Backaryd: Church, hiking and seasonal festivals

Backaryd can be planned around several specific local and natural attractions: its church history, the Lilla Hejanrundan hiking loop and seasonal events. If you’re looking for a hotel in Backaryd, you can first decide whether local history, hiking, water or a particular event will shape your stay. For bus travel and event dates, the specific day of your trip matters; check the relevant details accordingly.

Local history at Backaryds kyrka

Backaryd grew up around Backaryds kyrka. The church was built between 1795 and 1799; the bell tower dates from the 17th century. Thus, two periods of construction come together at the church: the tower is dated significantly earlier than the church building. Together with the development of the area around the church, this offers a specific way to explore local history.

Valley, hiking loop and water

In Björkeryd Nature Reserve, visitors can experience the Bräkneån valley as a diverse cultural landscape. Another connection with the landscape is the Lilla Hejanrundan, a hiking loop in Backaryd that passes Årsjön and Vierydsån. The two offer different perspectives for planning: the valley focuses on the cultural landscape, while the loop follows a route along named bodies of water.

At the starting point of the Lilla Hejanrundan by Årsjön, there is a shelter and a barbecue area. Bus 840 from Ronneby stops in Backaryd near the route; check the timetable for your travel date. Backaryd’s municipal bathing area is also located on a named body of water, on the shore of Skörjesjön. Thus, Årsjön and Vierydsån mark the hiking loop’s route, while Skörjesjön is where the bathing area is located. This is a specific distinction to bear in mind when planning: the route and the bathing area are in different locations.

Events and their dates

The recurring Backarydsdagen includes races over several distances. For the 2026 edition, races of 7.5, 5 and 3.5 kilometres were planned; later editions may feature different distances. If you’re travelling specifically for a race, check the distances for that year’s edition.

In 2026, the traditional Valborgsfest was scheduled for 30 April from 5 p.m. in the church car park by the bell tower. The date and programme may vary from year to year. If you’d like to combine your trip with this festival, check the details for the relevant year.

Backaryd’s autumn market features harvest- and food-related elements. Programme details may change, so the specific date matters when planning your trip.

Winter at the ice rink

Backaryd’s ice rink is a weather-dependent winter option. It can be used when conditions are suitable; it is lit in the evening, making evening skating possible too. So when planning, both the season and the weather matter.

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