Local Area
Activities & Attractions in Bodafors and Småland Highlands
Highly recommended visitor destination in Bodafors, focussing on crafts, design and creativity. Exhibitions, workshops and events incl. Lehmann’s well-preserved instarsia workshop used by students and professionals in the field of woodcraft.
Kulturgatan also has an excellent cafe and bakery with soups, sandwiches and cakes for Swedish fika.
Smedjan konstsmed blacksmith Lars-Göran Larsson, Bodafors.
Creative forgery in traditional smithy using traditional techniques.
Located on the premises of Emåns Ekomuseum. Open most Mondays and Fridays.
Dock och Leksaksmuseum Dolls and Toys museum, Bodafors.
Large collection of dolls, toys and some fashion from 1860 – 1990. See and remember in nostalgia.
Barbie, StarWars, Steiff, porcelain dolls, teddy bears, wooden toys.
Nässjö Järnvägsmuseum, railway museum, Nässjö.
Railway history museum and exhibition.
Learn how a steam locomotive works, take a look at the tools of the trade and view unique collection of uniform badges, signals and locomotive signs.
Railway yard with locomotives and wagons from the entire 20th century.
The museum is beautifully situated in a green oasis in the centre of Nässjö.
Highly recommended regular excursions on traditional trains for general public available several times per year.
Kulturgatan also has an excellent cafe and bakery with soups, sandwiches and cakes for Swedish fika.
Visit a bygone era in turn-of- the century stately home Aschanska Gården, preserved with all original interiors.
City walks of Eksjö historical town.
Exhibitions at Eksjö Museum.
Ohsabanan museum railway, Ohs.
Regardless of age or if you like trains, a trip on the Ohsabanan is a fantastic excursion for the whole family.
The Ohsabanan meanders through the Småland primeval forest past small lakes and meadows. The journey through the scenic landscape is a unique experience that can only be had from the train.
The period-typical trains are pulled by steam locomotives from the beginning of the 20th century. The sound when the locomotive struggles up Sweden’s steepest slopes on a railway cannot be described in words, it must be experienced!
In addition to the train journey, you can play on the playgrounds, have a coffee at the Railway Café, visit the Bruksmuséet or explore all our vehicles in the locomotive stables.
Naturslingan, woodland hiking trail, 8km, Bodafors
Highly recommended, clearly signposted woodland hiking trail beginning at Emåns Ekomuseum, only meters from House Viola. The 8km long walking trail will take you along the Emån river, over foot bridges, through birch forests, pine forests, wetlands, pastures and farmlands. (Thank you Therese Freid for allowing us to use your image and link to your blog Hemomkringvandring and its detailed description of Naturslingan.)
Vikskvarn nature area, Almesåkra formation, Bodafors.
Vikskvarn is a magnificent and very varied natural area. The Höglandsleden trail passes through the nature reserve.
The Almesåkra Formation dispays bedrock geology formations of quartzites, conglomerates shales and diabase. The diabase and quartzite form dramatic landslide slopes down towards the river in several places. Vikskvarn has parking, shelter, a grill and marked hiking trails.
Mattarps bokskog beech forest, Mattarp, Broddarp, Bodafors.
Scenic hiking in one of Europes most northerly beech forests dating back to the 1600s.
Swimming in Strömslundsdammen / Övre Kvarndammen, Bodafors
The closest place to swim, only a short 5 minute walk from House Viola. Small sand beach, small grass lawn, seating area with table incl bench. Staying close to the beach is advisable – strong currents close to the waterfall beneath the foot bridge.
Swimming in Vareviksbadet, Lake Storesjön, Bodafors
Family friendly swimming area approx 3 km from House Viola.
Sand beach, large lawn, pier, BBQ area, kiosk, changing rooms, toilets, parking.
Swimming in indoor swimming pool and leisure centre Familjebadet, Sävsjö
Fantastic, family friendly leisure centre with swimming pool, waterslide, jacuzzi, sauna, childrens adventure bath and cafe. Great changing rooms and facilities. Parking.
Fishing in Lake Storesjön: pike and perch, Bodafors.
Pike fishing in Lake Storesjön is excellent and big pike can be caught relatively easy. The biggest known pike from the lake weighed an impressive 15 kilos! During the summer of 2009, a single sport fisherman succeeded with the remarkable catch of two pike of 11 kilos each. Perch are abundant in the lake and perch around half a kilo are ordinary. Under the right conditions, fishing can be really good. Please note: Fishing license required! 100 SEK per week or 300 SEK per year.
Tennis courts, Bodafors Tennisklubb, Eksjövägen, Bodafors.
Three tennis courts located only 2 minutes walk from House Viola.
To book: contact Bodafors Tennisklubb
Mattarps bokskog beech forest, Mattarp, Broddarp, Bodafors.
Scenic hiking in one of Europes most northerly beech forests dating back to the 1600s.
Highly recommended visitor destination in Bodafors, focussing on crafts, design and creativity. Exhibitions, workshops and events incl. Lehmann’s well-preserved instarsia workshop used by students and professionals in the field of woodcraft.
Kulturgatan also has an excellent cafe and bakery with soups, sandwiches and cakes for Swedish fika.
Highly recommended visitor destination in Bodafors, focussing on crafts, design and creativity. Exhibitions, workshops and events incl. Lehmann’s well-preserved instarsia workshop used by students and professionals in the field of woodcraft.
Kulturgatan also has an excellent cafe and bakery with soups, sandwiches and cakes for Swedish fika.
Highly recommended visitor destination in Bodafors, focussing on crafts, design and creativity. Exhibitions, workshops and events incl. Lehmann’s well-preserved instarsia workshop used by students and professionals in the field of woodcraft.
Kulturgatan also has an excellent cafe and bakery with soups, sandwiches and cakes for Swedish fika.
Highly recommended visitor destination in Bodafors, focussing on crafts, design and creativity. Exhibitions, workshops and events incl. Lehmann’s well-preserved instarsia workshop used by students and professionals in the field of woodcraft.
Kulturgatan also has an excellent cafe and bakery with soups, sandwiches and cakes for Swedish fika.
Highly recommended visitor destination in Bodafors, focussing on crafts, design and creativity. Exhibitions, workshops and events incl. Lehmann’s well-preserved instarsia workshop used by students and professionals in the field of woodcraft.
Kulturgatan also has an excellent cafe and bakery with soups, sandwiches and cakes for Swedish fika.
Highly recommended visitor destination in Bodafors, focussing on crafts, design and creativity. Exhibitions, workshops and events incl. Lehmann’s well-preserved instarsia workshop used by students and professionals in the field of woodcraft.
Kulturgatan also has an excellent cafe and bakery with soups, sandwiches and cakes for Swedish fika.