Växjö
Osaby is the leader in biological diversity in the municipality. Many pleasant paths lead visitors to the ever-changing array of biotopes in the nature reserve. In front of the manor farm, the Hemmaängen meadow exhibits its beautiful midsummer palette of fl…
The most north-western part of Helgö Island was formed when the glaciers receded. Walk along Stora Jägareås Ridge, and you'll be reminded of forces that were set in motion 10,000 years ago. When the melted snow rushed forward together with stones, sand an…
Dragsåsen Ridge at the end of the Öjaby inlet is a great place for a walk. This nature reserve offers a view of lakes and islets teeming with birds. At least as exciting is the sharp Getryggen Ridge with its steep crown. All of these was created about 10,00…
The Lunden nature reserve offers an impressive variety of species and settings. The great oaks of the meadowland are accompanied by a springtime cover of wood anemones. The reserve also has a marsh where pheasants mate, coniferous forests and leafy groves,…
At Sjösås meadow, the nature reserve trail winds between grazing pasture and hayfields. Hazel, ash and trimmed lime trees are accompanied by wolf's bane, butterfly orchids, milkwort and sun rose. You may encounter a green woodpecker or a starling. Some of t…
The nature reserve Osby offerlund is located about half a mile north of Skatelövsfjorden's significant ancient remains area. The reserve consists of a piece of pasture covered with several large oaks. There are also apple, ash, birdberry, hawthorn and roseh…
This area has great biological diversity, including the black-throated diver and the black woodpecker, many herbs, as well as butterflies, such as the Burnet moth and the creeping lady's tresses orchid. Visitors can experience a great variety of landscapes,…
Längs ett smalt näs som sträcker sig ut i sjön slingrar sig en smal grusväg söderut. Vägen kantas av tallar i alla åldrar, från unga telningar som precis börjat spira i någon grusblotta längs med vägen till mäktiga seniorer som höjer sig över krontaket. De…
Not far from Växjö city, but still with a distinctly rural feel, is the Hågeryd nature reserve. The famous brothers Erik and Sigvard tended the area throughout their lifetime. What remains today is a legacy of hay meadows and pastures with an unusually rich…
Skälsnäs naturreservat ligger på en udde vid Helgasjöns norra strand. Reservatet består till största delen av ädellövskog, jordbruksmark och vattenområden. Skälsnäs är en gård på en stor och centralt belägen udde vid Helgasjöns norra strand. På gården finns…
Under flera hundra år har Skyeåns rinnande vatten använts för att driva kvarnar, sågar och pappersbruk. Våren 2023 bildades Växjö kommuns åttonde naturreservat som framöver ger stabil grund för att fortsätta utveckla områdets naturvärden. En ny epok med nat…
The nature reserve was established in 2024 by Växjö municipality and is located just south of Lammhult's community. The purpose of the reserve is to preserve the high natural values and promote outdoor life and nature experiences. The area has high natural…
