Store Mosse National Park - The silence, the expanses and the stillness in the heart of Småland Imagine a landscape where the ground rocks softly under your feet, where cranes call over open bogs and where a spruce forest rises like a wall against the horizon. Here you will encounter a Sweden that is both ancient and alive - and the best of [...]
Category Archives: Hiking
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Norra Kvills National Park - Småland's quiet forest magic Entering Norra Kvills National Park is like stepping into another world. Here you'll find tranquillity, greenery and a natural calm that's hard to find in everyday life. Less than two hours from Smålandstorpet, this fabulous place is waiting to invite you to [...]
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Ryfors old forest – Hike in a quiet and timeless world There are places that are unlike anything else. Places where it feels as if time moves slower, where every step takes you deeper into stillness and awe. Ryfors old forest, just three kilometers from Mullsjö and just over an hour from Smålandstorpet, is one such […]
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The Shoemaker's Chamber – a legend, a secret, a piece of Småland history In the middle of the Småland landscape, among moss-covered boulders and rippling water, lies the Shoemaker's Chamber – a cave-like place on the slopes of the Hästgångsån River, where history and myth are woven together in a story as magical as the terrain itself. For those who live on Smålandstorpet and are looking […]
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Smålandsleden – hike in the heart of Småland with Smålandstorpet as your starting point. Hiking in Småland is like stepping straight into a storybook. Deep forests, lakes, red cabins and all the wild life – all this and more can be found along Smålandsleden, one of Sweden’s most extensive and varied trail systems. For those of you who live in […]
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Taberg and Tabergstoppen – a magnificent excursion from Smålandstorpet When you stay at Smålandstorpet, in the middle of the tranquility of Småland, you are close to many of Småland’s most beautiful and interesting nature experiences. One of our absolute favorites – and something we often recommend to our guests – is a visit to the mighty mountain Taberg and the […]
Tomtabacken – stand on the roof of Småland and look out over the landscape In the middle of the Småland highlands, where the forests spread out in all directions and the horizon feels endless, rises Tomtabacken – the highest point in Götaland and Småland. At 377 meters above sea level, the place is not only a geographical highlight but also a symbol of […]
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Hiking tips in the local area - your guide to nature-based experiences For those traveling without children and looking for quiet, inspiring and beautiful hiking experiences in Jönköping County - welcome! From moss landscapes on Store Mosse to ravines on the slopes of Lake Vättern, there is a hike for every taste. And best of all? When you book accommodation at Smålandstorpet [...]
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Discover Åsnens National Park – a Småland wilderness adventure near Smålandstorpet Stepping into Åsnens National Park is like opening a door to another world. Here, tranquility, birdsong and a landscape shaped by nature itself over centuries await. Just a short drive from Smålandstorpet you will be greeted by one of Sweden’s most captivating national parks – […]
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Lyngemadssjöns Nature Reserve – a Småland gem to discover Welcome to Lyngemadssjöns Nature Reserve – a place where the beating of history meets still waters, ancient pine trees and the silent presence of nature. Here, deep in the forests of Småland, a 165-hectare nature reserve spreads out – just thirty kilometers south of Jönköping. For those looking for a relaxing excursion […]