Värnamo
On the western shore of Lake Rymmen is Högakull Nature Reserve, a beautifully located hay meadow on a steep slope towards the lake. The view of the lake and its islands is breathtaking. The area is dominated by meadows and is rich in herb and bird species.…
Rusarebo meadow is located on the eastern side of Lake Hindsen. The open hay meadows and deciduous forest extend from the lake and up the hillsides. There are plenty of birds and flowers, including the early-purple orchid, which flowers in May and June. The…
Slättö Sand is one of Sweden’s largest inland drift sand fields. A distinctive nature area with great geological and botanical values in a landscape otherwise characterised by bogs, agricultural land and forests. The reserve has a car park, an information b…
Draven Nature Reserve is located about 10 km north of Lake Bolmen and is one of Sweden’s most interesting areas for bird life. The lake has been restored to its natural state, a floodplain lake set in an old cultural landscape. It is now an important breedi…
Lundsbo Bokskog is a municipal nature reserve 2 km northeast of Bor. There are easily accessible trails within the beautiful nature of the beech forest. See the remains of crofts, agricultural terraces and flax drying pits. At Lundsbo there is also a croft…
Ancient fields and settlement remains show that Åminne has been inhabited for a very long time. Between the lakes, Gamla Åminne (old Åminne) is surrounded by old cultivation land, wetlands and deciduous and mixed forest. There is also a magnificent heath be…
Gåeryds Rasbranter Nature Reserve is beautifully situated in the Småland countryside, overlooking Lake Rusken. In the area there is a bench and a footpath of about 650 metres that is marked in red around trees. The area is characterised by a steep slope and…
There are currently no trails or other facilities for outdoor activities in the area. Visitors are welcome to explore the area on their own. The varied aquatic environments along River Årån provide habitats for many plants and animals. Årån’s flowing water,…
Kroppsjön is a significant lake for many bird species, including whooper swans and ducks that come here to rest. The lake has periodically been heavily overgrown, but restorations have been made to clear the water surface and support bird life. Kroppsjön Na…
Södrabo Bokskog is a hilly nature reserve located at the eastern end of Lake Hindsen, about 8 km east of Värnamo. There are two car parks with information boards next to the nature reserve, but no prepared footpath. The eastern parts are covered with old be…
Vinsta is a lush deciduous forest on the shores of Bolmen. Here you can enjoy the lush greenery of the beech trees in spring and summer. The area is rich in plant and animal species, including the rare barbastelle bat. There is an information board and a sh…
In Moen’s Naturskog, the forest is left to tend for itself, creating an exciting natural environment. When a tree falls due to age or wind, it is taken care of by the forest’s own decomposers. Through an interplay between insects, fungi, mosses and microorg…
Around Yxkullsund Manor lies a beautiful nature reserve with open landscapes, tree-covered pastures, deciduous forests, and swamp forests – a variety that provides a very rich plant and animal life. In the reserve, you can also find many ancient remains an…
Labbramsängen is one of the very last large swamp forests preserved in the county. The reserve has a car park and an information board, but no prepared footpaths. The land consists of mineral-rich soils that are permeated by water in several places. This cr…
