Discover Lillhärdal

Lillhärdal brings together named hiking trails, a rich architectural and cultural history, and recurring events. When planning your trip, you can choose different areas of focus: a specific loop, historic sites or a date in the annual calendar. The information about trails, culture and events highlights different reasons to visit and gives you ideas for shaping your stay.

Hiking Trails and Distances

Grönslinga is 1.5 km long and returns via the suspension bridge over the Fössan. Lilla brorundan also leads to this suspension bridge. Its starting point is at Härdalsbua ICA, where there is parking, a place to have coffee, toilets, and tables and benches. The two loops differ in the practical details provided: Grönslinga has a stated length, while the starting point and facilities there are given for Lilla brorundan.

Romboleden is a different kind of route: this 20 Swedish mile trail runs through Härjedalen. In Lillhärdal, the Diocese of Västerås works together with local trail managers on coordination. The trails described therefore range from a loop with a specific stated length to a long route through Härjedalen; the coordination of Romboleden in Lillhärdal is also part of the picture.

Architectural History and Places of Remembrance

At the Högen farm, the buildings date from the 17th century to the early 20th century. The older farmhouse, Gammelstuga, was built in 1776. Lillhärdal Church has a different building history: its construction began in the 15th century, and it also features elements from the 18th and 19th centuries. The information about the farm and the church thus represents different building periods.

The “Häxornas tid” Witch Museum presents the history of the witch trials in Lillhärdal. A memorial stone to the witch trials stands on Spångmyrsholmen, just outside the village. Behind the stone, along the path, is a staged execution site. The museum, memorial stone and staging each approach the subject in a different way. Another historic site is Hamre Skans, a smaller defensive fortification against the Danes, probably built in 1788.

Traditions Throughout the Year

Two recurring events take place at different times of the year. Härdalsveckan is held every year in calendar week 29 and offers a varied program for visitors and residents. Individual program details may vary from year to year, so it is worth checking the current program when planning your trip. Bönmåndagen is observed on the second Monday in October with a church service followed by a missionary auction. This tradition is still maintained today.

Winter Activities and Water

Lillhärdal’s ski stadium has groomed cross-country ski trails for competitive and recreational skiers. Around Lillhärdal, there are also dog-sledding trails through the mountain landscape, which you can experience from behind the dogs. These offer different kinds of winter activities: groomed trails on the one hand and the experience of dog-sledding trails on the other.

Fössa, a natural swimming spot in the Härjeån River, is another named attraction. Along with the hiking trails, architectural history and recurring traditions, it offers an additional point of interest for your stay in Lillhärdal.

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For the broader travel overview: Härjedalen.