Sundborn can be explored through both its artistic heritage and its landscape. Highlights include the artists’ home at Carl Larsson-gården, the village church and a historic miner’s farmstead; the Sundbornsån and paths through the village offer different perspectives. Those wishing to combine culture and activity can consider guided tours, marked walking routes and paddling routes as different ways to spend their stay.

Artists’ Homes and Their History

Lilla Hyttnäs, now known as Carl Larsson-gården, became the home of Carl and Karin Larsson in 1888. The small log house had already been built in 1837. Together, they transformed it into a world-famous artists’ home. The two dates mark distinct stages: the building was already there before it was given to the Larssons and they made it their own together. Visits to the artists’ home take place as part of guided tours. Since seasonal details may change, check them before your trip.

Stora Hyttnäs is also a testament to Sundborn’s older building history: the farmstead is one of the village’s oldest miners’ farmsteads, with origins dating back to the 16th century. It is open to visitors during the summer season, with guided tours of the preserved residential building on offer. Around the farmstead is a garden from the 1880s, laid out in the German style. Among its notable trees is the “Gubbäppelträdet,” one of Sweden’s oldest apple trees, which still bears fruit today. A visit to the farmstead therefore combines building history with a garden whose story also focuses on a particular tree.

Church and Art in the Village

The present-day Sundborns kyrka was built at its original site in 1755. It is cruciform in shape and has remained relatively unchanged as a building. During a renovation in 1905, Carl Larsson painted and decorated the entire church. The church can thus be viewed through two distinct historical moments: its construction in the 18th century and Larsson’s contribution during the renovation in the early 20th century.

Sundborns Församlingsgård offers another connection to art history. It houses a unique portrait collection that Carl Larsson donated to the parish. The collection includes several portraits of parish residents painted by Larsson himself. This adds depictions of people from the Sundborn parish to the stories of the artists’ home and the church.

Trails, Nature Reserve and Water

The Hyttnäs Nature Reserve is defined by several named landscape features: the Sundbornsån, the Sundbornsåsen, and the surrounding farmland and meadows. The Carl Larsson-leden runs between Sundborn and Falun; its northern section follows the western boundary of the nature reserve. The Kulturstråk Sundborn can be explored on foot. Trails and locations are marked on maps and along the village roads, and signs describe the different stops along the way. These offer different ways to find your way around: a named trail between Sundborn and Falun, and a walkable cultural route with marked locations and information.

A paddling route of about 6.5 kilometres runs along the Sundbornsån. It can be extended via Hosjön to Roxnäs udde, for a total distance of 12 kilometres. The two distances offer a clear choice between the shorter route and the longer extension. Water conditions and access may vary; take these factors into account when planning.

Visitors can rent boats for rowing on the Sundbornsån from Carl Larsson-gården starting on May 1. Bookings can be made through the booking system or directly at the site’s shop. Since seasonal availability may vary, check boat rental options for your travel dates.

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