Discover Sköllersta

Explore Sköllersta through its historic sites, a specifically described landscape and a named circular route. Sköllersta kyrka stands on a hill in the village centre; in Sköllersta prästäng nature reserve, pastureland and grove-like deciduous woodland are defining landscape features. The Sköllerstarundan passes several natural and cultural attractions. These different themes give you a range of ways to plan your stay and look for a hotel in Sköllersta that suits your interests.

Church and architectural history

Sköllersta kyrka was built in the Gothic style in the second half of the 13th century and the first half of the 14th century. It stands on a hill in the centre of Sköllersta and is sometimes called “Närkes domkyrka” because of its size. The nickname refers to the dimensions of the building; its construction period and Gothic style provide further points of reference for its historical and architectural context. The Sköllerstarundan also starts and ends at the church. This makes it both a site of architectural history and the route’s starting and finishing point.

Landscape in Sköllersta prästäng nature reserve

Sköllersta prästäng nature reserve consists of the former hay meadow belonging to the vicarage. Its two sections differ: the southern section is grazed, while the northern section is made up of grove-like deciduous woodland. This means that open pastureland and a wooded area sit side by side within the reserve. There is a car park on the south-western edge, with paths leading from there into the pasture. The terrain is relatively easy to walk, although stiles must be crossed at fences. If you plan to use the paths to reach the pasture, take these stiles into account.

The Sköllerstarundan and its attractions

The Sköllerstarundan passes several natural and cultural attractions, including Sköllersta ekäng, Kvismaren nature reserve and Sköllersta kyrka. The route thus includes named natural and cultural sites; its start and finish at the church are also defined. This offers a different way to plan your visit than focusing on a single landscape: the route’s course and the attractions named along it take centre stage, while in prästäng nature reserve the focus is on the different landscape areas and the paths described.

The country road and dairy in local history

Transport and industrial history are also points of local interest. The older country road through Sköllersta has largely retained its character since Road 52 was rerouted south of the village. This comparison distinguishes between two developments: the largely preserved character of the older country road and the later rerouting of Road 52. A dairy was built in Sköllersta in 1926, closed in 1956 and taken over by Lithells charkuterifabrik. This sequence distinguishes between its construction, closure and takeover, adding a look at local industry to the church’s architectural history.

Which focus suits your stay?

The topics described differ in scale: the Sköllerstarundan has a named starting point, a named finishing point and several attractions along its course. The nature reserve, by contrast, is characterised in more detail by its pasture and woodland areas, as well as its paths and stiles. When planning your stay, you can first decide whether you would rather focus on a route with natural and cultural points of interest or on a single landscape area.

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