Slussfors: Water, Winter and Local History

For a trip to Slussfors, you can organize your interests around nature and water, outdoor activities, and local history. The Kirjeså Trail offers a choice of different route lengths and river routes; there are also fishing areas, a designated swimming area, cross-country ski trails, and the building history of Slussfors Adventkyrka. If you are looking for a hotel, focusing on what matters most to you can help structure your trip planning: are you mainly interested in hiking, water, winter sports, or history? The local details below make these themes more concrete.

Routes along the Kirjesån

For the 2026 edition of the Kirjeså Trail, the route selection includes two adult routes of 7.5 and 14.5 kilometers, as well as a two-kilometer children's route for children up to the age of twelve. The shorter adult route follows one side of the Kirjesån, while the longer route follows both sides of the river. When comparing the adult options, both distance and the route along the river are relevant; the children's option is also clearly defined by its age group.

Kirjesålandet and its hiking trails

Kirjesålandet is located about eight kilometers north of the village of Slussfors along the Blue Highway (E12). The area covers 17,000 hectares and is part of the Vindelälven Nature Reserve. It offers hikes through old-growth forests with trees that are 300 to 600 years old. The location and area describe the landscape on a regional scale; the ancient trees give a more specific sense of the character of the hikes mentioned. If you are interested in forest hiking, Kirjesålandet is a clearly identified destination north of the village.

Fishing, swimming and cross-country skiing

The fishing area in the upper part of Lake Storuman extends from Slussfors to Forsnacken. The fishing area along the Kirjesån extends from the lower bridge to the upper part of lower Lumnien. The two descriptions therefore differ both in the waterway and in their respective endpoints. Slussfors badplats is a designated swimming area in Storumans kommun. Before swimming, check the latest water quality information.

Slussfors has cross-country ski trails maintained by an association. Trail grooming and conditions vary by season, so check the latest conditions before planning a specific day of skiing. If cross-country skiing is a priority for you, this seasonal variation is part of your trip planning.

Building history in Slussfors

Slussfors Adventkyrka was built from a wooden house that was moved from Umnäs to Slussfors in 1940. About twenty years later, the church was expanded for the first time, with a barracks from Aujaur added to it. This gives a chronological sequence of the wooden house being moved and a later structural addition. For visitors interested in culture, the story connects Slussfors with the named places of Umnäs and Aujaur.

Esso Nostalgimack is located in Slussfors right next to the village store, providing a clearly identified landmark in the village.

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