Sollerön: Burial Grounds, Craft and Nature

Sollerön can be explored through several distinct themes to help you plan your trip: archaeological traces of the Iron Age and Viking Age, a cultural trail, the art of weaving and the Agnmyren nature reserve. If you are looking for a hotel for your trip, these interests can direct your attention to different highlights. You can explore local history, learn about a craft activity or plan an expressly autumnal garden visit. This gives you a choice of different starting points: cultural history, an activity you can take part in and a seasonal impression.

Burial Grounds and Local History

The Iron Age burial grounds on Sollerön are the largest and best-preserved in Dalarna. Their size and the finds there show that Sollerön experienced a period of prosperity during the Viking Age. Next to the Hembygdsgården open-air museum are two burial grounds from the late Viking Age, dated to 950–1050 AD. The museum tells the story of Sollerön and complements the archaeological sites with a historical perspective specifically focused on the local area. The two time references answer different questions: the date range establishes when the burial grounds were in use, while the period of prosperity places Sollerön’s development in the Viking Age.

Sollerö Church was built between 1780 and 1785 in the Gustavian style. Its construction took place well after the late Viking Age; together with the burial grounds, it offers a broad view of Sollerön’s history.

The Culture Trail and Agnmyren

The Culture Trail is 3.2 km long, of which 2.5 km is suitable for people with disabilities. If this is a consideration during your visit, the suitable section is a practical planning detail alongside the total length. You can take both figures into account separately when planning your route.

The Agnmyren nature reserve is on Sollerön, in the northern part of Lake Siljan. Within the reserve is Silvergruvan, a small limestone quarry where sphalerite and galena were mined. This brings nature and industrial history together in a specific pair of themes: Agnmyren is the nature reserve, while Silvergruvan represents the former mining of the minerals named above. Those interested in the area’s history of land use will find a different focus here than at the burial grounds or the church.

Weaving, Crafts and Autumn

Sollerö Vävstuga welcomes beginners and experienced weavers alike, and offers the opportunity to weave according to your own preferences. This is a different way to engage than at the Hembygdsgården open-air museum, which tells the story of Sollerön: at the Vävstuga, you can get hands-on. Regional handicrafts are also available there, some of which are offered for sale. This combines the opportunity to weave yourself with an insight into local crafts.

In autumn, visitors can stroll through the garden at Lärkastugan and sample apples. If you are travelling at this time of year, this activity adds a seasonal garden visit to the historical and craft-related themes.

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