Discover Figeholm

Figeholm combines paths through the forest and along the Norrån with the maritime history of the town, as well as harbor and sailing traditions. When planning your trip, you can consider these different aspects separately: Would you mainly like to go hiking, learn about the town’s history, or plan your trip around its sailing traditions? The nature trails, historic buildings and connection to the sailing club offer different points of interest.

Forest, water and activity

In the Figeholm Nature Reserve, narrow trails wind through deep forest. Another hiking option follows the Norrån watercourse, passes Hamnmagasinet and continues to a body of water created by local residents. The two routes have different characteristics: the reserve focuses on forest and narrow trails, while the route along the Norrån is defined by the watercourse and its named landmarks.

The Stenhagen grove is also now part of the Figeholm Natura 2000 site. The town also has a 200-square-metre outdoor gym made of larch wood, built in 2020. Both hiking trails and a sports facility are therefore among the described ways to experience Figeholm.

Maritime history and houses

The Figeholm Maritime Museum is housed in a two-storey warehouse dating from the early 19th century. Figeholm was once home to hundreds of sailing ships. The historic warehouse and the town’s former connection to sailing ships are two distinct points of interest that reflect its maritime character: one describes a specific type of building, while the other speaks to Figeholm’s past.

The townscape is also shaped by many well-preserved houses and surroundings. Near the shop in Figeholm are several small, picturesque fishermen’s cottages. Alongside the museum, visitors interested in the built environment can find other historic and local features that differ from the nature and hiking options.

Guest harbor and sailing traditions

Figeholm’s guest harbor has 30 guest berths, ten of them in the outer harbor. Capacity may change, so check the harbor operator’s current information before your trip. The harbor is a specific point of reference for the town’s connection to water and sailing.

Figeholms Båtklubb has held sailing schools in Figeholm since the 1970s. Its traditions include Sailing Week, held during the first week of the summer holidays on the club-owned island of Seglarholmen. Exact dates vary from year to year. If you would like to time your trip around this tradition, check the club’s current schedule in advance. Unlike the forest trails, Sailing Week is tied to a specific period in the holiday calendar.

What would you like your trip to focus on?

The options are easy to distinguish by interest: the narrow trails through deep forest are ideal for a hike in the nature reserve, while the route along the Norrån connects a watercourse with Hamnmagasinet and a body of water created by local residents. Sailing Week, by contrast, offers a seasonal point of interest, with exact dates varying each year. The museum, warehouse, fishermen’s cottages and well-preserved houses bring the maritime and architectural history to the fore. You can plan your trip around whether nature, sailing traditions or local history matters most to you.

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