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The Sävarån shapes Sävar: it flows through the town and divides it from north to south. Alongside the river scenery, the area’s industrial past and the nature of the river’s lower reaches are defining features of the destination. If you are considering a stay in Sävar, you can choose between local history, nature and activities on or by the water, depending on your interests.

River scenery and nature

The lower reaches of the Sävarån feature unique natural surroundings, with special habitats such as wet meadows and deciduous forest swamp areas. At Nedre Sävarån, the unregulated river and a mosaic of deciduous forests, wetlands, coniferous forests and sea bays form a varied natural landscape. Because of its distinctive natural environment, the Sävarån is classified as an area of national interest. The descriptions complement one another: they cover both individual habitats and the different forest, wetland and coastal areas. Wet meadows are open wetland areas; deciduous forest swamp areas are wooded wetland habitats.

History between the river and the town

Archaeological finds show that Sävar has been partially inhabited for around 4,000 years. A sawmill was built on the Sävarån in 1787. The Sävar ironworks operated from 1804 to 1865. At Bruksbacken, the plateau along the western side of the Sävarån, the historical connection to the ironworks can still be seen, giving the industrial history a tangible link to the landscape. The Battle of Sävar was fought between Sweden and Russia in 1808–1809 and began at Krutbrånet on 19 August. This period overlaps with the years the ironworks were in operation.

Sävar Church was inaugurated in 1934, after the previous church had burned down. It is open on weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The archaeological settlement, industrial history, battle and church represent different periods of history.

Canoeing, hiking and ski trails

The lower reaches of the Sävarån provide a canoe route from the E4 to the river’s mouth at Skeppsvik. A paddling trip starts at the E4 bridge near Sävar. Sävarkanot offers canoe and kayak trips from Sävar to Skeppsvik along the Sävarån. Check route availability before travelling. Together, this information provides an overview of the lower river section, the starting point and the tour route on offer.

A short distance upstream from Sävar, in nearby Pålböle, a hiking trail begins and continues along the river. Sävar’s ski trails start at Skogsvallen IP on Aspvägen; parking is also available there. As parking regulations may change, check the current situation before you arrive.

The activities can be distinguished by their starting points: the paddling trip begins at the E4 bridge, the hiking trail in Pålböle and the ski trails at Skogsvallen IP.

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