Discover Våmhus: Handicrafts, history and winter ski trails

For travel planning, Våmhus can be explored through several specific themes: traditional handicrafts, historic architecture, a route past small settlements and winter ski trails. Its connection to basket weaving is particularly strong. Våmhus Church, the Våmhusrundan and the location of Våmåbadet complete the picture with architectural history, a route and a landscape setting.

Handicrafts in Våmhus

Våmhus Gammelgård comprises buildings from the 17th century. Traditional handicrafts, hair work and handmade baskets woven from hand-split splints are on display there. Historical buildings and traditional handicrafts are thus brought together in one place. If you are planning a visit, check current visiting arrangements in advance.

A small exhibition at Myrans Hemslöjd features old and new hair work, hair boards and historical photographs. The selection brings together different aspects of the subject: finished hair work, boards and photographic glimpses. This offers a different perspective on handicrafts than basket weaving, which can be understood through its materials and weaving method.

The Våmhuskorgen is woven from hand-split pine splints. Baskets in Våmhus are still made using the same traditional method, from hand-split and smoothed “spjåkar.” Basket weaving has been practised in the Våmhus area since the late 18th century. The materials, enduring method and long regional history make basket weaving a tangible handicraft theme. If you are interested in its origins and production, this is a particularly clear focus for your travel planning.

Church and architectural history

Våmhus Church succeeded a wooden church built in 1635. The present church was built from 1780 to 1794, during the Neoclassical period. The village’s history therefore includes both an earlier church building and a later Neoclassical phase of construction. These two dates help place the development in chronological order: the wooden church of the 17th century was followed by the church built in the late 18th century.

Route and winter activities

The surface and route of the Våmhusrundan are specific features to consider when planning your trip. The route is split equally between gravel roads and paved roads, and passes 13 small settlements. The even split describes the surface, while the number of settlements adds another specific detail about the route. If you are planning around the mix of surfaces or the route itself, you can consider these two aspects separately.

In winter, there are sometimes illuminated ski trails at Våmmevi sports ground. This is a distinct seasonal point of interest in Våmhus. If cross-country skiing is among your travel interests, you can take the trails into account when planning your stay; lighting is the specific feature mentioned.

By the water

Våmåbadet is located where the Våmån flows into Lake Orsa. Its location can be understood as the transition from river to lake, adding a distinctive landscape setting to the themes of architecture and handicrafts.

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