebergs Värdshus Tranåsvägen 14, Boxholm, +46(0)142- 519 96 0142-66 01 96, www.ekebergsvardshus.se Up on a hill at the southern approach to Boxholm. Restaurant, party service, catering and conferences. Weekdays 11–13.30. Open by arrangement other times. Lat: 58.18923 Lon: 15.02871

Summer-fresh delicacies from the sea and lakes

Summertime open Tuesday-Sunday Other opening hours, visit www.smalandskraftan.se phone +46( 0)140-37 83 00, Hamnvägen 2, Tranås

62. (D3) Falla Spelt & Bagarbod

66. (C7) Valö Café & Festplats

8 km söder om Tranås. +46(0)70-627 12 07, +46(0)140-610 93, www.fallabagarbod.se Café serving fresh bread from its own bakery, simple lunches and coffee and tea bearing the fair-trade and KRAV labels. Home-grown spelt (wheat) makes delicious, nutritious bread. Organic Småland cheesecake made from the milk from our own farm tastes fantastic. Tomatoes and cucumbers from the greenhouse. Outdoor cultivation. All ecological. Organic food products in the shop. Fair trade-labelled crafts. Lat: 57.96590 Lon: 14.97460

Björkern, Valö, Rimforsa (Björkfors), +46(0)494-600 95, +46(0)709-50 14 24, www.valocafe.se The lovely Valö Island in Lake Björkern awaits you! Visit our charming café & fully licensed restaurant. Enjoy our popular shrimp sandwich or something else delicious from our menu, which you’ll find on our website. NEW! Sunday flea markets, 12–16. Bring a table and sell your own items, or just look for bargains. On Sundays in even-numbered weeks we have a music quiz with Valö’s own troubadours, KrisN Andy’s. For a complete programme, visit our website or our Facebook page. Open every day 23 May–31 Aug, 11–20. Open weekends in September. Lat: 58.015054 Lon: 15.922966

63. (C3) Norraby Krog Norraby, Tranås, +46(0)140-19435 www.norrabykrog.se A dining experience beyond the ordinary. Right where the Svartån River flows into Lake Sommen, restaurateur Martin Dahlgren shares his love of locally grown ingredients. Daily lunch specials and à la carte dishes are served throughout the summer season at what some would call the 19th hole of the Tranås golf course – although the real name is Norraby Krog. Golf packages also available – one hotel night with breakfast, green fee and 3-course dinner. Lat: 58.05208 Lon: 15.006736

64. (C3) Pelargonen Lunchcafé At Mårdsmålen, north of Tranås, +46(0)140-190 02 www.mardsmalen.se Delicious traditional Swedish dishes, home-baked buns, sandwiches, ice cream, waffles and more in a charming green environment next to the Mårdsmålen nursery. Open year round. Lat: 58.05863 Lon: 14.97298

65. (C3) Smålandskräftan Hamngatan 2, Tranås +46(0)140-37 83 00, www.smalandskraftan.se Our fish and shellfish shop is located in the picturesque Tranås harbour, where we sell all sorts of different shellfish, fresh and smoked fish, sauces, seafood salads and more. In summer we open our outdoor tables where you can enjoy our fabulous prawn sandwiches, shellfish plates, salmon plates and the classic fried herring with mashed potatoes. The shop is open year round. The restaurant is open in summer. For opening hours, see our website.

67. (C3) Wienerbageriet Bakery Storgatan 15 in Tranås, +46(0)140-124 65 www.wienerbageriet.se A traditional Swedish bakery dating back 50 years. A baker’s and confectioner’s all in one, with outdoor tables in summer. The perfect place to buy cinnamon buns, bread, pastries, cakes, biscuits, sandwiches, salads, ice cream and coffee. Open Mon–Fri 7.30–18, Sat 7.30–15

68. (C3) Villa Ekliden Dining & Conferences Storgatan 15 in Tranås, +46(0)140-124 65 www.wienerbageriet.se A traditional Swedish bakery dating back 50 years. A baker’s and confectioner’s all in one, with outdoor tables in summer. The perfect place to buy cinnamon buns, bread, pastries, cakes, biscuits, sandwiches, salads, ice cream and coffee. On Saturdays we serve a fabulous cake buffet with coffee and other drinks. Open year round. Lat: 58.02701 Lon: 14.96574

69. (E5) Ydregården Österbymo, 1 km north of Österbymo on Road 131 +46(0)381-601 03, www.ydregarden.net A popular meeting place and destination for excursions, featuring a restaurant and youth hostel. All sorts of activities can be arranged here in a cosy 18th-century environment. In June–August there’s even live music. Visit our website for a programme. Open year round. Lat: 57.83547 Lon: 15.26419

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– a genuine Swedish church village Discover Sweden from its very best side, in a classic church village. Though only a few hundred people live here, the villagers run a country store, a farm shop, a flea market, a gym and a downhill ski slope – all with excellent service. If Andrew Peterson, the emigrant on whose journals Vilhelm Moberg based his Emigrants series of novels, had known what would happen in the future, he might have stayed in this idyll. Now his life is the stuff of an exhibition at the Emigrant Museum, next to the School Museum and the newly restored Hedners Park. Take the kids to the nature playground, or see how many people need to join hands to get their arms around Sweden’s oldest known spruce tree. How about a picnic and a swim? Pick up what you need at the country store and head a few kilometres north to Asby Sand 103 in Lake Sommen. There are several excellent walking trails around the village. Thanks to close collaboration between clubs, churches and the country store, you can also enjoy markets and summer evenings in the village.

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ASBYLOPPAN Country shop on the square of the Asby church village. Shop for the perfect gift or home decoration in a turn-of-the-20th century environment. Also gifts related to the community’s history. We look forward to seeing you!

Roam through a 19th-century park at the Asby Vicarage rest areas • informational signs fairytale trail • nature playground www.hednerspark.se

A flea market in the old country shop on the square in Asby. Run by local village associations and churches, the flea market’s profits go to benefit the community. Open: Wednesdays 15–18, Fridays 15–18, Saturdays 10–13 We cater parties big and small!

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Asby Lidväg 4, Ydre Open Wed 15-18, Fri 14-18, Sat 10-13. www.fasterolga.se • Phone: 072-553 97 69

Open in summer 2015: All Saturdays between 27 June and 8 August, 11–14 Wed and Thu between 1 Jul and 6 Aug, 15–17 Group reservations/questions other times: 0140-820 32 or 0381-501 57 www.andrewpeterson.se

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Eat & Sleep Well 70. (C5) Amundebo Södergård - Adventure centre in Ulrika Amundebo Södergård, Ulrika, +46(0)70-644 14 43, www.amundebosodergard.se Campsite and holiday village with 30 beds. Selfcatering with kitchens in every cottage. Supermarket. Picturesque walking trails. Ice cream parlour, activities for families. Lat: 58.12218 Lon: 15.44485

71. (C3) Badhotellet Conference & Spa Ågatan 16, Tranås, +46(0)140-462 00 www.badhotellet.com Badhotellet, with its green park, is an oasis in central Tranås. Our Spa area has pools, a sauna, steam room, relaxation area and gym. Breakfast and Wi-Fi are always included in the price. Parking area locked at night. Spa treatments and our restaurant can be booked in advanced during the peak season. Lat: 64.32327 Lon: 49.8499

72. (C3) Best Western Hotell Tranås Statt Storgatan 22, Tranås, +46(0)140-566 00 Hotel for business and leisure, right in the middle of Tranås’ shopping street. We promise green Småland forests and Sweden’s best small‐town shopping experience. Round off your day in our relaxing spa. Enjoy a meal or a drink in our restaurant, or on our large veranda, weather permitting. For current special offers, visit www.tranasstatt.se

73. (C3) Bo-bra i Tranås Holiday accommodation

Fiskarp Blåvik, Boxholm, Boxholms Fritidsstiftelse, +46(0)76-1047930 (after 16.00), www.fiskarp.se Picturesque cottages near Lake Sommen. 4 beds per cottage. Access to own rowing boat, fishing licence. Rented on a weekly basis (Friday to Friday). Lat: 58.037916 Lon: 15.075688

76. (D6) Föllingen Hotel Föllingen Hotell, Pinnarp, Kisa, +46(0)70-560 04 33 www.aktivfritid.biz 7 km from Kisa in green and peaceful Pinnarp, hotel and cottage accommodation at low prices. Canoe, bicycle, boat and moped rentals, transports and maps. We arrange company activities and conference packages – round off the day in our outdoor wooden hot tub or a meal in our barbecue hut. Open year round. Lat: 57.99203 Lon: 15.51967

77. (D7) Horn Vandrarhem – Youth Hostel & Annas Café Gamlebyleden 7, Horn, 070-20 65 090, www.hornvandrarhem.se A cosy idyll in the centre of the community of Horn, in the picturesque Kinda region. Previously a hotel, the hostel has been painstakingly renovated and offers 10 double rooms, several common rooms and selfcatering facilities. Nearby you can go fishing, swim or take a boat ride on Lake Åsunden. Across the way, Annas Café serves homemade lunch specials of the day, à la carte, home-baked cakes, pastries and bread. The fully licensed café is open Mon–Fri 10–17, Sat 10–15. Frequent pub evenings. The hostel and café can also be booked for larger groups Lat: 57.9001 Lon: 15.8400

78. (D7) Hornåbergs Camping

Norrabyvägen 10, Tranås, +46(0)70-36 32 888, www.bo-bra.se A great place to stay on the shore of Lake Sommen. Close to a big open-air recreation area for walking and running. Near a sauna and gym. In the summer season, lunch and dinner are available within walking distance at Norraby Krog – a genuine dining experience. GOLF PACKAGES. Play golf including accommodation & breakfast, green fee and a 3-course dinner (phone +46(0)140-194 35). Lat: 58.055404 Lon: 15.008011

Hornåbergsgatan 10, Horn, +46(0)494-30357 +46(0)73-8499572, www.hornabergscamping.se In the community of Horn, Hornåberg’s 3-star campsite offers eight cottages and 50 electrical hook-ups for motorhomes/caravans, right alongside the Stångån River. Amenities block with shared toilets, showers, sauna, kitchen, washing machine and dryer. Separate, wheelchair-accessible toilet. Swimming facilities nearby. Canoes for hire and fishing licences for sale. Walking trail (the Östgötaleden Trail). 800 m to visitors’ marina and the Kinda Canal. Post office, bank and shops nearby. Lat: 57.89802 Lon: 15.83605

74. (C5) Fem rum och kök Hotels & Restaurants

79. (C1) Hotel Gyllene Uttern

Kyrkovägen 1 Malexander, Boxholm, +46(0)142-300 40, www.femrumochkök.se Treat yourself to a night in one of our cosy hotel rooms. Enjoy the peace, quiet and beautiful setting. Have a good meal and relax with a beer, a glass of wine – or a cup of coffee with Småland cheesecake, whipped cream and jam. Lat: 58.03289 Lon: 15.27777

75. (D4) Fiskarp Stugby

Gyllene Uttern 1, Gränna, +46(0)390-108 00 www.gylleneuttern.se With a stunning view high over Lake Vättern and Visingsö Island, the famous Hotel Gyllene Uttern is always easy to get to from the E4. All around Gränna and the Gyllene Uttern is a wide range of activities and excursions for lovers of nature and history. We have something for everyone – from cosy weekends for two in an elegant manor to family holidays packed with activities. Charming rooms in the old manor, more modern rooms in a newer wing, or cottages in the summer season. Open year round. Lat: 57.9956 Lon: 14.4391

80. (C5) Hotel Sommarhagen Sommarhagen, Malexander, +46(0)142-300 37 www.sommarhagen.se Sleep well amidst green meadows, lakes and woods, near lake Sommen. 15 double rooms, with full comfort. Enjoy a great meal in our renowned fully licensed restaurant and choose from a range of activities, including a barrel hot tub, a spa, walking, cycling and paddling. Truly idyllic! Open every day, year round. Lat: 58.04267 Lon: 15.29751

81. (C3) Hotel Åberg Storgatan 53, Tranås, +46(0)140-130 80 www.hotelaberg.se Pleasant, friendly accommodation at walking distance from the rail and bus station. Twenty rooms, each with its own shower, toilet, wifi and free parking. Open year round.

82. (C4) Hätte Camping Badvägen 2, Tranås, +46(0)140-174 82 www.hattecamping.se Lakeside swimming and great fishing. Rent a canoe or boat and explore Lake Sommen. Great opportunities for walking/cycling in the green Swedish countryside. The campsite is just 4 km from central Tranås, with an excellent bicycle trail the whole way. Open year round. Lat: 58.03615 Lon: 15.02901

83. (D6) Kisa Wärdshus Tingshustorget 1-2, Kisa, 0494-122 22, www.kisawardshus.se A charming historic inn dating back to the 17th century, located in central Kisa. Hotel and restaurant with breakfast, lunch and dinner, including 3-course menus. We have several family packages combined with local activities, as well as conference and hiking packages. A workout centre is available nearby. Open year round Lat: 57.98694 Lon: 15.63665

84. (B3) Kulla Hunting & Fishing Kulla Gård, Boxholm +46(0)70-552 18 42 www.sommentomter.se Rent a cottage with its own swimming jetty – or even a whole island for yourself! Cottages along Lake Sommen for rent, each with a unique character. Boat rentals available. Hunting and fishing.

85. (B7) Liljeholmen Herrgård – Youth Hostel Rimforsa, +46(0)494-797 00, www.liljeholmen.nu/herrgard Accommodation in a lovely natural setting on Lake Åsunden. Access to boat, waterfront and jetty. Rent a house or flat on a weekly basis. We can also arrange conferences, summer camps, catering and parties. Drug-free environment. Member of the Swedish youth hostel association, SVIF, and the Christian hostel association, KGH. Open year round. Lat: 58.13712 Lon: 15.69921

86. (B3) Lugnalandet Hotell & Konferens Sommen, Tranås, +46(0)140-300 00, www.lugnalandet.se Picturesquely situated on the shores of Lake Sommen in northern Småland, Cottages with shower, toilet and kitchenette for rent.Lugnalandet offers: conferences – restaurant – weddings – parties – courses – catering – retreats. By reservation only. Open year round. Lat: 58.14124 Lon: 14.97430

87. (C5) Malexander Turism & HönsaLottas Restaurant Malexander, Boxholm, 0142-300 68, 070-2130069, www.malexanderturism.se You feel right at home at our pleasant family campsite on the shores of Lake Sommen. Create your own blend of relaxation and activity, where the waters are perfect for fishing, swimming and canoeing. At HönsaLottas you can rent a canoe or kayak, buy a fishing licence or treat yourself to ice cream or coffee and a bun. In the evening, you can enjoy our tapas dishes with glass of wine or beer. Barbecue buffet some evenings. Lat: 58.03161 Lon: 15.28561

88. (B4) Pensionat Hogården B&B Laggarp, Hogården 1, Mjölby, +46(0)142-570 36, +46(0)76-876 69 54, www.hogarden.se Relax and recharge your batteries in a peaceful rural environment. Be sure to arrive in time for afternoon tea on Friday, stay the weekend and enjoy our exquisite cuisine – usually made from home-grown or local ecological ingredients. Take part in one of our themed activities – weaving, all-natural textile dyeing, masonry, etc. A new theme each month! You’ll find them on our website. Or book yourself into our B&B, where we offer breakfasts of home-grown eggs and home-baked bread! Lat: 58.236529 Lon: 15.133408

89. (C7) Ryda Gård Ryda, Rimforsa, +46(0)494-640 63, www.ryda.se The picturesque 17th-century farm buildings of Ryda Gård stand in a row along the shores of Åsunden, charmingly reminiscent of Astrid Lindgren’s beloved ‘Bullerby Children’ tales. Delight in home-cooked locally grown food in our restaurant. Rent one of our six fully equipped cottages, or just take a day trip on the lake with one of our boats. We also arrange special celebrations just as you want them. We look forward to serving you! Lat: 57.996997 Lon: 15.883215

90. (C4) Solviken Hostel & Conference Solviken, Tranås , +46(0)140-40 100, www.solviken.nu A youth hostel and conference facility in an unbelievably gorgeous location on a cape in Lake Sommen. Simple, but pleasant accommodation at a great price, with all sorts of opportunities for excursions, activities or just relaxing in the peace and quiet. We serve breakfast and can also provide other meals if ordered in advance. We have excellent facilities for conferences and parties of all kinds, and we are happy to help you arrange them. We look forward to seeing you at Solviken! Lat: 57.96321 Lon: 15.15132

91. (B3) Sommens Camping Lugnavägen 6, Sommen, +46(0)140-300 07 www.sommenscamping.se Sommens Camping offers over 100 caravan pitches, all with electrical hook‐up, water, sewer and television connection. Wifi is available. Rowing boats and pedal cars available for rent. Lat: 58.14260 Lon: 14.97609

92. (C4) Torpöns Färjeläge Food & Camp +46(0)140-420 41, www.torpon.net We’re located right in the middle of Lake Sommen, on the north cape of Torpön Island, with a ferry to the north and a bridge to the south. Great food at great prices, fresh-baked buns and a decadent ice cream parlour. Rent a canoe/kayak/boat, play boules or just enjoy the woods and lake all around you. See Lake Sommen from its very best side by taking a ride on our electric boat Elin. A set of picturesque camping cottages makes the facility complete. Open May–Sept. Lat: 58.02858 Lon: 15.08942

93. (C3) Vandrarhemmet Tranås – Youth Hostel Ekliden 16, Tranås, +46(0)140-151 66. www.tranas.se. Charming youth hostel in and surrounded by 18th‐ century buildings, but close to central Tranås. In the Ekbergsparken nature reserve, with nearby walking trails, playground and more. Open year round. Lat: 58.02633 Lon: 14.96208

The historic Badhotellet, with its green park along the Svartån River, is an oasis in central Tranås. Spa with two heated pools, sauna, steam room, relaxation area and gym. Free Wi-Fi and a nightlocked car park. Spa treatments available in season, must be booked in advance. Treat yourself to a relaxing stay at Badhotellet.

94. (E6) Ydrefors Camping – Brosjögården Ydrefors Hällefors 2, 598 73 Gullringen, +46(0)492-800 22, +46(0)70-657 96 29, www.ydrefors.com 6 cottages of 4 beds each. Caravan camping with lake view and electrical hook‐up. Tenting in a glorious woodland setting overlooking the lake. Service building with kitchen and TV room. Nearby municipal pool. Approved kitchen facility for hire. Summer café from mid‐June to mid‐August. Lat: 57.4730 Lon: 15.3240

Vi sätter guldkant på tillvaron.

Come along and meet good old-fashioned robbers in a summer play with music, theatre and song.

Plays on: Children’s Musical

Captain Nemmo’s Pirates at Sea

Thursdays at 11 AM in Hembygdsparken, Tranås. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 July Tuesdays at 11 AM at the Torpön Ferry Station. 30 June, 7, 14, 21 & 28 July

For more information, contact Tranås Tourist Office/Tranås Direkt on 0140-687 90 or book online at www.sommenbygd.se

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Marmeladeri Farm shop with Summer Café Hargs Gård on the Kisa-Ulrika road, about 1 km from Kisa Church. Open 1 July-15 Aug, 11-16 daily. Other times: Fri 16-18, Sat 10-13 or by arrangement. Tel. 0494-124 88.

www.hargodlarna.se

If your dream is to swim in a different lake every day, then Kinda is the place for you! The municipality has over 400 lakes, not to mention the Kinda Canal, the Stångån River and its lake systems, all of them offering fishing, canoeing and booting adventures.

Unique, top-of-the-line crafts Don’t miss it! Handsmidda smycken

Kisa Ädelsmedja AB tel 0494-10555

Read more at www.adelsmedja.se!

Dating back to the 17th century

Hotel & restaurant in central Kisa. Breakfast, lunch & dinner, even threecourse meals. Several family packages combined with local activities, as well as conference and hiking packages. Tingshustorget 1-2, Kisa, 0494-122 22, www.kisawardshus.se

Trollegater Nature Reserve, a unique geological attraction. One of Sweden’s largest bedrock caves, with a 140 m long triangular labyrinth.

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Tolvmannabacken in Kisa is Östra Götaland’s biggest skiing facility. Six descents, four lifts and a magic carpet lift make this a dream come true for beginners as well as pros. Ski rentals, shop, dining & café. We’re waiting for you!

Welcome! Storgatan 40, Kisa

Unique coffee blend since 1921, in a historic environment. Our warmly welcoming staff and the www.hjortslund.se historical allure of Sweden’s first emigrant office have made this a popular destination for many years.

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Wed–Fri 10 AM–6PM, Sat 10 AM–4 PM For opening hours during summer: www.hjortslund.se Storgatan 40, Kisa, 0494-124 00

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103. (E3) Skullaryd Elk Park

95. (D6) Aktiv Fritid Föllingen Hotell, Pinnarp, Kisa, +46(0)70-560 04 33 www.aktivfritid.biz 7 km from Kisa in green and peaceful Pinnarp. Hotel and cottage accommodation at low prices. Canoe, bicycle, boat and moped rentals, transports and maps. We arrange company activities and conference packages – round off the day in our outdoor wooden hot tub or a meal in our barbecue hut. Open year round. Lat: 57.99203 Lon: 15.51967

96. (D4) Asby Alpina Asby, road 131, 11 km NW of Österbymo, +46(0)140-801 19, www.asbyalpina.com Popular family facility with snowboard slope and fun park. Features 3 runs and 2 lifts. Barbecue area, cafeteria and warming cabin right next to the slope. Equipment available for rent. Campsite and fully equipped cottages for rent.

Winter activities The region around Lake Sommen offers a wide variety of winter activities, from cross-country and downhill skiing to ice touring, ice fishing and hunting. Tranås and Boxholm have indoor public swimming pools, and Tranås also has a bowling alley. For more information, visit the tourist office or www.sommenbygd.se

97. (E5) Bilskoj.com Motor Fun in Österbymo

Mosshultsvägen 5, Österbymo, +46(0)70-211 08 98, www.bilskoj.com Bilskoj.com – the Challenge – three unique motor experiences for your employee get-together, customer shindig, stag or hen party or other celebration. Activities all year round, weekdays as well as weekends, in central Österbymo. Price from SEK 795 per person. For reservations or more informaiton, visit www.bilskoj.com or contact simon@simonpromotion.se Lat: 57.825223 Lon: 15.288216

98. (D7) Eneby Norrgård Öppen gård/ridning Eneby Norrgård, Horn, +46(0)494-300 89, +46(0)70-699 59 19, www.enebynorrgard.se Don’t miss the chance to visit a genuine Swedish farm this summer. Let us introduce you to most of the typical farm animals and tell you about about what modern country living is like. The tour includes a trial horse ride and a simple snack. Price SEK 80 per person from age 3 and up. Family price (up to 5 people) SEK 350. Option: Mini riding lesson, SEK 100 per 15 min. We hope to see you here! Drop-in on Wednesdays from 2 July–6 August 16-18. Other times by arrangement via phone or text. Lat: 57.91620 Lon: 15.88685

Fishing With a valid fishing licence, you can fish on your own or with a guide in rapid waters or quiet lakes. Check with the tourist offices to find out where you can buy a fishing license, or visit: www.ifiske.se www.sommen.nu

99. (B3) Fiske i Sommen Sommen Fishery Conservation Area, www.sommen.nu Discover Lake Sommen, one of Sweden’s finest clearwater lakes where you can fish, swim and explore the gorgeous Sommenbygden region. You have a good chance at some great catches, including char, lake trout, northern pike, perch and zander. Fishing licences are sold at tourist offices, points of sale around the lake and on the Internet at www. ifiske.se

100. (B7) M/S Kind – The Kinda Canal Passenger boat quay, Rimforsa Cruise with the M/S Kind on the Kinda Canal. Day and evening cruises with entertainment and dining. See our special offers under the hotel packages. Order the canal brochure with tips on sights, accommodation, food, events, activities and more when visiting the canal and the lake system with your own boat, canoe, passenger vessel or by land. Passenger boat information: Rederi AB Kind +46(0)13-663 50, +46(0)70-638 02 30 www.rederiabkind.se Other information: AB Kinda Kanal +46(0)13-12 68 80, www.kindakanal.se

101. (C4) Petruskajak Hätteudde, Hätte, Tranås, +46(0)70-227 11 71 www.petruskajak.se We rent out kayaks, canoes, rowing boats with motors and sailing boats in a range of sizes. Have a great time on Lake Sommen or one of the nearby waters! Visit our new kayak shop at Hätte, which sells kayaks and accessories and also has a sandwich café. As of this season you can also take a shower, sauna or relax in a barrel hot tub after your paddling adventure. Open May–October. Lat: 58.03683 Lon: 15.03015

102. (B6) Rimforsa Skärgårdsrederi Rimforsa Hamn, Rimforsa, +46(0)708-51 98 65, +46(0)76-119 57 36 www.rimforsaskargardsrederi.se Discover the Kinda Canal and lake system with a relaxing cruise on the M/S Birgit Sparre. The islands and lakes that make up the canal are like an inland archipelago, surrounded by the gorgeous Swedish countryside and accompanied by narrow passages and canal locks. Starting out in Rimforsa Hamn, you can take one of our regular routes (see website) or charter your own. Lat: 58.13385 Lon: 15.69276

Skullaryd Sjöarp 1, Eksjö, +46(0)73-812 28 68, www.skullaryd-algpark.se Get close to wild animals in their natural environment! Go on a safari in our giant natural elk and deer enclosures. Our café in the old barn serves pastries and sandwiches. Farm shop in an old-fashioned environment. Open every day 21 June–31 August, 10–15. Elk safaris at 11 & 14. For other opening hours in May and June, visit our website. Groups can reserve other hours. Lat: 57.756216 Lon: 14.923216

Sommenbygd for the little ones A skate park, elk safari, outdoor theatre and swimming in all types of waters. Ask the tourist offices what’s available for the younger generation, or visit www.sommenbygd.se

104. (C3) S/S Boxholm II Ångbåtstur på sjön Sommen An unforgettable ride in one of Sweden’s oldest wood-fired boats, the S/S Boxholm II. Runs several days a week in July–August. Contact Tranås Tourist Office, +46(0)140-687 90, for route lists and reservations. Can be chartered 1 May–20 Sept; contact Håkan Liif, +46 (0)140-146 44, +46 (0)708-65 87 52 The route list is also published on www.boxholm2.com

105. (C2) Spinkarp Farm & Spa Between Gränna and Tranås, 0140-520 73, 070-5200737, www.spinkarp.se Spa, conference, accommodation, farm museum, fishing, crayfishing, cycling and rambling in the woods. Get in touch with nature alongside a woodland lake where you can even have your own boat and jetty. You can also pre-book children’s activities in the woods and with farm animals. Lat: 58.06800 Lon: 14.75645

106. (A2) Syllerstorpett Adventure & Conference Syllerstorp, Ödeshög, +46(0)144-640 25, +46(0)70-516 40 25, www.syllerstorpett.com Adventure centre with many motor and muscle activities in a lovely green setting. Torpett has about 70 motor activities to choose from. Let us tailor a programme that is guaranteed to be an unusual adventure (at least 10 people). Survival courses, guided tours in our lovely cultural landscape. Food & drink in our charming barn. Cottages for overnight stays. Lat: 58.25521 Lon: 14.7494

Swimming Sandy beaches with long shallows. Smooth sun-warmed rocks. Bathing jetties and diving towers. Endless variation – you can swim in a new lake every day. Consult the map in the centrefold to see most of the swimming locations

107. (D6) Tolvmannabacken Ski Slope Bjärkeryd 1, Kisa,+46(0)494-194 10 www.tolvmannabacken.se The biggest ski facility in this part of Sweden, with 5 lifts and 7 runs – the longest measuring 1200 metres – is located in Kisa. Nearby are ski rentals, a restaurant, barbecue pits, lighted cross-country trails, and ice rink and a winter campsite with caravans for rent. Usually open from December to March. Lat: 57.9703 Lon: 15.6186

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108. (C3) Tranås Golfklubb Norraby, Tranås, +46(0)140-31 16 61, www.tranasgk.se Top‐class 18‐hole park course alongside beautiful Lake Sommen. Varied 9‐hole “pay & play” short course. Driving range with swing studio and wellstocked golf shop. Norraby Krog serves a top-class menu and is ranked as one of Sweden’s best golf restaurants. Interested in a golf package? Contact Norraby Krog tel +46(0)140 194 35. Lat: 58.05208 Lon: 15.00673

109. (C1) Trolska Båtturer – Magical Boat Rides Bunnströms Badplats, Bunnström, +46(0)70-791 78 10, www.trolska.se Magical boat rides on Lakes Bunn, Ören and North and South Kvarnsjö, and above all the lovely canals between the lakes, where your imagination might easily have you seeing trolls and fairies around every bend. Regular trips in June–August (daily in July–August). Visit our website for a timetable. Charter trips and conferences are other options. Cottages for rent overlooking the lake. Opportunities for fishing and access to a rowing or motorboat. Lat: 58.00075 Lon: 14.47594

110. (C5) Tumbo Adventures Tumbo Gård, Malexander, +46(0)70-600 21 07 www.tumboadventures.se Discover the Sommen area from horseback! Our Highland Ponies and Basjkirs will carry you safely straight in to the wilderness. We arrange longer or shorter treks for smaller groups, novice rides and horse-based activities for the conference, friend- or family gathering. Whole day treks with an overnight stay in our wilderness cottage. Come stay with us in a modern and fully equipped house with 10 beds, the cottage Brostugan for 4 people or the Wilderness cottage Övrabo that can sleep 4. For opening times, offers and the latest news visit our web site or Facebook page; Tumbo Adventures. Lat: 58.04529 Lon: 15.29844

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Top‐class 18‐hole park course alongside beautiful Lake Sommen. Varied 9‐hole Martin Dahlgren “pay & play” short course. Driving range with swing studio and well-stocked golf shop. Norraby Krog serves a top-class menu and is ranked as one of Sweden’s best golf restaurants.

Interested in a golf package? Contact Norraby Krog. Tel: 0140-31 16 61 info@tranasgk.se, www.tranasgk.se Restaurant: 0140-194 35, info@norrabykrog.se

Swimming & exercise in central Tranås!

• Indoor pool, open in summer too (29 June-16 Aug) • Outdoor pool in summer – free admittance • Outdoor gym year round – free admittance • Outdoor beach volleyball – free admittance • Year-round gym (Actic) For activities and opening hours, see www.tranas.se Frejavägen 2, phone +46(0)140-684 01

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in Horn, which turns into a pub in the evenings. 54 6 118 27 Åsunden is known for its excellent fishing. Ask about guided fishing trips at the marina! 24 112 You can always rent41 a canoe and head out among the islands on your own. Why not visit the spectacular stone ship at Gumhem? The Boda Nature Reserve is another great destination. Although perhaps the children would prefer the open farm at Eneby 48 Norrgård, where they can pat the animals and ride 55 the horses. 69 97 If you go round to the east side of the lake, Björkfors 58 is a recommended stop. The village boasts a rich cultural life, with art galleries, courses and active 94 their studios. On the artists who welcome you into second Saturday in June, you can visit the Bymarken open-air market in Björkfors. At other times of the year you can stop off at Valö Café, which offers musical entertainment 14 every second Sunday all summer long.

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Musical entertainment, music quizes on Sundays in evennumbered weeks. Flea market every Sunday, 12–16. For more information, visit our website or our Facebook page.

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Open every day 23 May–31 Aug, 11–20. Weekends in September. Björkern Valö • 0494-600 95 • 0709-501424 www.valocafe.se • facebook.com/valosommar

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Visit a genuine Swedish farm this summer. Meet most of the typical farm animals. Drop-in: On Wednesdays from 23 July-9 Aug 16-18. Other times by arrangement. Eneby Norrgård,Horn, 070-699 59 19 www.enebynorrgard.se

10 double rooms, several common rooms and self-catering facilities. Nearby you can go fishing, swim or take a boat ride on Lake Åsunden.

Lunch specials of the day, à la carte, home-baked cakes, pastries and bread. The fully licensed café is open: Mon–Fri 10–17, Saturdays 10–15. Frequent pub evenings.

Gamlebyleden 7, Horn Phone: 070-206 50 90 www.hornvandrarhem.se

Gamlebyleden 7, Horn Tel. 0494-306 48 www.annascafe.n.nu

Shopping Big & Small

Tranås On the central street in Tranås, Storgatan, you can stroll through dozens of small, genuine shops at your own pace, enjoying “Sweden’s best small-town shopping”. On Saturdays in summer you’ll find yourself accompanied by the music of a marching band. Fridays are market days. In summer you can tour the town in the footsteps of TV profile Lennart Hyland and beloved author Fritiof Nilsson Piraten. Take a seat at one of the many outdoor cafés if you need a break. With your vigour renewed, you can then expand your horizons with a walk through a farm shop, or a visit to one of the region’s many artisans and artists. The town centre also hosts all sorts of cultural, fun and exciting events throughout the year, which you won’t want to miss!

111. (C5) Affären Svalsjö Affären Svalsjö, +46(0)494-510 23 www.helldorff.se In a well-preserved country shop from 1895, Per and Anna Helldorff exhibit fascinating wooden objects, pictures, art postcards, trays and books. Local food and crafts products, linen tops and more. History of the shop. Cafe with spelt-flour buns, Cakes and Sänkdalens ice cream, 150 m from a lake for swimming. Open: 31 May–6 September. June, Sept: Sat&Sun 11–17: July–Aug Tues–Sun 11–17. Lat: 58.02347 Lon: 15.42804

112. (D4) Asby Lanthandel Shop, Café, Catering Asby, +46(0)140-800 22, www.asbylanthandel.se The country shop in the middle of Ydre with a little something special. We cater parties big and small. Café & Catering. Home-made food and baked goods. Local products. Well-stocked self-serve deli counter. Outlet for pharmacy and gaming. Fishing licences and phone cards for sale. Open: Shop and café weekdays 9-18, Sat 9-13. Lat: 57.9028 Lat: 15.2064

113. (C2) Ateljé Adelövs Prästgård Adelövs Prästgård, Tranås, +46(0)70 655 24 08, www.leifliljeblad.se You’ll be welcomed with open arms at Ateljé Adelövs Prästgård. The artist Leif Liljeblad is happy to show his nature and animal portraits inspired by the Nordic countryside as well as Leif’s own and friends’ dogs. Opening hours: Phone to book a visit. Lat: 58.006834 Lon: 14.665115

114. (C3) Ateljé Guldtackan Jenny Andersson, Hult Göberga, Gripenberg +46(0)140-602 17, www.ateljeguldtackan.se Studio and farm shop specialising in lambskin. We manufacture and sell lambskin pelts, waistcoat jackets, caps, mittens, pillows, cushions. Lambswool yarn from the farm’s own lambs. Cottage for rent. See you soon! Open: Mon–Tue, Thu–Fri 11–17 year round. Other times by arrangement. Lat: 58.00627 Lon: 14.83729

115. (C4) Ateljé Tita Blåviksvägen 19, Blåvik, Boxholm, +46(0)142-330 47 www.maritacarlborgolsson.se Designs and manufactures all types of jewellery of silver and gold. Including engagement and wedding rings, hollowware and other utility items. Have a look at my website to see what’s going on. The shop is open 1 June-15 Sept M-F 10.30-18.00 Sat-Sun 10.30-16.00. Other times by arrangement. Lat: 58.05936 Lon: 15.06038

116. (A4) Bleckenstad Farm Shop Bleckenstad, 5 km south of Mjölby, +46(0)142-101 13, +46(0)70-541 61 64, www.bleckenstad.se Visit our charming shop and buy gift items and foods, including squash, cider, jam, sausage, cheese, marmalades and crisp‐bread. In summer you can have a snack in our garden. Watch ecological milk production in our cowshed or go on safari in the pastures! Open Thu–Fri 14–18 (during summer hols also Mon–Wed), Sat 10–14, Sun 13–16. Lat: 58.27546 Lon: 15.09842

117. (B4) Boxholm Mejeri Älvkullevägen 7, Boxholm, +46(0)142-29 33 30 www.boxholmsost.se Boxholm Mejeri makes delicious cheeses – mild, aged and flavoured – from fresh local milk. Our cheeses are a genuine handicraft. Visit our dairy shop, taste samples and buy from our award‐winning range. Groups welcome on arrangement. Welcome! Open Mon–Wed 9.30‐13, Thu–Fri 9.30‐17. June 13th–Aug 26th: Mon–Fri 9.30‐17.

118. (D4) Faster Olga Asby Lidväg 4, Ydre +46(0)72-5539769, www.fasterolga.se Faster Olga is a charming country shop on the square of the Asby church village in Ydre. Shop for the perfect gift or home decoration in a turn-of-the20th century environment. One of the shop’s specialties is gifts related to the community’s history. Look for us on Facebook! Open Wed 15–18, Fri 14–18, Sat 10–13. Lat: 57.902582 Lon: 15.206108

120. (C6) HargOdlarnas Marmeladeri Farm Shop with Summer Café Hargs Gård on the Kisa‐Ulrika road, about 1 km from Kisa Church, +46(0)494-124 88, www.hargodlarna.se Savour the delicious scents from the marmalade factory where we make delicacies for all occasions. Open 1 July–15 Aug 11–16 daily, other times Fri 16–18, Sat 10–13 or by arrangement. Book meals (at least 10 people) and bus groups in advance. Lat: 58.00186 Lon: 15.61188

121. (C6) Hjortslund Stoneware Storgatan 40, Kisa, +46(0)494-124 00 www.hjortslund.se Hand-made utility stoneware studio, open year round. We make everything from tea sets to candleholders. Don’t miss our showroom, where you can see and buy complete stoneware sets and many other works of art. Watch our potters work and enjoy a hot cup of coffee in the garden in summertime. The studio is open year round, Wed–Fri 10–18 and Sat 10–16. For more information and any possible changes in opening hours, visit our website. Lat: 57.9941 Lon: 15.6388

122. (D4) Keramik & Sånt Jenny Johansson, Höglycke Västergård, Ydre +46(0)70-382 63 66 , www.keramikosant.se Artistic and utility crafts of ceramics, concrete and more. Phone and book in advance and you can come and try your hand at moulding a concrete bird bath. Open May–Sept, see website for specific hours. Lat: 58.0053 Lon: 14.9712

119. (C4) Fröknarna Blå Inredning Allansvägen 1, Blåvik, Boxholm, +46(0)706-99 75 45, www.froknarnabla.se Just metres from the edge of Lake Sommen lies a charming home deco shop that you simply must visit this summer! It’s a perfect destination in a quaint small-boat marina, with a little café where you can relax with a cup of coffee or maybe an ice cream. Carefully selected range from well-known suppliers: Artwood, Bruka, Miljögården, Newport and more. Open in summer. For opening hours, see our website. Lat: 58.056801 Lon: 15.0544

Rimforsa

– the hub of the Kinda Canal Make your way through the canal’s locks. Cruise or paddle on some of Sweden’s most beautiful lakes. Ramble or cycle through northern Europe’s biggest oak woodland. The Rimforsa region has a plethora of natural assets. In wintertime, you can hunt, go ice fishing or try out ice touring – with or without a guide. You can rent the equipment on site. You’ll also find plenty of culinary experiences both in and outside the central community. Keep an eye out for the Östgötamat sign, which is a promise of local delicacies – such as Kinda pickles, Småland cheesecake and beestings pudding. Farm shops and cafés as well as fancier restaurants all focus on regional cuisine. Not far from Rimforsa lie the Trollegater Caves, one of Sweden’s biggest interconnected cave systems (140 m). If you’d like to be guided around the triangular labyrinth, guides are available year-round. The Hallstad Nature Reserve is nearby – a unique meadow with lobbed lime trees and rich floral beauty, as well as a great diversity of grasses and herbs. On the other side of the lake it’s not far to the incredible view at Idshult and the old 13th-century church ruins at Hägerstad. If you feel like coffee and a snack, the Stiliga Stugan is a café next to Fresons Trädgårdar & Bageri (Gardens & Bakery).

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Shopping Big & Small 123. (D4) Kvarnkulla Trädgård Between Hestra and Ramfall, +46(0)70-61 88 62, www.kvarnkulla.se Garden centre, shop & café in an idyllic country setting with personal service and gardening advice (open from mid-April to October). For a small fee, you can come and be inspired by our rock garden; available for pre-booked groups or individuals. Our authorised skin therapist offers relaxing spa and facial treatments. Open 15 March–31 December. Lat: 57.95714 Lon: 15.09689

124. (A4) Linnefors Korgar Linnefors 1, Boxholm, 1 km from Road 32, +46(0)142-570 98, +46(0)705-857098 www.linneforskorgar.se In the lovely natural setting of Linnefors, beside the rushing rapids, traditional Swedish basket weaving is a way of life. Baskets are among the oldest human handicrafts. At Linnefors Korgar you can buy everything from firewood carriers and leaf baskets to bread baskets for your coffee break. The basket studio also features the works of various artists on its walls during the course of the year. Open Sat 12-16 year round; 15 June-15 August also Tue-Fri 10-14. Other times by arrangement. Lat: 58.25097 Lon: 15.06873

125. (A4) Linnefors Krukmakeri Linnefors 3, Boxholm, 10 km south of Mjölby (7 km north of Boxholm), +46(0)142-573 44, www.omkultur.se medlemmar/Jeanette_Bennich.html Pottery studio and shop. Manufacturing of utility items of stoneware and ceramic. Mugs, platters, bowls and pitchers in a variety of colours are brought to life in this former dairy on the banks of the Svartån River. The rapids create a lively roar and bridges carry you to the other side. Sip a cup of coffee on the foundation of the old mill and enjoy the rushing water. Open Sat 12–16 year round; 15 June–15 August also Tue–Fri 14–18. Other times by arrangement. Lat: 58.25072 Lon: 15.06862

126. (D4) Secondhand butiken Bariki-Kenya Hestravägen 10, Tranås, Road 131 between Tranås & Österbymo, +46(0)76-806 19 16, www.newlifemission.se Run by the New Life Mission, a fundraising and aid organisation based on Christian values. The shop accepts donations of and sells clothes, furniture, knick knacks, household utensils, etc. All proceeds go to Kenya. The shop is open year round. Mon 17–19, Wed 17–19, Sat 10–14. Lat: 57.7977 Lon: 15.1368

127. (C2) Sjöarps Smokehouse & Farm shop Sjöarp 1, Tranås, 0140-510 31, +46(0)70-557 85 87 www.sjoarpsrokeri.com Good food close by! Smokehouse that smokes fish and meat products over an open fire. We refine and smoke rainbow trout (from our own farm), whitefish, salmon and other fish as well as meat products. Everything is sold in our little farm shop, which is also packed with other delicacies. Open: Wed-Thu 13-18. Other times by arrangement. Lat: 58.00747 Lon: 14.76750

128. (D3) Slottsboden Slottsboden, Gripenberg Farm, Tranås, +46 (0)76-240 95 46, +46 (0)70-447 15 80, www.slottsboden.nu Lifestyle country store near Gripenberg Castle along scenic route 133 between Gränna and Tranås. Here you’ll find an eclectic mix of homeware, fashion, accessories and much more Open: from 5 May Tue-Fri 11-17, Sat 11-14 Lat: 57.5955 Lon: 14.5342

129. (C7) Stiliga Stugan & Fresons Bageri & Trädgård Valla Södergård, Rimforsa Stiliga Stugan, +46(0)70-2204385, stiligastugan.se Fresons Bageri & Trädgård, +46(0)494-220 20, +46(0)70-281 00 88, www.fresons.se Stiliga Stugan is an idyllic little cottage nestled in a picturesque country setting, where you’ll find just the perfect home decorations. You can also enjoy a scrumptious locally-produced Småland cheesecake from Fresons Bageri & Trädgård. The greenhouse is packed with home-grown plants and the farm shop sells eggs, beestings pudding, Småland cheesecake and squash depending on the season.

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130. (D6) Tidersrums Slöjd & Hantverk Prästgården, Tidersrum, +46(0)494-400 19 http://88.206.128.34/flyme/slh/ Sells quality Swedish crafts. 500 m from Tildersrum’s medieval wooden church. We speak German and English. Open year round. Answer-phone provides opening hours and events info. Lat: 57.9251 Lon: 15.4776

131. (B4) Tistelvind Dining & Garden Shop Fällhagsvägen 9, Boxholm (gamla musteriet) +46(0)142-501 34, www.tistelvind.se Lactic‐acid fermentation of vegetables – blue sauerkraut, pickles, kimchi, pesto, chilli sauces – buy in our shop! Fresh seasonal vegetables and plants from our own cultivation. All organically grown. Open: Mon–Fri 10‐18. Lat: 58.19738 Lon: 15.04002

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at Torpa Church in Ydre, +46(0)70-303 22 88, www.evabostrom.se The artist Eva Boström exhibits her art right in the centre of Torpa church village. Come and enjoy a snack in the café while you admire her brilliant colours and shapes. Open Thurs–Sun 11–18 in July. Other times by arrangement. Lat: 57.961719 Lon: 15.141857

133. (D6) Ädelsmedjan Goldsmith Shop Grönedegatan 2, Kisa, 0494-105 55, www.adelsmedjan.se Traditional goldsmith shop with repairs, hand-engraving and reworking. This is the home of goldsmith Veronica Gullbrandson and her sensual, hand-forged, smallseries jewellery inspired by nature and human behaviour. Similar, but unique – just like us. Some examples of her most popular items: The Östergötland lock, the Variable Chafer beetle, the Kinda Pendant and the Birthstone Flowers. Or make your own jewellery in a half-day introductory course! Open year round, most weekdays, 11–16. See our website for more information. We hope to see you here!

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Taste samples and buy award-winning products from our Boxholm dairy. We’ve been making cheese from fresh local milk since 1890. The shop offers great prices and locally produced Östergötland products. Read more at www.boxholmsost.se Open: Mon–Wed 9.30–13.00 Thu–Fri 9.30–17.00 Summer hours, 11 June to 24 August: Mon–Fri 9.30–17.00 We look forward to seeing you!

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• restaurant • ice cream parlour • high-altitude course •café • camping • canoes • summer shop • marine filling station • boat rides

PROGRAM 2015 APRIL 26 Season premiere! Horse and carriage, 11.00. Children’s musical “Låtbåten” with pupils from Norrskolan and Kulturskolan, 15.00. MAY

3 Spring worship with the Tranås Salvation Army, 17.00. 16 Motorcycle meet with Ekebäcks Bil & MC and Handelsboden leather and motorcycle clothes. Lecture on Daytona Bike Week. 23 Beer tasting with dinner, 18.00. Reservation only. 31 Mothers’ Day with Torpö Dinner Safari – see website for more information. JUNE 6 National Day with Tranås Men’s Choir, 16.00. 19 Midsummer with dancing and music, 14.00. 27 Nostalgia evening/dance on the barge, 19.00. 30 Children’s musical “Kapten Nemmos Pirater till havs”, 11.00. Horse and carriage, 12.30. JULY 2 NEW! Entertainment troupe Tjoho dishes up music, sketches and comedy every Thursday in July at 19.00! A secret guest will be “roasted” in Torpö. Follow us on Facebook: “Tjoho på Torpön”. 4 Rock evening, 18.00.

7 Children’s musical “Kapten Nemmos Pirater till havs”, 11.00. Horse and carriage, 12.30. 9 Tjoho dishes up music, comedy and the unexpected! A secret guest will be “roasted” in Torpö. 19.00. 14 Children’s musical “Kapten Nemmos Pirater till havs”, 11.00. Horse and carriage, 12.30. 16 Boat Fair/Fishing Day/Horse and carriage Tjoho dishes up laughs with an American theme. A secret guest will be “roasted” in Torpö. 21 Children’s musical “Kapten Nemmos Pirater till havs”, 11.00. Horse and carriage, 12.30. 23 Tjoho dishes up music, comedy and the unexpected! A secret guest will be “roasted” in Torpö. 28 Children’s musical “Kapten Nemmos Pirater till havs”, 11.00. Horse and carriage, 12.30. 30 Grand Finale with Tjoho. A secret guest will be “roasted” in Torpö. AUGUST 8 Nostalgia evening and dance on the barge, 19.00. 22 Fire show and Rock evening with Happy Tape, 20.00. 23 Worship with the Church of Sweden in Ydre, 15.00. 29 Roe tasting with dinner, 18.00. Reservation only. SEPTEMBER 5-6 Östgöta Days

Get to know the marvellous Lake Sommen!

the Elin af Torpön, 0140-420 41 · annika@torpon.net

Hours 26 Apr–18 Jun Tue-Sun 11 AM-8 PM 19 Jun-16 Aug Daily 11 AM-9 PM 18 Aug-13 Sep Tue-Sun 11 AM-5 PM The kitchen closes 30 min before the restaurant closes.

Route list – Viktoria ferry 25 Apr-31 May Daily 1 Jun-16 Aug Daily 17 Aug-30 Sep Daily

8 AM-8 PM 8 AM-10 PM 8 AM-6 PM

The ferry departs every whole and half hour, round trip, from the Torpö side.

Phone 0140-420 41 www.torpon.net

Index to map Affären Svalsjö Aktiv Fritid / Föllingen Hotell Alvastra Monastery Amundebo Södergård – Adventure centre Asby Alpine Asby Church Village Asby Lanthandel – Shop, Café, Catering Ateljé Adelövs Prästgård Ateljé Guldtackan Ateljé Tita - Goldsmith Shop Badhotellet Conferences & SPA Best Western Hotel Tranås Statt Bilskoj.com - Motorfun Björkenäs Cykel & Mopedmuseum Bleckenstad Farm Shop Blåvik Church Village Bo-bra i Tranås – Holiday accomodation Boxholm Ironworks Museum Boxholm Mejeri Brahälla Castle Brostorps Hemlagade Café Columbia Ekbergsparken Nature Reserve Ekebergs Värdshus Ekeby Eneby Norrgård – Open Farm Eriksberg Museum Falla Spelt & Bagarbod

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– Bakery Faster Olga - ”Auntie Olga” Fem rum och kök – Hotel & Restaurant Fiskarp Stugby - cottages Fiske i Sommen Fröknarna Blå Inredning Föllingen Hotel Fölllingsö Agricultural Landscape Gripenberg Manor Gumhem’s Grave Field Hallstad ängar Nature Reserve HargOdlarnas Marmeladeri – Farm Shop Hedner Nature Park Hjortslunds Stoneware Holaveden Holkåsa look-out Horn Vandrarhem – Youth Hostel Hornåbergs Camping Hotel Gyllene Uttern Hotel Sommarhagen Hotel Åberg Hultet Old Village Humlehögsravinen – Canyon Hätte Camping Hättebaden Beach Idhult Nature Reserve Illern Nature Reserve Keramik & Sånt Kisa Emigrant Museum Kisa Wärdshus Korphålorna

Photographers Tomas Adolfsén Beatrice Andersson Göran Billesson Peter Bojestig Bo Bäckman Bianca Cox Christer Elderud Erik Hellquist Anna-Lena Holstensson Calle Hultman Ellen Hultman Mats Jismyr Andreas Joakimsson Monika Kastensson Gunnar Lundquist

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– Nature Reserve Kulla Hunting & Fishing Kvarnkulla Trädgård – Garden Center Lake Sommen Lake Tåkern Liljeholmen Liljeholmen Herrgård – Youth Hostel Linnefors Korgar Linnefors Krukmakeri Lugnalandet Hotel & Conference M/S Kind / Kinda Canal Mada grave field Malexander Turism & HönsaLottas Restaurang Malexanders Hembygdsgård Malexanders kyrkby, Pelargrottan Naturum Sommen Norra Vi Norraby Krog Old Hägerstad Church Omberg Eco-Park Pelargonen Lunchcafé Pensionat Hogården B&B Per’s Mechanical Cabinet Petruskajak Pålsbo äng - Meadow Rimforsa Skärgårdsrederi Romanäs Nature Reserve Ryda Gård Rås Gård Råås kvarn, Ramfall - Mill Rök – Runestone

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Legend Joakim Månsson Erkki Saikkonen smalandsbilder.se Maja Meurling Boo Nordin Peter Nordström Karin Persson Martin Stenström Fredrik Svaton Åse Theorell Lotta Titso IngMari Wallin Janne Wrangbert Susanne Wass www.Fishing-in-Sweden.com

Exhibit/Art/Crafts Point of interest Swimming For families Angling Camping Accomondation

Youth hostel Food Café Farm shop Open year round Open parts of the year

GPS-position We have chosen to use the WGS84 decimal reference coordinate system using longitude and latitude (Lat:/Lon:) in order to position attractions in Sommenbygd.

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S/S Boxholm II – Steamboat Ride Secondhand shop Bariki-Kenya Sjöarps Smokehouse & Farm Shop Skullaryd Elkpark Slottsboden Farm shop Smedstorps Double Farm Smålandskräftan Solviken Hostel & Conference Sommen Camping Spinkarp Farm & SPA Stiliga Stugan, Fresons Bakery & Gardens Sunds Bruk – Iron Mill Syllerstorpett Adventure & Conference Säby Church The Kinda Kanal The Stierngranat Museums Tidersrums Church Tidersrums Slöjd & Hantverk Tignemåla School Museum Tistelvind Dining & Garden Shop Tolvmannabacken Ski Slope Torpa Church Village Torpa Konstcafé Torpön Island Torpöns Färjeläge Food & Camp Tranås Golfklubb Tranås Vagnsmuseum – Carriage Museum Trollegater Nature Reserve Trollstenen – The Troll Stone Trolska Båtturer – Magical Boat Rides Tumbo Adventures Valö Café & Festplats Vandrarhemmet Tranås – Youth Hostel Vassviksberget Villa Ekliden Wienerbageriet Bakery Ydre School Museum Ydre Veteranmotormuseum Ydrefors Camping – Brosjögården Ydregården Åsabackarna, Rinna – Nature Reserve Åsbodalen Valley, Hybbeln Farm Åsens By - Cultural Reserve Ädelsmedjan Goldsmith Shop Österfors Smithy

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LOCAL BEER At Nääs farm brewery in Ydre, we make artisanal beer, brewed with love and the very best ingredients. x

Nääs lager 5.1% vol. Prod. no. 88115. Price: SEK 22.90

www.naasbrygg.se

Ecological beef Butik Gnistan, Rydsnäs Open Thursdays 16–18 Phone: 0381-503 20

www.ydrekott.mu

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31 May – Mothers’ Day trip to Lugnalandet 1 July – Cruise to Torpön Island. Wine tasting with guide and dinner (min. 25 people) 8 July – Storyteller cruise with Johan Birath 15 July – Cruise to Torpön Island. Barbecue 12 Aug – Sing-along evening with Peter and Lasse Johansson For a route list and reservations, contact the Tourist Office/Tranås Direkt on 0140-687 90 Route list also available at www.boxholm2.com

SKOGSRAPPORT 26/6-7/8

BJÖRN BENGTSON, TRANÅS STADSHUS

KULTURSOMMAR I TRANÅS! TRANÅS KOMMUN

TRANÅS CRUISING 8/8

INTERKONST I NATIONELLT KONSTRESIDENS SOMMENBYGD 22-29/8 MED 1/8-6/9 KONSTRAKAN

Foot tours i Tranås Watch the exciting Sommarodden rowing competition during the Lake Sommen Week and enjoy the local arrangements in the communities around the lake. Welcome!

www.sommaveckan.se

29 july-1 August 2015 • Wednesday 29 July, 17.00, Sommen • Friday 31 July, 17.00, Malexander • Saturday 1 August, 13.00, Asby

Follow in the footsteps of author Fritiof Nilsson Piraten, speedway rider Ove Fundin and Miss Sweden (#4 in the Miss Universe contest), and discover echoes of Hyland’s Corner, the Champs Elysées, Las Vegas and German spas. Guided tours from Badhotellet to the Piraten building via Tranås Town Hall (only swedish guides). • Breakfast tours 31 May, 27 June, 8 & 25 July, 5 & 15 Aug., 12 Sept. at 08.30-11.00 • Price SEK 175 including breakfast buffet. • For group reservations, contact Tranås Tourist Office/Tranås Direkt on 0140-687 90 • You can buy tickets by phone to Tranås Direkt on 0140-687 90, Storgatan 22 in Tranås

Production: Byrån, www.byran.se 2015

Cruise on one of Sweden’s oldest wood-fired ships. Cruises several days a week in July–August. The programme includes: