Discover Katrineholm: culture, cycling routes and swimming spots

Katrineholm offers a range of ways to enjoy a stay: culture, cycling, hiking and swimming spots. The specific features of the places and routes can help you narrow down your interests and decide which themes you want your trip to focus on.

Culture, literature, art and gardens

Kulturhuset Ängeln is located in central Katrineholm and is a venue for literature, art and cultural experiences. Katrineholms konsthall hosts several public tours and activities in connection with its exhibitions. Both experiencing art and taking part in activities that explore it are therefore among the city’s cultural offerings.

Broderiträdgården offers a different focus: this Baroque-inspired garden is shaped by the so-called Tapetengruppe, featuring contemporary art. Stora Djulö, also known as “Västra Djula”, is mentioned as early as 1334. A connecting route on the Sörmlandsleden leads from Stora Djulö in Katrineholm to Stage 27.

Cycling and marked routes

Vattentornets naturpark has many paths, as well as walking and cycling routes. Katrineholms MTB Arena offers seven marked mountain biking routes, ranging from 1.5 to 39.5 kilometres in length. This range gives you a concrete way to compare the stated route lengths. There are also marked downhill and enduro cycling routes in Spökbacken.

Katrineholm provides a cycling map to help you find your way around the town and surrounding countryside. It complements the named routes with an overview covering different areas.

Comparing hiking trails

The hiking trails vary in both length and route. Genneleden is about 3 kilometres long and loops around Lillsjön via Genne and Krämbol, avoiding the main road. It is also suitable for walking or rolling with a pushchair. Krämbolsleden is about 5 kilometres long and passes through varied terrain in the Krämbol recreation area.

Vandringsled Djulöområdet is about 7 kilometres long and passes through scenic surroundings around Djulö in Katrineholm, including along Djulö allé. Based on the stated lengths, Genneleden is the shortest of these three routes; Krämbolsleden and Vandringsled Djulöområdet are longer and each has its own route description. Katrineholm is also approximately halfway along Djulöleden.

Swimming spots and facilities

Duveholmsbadet has bathing jetties, a diving board, toilets, a barbecue area, changing rooms, a basketball court and a playground. Djulöbadet has several bathing jetties. A bathing wheelchair can be borrowed free of charge there through Djulö Camping; check availability before your visit.

Getting there and finding your way

Katrineholm is a junction for several railway lines. In Katrineholm, the Sörmlandsleden is just a short walk from the railway station. This is a direct connection between the station and the hiking trail, while the details of the individual routes can help you compare their length and course.

The tourist information centre provides information about the destination and tips on suitable events and experiences. It also sells handicrafts and locally produced food products from local businesses. In addition to information about trails and cultural attractions, it offers advice on events and products from the surrounding area.

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