Discover Jättendal

Jättendal is the starting point of Kustvägen and is also associated with archaeological sites and runestones. When planning a stay, you can focus on different aspects: the route through forest and agricultural landscapes near the sea, historical remains, or coastal fishing. These interests can be considered separately and help guide your choice of what to focus your stay on.

Kustvägen and the landscape

Kustvägen begins in Jättendal and runs, among other places, via Mellanfjärden and Hårte. It passes mainly through forest and agricultural landscapes near the sea. Mellanfjärden and Hårte give the route specific place names, while the landscape adds a sense of the character of the journey. This gives you two aspects to consider when planning your trip: the places named along Kustvägen and the landscape that shapes the route. If the route is your starting point, you can weigh the places and the character of the landscape separately. This makes it easier to decide whether the named places or the landscape is the more important point of reference for you.

Burial mounds and runestones

Kungshögen in Jättendal comprises two burial mounds from the Iron Age, probably built between 350 and 550 AD. Kungshögen is located just above Jättendals Hembygdsgård, the local heritage centre. This brings together historical context and a precise location.

A cross-marked runestone stands in front of the entrance to Jättendals kyrka. A runestone from the 11th century, made by a woman, is located in the cemetery in Jättendal. The features differ: the stone in front of the church is marked with a cross, while the century and maker are important details about the cemetery stone. The dates also answer different questions: for the burial mounds, the date is a probable period; for the cemetery stone, it is given as a century.

Coastal fishing and crafts

Near Jättendal, Nordanstig Coastal Museum provides information about coastal fishing, particularly herring fishing. Visitor information is seasonal, so take this into account when planning a museum visit. The traditional crafts presented at the museum include boatbuilding, rope-making, cooperage, and the manufacture of boat engines. Cooperage is the craft of making barrels. Alongside coastal fishing, the museum therefore covers several different crafts. Kustvägen passes through landscapes, while the museum focuses on coastal fishing and traditional crafts.

Fish in Mellanfjärden

Mellanfjärden is one of the places named along Kustvägen and is also home to the Sjömärket restaurant. Fish is the restaurant’s speciality. This brings together a specific point along the route and a culinary focus in the same place. Offerings and opening hours may change; check the relevant information before visiting.

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For the overarching travel guide: Nordanstig.