Kråkshult: Alpackagården and planning your visit

Alpackagården in Kråkshult

Alpackagården is a specific reason to visit Kråkshult if you are interested in alpacas. It opened in spring 2017. Activities include learning about the animals’ origins and characteristics, taking part in an alpaca knowledge quiz, and booking a walk with alpacas. This means that learning and walking are two different reasons to visit. Which activities you plan depends on whether you are more interested in information by the enclosure, a quiz or a walk.

Directions and appointments

If you are arriving by car, pay attention to the signposting: visitors coming from Route 25 should turn off at the “Alpackagården” sign and not follow their GPS. As signs and access roads may change, check the information against the farm’s current directions before setting off. An appointment is required for visits outside regular opening hours. Arrange your appointment directly with the farm before planning your journey around it. These instructions concern two different aspects of planning: finding your way on the road and arranging the time of your visit.

Getting to know alpacas: quiz, information boards and walks

Take part in a quiz to test your knowledge of alpacas. Information boards along the enclosure tell you about the animals’ origins and characteristics. The two formats have different focuses: the quiz tests your own knowledge, while the boards provide information by the enclosure. If you would rather go for a walk, you can book a walk with alpacas. Confirm availability before your trip so you can include this activity in your plans.

Alpackagården also has a playground. If this is important to your visit, check whether it is available. Children and parents can meet the animals at Alpackagården; check the current arrangements with the farm. This lets you confirm in advance which of the options mentioned suit your planned visit, without assuming that meeting the animals or going for a walk is always available.

Facilities and feeding rules

Visitors can use an accessible toilet with a changing room. A shower is also available, for a small fee. If using the shower is important to your plans, ask the farm about the current fee. There is a clear rule about feeding: the alpacas may only be given food purchased at the entrance. If you want to feed the animals, plan to use the food available there and do not bring your own food to feed them.

Cria and nearby lakes

Alpaca crias are expected at Alpackagården between April and August. Birth dates may vary, so their presence is not guaranteed. If seeing crias is a deciding factor for your visit, check the current situation with the farm in advance. The season also matters if you want to visit nearby lakes: Stönjasjön and Bolmen can be reached by bicycle from Alpackagården and offer good swimming opportunities. Swimming is seasonal, so take this into account when planning.

Motorhome pitches

Alpackagården has pitches for up to ten motorhomes. As capacity may change, confirm availability before you arrive if you are travelling by motorhome. This allows you to consider this part of your accommodation planning separately from the alpaca-related activities, directions and possible seasonal activities.

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