Bolmen: Nature, Harbor and Paths by the Lake

When planning a stay in Bolmen, three themes can be distinguished: the lake’s natural and scenic features, paths in the village and around Bolmen, and activities on the water. If you are looking for a hotel in Bolmen, these highlights can provide a starting point for planning your day. This allows you to tailor your trip to your specific interests in the area.

Nature and Scenery at Bolmen

The entire Bolmen area is of national interest for outdoor recreation. Bolmen has significant biological and scenic value. Rare and threatened plant species are found around large parts of the lake: Klockgentiana (VU), Klotgräs (VU), Mosippa (EN) and Skaftslamkrypa (EN). The plant habitats add a natural history perspective on the surrounding area to the view across the water. The Svartebro Domain Reserve lies where the Murån flows into Bolmen.

The locations differ in scope: plants are found around large parts of the lake, while the Svartebro Domain Reserve is specifically located at the mouth of the Murån. This brings together a nature feature spread across a wide area and a specific place.

Paths, Hiking and Swimming Area

Cycling and hiking trails run through Bolmens samhälle and around Bolmen. This lets you distinguish between paths in the village and paths around the lake. The Bolmenmarschen adds an annual hiking event to these options. Its route is about 12.5 Swedish miles, or around 125 kilometers, long. The route described for 2026 goes via Angelstad and continues to Bolmens samhälle; route details may change from one edition to another.

The Bolmenmarschen is a distinct hiking event, separate from the paths through the village and around the lake. If you would like to plan your stay around the event, check the date and route for the relevant edition. Bolmens samhälle also has a swimming area near the harbor.

Harbor and Activities on the Water

The harbor at Bolmen is in the village of Bolmen. It has a boat ramp and a guest harbor where visitors can rent a berth for the duration of their stay. Bolmen Camping is also in the village, directly by Bolmen. There, you can rent boats, boat motors, bicycles, canoes and fishing equipment. Bolmen Camping rents canoes and kayaks for short half-day trips in the southern part of Bolmen, between the picturesque islands.

The activities differ considerably in duration: the Bolmenmarschen is a hiking event covering around 125 kilometers, while the paddling trips are designed as short half-day outings. When planning, you can choose between a long hiking route and a shorter time on the water.

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