☛ 19 Kulturvägen Ekomuseum Västergötland 2019 Västergötland Kulturvägen Ekomuseum 2 0 www.kulturvagen.se

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The tourist offices in Falköping, Ulricehamn and Tranemo can provide more information about tourist destinations as well as bicycle and hiking trails in the area. They have maps, brochures and tips about special programmes for tourists. You can also get help with all kinds of bookings. VERY WELCOME!

FALKÖPINGS TOURIST OFFICE ULRICEHAMNS TOURIST OFFICE TRANEMO TOURIST INFORMATION Stora Torget 11 Järnvägstorget 2B Glasets Hus, Östra Järnvägsgatan SE–521 42 FALKÖPING SE–523 30 ULRICEHAMN SE-514 41 LIMMARED Tel: +46 (0)515-88 70 50 Tel: +46 (0)321-59 59 59 Tel: +46(0)0325-57 60 30 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] www.falkoping.se/turism www.ulricehamnsturistbyra.se www.svenljungatranemo.se Vänern Svärd & söner, Falköping © Falköping & söner, Svärd Tryck: Kommunikation Lofthouse Layout: Tjäder m. fl. Jonas Ingman, Agneta Töve, Johansson, Jan Conny Medlemmar samt Omslagsbild: Övriga Ann-Britt Gard-Börjeson fotografer: Exciting explorations Vättern We support The Culture Trail – Ecomuseum Västergötland and a thriving local community. Göteborg around upper Ätran valley Kulturvägen 19 0 Cultural monuments Cultural Nature Activities Museums Art & Handicraft produce Local Accomodation & refreshments Food guides Tourist monuments Cultural Nature Activities Museums Art & Handicraft produce Local Accomodation & refreshments Food guides Tourist 2 Number Geocach Number Geocach Follow the 9 Agnestad round church ruin 24 Lidens Farm 18 Alphems Arboretum 91 Limmareds Säteri 37 Alvareds bridge 31 Ljunghems backar hillocks 94 Ambjörnarp rail bike, café ... 11 Luttra passage grave 17 Antik-Fiket B&B 12 Luttra church CULTURE TRAIL! 71 Backgården’s Adventures 75 Marbäck, prehistoric grave The Culture Trail – The Västergötland Ecomuseum is an area was relayed. In earlier times, these parts were a borderland 46 Baktrågen nature reserve 15 Marka church of experiences where you will find many destinations that are and were often invaded by hostile armies. 45 Basta Kvarnkafé 86 Mini nature centre often run and maintained by small local companies or not-for- 47 Björkedal Konferens and B&B 3 Mularp’s church Drive along the winding roads and let the old farms, home­ INDEX 95 Björnhyltans gardens 87 Månstad runestone profit associations. Here you will find farm shops, countryside steads, mediaeval churches, rune stones, stone-age graves 78 Borrarp’s Gårdsglass Ice Cream 22 Mönethorp, Hotel accommodation, locally produced food, cafés, arts & crafts and nature reserves tell the story of our history. Also, take 93 Bredasten burial ground 29 Nolgården, Näs/Vartofta-Åsaka and museums, embedded in a diverse landscape characterised the time to enjoy the smells, tastes, visual impressions and 83 Bystad, wolf pit 50 Nöre, earth cavern by farms and forests with artefacts from thousands of years 52 Crea Diem Book café 39 Olsbrostenen, rune stone encounters with locals of this living countryside. 48 Dalum church 89 Opensten, ruined fortification past. We arrange many activities using the beautiful, relaxing 6 Djupadalen, Karleby 85 Oxabanan walking trail countryside and its rich history as the backdrop. For even more destinations, visit our website 36 Ekehagens Prehistoric village 33 Ryttarens peat moss factory www.kulturvagen.se, translated into Danish, English, 32 Eriksgatuleden gorges 96 Sjötofta burial ground The purpose of an ecomuseum is to highlight the interplay Dutch, German, French, Spanish and Arabic. Hornborgasjön 35 Fageråsstugan cottage 88 Skårtebo nature reserve between man and nature. ”Eco” comes from the Greek ”oikos”, 13 Falbygden’s museum 4 Skörstorp’s round church which originally means home or village. ”Museum” stands for

46 19 Floby Antikvariat 23 Slutarp’s dolmen Welcome! Gudhem care and display. ”Care for and display our home or village.” 184 38 Fredahl Rydéns burial museum 27 Smula Ås, ridges Gökhem 17 Falköping 5 2 1 Åsle 13 6 47 42 Frälsegården’s nature reserve 65 Stora Stegerhult 16 15 The Culture Trail spans the northern part of Ätrans valley and 14 3 8 18 7 9 44 Gadda mill 80 Säm churches and ”Prästavägen” 11 10 Falköping 12 4 its surroundings. It is part of an ancient communication route Floby 20 193 19 46

68 Galtåsen 81 Södra Säm, earth cavern 22 Vao a 30 23 47 stretching from the coast to Västergötland’s interior. Trade Slutarp 24 29 90 Glasets Hus 59 Timmele heritage inn Kinnarp 25 26 26

28 was conducted along this route and the latest information 27 17 Gökhem’s church 59 Timmele miniature village 21 Kättilstorp 36 35 31 40 32 37 38 34 33 20 Göteve church 57 Timmele, gorges Jäla Åsarp 39 Vistorp 47

26 41 Ätran 74 Hemma på Källebacka 66 Tissered’s ruined church Sandhem 32 Trädet 5 Hopamarken (Karleby moor) 82 Toarp Säteri 42 Humla 52 43 Od 44 Blidsberg 43 Humla bridge 84 Torpa-Hofsnäs area 182 45 46 47 51 Älmestad 53 Hällstad church & monument 92 Tranemo church 48 53 49 Dalum 54 50 62 55 Böne 64 Hössna prästgård, nature reserve 58 UlricehamnsBygdens MotorMuseum Timmele Vänern 71 57 Knätte 58 59 63 65 Liared 40 Jansa-Johan’s stone wall 69 Ulricehamns guide association 56 60 46 Hökerum 61 64 Hössna 25 Jensens Ateljé 70 Ulricehamn, Folkets Hus 40 66 69 70 67 71 40 Ulricehamn 68 16 Johanssons Lamb & Wool 70 Ulricehamn, the town 72 Vättern 67 Karins Lada ”barn” 28 Vartofta-Åsaka church & ridges Ulricehamn 73 Marbäck 74 75 7 Karleby Art & Handicraft 77 Vegby Hembygdspark Tvärred

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8 Karleby Långa, row village 14 Vilhelmsro café and B&B Åsunden 76 Vegby Rånnaväg Göteborg 77 54 Knalten’s Organic Vegetables 34 Vistorp, wolf pit Ätran 79 Gällstad

Yttre 84 80 78 63 Knätte hillocks 26 Vårskäl, twin passage graves Hillared Åsunden 81 82 85 Sämsjön 83 76 Komosse, wetlands 55 Väby, stone circles Kulturvägen 86 Dalstorp Länghem 87Månstad

60 Kroken, bronze age cairn 56 Vädersholm ruined fortification 88 27

61 Kroken, cup marks 21 Wardins farm products 89 85

Limmared 90 91 41 Kronogården in Trädet 10 Ålleberg plateau hill, nature res. Tranemo 156

51 Kronogården in Älmestad 62 Årås Kvarn 92 Tranemo

79 Kummeliberg burial ground 72 Åsakullen/Kråkeboberget Uddebo 93

49 Kycklingkullen hillocks 2 Åsle church 27 Ambjörnarp 30 Kälvene church 1 Åsle Tå, preserved 1800’s village 94 95

Sjöto a 2 www.kulturvagen.se Sight with GeoCach! More information at www.geocaching.se or www.geocaching.com. For partial maps of the entire CULTURE TRAIL see pages 4, 18 and 30. E 96 3 Hornborgasjön

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Gökhem 17 Falköping 5 2 1 Åsle 13 6 47 16 15 14 8 3 18 7 9 is a fine crucifix and a Madonna ­picture from the middle ages. 11 10 12 4 Floby 20 193 19 46

22 1. ÅSLE TÅ Vao a 30 23 47 Slutarp 24 29 The church is also unique for its tower,­ built in the 16th century,­ Kinnarp 25 26 26

28 27 Hornborgasjön Åsle Tå is a living museum with the best-preserved peasant­ 21 Kättilstorp 36 35 31 40 32 37 38 34 33 Jäla Åsarp which is not in pro­portion to the rest of the building. 39 Vistorp 47

26 41 Ätran Sandhem 32 Trädet cottages in Sweden. Along ’Tågatan’ the low-built cottages can 42

Humla Open daily May to September, 8am to 8pm. 52 43 Od 44 Blidsberg 182 45 46 47 still be found in their original locations, making this a unique­ 51 Älmestad 48 53 49 Dalum Directions Located right along the roadside, signposted from 54 50 62 55 Böne Timmele 71 57 Knätte 58 ­historical setting from the 18th and 19th centuries. These were 59 63 65 Liared 56 60 46 Hökerum R193. GPS: 58.1617, 13.7075. Info www.svenskakyrkan.se/fal- 61 64 Hössna 40 66 69 70 67 71 40 the homes of artisans, orphans and the very ­poorest ­people Ulricehamn 68 72 73 koping/vara-kyrkor.

Marbäck 74 75 in the village. Step inside and experience the lives and fate of Tvärred

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Åsunden 76 Vegby Rånnaväg 77 Ätran the ­people of Åsle Tå. See the authentic ­interiors and acquire 79 Gällstad

Yttre 84 80 78 Hillared Åsunden 81 82

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Dalstorp Länghem 87Månstad an insight into the artisans’ lives. Agricultural ­Museum,

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Limmared 90 ­conference facilities, café with homemade cakes and 91 156 46 in the Skara pastorate, one of only eight in Sweden and a couple 92 Tranemo Gudhem sandwiches och a shop with locally produced food and crafts. Uddebo 93

27 of hundred in Europe in total. Rotunda churches have long Ambjörnarp 94 ­Several walking and cycling trails nearby. 95 been classi­fied as fortified churches. The construction of round 19 184

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2 0 Aug daily 10am to 6pm. Other times year-round, pre-booked type is the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem that was groups only. Walk around the cottages on your own even out- renovated and rebuilt following the first crusades. Following side regular opening hours. ­ Gökhem that time, rotunda churches experienced a construction boom 17 Directions Located directly opposite Åsle church, signposted Falköping 5 2 1 Åsle across large areas of Europe, likely inspired by returning pil- 13 6 from R46 and R47. GPS 58.178889, 13.687275. Info www.asleta. 47 grims and crusaders. At least two other rotunda churches have 16 15 se, +46 515 360 48, booking of ­groups and ­guides. Or ­contact 14 8 3 stood in Falbygden, in Agnestad and Dimbo. 18 7 the tourist office in Falköping, +46 515–88 70 50. 9 Open May-Sep daily 8am to 8pm. Directions next to the R193 from Falköping towards ­Tidaholm. GPS: 58.1260, 13.7313. 11 10 2. ÅSLE CHURCH Info www.svenskakyrkan.se/falkoping/vara-kyrkor. 12 4 Floby 20 193 Small picturesque middle-age church with a unique collection 19 46 of engravings of crosses in stone. 5. HOPAMARKEN KARLEBY MOOR Open daily May to September, 8am to 8pm. 22 Hopamarken lies in the eastern part of the chalkstone ­plateau Directions In the ­centre of the village, signposted from R46 Vao a 30 of upper Falbygden. The area, previously open pasture­land is 23 and R47. GPS: 58.177519, 13.686233. 47 today a mosaic of wetlands with orchids, meadows, wetland Slutarp 24 Info www.svenskakyrkan.se/falkoping/vara-kyrkor. 29 woods and fens. To the south lies open moorland. 25 26 26 Kinnarp Directions An information sign can be found by the road be­ 3. MULARP’S CHURCH 28 tween Fal­köping and Åsle. Parking. Access for wheelchairs 27 The small white church dates from the early middle ages and is (ramp). GPS: 58.174776, 13.627582. one of the oldest (and smallest) churches in ­Falbygden. ­Inside 21 Kättilstorp 36 35 31 40 32 37 38 34 33 Jäla Åsarp 39 Vistorp 47

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Humla 52 43 Od Pilgrim trail 44 Blidsberg 182 45 Bicycle trails 46 47 Redvägs and 51 Oxabanan Mularps kyrka (3) Åsle Tå (1) Gånggrift vid Karleby långa (8) Älmestad walking trails 48 53 49 4 www.kulturvagen.se Dalum Museum railway www.kulturvagen.se 5 54 50 62 55 Böne Timmele 71 57 Knätte 58 59 63 65 Liared 56 60 46 Hökerum 61 64 Hössna 40 66 69 70 67 71 40 Ulricehamn 68 72

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Sjöto a 96 in a row along the road which dates back ­several ­thousand years. a lounge with TV, WiFi, patio, shared bathroom and a well- 6. DJUPADALEN KARLEBY The concentration of stone age graves is unique. ­Scandanavias 12. LUTTRA CHURCH equipped kitchen. A beautiful and geologically interesting nature­ reserve. ­­­A A picturesque church with red painted tower, built at the end of ­largest burial mound – ”Ragnvalds grave”, can be found here. Open See website for café opening hours. Bed & Breakfast is stream has cut a deep ravine in the slopes of Åsle moss. Higher­ the 12th or early 13th century. The original alter paintings show Directions Directly north of Karleby church. Parking area and open every day of the week, all year round. up are chalk ledges. Steep slopes of alun lead down to the ­pictures of Mathew and Luke. signs along the roadside. GPS: 58.15368, 13.63778. Directions The ­Vilhelmsro estate is located directly south of stream which runs over sandstone falls. Directions Take R47 Open May to September daily, 8am to 8pm. the centre of Falköping and ­St Olof’s church. Go past St Olof’s from Falköping towards Jön­köping, turn left towards Karleby. Directions Situated by R46 south of Falköping. GPS: 58.1321, ­cemetery and drive straight on to the farm at the very end. GPS: 58.17151, 13.63907. Info www.vastkuststiftelsen.se. 9. AGNESTAD ROUND CHURCH RUIN 13.5639. Info www.svenskakyrkan.se/falkoping/vara-kyrkor. The ruin of a small middle age rotunda church. According to GPS: 58.154937, 13.550353. ­tradition, Agnestad was one of the churche sites founded by St. Info www.vilhelmsrogard.se, +46 (0)515 68 51 51. 7. KARLEBY KONST & HANTVERK Sigfrid.­ 13. FALBYGDEN’S MUSEUM The shop at Karleby Art & Handicraft sells a range of pottery, Visit the exhibitions ”Ancient Times in Falbygden” and ”Another Directions north of Ålleberg, along R47. GPS: 58.150531, woodcarvings, textiles and jewellery. All products are hand- Thousand Years”, and experience the history of the area going 15. MARKA CHURCH 13.601716. made by skilled craftsmen. We like it when that feeling for back thousands of years in words, sounds and pictures. See the 12th century church renovated in 2013, whereupon unique ­materials and technology merge with new ideas about form remains of the ancient dog, models of passage graves, the gold ­medieval paintings were discovered beneath the old layers and function. The result is unique and personal objects. There is 10. ÅLLEBERG PLATEAU HILL collar from Ålleberg, all the mediaeval churches and the unique of plaster - an incredible discovery of enormous artistic and also a gallery here in which Maj-Liz Hedendahl­ displays water- Ålleberg, which is also a nature reserve, is typical of recreation of the ”Raspberry Girl’s” face. Occasional temporary cultural­-historical value, as it is extremely unusual to find the colours and textile works, as well as an agricultural museum ­ ­Västergötlands plateaux hills. Interesting­ nature can be found exhibitions. Allow the guide booklet maps to take you out into oldest medieval, Romanesque paintings preserved in this way. that displays machines, equipment and kitchen utensils from on the slopes. At the northern end the Loka spring can be found. the countryside to discover the historical vestiges of Falbygden. The set of paintings is the largest continuous Romanesque set the early nineteenth century farming and house­keeping. You On the plateaux, 333m above sea level, the old ­pasture land­ Free admission. preserved in the province, and in fact knows no parallel in terms will be greeted in the yard by free-range Hedemora ­chickens. scape has been re­created. Walking trails offering fine views and Open Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, 11 am to 4 pm. Wednesday, of Swedish mural painting from the same era. They are believed The four Stone Age graves­ located around 100 metres from rich botanic life can be found. The mountain is also a mecca for 11 am to 7 pm. Directions S:t Olofsgatan 23, Falköping. GPS: to have been created by a local workshop. Karleby Art & Handicraft are also well worth a visit. hang glider enthusiasts­ with an active club and museum. ­ 58.168671, 13.552740. Open May–Sep, daily 8 am–8 pm. Open April–September: Sundays 1 pm to 5 pm. Participate­ in Directions Signposted from R47, a few kilometres outside Fal­ Info www.falkoping.se/museet, +46 515-88 50 50. Directions Along R47, west of Falköping. GPS: 58.1589, the Art Roadshow during Easter. Other times and groups are köping in the direction of Jönköping. GPS: 58.13743, 13.59923. 13.4802. Info www.svenskakyrkan.se/falkoping/vara-kyrkor. pre-booked. 14. VILHELMSRO GÅRDSCAFÉ, B&B Directions The shop, gallery and museum are all located in 11. LUTTRA PASSAGE GRAVE Welcome to our unique farm dating back to the 19th 16. JOHANSSONS LAMM & ULL an old barn opposite Karleby church, around 5 km east of Fal­ The passage grave (”gånggrift”) with Ålleberg in the back- ­century, just 600 metres from Falköping’s main square. There Our farm shop offers products from the farm’s sheep and köping. Ample parking, for buses and caravans as well as cars. ground, are a something of a symbol for Falköping. The graves, is a charmig farm café, where we serve home made cakes lambs. You will find meats, charcuteries, cosy sheepskins, GPS: 58.15083, 13.63976. from the stone­age, date back approx. 5,300 years. and food - to the most part made with local, organic products. ­carded and dyed wool for felting and needle felting. We also sell Info www.karlebykonst.se, +46 703 10 49 79. Directions They lie close to the road to Vartofta, a few hundred Music­ evenings, exhibitions, lectures and various events needle felting­ accessories, cookie cutters and felted creations.­ meters east of Luttra church. GPS: 58.131592, 13.568850. throughout the year. We also take group ­bookings every day The end of March to April is our lambing period. Come pet the 8. KARLEBY LÅNGA Info www.falkoping.se/museet. of the week. Weddings, festivals, conferences and more - we little lambs. Karleby has been inhabited since the stone age and is one of will customise your booking. There are eight comfy beds in four Open When we’re at home our shop is open, or you can call ­Swedens oldest single street villages. Ancient burial mounds lie charming rooms at our Bed & Breakfast. You have access to us before visiting. Open for the Art Roadshow during Easter,

Djupadalen Karleby (6) Karleby Konst & Hantverk (7) Luttra gånggrift (11) Ållebergskragen, Falbygdens museum (13) Vilhelmsro Gårdscafé, B&B (14) Johansson Lamm & Ull (16)

6 www.kulturvagen.se www.kulturvagen.se 7 Friday-Monday, 12 pm to 5 pm, as well as during Falbygden’s of a farm church around 200 metres to the southeast. ­ Art Night. Directions Entrance from R47, along the old road in the centre Directions Around 8 km west of Falköping. Along the R181, of Gökhem’s old village. GPS: 58.174092, 13.40817. ­approx. 500 metres south of the R47 and R181 junction. Coach parking. GPS: 58.162360, 13.417061. 18. ALPHEMS ARBORETUM Info www.lamm-ull.com, +46 73-9879004. The arboretum was created by Frans Johan Gegerfeldt, a local postman, between 1903 – 1953. Here you can find rare trees 17. ANTIK-FIKET BED & BREAKFAST and bushes from all over the world. Besides there are unique Antik-Fiket is located in the scenic village of Gökhem and next stone and rock creations, laboriously constructed by Mr Ge- door to a ruined church. It offers B&B as well as a Summer café, gerfeldt. The family home he built, can still be seen in the Gårdscafé which serves hot and cold drinks, cakes, waffles and ice cream. park along with his memorial stone, which he himself chose. Njut av kakor och mat i vårt In the barn, that also houses the café, there is a good quality A young boy, who used to visit the arboretum, later worked gårdscafé. Självklart hemlagat second hand shop. for Walt Disney­ and used the Gegerfeldt house as a model for på närproducerat, eko och Open B&B is open all year round but please book, if possible, the house of the Seven Dwarves in the film “Snow White”. massor av kärlek! a few days in advance. The café and second-hand shop are Alphem’s Arboretum is now run by a not-for-profit association, GUIDADE NATURVANDRINGAR open May-September but the hours vary. See the website. Pre- which or­ganises a number of activities including Midsummer Välj bland alla våra vandringar och följ med booked groups are very welcome. ­celebrations. During the Summer months there is a café in the Bed & Breakfast oss ut i Västra Götalands naturreservat. Sov skönt och ät god Directions From Falköping follow road number 47 towards grounds. Both the café and its toilet are wheelchair accessible. Vandringarna är oftast gratis och sker under ekofrukost i vårt B & B. Trollhättan. After approx. 7 km turn right towards Vilske Kleva. Open The arboretum is open all year round. The café is open kunnig ledning av en guide. Så ta tillfället i akt Här finns åtta bäddar i Shortly afterwards turn left towards Gökhem and after approx. during the Summer. See the website. och se ett nytt naturområde eller lär dig mer om fyra charmiga rum. 300 m you will see the barn on the left side. Parking available Directions From Falköping follow sign for road number 47 ett du redan känner. Vandringarna presenteras for cars and coaches. GPS 58.172255, 13.410410 towards Trollhättan. Turn off towards Floby and then follow på: vastkuststiftelsen.se och Info www.antikfiket.se, +46(0)721-97 54 55. sign for Arboretum. Parking available for cars and coaches. Falköping facebook.com/vastkuststiftelsen Telefon: 0515 68 51 51 GPS 58.14548, 13.316116. vilhelmsrogard.se 17. GÖKHEM’S CHURCH Info www.alphem.se. For booking of guided tours phone +46 Dendrochronological dating has shown that timber used in the (0)767-916227.For information about the café phone +46 (0) church’s construction was cut down as early as the 1140s! The 515 40670 (Summer time only). church is richly adorned with frescos in the vault of the nave that have never been whitewashed and are therefore unusually well 19. FLOBY ANTIKVARIAT Unna dig preserved. There are signs indicating that the frescos may have Floby Antikvariat second-hand bookshop sells books on all en stunds stillhet! been painted by Master Amund at the end of the 1400s. There subjects - from detective stories and popular fiction to the Många av våra vackra kyrkor har anor från medeltiden. are also two christening fonts from the 1100s in the church; one von Wright brothers, poetry and regional literature. Porcelain, Besök dem för en stunds stillhet, delta i en likely to have come from Överkyrke church, which today is a ruin glass, textiles, gramophone records, postcards, maps, news- Gudstjänst eller lyssna till musik. Välkommen!

Utmed tågatan ligger än idag de låga back stugorna på sina ursprungliga platser – en unik historisk miljö från 1700- och 1800-talen. Stig in och ta del av ”tå- arnas” levnads öden, de autentiska inte riörerna och hantverkar miljöerna.

För mer information ring 0515-77 63 00 eller besök www.svenskakyrkan.se/falkoping. Välkommen!

Åsle Tå • 521 91 Falköping • tel 0515-360 48 Antik-Fiket B&B (17) Alphems Arboretum (18) Gökhems kyrka (17) www.asleta.se • gps 58°10’44’’ N, 13°41’14’’ O

8 www.kulturvagen.se www.kulturvagen.se 9 papers – yes, here you can find everything under the sun. We and September. Open other times by arrangement. Malta also have a flea market­ with everything imaginable. The shop is ­Johanna Market on Falköping’s main square, Saturdays, 10 am located in a former Swedish­ Evangelical Mission chapel built in to 1 pm, July-Sept. ­Participates in REKO-ringar (collaboration of the 1920s, a very special building. small-scale producers). UPPLEV FALBYGDENS Open Sundays 11am to 5pm, year-round. Extra open in July, see Directions Jäla is situated about 20 km south-west of Fal­ MÅNGTUSENÅRIGA HISTORIA the website. Open other times by arrangement. köping. In Falköping, take the R47 towards Trollhättan, turn left Directions Yellow house close to (southeast of) Floby church. towards Jäla. Follow the signs to Jäla for about 17 km. When you ­Car and coach parking on the road. GPS: 58.12353, 13.35120. come to Jäla turn to the right just before the sign to Jäla and up Info www.flobyantikvariat.se, +46 515-409 40. the hill approx. 200 metres. Coach parking 150 metres from the farm. GPS: 58.03642, 13.36642. 20. GÖTEVE CHURCH Info www.wardins.se. Facebook: Wardins Gårdsprodukter. +46 Uncertain dendrochronological dating of timber in the church 708-92 11 19, +46 733-84 10 17. has shown the cutting year to be 1092. Whether this is correct or not, the church was built in the 1100s. Among its ­oldest 22. HOTELL MÖNETHORP ­treasures are fragments of frescos, a christening font and You will feel at home in the comfortable, luxurious sur­ ­images of saints from the 1200s, along with an image of the roundings of our little guest wing. The rooms are of hotel Madonna from the 1400s. ­standard, all with a private bathroom and some with a sauna. Directions On a hill in Göteve village, on the road between­ Regional breakfast is included. ­Slutarp and Floby. GPS: 58.123833, 13.413084. Open year-round. Directions From Ulricehamn towards Fal- köping, at Slutarp: turn left and follow the signs to Mönarps 21. WARDINS GÅRDSPRODUKTER Gård. From Fal­köping: take Road 47 towards Trollhättan, turn FALBYGDENS Organic show garden with farm produce on sale. Stroll left towards Jäla. After about 8 km, at the T-junction, follow the MUSEUM around on your own or in pre-booked groups and experience signs towards Mönarps­ Gård. GPS: 58.101874,13.481406. the market garden with all your senses. Maria and Sven-Åke Info www.monethorp.se, +46 722 14 41 55. have always been interested in food, culture and older types of vegetables in combination with permaculture. Organic pro­ 23. SLUTARPSDÖSEN duction began in 1996 and today the farm produces more than ”Slutarpsdösen” – a dolmen Stone age grave with a rectangu- 90 different vegetables,­ herbs, berries, fruit and a great number­ lar, 2 metre long, 1 metre wide tomb covered by a single cap- of flowers. Activities summer ”Kålgårds­vandring” walk with stone. The tomb once held the skeletons of 30-34 individuals. different themes or take a ”Kålgårdsrelaxing”, a coffee break The capstone is about 3.5 metres long, 2 metres wide and 0.5 on the terrace­ on the cellar roof with organic, locally produced metres thick. The capstone’s upper has a large number petro- baked goods. Advance booking required. glyphs of carved footprints and cup marks. Open Farm shop, Thursdays, 10 am to 4 pm during July, ­August Directions In Slutarp, take the road west towards Floby. After

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10 www.kulturvagen.se www.kulturvagen.se 11 ­approx. 500 metres, you’ll find the cairn on a small hill in the field que approach of layer-upon-layer technique, using ink, paper ice stream material from Falbygden. Guided tours Info Marijke on the left-hand side of the road. GPS: 58.0901250,13.512361. and scalpels, helps the viewer to feel a part of his art. In the 28. VARTOFTA-ÅSAKA ­Houwink 0706–49 92 39. Directions R47 Falköping-Jönköping. Gravel ridge with rich flora to the west of Vartofta-Åsaka Info www.falkoping.se/museet. shop you can buy original­ art as well as reproductions, trays Turn off towards Sandhem. Ljunghem’s hills are located just church. Vartofta Åsaka church, dating from the middle ages lies and post cards. Within walking distance of the gallery are the west of the road. GPS: 58.038506, 13.827066. high up on the top of a hill in the middle of the village. notable twin passage graves of Vårskäl. 24. LIDEN LANTBRUK Directions Along the small roads between Åsarp and Vartofta. Open Phone first or take a chance that we are at home. Welcome to Liden Farm in beautiful Falbygden. The farm ­raises GPS: 58.064870, 13.658448. 32. ERIKSGATULEDEN GORGES Directions From Falköping take road number 46. In Slutarp suckler cows, calves and Connemara ponies and has been KRAV Info www.svenskakyrkan.se/falkoping/vara-kyrkor and ­ One walking trail – an early medieval road system – that was turn left towards Vårkumla. Follow the road for 3 km; then turn certified since 1994. Gamlastugan, the old farmhouse from www.vastkuststiftelsen.se. likely a part of the ”Eriksgatuleden” trail, begins at Sandhem 1860, has been carefully renovated and is one of our guest left towards Vartofta. Follow the road for 1 km. From Ulrice- church. On certain sections, up to twelve sunken lanes can be houses. The genuine atmosphere remains, as do the old ­tiled hamn take road number 46 and turn right in Kinnarp towards found one after the other (”hålvägar”). The trail leads ­through stoves. The ­cottage has 4+2 beds in four rooms, a lounge and Vårkumla. Follow the road for 4 km. Parking available for cars, 29. NOLGÅRDEN, NÄS forests and alongside lakes and farms, passing remains of Nature reserve. Gravel ridges formed by years of grazing and a large old-fashioned hall. Fully equipped kitchen and a bath- coaches as well as camper vans. GPS 58.08045, 13.57910. Sandhem’s aquavit brewery that was one of the biggest in haymaking lie like long islands in the fields. Very rich flora. room with a ­shower and washing machine. Stora Loftet is out- Info www.jensensatelje.se, +46(0)766-16 59 00. Västergötland in the 1800s. Guided tours +46 706 49 92 39, ­Directions The reserve is located in the Näs parish­ along the fitted with a large­ dormitory, pantry, toilet and sitting area. Marijke Houwink. Directions Noticeboard next to Sandhem road between Näs and Björstorp. Entry from R47. Lilla Loftet is cosily equipped with a double bed, bunk bed and church and signposted from R47. GPS: 57.994176, 13.785847. 26. TVILLINGGÅNGGRIFTERNA GPS: 58.089108, 13.697487. Info www.vastkuststiftelsen.se. sitting area. Kitchen, shower and toilet downstairs. Between IN VÅRSKÄL the rooms there is a large living room with a fireplace. In Vårkumla, on the road between Kinnarp and ­Var­tofta one of 33. RYTTARENS TORVSTRÖFABRIK Open Rent accommodation on a weekly or daily basis. Gamla­ 30. KÄLVENE CHURCH In 1906, agronomist Nils Hartelius of Sandhem started the Torv­ the largest passage graves ”gånggrifter” in Falbygden can be Grey medieval church built from raw stone in the 12th century. stugan can be booked year-round. Lilla and Stora Loftet are ströaktiebolaget Ryttaren company. The purpose of the factory, found. The large ­cap­stones are impressive and have probably In the weapon house an old punishment stock for four people ­available for booking between 1 May and 30 Sept. was to take advantage of the good peat found in the bogs in the been transported here. A couple of kilometres towards Vartofta from the 17th or 18th century can be found. The outer door is Directions 10 km south of Falköping. At the north entrance to east. The peat moss factory was in operation until the autumn you can find “Gran-­Annas” well pre­served cottage from the the original, made from solid pine with iron fittings. Slutarp on the R46, turn towards Vårkumla 3/Vartofta 8. About of 1997, and in 1999 it was taken over by the ­Ryttarens Torvströ­ 18th century. ­ Directions In the fields south of the road bet- Open for church service and by prior agreement. 550 metres down, you’ll see a table on the left with three milk fabrik ­Association. Today, Ryttaren consists of a large belt- ween Vårkumla and Var­tofta. GPS: 58.082411,13.588577. Directions R47 from Falköping towards Jönköping. Turn right bottles. GPS: 58.083435, 13.532152. Info www.facebook.com/ driven peat moss factory­ with associated machine house. Info www.falkoping.se/museet. at the second exit towards Vartofta. The church is located on a lidenlantbruk, +46 702–93 46 99, +46 768-97 03 27. The area also contains­ a sawmill, a former wood-wool factory, high open hill close to the R47. GPS: 58.0989, 13.7219. ­worker dwellings and a narrow gauge railway for transporting 27. SMULA ÅS Info www.svenskakyrkan.se/falkoping/vara-kyrkor. 25. JENSENS ATELJÉ An impressive ridge of boulders situated between­ Var­tofta and peat moss from the bogs to the factory. Ryttarens Torvströ­ Jensen’s ateljé is a combined art gallery, shop and ­studio, Åsarp. Marked of many years of hard grazing. The flora is rich fabrik is Sweden’s only peat museum and the only pre­served ­located in the old village school in Vårkumla. In the ­gallery 31. LJUNGHEMS BACKAR factory of its type from the last turn of the century that has and varied including thousands of Violetts, nature ­reserve. Natural/cultural area with beautiful ridges, plateaus, damp ­artist Kristian Jensen exhibits his colourful but still subtle ­Directions East of the road between Åsarp and Vartofta, functioning machinery. The factory is open for tours. The tour paintings along with 3D pictures, where surprising shadow ­valleys and ancient fields. The Ljunghem hills are known as includes an exciting train trip to the former peat-cutting ­sites. ­opposite Smula village.­ GPS: 58.04378, 13.59552. one of Sweden’s hundred pearls. There is a rich flora that suits like ­images can be seen across the canvases. His paintings are Info www.vastkuststiftelsen.se Ryttaren has a 2.5 km long hiking trail with information dream­like but also full of details which portray a feeling of the calcareous­ soil as well as several cairns and stone circles. boards through the bogs. ­natural mystery as well as an illusion of depth. Mr Jensen’s uni- The ­ridges were formed during the last ice age by calcareous

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12 www.kulturvagen.se www.kulturvagen.se 13 Open Saturdays and Sundays: 13 July to 4 August with tours enclosures. In the Summer you can try your hand at various at 3 pm Peat Day 7 September, 10 am to 4 pm. Open other crafts, games and activities. During the museum’s theme days, times for groups by prior agreement. Coffee served during the you will meet expert guides dressed in period costume. We are guided tours. ­happy to provide guided tours and activities for pre-booked Vi är din partner för: Besök Årås Directions Ryttaren is located 25 km south-east of Falköping. school classes and groups. Close to the entrance you can take Kurser Beläget mitt i ”Änglagårdsland” Turn off the R47 towards Kättilstorp, 13 km south-east of Fal­ a swim in the river. Souvenir shop and Café/Restaurant, där Collin Nutley spelade in sina köping. At the railway crossing, turn left at the yellow sign: opening times apply to the museum. Also caters for pre-booked Föreläsningar välkända filmer. ­Ryttaren 4. Parking, also for coaches. GPS: 58.02140, 13.73660. groups. Föreningsutveckling Säterimiljö med anor från 1400-talet. Info www.ryttaren.nu, 0730-80 00 37, 070-23 60 584. Open Spring and Autumn from 5/5 to 20/6 weekdays and Dina idéer ...... Fantastisk miljö för vandring, fest, konferens, lunch– fika Sundays from 11am to 4pm and from 12/8 to 30/9 weekdays stopp på bussresan. Prisat vandrarhem. 34. VISTORPS WOLF PIT 11am to 4pm. Open Summer From 23/6 to 11/8 every day from Du hittar oss på 11am to 5pm. Strandgatan 20, Ulricehamn Kontakta vår värdinna Myram Bukowski på telefon 0723 Restored wolf pit (”varggrop”). A couple of km north of ­Vistorps 291151 eller maila [email protected]—besök också vår Directions In the village of Åsarp, located on road number 46, Church, 200m from the road. Detailed information can be found www.sv.se/sjuharad hemsida www.araskvarn.se at the site.Directions Around 100 metres east of the road bet- follow sign for Ekehagens Forntidsby. Parking available for cars ween Kättilstorp­ and Vistorp. Signs show the way. and coaches. GPS 58.0322762, 13.5573969.  GPS: 58.027121, 13.693879. Info www.ekehagen.se, +46 (0)515-886760.  35. FAGERÅSSTUGAN 37. ALVARED BRIDGE The Fagerås cottage, which is owned by Åsarp’s Local Historical The ford at Alvared has since time immemorial been a natural Society, is a typical farm from the 19th century. Waffles, café crossing point over the Ätran River. A wooden bridge can be and exhibitions. Not suitable for wheelchairs. found on the very first map from 1642. In the 18th century, a Open Sundays in July, 2pm to 5pm. new bridge made of oak was planned. It was never con­structed Directions From the church in Åsarp drive 2km towards as a royal ­ordinance dictated that public bridges should be built  - - ­Var­tofta. Follow the sign to St Fagerås­ to the right. Parking.­ of stone. The stone bridge at Alvared was built in 1766, using    - GPS: 58.03662, 13.60044. Info www.hbfasarp.se, +46 730–91 four seg­mental arches. Unfortunately, on the upstream side - 98 52, Margareta Runesson. the stone­work did not last very long and had to be rebuilt in the 1830s. At the end of the 19th century, the fourth arch, to 36. EKEHAGENS FORNTIDSBY the north, was removed. Alvared Bridge was taken out of use Ekehagen’s Forntidsby is an archaeological open-air in the 1920s. In 1952, it was badly damaged by flooding. It was Våfflor med jordgubbar och grädde i dag. museum,­ located in beautiful oak woodlands along the river re­paired in 1973 and most recently in 2011, where the fallen Ätran. Here you can find reconstructed prehistoric settlements ­arches were raised slightly, all the weathered stone was re­ Stolar i massiv ek i morgon. from the Stone-, Bronze and Iron ages. Cows and sheep graze placed with new stone and new rails were fitted. Ämnena varierar, formen likaså. Varje dag behandlar vi små och in the pastures and old- fashioned breeds of pig root in their Directions Next to the bridge over the Ätran river on R46 at the northern end of Åsarp. GPS: 58.02694, 13.54999. stora alster och ser till att viktiga budskap kan spridas vidare.

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14 www.kulturvagen.se www.kulturvagen.se 15 38. FREDAHL RYDÉNS BURIAL MUSEUM­ walks are arranged with exercise bingo, coffee, hot dogs and The nature reserve comprises two seperate areas close to each lotteries. The route is wheelchair accessible and traverses 43. HUMLA BRIDGE other. They are of geological interest and have a particular­ly The burial museum (”begravningsmuseum”) displays burial Arch bridge over river Ätran, built of dressed stone in the 19th beautiful nature. The last Sunday in August is the popular rich flora together with several cultural monuments. items associated with Swedish traditions and items from the century. Directions 300m south east of Humla church, to the ­Machinery Meet Up. Two nature trails, one longer, one Directions Signposted from R46. Two different starting points company´s own production. east of R46. Signposted ”Humla bro”. Best seen from the new shorter, leave from Kronogården with information about the 800m down the gravel road. Parking (even ­buses) and in­ Open by arrangement. bridge. For a closer view walk 50 – 100m along the gravel road flora and fauna of the Ätra Valley. There is also an exhibition of formation signs. GPS: 57.924157, 13.503775. Directions Fredahls is just west of Åsarp centre, north of Road ­opposite the parking area. GPS: 57.95706, 13.52479. 46. GPS: 58.025147, 13.562056. the nature to be found in Ätra Valley and Falbygden. Redvägs­ Info www.vastkuststiftelsen.se. Info www.fredahlrydens.se, +46 515 777 200. leden - the hiking trail between Trädet and Ulricehamn - starts from the north of Kronogården.­ 44. GADDAKVARN 47. BJÖRKEDAL KONFERENS OCH B&B Gadda mill is an old mill building, which is owned by Blidsberg’s Open The facility is generally open daily, 8 am to 4 pm, April - Björkedal is located in a charming country environment. We’re 39. OLSBROSTENEN Local Historical Society. The mill was moved from ­Dalum and September, with café service. Pre-booked groups April through a smaller conference venue for events like conferences, Engravings depicting 4-footed animals from the Viking period.­ ­rebuilt by the Ätra River in Blidsberg. October. ­parties, B&B and other activities. The B&B rooms have their “The large animal” was a royal symbol from Denmark and the Open for quiz walks and waffles every Wednesday from May to Directions Signposted from the R46, ­Ryninga just north own bathrooms. Come and enjoy the peacefulness, perhaps picture can have possible connections to the throne in Imperial August, 6 pm to 7.30 pm. of Trädet village. Parking, also for coaches. GPS: 57.997242, enjoy our NatureSpa with our wood-fired hot tub, sauna and capital of Constantinople. This is the only rune stone in Sweden Directions Walk over the bridge and the Ätran River in the 13.559741. sundeck. We’re close to various walking trails and cycling paths. that mentions Estonia. ­centre of Blidsberg, then turn immediately left. GPS: 57.929888, Info www.kolaby.se. Info/booking +46 722–28 91 47, +46 Open B&B April – October. Pre-booking. Conference and other Directions The stone is located west of Åsarp – turn off from 13.497585. Info www.blidsberg.se/hembygd, +46 705–23 14 705–72 91 61. events only pre-booking. R46. Parking for cars and bus. GPS: 58.017123, 13.556571. 08 (Alf Svensson). Directions From road 46 in central Blidsberg, cross the bridge 40. JANSA-JOHANS STENMUR 42. FRÄLSEGÅRDENS NATURE over the river Ätran. Follow sign to Fällestorp. Drive pass Bak- RESERVE AND GRAVESITE 45. BASTA KVARNKAFÉ trågens nature reserve and continue through the woods up An impressive stone wall with an unusual background. Built Cafe in the old mill from the 1880s. Homemade cakes, ice The Ulricehamnsåsen ridge can be followed all the way along the hill. Sign Björkedal is on your left 3,5 kilometers from the during the 1880’s by Jansa-Johan from Vintorp, Börstig. The cream, sandwiches and light dishes can be enjoyed indoors or the Ätran Valley from Trädet to Ulricehamn. At Frälsegården, on bridge. GPS 57.921982, 13.53624. Info www.bjorkedalgard.se, wall has always been known locally as “Jansa­-Johans stone at Ätrans’s roaring waterfalls. There are fish in the river, which R46 south of Trädet, the ridge is very distinctive with its ­typical Facebook: Björkedal Gård, +46 (0) 707-509315. wall”. The wall is a cultural monument. the children can feed. Food for the fish is sold on site. Walking ­juniper vegetation. A flora representative of dryfield slopes, Directions Reached from the Åsarp – Börstig road. ­2,5 kilo­ paths around the pond and waterfall. Wheelchair accessible. ­including many rare plants such as Rock Cinquefoil, Bloody 48. DALUM CHURCH metres from the T crossing by R46 in Åsarp take a right turn by Car repair and petrol sales. ­Cranesbill and Pasqueflower can be seen. On the ridge there is A medieval stone church from the 12th century with baroc the wooden sign. Continue 1.5km in the forest. Parking for cars Open Year around, please see website. Groups are to be pre- also a gravesite from the Iron Age, and by the road there are two style interior. An earlier reed tower is said to have been burnt and bus. GPS: 58.035116, 13.512116. booked. Directions In central Blidsberg. GPS 57.930010, erected stones, ‘The King’s Stones’. down by the Danes in 1520. The current tower,­ from the 17th 13.494482. Info www.isaksservicecenter.se, 0321-29883. 41. KRONOGÅRDEN IN TRÄDET Directions Signposted from R46 – “Naturreservat och grav- century, was built with defence in mind – small windows in all fält” just south of Trädet. Ample parking. GPS: 57.97726, four ­directions (those to the east have since been filled in). Rune Welcome to the homestead museum Kronogården. Here you 13.52504. 46. BAKTRÅGEN NATURE RESERVE stones can be found in the churchyard. can experience a genuine 19th century homestead, with poor Info www.vastkuststiftelsen.se. Interesting ridge formations with many unusual plants in the Directions In Dalum, turn east off the R46 towards Kölingared. house, shoemakers, shop, craftsman’s workshop and school. ­varied landscape east of Blidsberg. Two long hollows in the GPS: 57.8996, 13.4779. Every Thursday, 6 pm to 8 pm, mid-May to end of August, quiz form of baking troughs can be found in the middle of the ridge.

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21 Kättilstorp 36 35 31 32 Pilgrim trail 40 34 37 38 33 GPS: 57.90679, 13.34119. Jäla Åsarp Bicycle trails 39 49. KYCKLINGKULLEN HILLOCK Info www.turridningar.se. +46 702-26 97 95. Vistorp Kycklingskullen is a small ridge formation with chalk-rich soil, Redvägs and 47 Oxabanan giving rise to the interesting flora found in the area. A rune walking trails 26 52. CREA DIEM BOKCAFÉ 41 Ätran stone and grave sites can be found on either side of the road. Sandhem 32 Surrounded by greenery in Ods church village you will find Museum railway Trädet Directions Alongside the R46, south of Dalum. Parking along 42 the roadside. GPS: 57.89571, 13.44976. the Crea Diem Book Café, in three red cottages. Here you can Info www.vastkuststiftelsen.se. purchase newly-published books. Inspiration and reflection are the common denominators with themes such as ­culture, Humla history, gardens, food, Västgöta literature and children’s books. 52 43 50. EARTH CAVERN AT NÖRE A small second-hand bookshop is housed in the cottage from Od The cavern (”jordkulan”) was an emergency dwelling dating 44 the 18th century. The Book Café with its glass veranda also Blidsberg back to the early 19th century. It is beautifully situated in Freds- 182 welcomes you to its cake buffet. You can order sand­wiches 45 skogen on the outskirts of Dalum. The cottage was in­habited 46 and light dishes. All are home-baked and home-made. You 47 until 1885. The walls are partly stone and the floor is of earth. It 51 can also order or buy bread and pastries to take home with you. is now restored and always open for visitors. Älmestad Exhibitions, lectures, courses and activities from March to 48 Directions Follow the directions from Staffansgården in Nöre 53 49 December. Cycle hire. Cottages to rent. We look forward to Dalum village. GPS: 57.87931, 13.44835. 54 50 62 seeing you! 55 Böne Open March - December. Spring & autumn: Thursday - Sunday. Timmele 51. KRONOGÅRDEN ÄLMESTAD Summer: Tuesday - Sunday. Booked groups and conferences 71 57 Knätte HÄLLSTAD ISLANDSHÄSTAR also at other times. 58 Riding tours on Icelandic horses for experienced and novice Directions Ods church village, off Road 182, be­tween Timmele 59 63 65 Liared riders of all ages. Café Kronogården serves food, sandwiches, and Annelund. GPS: 57.9446, 13.1867. 56 60 coffee, waffles, etc. Sells meat from the farm, lambskins and Info www.creadiem.se, +46 513 600 29. 46 Hökerum crafts. The café can be booked for groups. Bed & Breakfast 61 64 with four double rooms. The Children’s Farm with horses, Hössna 53. HÄLLSTAD CHURCH 40 cows, sheep, chickens, dogs, cats, guinea pigs and rabbits. 66 69 Open B&B and horse riding, year-round. Advance bookings AND HÄLLSTAD MONUMENT 67 The church was built in 1819 on the same site where a 12th 70 only. 71 40 ­century church once stood. It is located between two important Ulricehamn 68 Café Kronogården: 72 ­pagan sites: the stone circles in Väby and the Viking-era burial­ 20 April – 9 June: weekends, 12 pm to 4 pm. site in Hov. In Hov, burial chambers with weapons, riding equip- 15 June - 18 August: daily, 12 pm to 4 pm. 73 ment, jewels and sacrificial animals have previously been dis­ 24 August - 3 November: weekends, 12 pm to 4 pm. covered. At the Hällstad cemetery, there is a Romanesque ­burial Other times by prior agreement. ­monument from the 12th century, which depicts a medieval Marbäck Directions along road 182, 15km north west of Ulricehamn. 74 75 Tvärred Hornborgasjön 19

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Sjöto a 96 world and Christianity’s victory over ­paganism. On the covering 56. VÄDERSHOLM slab and the gable slabs, there are motifs depicting acanthus RUINED FORTIFICATION tendrils coming­ out of the mouth of two opposing dragons and Traces of the central tower and remains of the stone founda- two people ­holding books and censers­ in a holy environment. tions from a 13th century fort. Situated on a promontory by Directions Take Road 182 heading west from Timmele, and Lake ­Mogden. Originally built on an islet split by a moat. It was turn left after Älmestad. GPS 57.897627, 13.332263. here that Knight Heyne Snakeborg was under siege by QM’s troops from 1388 to 1389. During excavations­ over 4 000 objects­ 54. KNALTENS were found, including coins, arrows and keys. There are also re- Prisvärt boende: hotell med all bekvämlighet eller vandrarhem för att spara på reskassan. EKOLOGISKA GRÖNSAKER mains of the Fagranäs fortification, examined by archaeologists At the Knalten farm, we grow a wide variety of KRAV certified Nära till många aktivitetet såsom utförsåk- in 2014–15. ning, längdskidåkning, bad & fiske, kanoting, vegetables, using horses and manual labour. Locally grown, Hotell & Vandrarhem Directions Signposted from the cycle path along the old rail- Nyboholm golf, vandringsleder, Gårdarna runt sjön mm. freshly harvested and delicious! The farm is located in the way line in Hökerum. By car: Turn off R40 at Hökerum towards Välkommen! middle of the forest between Ulricehamn and Borås. More than Hökerum. Turn off towards Timmele. After approx 1½km turn 0321–105 50 • [email protected] • www.hotellnyboholm.se 50 crops are grown outdoors and in green houses. Fields and down a gravel road to the left - signposted ”Borgruin”. Ample pastures are managed traditionally to restore and preserve a parking. Not suitable for buses. GPS: 57.8400, 13.3088. rich biological diversity. During the harvest season, vegetables are sold in the farm store, at markets, in REKO rings and to 57. GORGES IN TIMMELE Släpp loss den local shops and restaurants. We love locally produced, ­organic North-west of the church in Timmele, beside the old ford across lokala kraften food! the River Ätran, are the best-preserved gorges (hålvägar)in the Open Wednesdays 4 pm to 7 pm during harvest season. country. These are part of the ’röjda vägen’ bridle path that Directions Take the road between Älmestad and Hökerum. gave the area its name – Redvägs Härad. The gorges are deep Turn east at the sign for Salunda and continue for approx. 1 km ravines, the result of erosion over many centuries and the many to the farm. GPS: 57.880387, 13.328355. people, soldiers, horses and animals that have passed through Info www.knalten-eko.se, Facebook: Knalten Ekologiska the area. These gorges,­ probably remains of the bridle path, can Grönsaker, +46 703–02 73 03. be seen at a number of sloping areas along the Ätran Valley. www.prangenscamping.se 0321–68 89 00 ⋅ www.7hkraft.se Directions By the side of R46 in Timmele. Good parking. 55. STONE CIRCLES AT VÄBY GPS: 57.8553, 13.4339. Nine stone circles (”Domarringar”) at Brunstorp in Väby. The circles were burial sites during the iron age and include 2 cairns. 58. ULRICEHAMNSBYGDENS Each ring comprise 5 to 9 stones. MOTORMUSEUM Directions at Väby, between Älmestad and ­Hökerum, take the In this museum you can find cars, motorbikes, mopeds and turn to Snugge. The site is sign posted and is on the right hand other motorized objects, spanning more than 8 decades. The side. GPS: 57.8752, 13.3137. museum is run by a group of knowledgeable enthusiasts. Där du är. Genom hela livet finns vi där. För att förenkla vardagen, ge råd i de stora besluten och allt däremellan.

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20 www.kulturvagen.se www.kulturvagen.se 21 Open See website. Directions From road number 46 in Tim- Directions At Timmele church. Coach parking. GPS 57.853330, We can also take visitors arriving by coach for a tour through 65. STORA STEGERHULT mele, follow sign for Timmele kyrka (church). The entrance to 13.438210. Info www.timmele-miniby.nu. +46 705–87 63 03. the grounds. The hostel and Drängstugan (farmhand’s quarters) Stora Stegerhult used to be an old family farm, where its last the museum can be found at the parking area below the church. Guided tours: Anders Neuman. have 12 picturesque rooms with a total of 36 beds. There is a owner Miss Gerda Stromberg spent her time keeping live- GPS 57.853555, 13.435378 barbecue pit beautifully located along the river. A large dance stock, growing crops, hunting and fishing. She bequeathed Info www.ubmm.se For booking of guided tours for groups 60. BRONZE AGE CAIRN AT KROKEN floor “arena” can be hired separately or when renting the mill her entire­ estate to the parish of Liared in 1985. At the time (max 50 persons), please phone +46(0)707-19 55 50. Two cairns (”rösen”) from 1700–500 BC, not excavated. The house for ­weddings, parties or other activities. Here, there all the buildings­ were in a poor state of repair but are now ­larger of the two is 25 metres in diameter and beautifully made. are also two boules courts. At the old manor, the association is care­fully restored.The farmhouse along with the barn, the 59. TIMMELE HEMBYGDSGÅRD The levelled-off top is unusual and looks intentional. Generally, busy renovating ­buildings and creating a manor park. A number store house, the well pole and the traditional gates, give an GÄSTGIVAREGÅRDEN cairns have a high point in the middle and slope down from the of cycle and hiking paths start from Årås kvarn. ex­cellent picture­ of life in the Swedish countryside in the 19th The old inn at Timmele is built at an old meeting point. It sides. The Kroken cairns are not located at a height, but in close Open year-round by arrangement. Events, see the website. century. Res­ponsible for the upkeep of the farm is Liared’s ­Local was here, at a ford across the River Ätran, that several roads­ ­proximity to waterways and gorges, presumably at an old pass Directions at the Falköping-Jönköping-Ulricehamn triangle’s ­History Society­ for Stora Stegerhult. The farm is open to the ­con­verged, including the Ätrastigen bridle path, which is over ­Tattarån. midpoint. GPS: 57.886504, 13.639784. public during Summer Sundays with guides on hand to show ­thousands of years old. The present building was originally Directions Between Ulricehamn and Timmele. From R46 turn Info www.araskvarn.se, +46 723–29 11 51. you around and refreshments are available. There is a flea constructed in the 18th century and served as an inn until 1907. off to the Motorcross track. Sign posted. Walk the last 600m market­ in the barn. The Society also organises guided walks Timmele Local Historical Society has restored the former inn as from the car park. GPS: 57.8306, 13.4346. 63. KNÄTTE KULLAR in the local area. There are also a large collection of old photo- a home­stead museum with a meeting venue, café, museum­ A nature reserve with 2 ridges south of Knätte church. The graphs and a parish record register. Accessible outdoor toilet. items and a herb garden. The society organises a mid­ 61. STONE WITH CUP MARKS ­ridges are formed of glacial deposits.­ ­Vegatation is rich and Open Sundays in June and July from 3pm to 6pm. On summer celebration, guided tours, cultural­ activities, AT KROKEN varied.­ Directions Knätte is north east of Ulricehamn, between Midsummer’s Eve there are traditional celebrations at 3pm. and more. Booking for groups all year round, with or without A remarkable stone (”skålgropssten”) with approximately 230 Hössna and Dalum. GPS: 57.859819, 13.553745. Should you like a guided visit outside opening hours, please see coffee. carved out ­drinking cups dating from the bronze age and used Info www.vastkuststiftelsen.se. contact information below. Open Waffle café, Saturdays, 8 June - 24 August (excl. 22 June), during sacrifices.­ Directions From the crossroads at Liared’s church, follow signs 3 pm to 5.30 pm. Additional programme info, see the website. Directions Approx 20m east of R46, 100m to the south of the 64. HÖSSNA PRÄSTGÅRD for Mullsjö. Continue for 4 km until you see a sign for Stora ­Directions Signposted from road 46 at the southern ­entrance Hössna turnoff. Parking by the Motortrack. Show consideration NATURE RESERVE Stegerhult. Parking available for both cars and coaches. GPS to Timmele. Parking available for buses. GPS: 57.852279, for grazing animals. GPS: 57.8265, 13.4407. A 63 hectare nature reserve at Hössnas ­rectory. The reserve 57.8449, 13.7072. Info Lillemor Holmberg, +46(0)730-44 90 17. 13.437995. lies on the hilly ­slopes of the Ätran valley. Lime-rich fens lie Info www.hembygd.se/timmele, Facebook: Timmele Hem- 62. ÅRÅS KVARN along the slopes provide a ahbitat for a very rich flora. A large 66. TISSERED’S RUINED CHURCH bygdsförening. +46 702-46 09 14. Booking: Lars Neuman. Årås kvarn (mill) and STF Hostels, a beautiful oasis next to the selection of ­pre-historic ­monuments can be found in­cluding A church ruin from the 11th century and an old cottage once Tidan river that connects the Jogen and Vållern lakes. Here, a mounds, a stone with carved out drinking bowls, an old hollow used a school. ­Directions Tissered is located between 59. TIMMELE MINIBY community association and hostel are run in an especially way and pre historic fields. Restoration work will continue for Strängsered and Liared. Take the R40 east of Ulricehamn. Turn Timmele church village in miniature,­ opened 2006. See how the charming environment. A stone’s throw from the mill is Årås Sä- many years. The area is maintained such that it will revert to the off towards Liared at Rasta. Follow the road north towards village looked around 1880, before land parcelling took place. teri (manor), dating back to the 15th century. The community as- state it had under previous centuries. ­Tissered. Before reaching Tissered, turn off to the east down There is something of interest for every­one, regardless of age. sociation arranges activities and events year-round – ­summer Directions Alongside the church in Hössna. GPS: 57.82497, the alleyway ­(difficult to find). Parking at the farm. Outdoors, always available. café, art exhibitions, musical performances, courses etc. 13.53864. Info www.vastkuststiftelsen.se. GPS 57.804187,13.653216.

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22 www.kulturvagen.se www.kulturvagen.se 23 67. KARIN’S LADA dalen möter­ Fal­bygden [Ätrada valley meets Falbygden]”. Our movements in the late turn of the century. Contains premises 73. STEN STURE MONUMENT Karin’s Lada is a rustic café with a yarn and handicraft shop knowledge of local history,­ rich cultural heritage and wonder- for conferences, meetings, education and music. Ulrice- A monument commemorating the battle on an ice covered and farmstead museum. In the café we serve coffee with ful ­natural surroundings is extensive­ and we know where tour hamns theater scene and cinema are here. ­Åsunden in 1520. During the battle Sten Sture was fatally in­ ­home-made pies and sandwiches. The shop has products from groups can get a tasty bite to eat or find a pleasant café. The Directions Nygatan 24,Ulriceham, GPS: 57.79137, 13.41503. jured by a Danish cannon ball. The monument was erected in various artisans and a wide assortment of yarns. Quiz walks guide association offers ready-made solutions or adapts and Info www.folketshusulricehamn.se, +46 321 354 44, bookings, the early 20th century. Sundays in June–August. Music­ ­evenings in the summer, tailors the tour in line with your wishes. You organise the bus viewings and info. Directions Directly to the south of Ulricehamn. Follow road on alternate Thursdays starting in week 26. Midsummer – we do the rest! We offer tours of towns and sculptures as 157 along the lake and look for the sign to “Skotteksgår- ­celebration. Christmas market. Simple accommodation well as boat tours on Lake Åsunden. 71. BACKGÅRDEN’S ADVENTURES den”. Parking­ available for cars and coaches. GPS 57.769998, for rent. The barn is wheelchair-­accessible and can be hired all Info www.ulricehamnsguideforening.se, +46 702–36 84 08, Our octathlon events take place in the midst of nature. Come 13.400424. Info www.ulricehamnsturistbyra.se, 0321-595959. year round. +46 321–59 59 59, Ulricehamns Turistbyrå. ­enjoy a few hours of games and competition. Axe throwing, Open Opentimes and events, see the website. Pre-booked knife throwing, bow and arrow, air gun and other exciting 74. HEMMA PÅ KÄLLEBACKA groups are welcome. 70. ULRICEHAMN events. ­Finish off with a barbecue. One of the courses is at Café and farm shop filled with design and a great range of Directions Turn off Road 40 towards Vråna (at Strängsered). On the slooping cobbled square, Stora Torget you find the Backgårdsplatån, neighbouring the Ulricehamn golf course, plants. In an inspiring environment dating back to the 18th ­Follow the road for about 3 km, turn right at the T-junction, town hall. It was erected in 1789 after the great town fire, in and the other at Backgården outside Timmele. In Timmele, you ­century, join in with our creative zest and enjoy the environ- towards Vråna. Then take the first turn on the right, signposted which the old town hall was burnt down. Carl Michael Bellman, can also ride a horse and carriage over stock and stone in the ment we create. Enjoy a break with homemade baked goods out N Hästhagen, also signposted with a coffee cup. Parking for a famous songwriter, wrote a poem to collect money for the forest. in the sun or inside by the fire. One of us is a trained florist and coaches. GPS: 57.800684, 13.699842. Info www.karinslada.se, next town hall. Today the town´s political leaders have their of- Open April-September, advance booking of groups of 5-50. inspired by beauty and wild things. The other works with scrap Instagram:@karinslada , +46 70 28 26 035. fices in the building. Storgatan,­ previously known as Gamla Directions From central Ulricehamn, drive towards and creates pieces that will make you laugh, reflect and admire, Västerlånggatan, is part of the former bridleway from Falken- Lassalyckan’s sport centre. Drive past the sport centre along and potentially even take home. 68. GALTÅSEN berg, along Ätran, to Falköping. The town’s oldest building is Idrottsgatan. Turn left after the red barn at Ulricehamn’s Golf Open year-round, Fridays 1 pm to 5 pm, Saturday-Sunday 11 am The highest point of Västergötland at 361.5 metres above sea located at Storgatan 37. Club. Parking, also for coaches. GPS: 57.790751, 13.438848. to 5 pm, other times upon arrangement. ­level. The ”Galtåsenleden” hiking trail, approx. 10 km, starts The city park is an oasis in the town with a fine play ground, Info Facebook: Backgårdens Äventyr, +46 707-94 54 51. Directions Turn off east from the R157 at the junction south from Lassalyckan’s recreation centre in Ulricehamn and heads bubbling stream and old cottages from the district dating back of Marbäck. Signposted Källebacka.­ Parking, also for coaches. towards Galtåsen. to the 18th and 19th centuries, donated to the town by the 72. ÅSAKULLEN/KRÅKEBOBERGET GPS: 57.733885,13.438830. Directions East of Ulricehamn, turn south towards ­Kinnared. squire of Brusewitz from Limmared. Panoramic views over the lake and Ulricehamn. A nature­ reserve­ Info www.kallebacka.se, FB: Hemma på Källebacka, Instagram: 2nd left at the letter boxes. Follow signs. GPS: 57.78759, covering an area of broad leaf woodland by ­Kråkeboberget @hemmapakallebacka, +46 702-572584. 13.54346. 70. KULTURHUSET FOLKETS HUS and Åsakullen, which lie on the western side of lake Åsunden Constructed as a community house 1903-05, then with patis- ­between the villages of Brunn and Tvärred. 75. STONE CIST AT MARBÄCK 69. ULRICEHAMNS GUIDEFÖRENING serie, meeting rooms and theater lounge. Pampy wood pane- Directions Follow the old Borås road (not R40) out of Ulrice- Well-preserved megalith grave (”hällkista”) from the end of the Our knowledgeable local guides organise interesting bus ling with wavy design language, two towers and curved double hamn, passing the ­Police station. Follow the signs to Tvärred. Stone Age. It has 23 upright stones and a capstone. Originally, tours with various themes, e.g.”Gårdarna runt sjön [Farms staircase, makes the building one of Sweden’s most beautiful Just after passing the last of the build up area turn to the left. there were more capstones, but they have been removed and around the lake]”, ”Änglagårdsbygden [The Änglagården ”People’s houses”. It has a great value for the entire city and Parking by the Åsa cottage. 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Directions At the roundabout in Gällstad turn towards Vegby. able. Info www.ulricehamn.se/innehall/2016/12/Kyrkoruinen- At the next junction turn left to Månstad. Signposted ”grav- i-Södra-­Säm.pdf and www.ulricehamn.se/innehall/2015/01/ fält”. Ample parking. GPS: 57.6607, 13.4003. Prästavägsbroschyr-2017.pdf. Arne Johansson +46(0)321-72536. Borrarps 80. SÄM CHURCHES Besök AND “PRÄSTAVÄGEN” 81. EARTH CAVERN AT SÖDRA SÄM The church has been a ruin since the 1820’s. Archeo­logical Wooded ridge and renovated cavern (”jordkula”) with table Gårdsglass and benches­ and fire place both outside and inside. Probably ­excavations in 2009 indicated that the church was probably ...glass på naturligt vis! – samhälletAmbjörnarp med de 40 sjöarna! built between 1250 and 1300 on the site of an older building. built during the 1860s and inhabited until 1875. Marital dis­ It has a rather unusual form. An old map shows an old church- agreements were behind the building of the ­cavern, which För att åka dressin – boka på 0735–898 733. yard approx 200m to the south east. Relics of a wooden church served as a home for one of the partners. Always open. Wood Här kan du även spela minigolf is avail­able for ­fires. Intorp Säteri, 523 60 Gällstad eller ta en fika. from the 12th century were found here. The 2.5 km long “Priest Tel: 0046-(0)70 3429639 Road” (“Prästavägen”) links the village of Södra Säm and its Directions At the roundabout in Gällstad turn off towards now ruined church with the church in Gällstad. The “Road” pro- ­Vegby. At the next junction turn left to Månstad. ­Follow the [email protected] bably dates from the 14th century and got its name from the signs (a small wooden sign) to the south of the ­ruined church at www.borrarpsgardsglass.se route the priest walked between his two churches. When the Säm. Parking available. GPS: 57.642762,13.389994. church in Södra Säm was abandoned in 1823, it was the turn of Info www.ulricehamn.se/innehall/2016/12/Jordkulan-i-Söd- Gårdsbutikens öppettider: the parishioners there to walk to the church in Gällstad and as ra-Säm.pdf Se vår hemsida a result the “Priest Road” became known as the “Church Road” (“Körkevägen”). 82. TOARP SÄTERI You can walk or cycle the “Road”, which will take you ­through Toarp Manor dates back to the 15th century. Today we have a rich cultural landscape, where the remains of some 20 sheep farming, wool processing and sell throws, shawls, ­dwellings have been identified. Display boards tell the history scarves and sheepskins in our farm shop and online shop. of the time and the people, who lived there. Halfway along the Our farm is KRAV certified and we raise and care for old native www.ambjörnarp.se “Road” there is a small picnic area with tables and benches. breeds such as ­Swedish mountain cattle, Swedish Göinge go- From the “Road” you can also find Kummeliberg’s burial ground ats, Old Swedish dwarf hens, Ardennes horses and Northern and ”Jordkulan” an earth cavern. ­Swedish horses. The horses work with us in the forests and on Directions In the roundabout in Gällstad turn to Vegby and at the farm. the next junktion turn left to Månstad. Signposted “Kyrkoruin” Open weekdays, 9 am to 3 pm, year-round. Weekends by and “Kyrkplats”. Parking for buses by the barn at the same side ­arrangement. of the road as the ruin. Information board at Södra Säm GPS Directions Along the road between Gällstad and Månstad. 57.651455, 13.395083 and at the other end of “Prästavägen” in GPS: 57.642806, 13.406450. Gällstad GPS 57.663448, 13.428555. Brochures and maps avail­ Info www.toarp.se, +46 321–702 50.

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73 Pilgrim trail oxen, hence the name. Walking the 17km long Oxabanan is a Bicycle trails 83. WOLF PIT AT BYSTAD wonderful experience. This wolf pit (”varggrop”) is unique and one of the best pre­ Marbäck Redvägs and Info www.vastsverige.com/svenljunga-tranemo/produkter/ served in the ­country. It has a diameter of approx 5m and is 74 Oxabanan oxabanan. +46 325-57 60 30, Tranemo Turist­byrå. walking trails 3.5m deep. ­A burial mound and standing stones can be seen 75 close by. Follow­ the signs from R157. Tvärred Museum railway Directions Just south of Bystadsjön. Follow the signs from the 86. MININATURUM 157 R157 south of Gällstad. GPS: 57.629617, 13.441377. A 300 m planked trail over a bog. Also suitable for nature lovers Hulu Info www.ulricehamn.se/innehall/2016/12/Varggropen-i- in wheelchairs. The planked trail leads to a mini nature centre with a beautiful view of Lake Sämsjön and the surrounding Åsunden 76 bystad.pdf farmlands. Good for bird watching. Vegby Rånnaväg 77 Directions About 2 km from the old station area in Månstad, 84. TORPA-HOFSNÄS AREA towards Vegby/Ulricehamn next to the paved rail trail. The Torpanäset nature reserve and Hofsnäs nature trails are be­ Ätran GPS: 57.618745,13.351174. 79 Gällstad tween the Yttre Åsunden and Torpasjön lakes. The reserve is a Info +46 325–57 60 30 Tranemo Tourist Agency. Yttre ­European protected site with unique flora. Here you will find 84 80 78 Hillared Åsunden 81 82 hiking trails among hundred-year old oaks, precious ­deciduous trees and Red List insects and plants. You will also find Torpa 87. MÅNSTAD RUNESTONE 85 Sämsjön Månstad’s only rune stone (”runsten”) stands as a monument to 83 Stenhus, a well-preserved mediaeval castle from the 15th 86 ­century, and Hofsnäs Manor. There are bathing areas, boat times gone by. On the stone it says ”Ingwald raised this stone hire, barbecue pits, cafés and restaurants on the grounds. Here, in memory of his son Grinulf”. Its original site is not known, but Dalstorp it was found during the renovation of the Månstad bridge in Länghem 87Månstad ­nature, culture, activities and recreation combine. Directions The Torpa-Hofsnäs isthmus is about 25 km from the late 1800s. Tranemo and 30 km from Borås, between Hofsnäs Herrgård and Directions Along the cycle path on the hill just north of the 88 Torpa Stenhus. GPS: 57.644710,13.296971. church. GPS: 57.603273, 13.346844 Info +46 325–57 60 30, ­Tranemo Tourist Agency. 27 Info www.vastkuststiftelsen.se +46 325-57 60 30 Tranemo Tourist Agency. 88. SKÅRTEBO NATURE RESERVE 89 85 85. OXABANAN The nature reserve is a popular destination during the spring Limmared and summer, with nature trails (0.5-2.3 km), barbecue areas 90 Oxabanan is a historic trail from Limmared to Hofsnäs in Läng- hem. You walk through a varied landscape, passing Skårte­ and look­out towers. The northern area in the reserve has a 91 number of small screes with lime and other deciduous trees. In 156 bo, Opensten and Månstad. The trail was originally a railway ­be­tween ­Lim­mared and Åsunden built for transportation to the wetter areas you can find globeflowers and thistles. The Skårte­ glass factory in Limmared. However, the track was not strong bo farm was a parsonage from the mid-1600s to 1923. enough to bear the locomotive so the wagons were drawn by Directions Signposted from the R157 north-east of Limmared. 92 Tranemo

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Sjöto a 96 Sjöto a 30 96 www.kulturvagen.se 31 GPS: 57.57077, 13.36142. son. Alongside our traditional farming we have added a farm formation about events, courses, exhibitions, worship and Info www.vastkuststiftelsen.se. shop. Here, we sell locally produced food, the farm’s own beef 94. AMBJÖRNARP so on can be found on the website. We can receive small groups. Ambjörnarps byalag hires out rail bikes along the Västra and pork, and men’s and women’s fashions from Mingel and Open The farm shop is open July-September: Thursday, Friday, ­Central railway, ­Ambjörnarp-Sjötofta, 16 km there and back. ­Masai, and other brands. We also have pick-your-own sweet- ­2 pm-7 pm. Garden tour every Thursday at 6 pm. Events and 89. OPENSTEN We have six rail ­bikes for up to two adults and one child as well corn and a wild boar en­closure for dog training and hunting. other activities by arrangement. On the hill lie the ruins of a middle age fort, dating back to as a tandem rail bike. Along the railway, there is a beautifully Open Farm shop, Thursday-Friday, 2 pm to 6 pm, Saturday 9 am Directions 15 km south of ­Tranemo, follow the signs from the the 14th century. At that time the hill was surrounded by water. situated rest area by Holmsjön Lake where you can barbecue. In to 1 pm. Closed on bank holidays. road between Ambjörnarp and Sjötofta. The last bit of the road ­Interesting flora and an observation tower for bird watchers. Sjötofta, you can visit the burial grounds. The station area in Directions Take the R27 south-west of Limmared. Turn west is not navigable by coach. GPS: 57.397972,13.273831. ­Situated along the the Oxabanan walking trail. Ambjörnarp is home to the station building, station loo (now at the sign for Limmareds Säteri. The farm is 500 m from the Info www.bjornhyltans.se. +46 738–45 57 77, Directions Signposted from R157 nord-east of Limmared. privately owned) and freight shed. The railway’s switches and ­junction. GPS: 57.523588, 13.336017. +46 767–79 52 93. GPS: 57.562205,13.356184. rails are intact in the station area. In the village, you will find Info www.limmaredssateri.se, +46 325–719 18, Info +46 325-57 60 30 Tranemo Tourist Agency. the Bicycle and ­Local History Museum (”Cykel- och Hem- +46 702–56 35 19. bygdsmuseum”) and the Stjärnebo homestead. ­Mini-golf, 96. BURIAL GROUND IN SJÖTOFTA 90. GLASETS HUS playground, swimming, fishing. Café and village pub on By the old railway station in Sjötofta is a fine iron age burial site Glasets Hus is a stone’s throw from Limmareds Glasbruk, 92. TRANEMO CHURCH ­Lidavägen 1, around 50 metres from the station. Bike path on (”gravfält”) with stone circles (6th century) and stones set out Sweden’s oldest working glassworks, established 1740. Glasets­­ One of the countries few symetrical churches. It is six sided­ the paved railway to Falköping via Tranemo and Ulricehamn. ­ in the form of a boat (typical Scandinavian ancient monument). Hus is a house of experiences with a museum, glass-blowing,­ with a tower in the middle. The exciting architecture makes the Open Spring-Summer-Autumn. ­Local folklore tells of a bridal party that was turned to stone on art exhibitions and a conference area in a unique environ- church well worth a visit. It was built in 1882 from plans drawn Directions In central Ambjörnarp. Parking available for the way to the church. ment. Large glass exhibition with glass from the 18th century by the architect­ Emil Langlét. coaches. GPS 57.42032, 14.29538. Directions GPS: 57.35947, 13.28919. to today’s ABSOLUT bottle. Café and lunch restaurant in Open weekdays 8 am to 4 pm and for services. Info www.ambjörnarp.se. Rail bike hire, only pre-booking +46 Info +46 325-57 60 30, Tranemo Turistbyrå. a beautiful winter garden and a shop full of blown glass. Try Directions Kyrkogatan, Tranemo. GPS: 57.487553,13.347012. 735-89 87 33. The Museum is open June-August. Only for pre- ­blowing your own glass. You are welcome to pre-book a guided Info www.svenskakyrkan.se/kind/tranemo-kyrka. booked groups 10-25 persons, please phone +46 738-05 44 64. tour, glass show or try your hand at glass-blowing. +46 325-61 20 00 Open year-round, Tuesday, Friday: 10 am to 6 pm, Wednesday- 95. BJÖRNHYLTANS Thursday, Saturday-Sunday: 10 am to 4 pm. Closed Mondays. 93. BREDASTEN Changes listed on the website. Extended opening hours sum- The Bredasten burial grounds (”gravfält”) are located where TRÄDGÅRD & GÅRDSBUTIK Come and experience the garden where everything comes mer. Björkered in Ambjörnarp and Hjärphult in Tranemo meet. It ­together – the kitchen garden, herb garden, flower garden Directions Central Limmared. Car and coach parking. ­covers a 40 x 25 metre area and has two judge circles, a trident, and greenhouse. Purchase organically grown food in the farm GPS: 57.535677, 13.353939. a square stone formation, a stone circle and a three metre high shop and enjoy a picnic in the living space encapsulated in the Info www.glasetshuslimmared.se, +46 325–66 00 60. and wide Menhir - boundary stone. greenhouse. You can experience our little ’Mediterranean plan- Directions West of the road between Tranemo and Am­ tation’ and purchase all the 70 types of vegetables and herbs björnarp. GPS: 57.454304, 13.311398. 91. LIMMAREDS SÄTERI that we grow. Culture and Nature Trail – Carlsson’s walk, 1.5 Info +46 325-57 60 30 Tranemo Tourist Agency Limmared Manor is a farm dating back to the 14th century. Since km, which tells you about the history of the farming and local 1978, the farm has been run by us, Margit Bylin and Yngve Lars- community. You can also have a guide for the Culture trail. In-

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