Tannåker on Lake Bolmen

Tannåker lies on the eastern shore of Lake Bolmen. When choosing a travel destination, the village offers a clear connection to the surrounding landscape as well as historic buildings and local meeting places.

Landscape by Lake Bolmen

East of the road that runs through Tannåker are open pastures and meadows. This specific detail complements the village’s lakeside location: Lake Bolmen places Tannåker on the eastern shore, while the road and open land describe the landscape to the east of the village in more detail. A bridge from Tannåker connects the mainland with Bolmsö. The lake, open land, and bridge link are therefore distinct geographical features to consider when getting a sense of the destination.

Church and Klockaregården

Tannåker Church was built in 1793; its freestanding bell tower dates from 1798. The dates refer to two different structures. Tannåker hembygdsgård, a local heritage center, is right next to the church. The buildings and heritage park are cared for and maintained by the Tannåker Local Heritage Association. Klockaregården can be seen from the country road.

Until the mid-19th century, the former poorhouse Fattigstugan stood on the grounds of Klockaregården by the church. In 1850, a new house was built there, which included a community hall and a schoolroom. A letter dated April 15, 1887, stipulated that Klockaregården should serve as the residence of the assistant parish priest in Tannåker; after that, the house was called Prästgården. The names Fattigstugan and Prästgården thus mark different chapters in the village’s history.

Other places of cultural and historical interest

Backen is an old main farmhouse dating from the early 19th century and is considered a building of particular cultural and historical value. A grain mill at Brobäcken is documented as early as 1779, and probably existed even earlier. These two places add further details from different periods to the history of the church and Klockaregården: Backen points to a farmhouse from the 19th century, while the mill represents an earlier use of the area.

The chapel also has a present-day connection to local life: it is still used as a venue for meetings and gatherings. This continuing use differs from the historical building details about Fattigstugan and the mill.

Shoreline and local amenities

A barbecue area was set up at Tannåker pier in the summer of 2024. If you would like to include it in your plans, check its current status in advance. Båtbaren in Tannåker serves food and drinks. If this is important to your travel plans, check in advance as well.

Tannåker can be understood through its specific features: its location on Lake Bolmen and its connection to Bolmsö sit alongside open pastures and meadows, historic buildings, and meeting places. For your decision, consider which of these aspects of the village best suits your planned stay.

Discover more destinations: Bolmsö, Lake Bolmen, Agunnaryd, Angelstad, Vittaryd, Kråkshult, Ryssby, Annerstad

See the main travel guide: Ljungby.