Discover Krylbo through two distinct themes: the railway that shaped the town’s development and routes along the Dalälven. If you’re looking for a hotel in Krylbo, you can plan your stay around your interests: the museum and station building reflect the town’s railway heritage, while walking and cycling routes offer other ways to explore Krylbo and its surroundings. A visit to the museum must be arranged by telephone. Before setting out on a marked section of the Folkareleden, check the current trail markings and conditions.

Railway History and Architecture

Krylbo was shaped by the development of the railway. The northern main line from Stockholm to Krylbo was completed in 1873; the main line between Mjölby and Krylbo opened around 1900. The opening of the connection between Mjölby and Krylbo around the turn of the century followed the completion of the line from Stockholm to Krylbo. This provides a timeline for the town’s railway history before turning to its buildings and collections.

The Avesta-Krylbo station building was built in the National Romantic style in 1910 by SJ chief architect Folke Zettervall. Its style and year of construction give the station building a specific place in the town’s architectural history, while the details of the railway lines put the development of rail connections into context.

The locomotive sheds in Krylbo are another link to the railway. The SKÅJ Museum there displays Swedish steam and electric locomotives as well as passenger and freight cars, connecting them with the development of the railway in the 20th century. The collection thus includes different types of vehicles and complements the history of the lines with the vehicles themselves. The museum is open by telephone arrangement; call ahead of your visit.

Walking by the River and through Krylbo

For a walk through the town, you can follow Krylbo’s historic streets and experience its industrial heritage. Old factory buildings and charming wooden houses shape the town’s character. The contrast between these buildings offers a different perspective on Krylbo than the history of the railway lines: here, the focus is on the built environment and industrial heritage.

The Älvpromenaden riverside walkway runs along both banks of the Dalälven from Avesta to Krylbo. In Krylbo, you can start the route at Stationsparken. This makes Stationsparken a named starting point, while the route connects the two towns along the river.

Another option is Stage 27 of the Bruksleden. Its access point is right by Avesta Krylbo station, and the stage follows the lush natural surroundings of the Dalälven to Koppardalen. The access point near the station and the route to Koppardalen are useful reference points when choosing between the routes described here.

A marked section of the Folkareleden runs from Krylbo to Herrgården in Hedemora Municipality. Before setting out, check whether the section is currently marked and what the trail conditions are. This lets you combine the specific start and end points with up-to-date local information.

Cycling: Besöksrundan

If you’d rather plan a cycling route, consider the Besöksrundan. It passes through Krylbo toward Karlfeldtsgården, is 25 kilometres long, and is described as an easy ride over flat terrain. Unlike the walking routes mentioned above, this route has a stated total distance and is specifically designated as a cycling tour. This makes the Besöksrundan a clearly distinct option for planning your trip.

The route that best fits your stay mainly depends on whether you’d like to walk through historic streets, follow the Dalälven or take a cycling trip. For walking, Älvpromenaden, Bruksleden and Folkareleden offer different named routes; the Besöksrundan has a stated distance, terrain and difficulty description. You can compare these differences with your own daily plans when looking for accommodation in Krylbo.

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