Discover Lillarp: Hiking, swimming area and history

When planning a stay in Lillarp, you can explore a range of interests: hiking, a swimming area in Skirö, a farm shop and historical connections. A seasonal summer café and courses are also specific suggestions in the surrounding area. If you are looking for a hotel, you can shape your trip around whether nature, local products, a course or local history is your priority.

Hiking and walking

The Smålandsleden trail runs along a lake in the surrounding area of Lillarp, in Skirö. Another local hiking reference is an organised walk: it started in Lillarp and went through the forest towards Motala by Lake Saljen; it was documented in 2021. These are two distinct points of reference: the Smålandsleden route along the lakeshore in Skirö and the starting point of the described walk in Lillarp. The 2023 annual report of SPF Seniorerna Skirö-Alseda records 21 organised walks in various locations, including Lillarp. The figure refers to all the walks listed, not to 21 walks in Lillarp alone. The report describes activities in 2023, not a current public schedule.

Swimming area and local offerings

In the surrounding area, Övrasjön near Karintorp in Skirö is a popular and scenic swimming area. This adds a swimming destination to the hiking options as another way to spend time outdoors.

Loaklev Lustgård, in the surrounding area of Lillarp, has a farm shop selling honey, jams, apple juice and dressing. Loaklev Lustgård also has farm animals and a summer café; the café is seasonal. If you would like to include the café in your day’s plans, check in advance whether it will be open on your chosen date. Nearby, Wallby Säteri serves dinner made with local ingredients. This gives you a choice between visiting a farm shop, stopping at a seasonal café and having dinner made with local ingredients.

Courses and studio visits

In the surrounding area, Ateljé Tolja offers workshops and courses for individuals, families and businesses. The activities are designed for different skill levels and require no prior experience. This means you can include a course in your travel plans regardless of your level of experience. Contact Ateljé Tolja in advance to arrange a visit and check whether an appointment is available for your preferred date.

Historical connections

Lillarp’s history also offers specific points of interest. In 1849, Johan moved to Lillarp Mellangård, where his father had previously owned the farm. A local historical account from 2023 lists Lillarp alongside Gölberga and Byestad under a numbered rote in Skirö. The two references are distinct: one tells of a move and a farm’s earlier ownership, while the other places local names in a historical context. Together, these accounts connect Lillarp with a 19th-century farm history and with a rote that also lists Gölberga and Byestad.

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