Saxnäs – Mountain Village by Lake Kultsjön

Saxnäs is a mountain village on the shores of Lake Kultsjön and lies along the Vildmarksvägen. There are many lakes in the surrounding area, and the mountain landscape shapes the character of the place. Trails, cross-country skiing and art each offer a different focus and give you concrete themes for planning your trip. You can get to know Saxnäs through its landscape, activities or culture.

Mountain Landscape and Trails

The nearby Marsfjället Nature Reserve encompasses bare mountain expanses, mountain birch forest, high-altitude marsh plateaus and old-growth forest. Trails and paths around Saxnäs pass through old-growth forest areas and into alpine high-mountain terrain. While the reserve’s landscape encompasses a range of natural features, the trails pass through forest areas and into alpine terrain.

A six-kilometre road from Saxnäs takes you to the entrance to Satsfjället Nature Reserve; visitors can park and hike at Satsfjället. The Konstleden route between Borgafjäll and Saxnäs is challenging in places. The route features a waymarker artwork made of stone and glass.

Both the Lapplandsleden and Marsfjällsleder trails can be reached from Saxnäsgården in Saxnäs. Seasonal conditions can affect their practical use. These are different considerations when planning a route: the Konstleden is challenging in places, while the seasons can affect the practical use of the two trails starting from Saxnäsgården.

Ricklundgården and Local History

Ricklundgården is a museum and artist residency in Saxnäs. The international artist residency programme includes two studios; visiting artists from all over the world take part. Ricklundgården was established by Emma and Folke Ricklund in the late 1940s.

The history of the settlement goes back further: the first new settlement in Saxnäs was established in 1824, and tourism grew rapidly from the 1930s onwards. The new settlement therefore predates the rapid growth of tourism by a long time; Ricklundgården was established later, at the end of the 1940s. This chronology places the artist residency within the longer history of the place.

Cross-Country Skiing and Fishing

Saxnäs has 19 kilometres of interconnected cross-country ski trails, including a 2.5-kilometre illuminated loop. Cross-country skiing is usually possible from November to May. The trail distances may change if the trail system is redesigned. For trip planning, the season and distances answer different questions: the months indicate the usual period, while the kilometre figures describe the trail network and illuminated loop. If a specific trail distance is important to your plans, check the information again before travelling: the trail network may change if it is redesigned.

The Fiskecentrum, also called Marsfjällshandlarn, is located in Saxnäs and serves as a fishing shop. You can get fishing tips there and buy fishing licences.

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