Storvik offers a range of options for a stay: Hohällan is five kilometres northwest of the town; Storvik Church stands in the centre of Storvik. Storvik Sports Centre includes a ski stadium and floodlit running trails, while Storviksbadet is open in summer. You can weigh up nature, exercise, church architecture and seasonal swimming as different priorities when planning your trip.

Nature at Hohällan

The 18-hectare Hohällan Nature Reserve lies five kilometres northwest of Storvik. The Gästrikeleden hiking trail passes through the area. There is a wind shelter and a fire pit at the summit for breaks. The trail and rest facilities are in different locations: Gästrikeleden passes through the reserve, while the facilities are at the summit. Conditions on the hiking trail may vary; the wind shelter and fire pit may be affected by maintenance or weather. If you plan to take a break there, check the condition of the facilities before your visit.

Exercise and summer swimming

Storvik Sports Centre includes a ski stadium and floodlit running trails measuring 15 and 10.5 kilometres. If choosing by trail length, 10.5 kilometres is the shorter option and 15 kilometres the longer one. Both trails are floodlit; their length is the clear difference. The ski stadium adds a different sporting focus to the running facilities. Storviksbadet is a family-friendly swimming pool with heated outdoor pools and grassy areas. It is open in summer, making it a seasonal option for a swim.

Storvik Church: location and history

Storvik Church stands in the centre of Storvik on a moraine hill covered with pine trees. It was inaugurated on the first Sunday of Advent in 1960. Its setting and the date reflect two different aspects of the church: the wooded hill describes its location, while Advent Sunday marks the historical occasion. During school terms, the church is open on Wednesdays from 08:30 to 11:00. Plan your visit within this time window and check the opening hours for your intended date in advance.

Axe-making history at Wetterlings

Wetterlings Axe Factory was founded by Sven Axel Wetterling in 1880 and is one of Sweden’s oldest axe factories still in operation. Tours of the factory are available. The founding year marks the beginning, while its status as one of the oldest axe factories still in operation places the company’s history in a broader timeframe. This focus differs from that of the church and nature reserve: here, Swedish axe-making history takes centre stage.

Comparing visiting times

The timing also differs: Storvik Church is open on Wednesdays during school terms, while Storviksbadet is open in summer. If you plan to visit both, consider the day of the week and the season separately; for the church, you’ll also need to take the 08:30 to 11:00 time window into account.

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