Stamnared can be explored through two very different themes: historic buildings and flower crafts. Stamnareds kyrka stands approximately on the site of a medieval church; near Svennagård, a two-arch stone bridge crosses the Skuttran River. There are also seasonal flower offerings at Håkesgård, as well as workshops on floristry and cut-flower growing by Blomtind. When planning your trip, it is worth considering the architectural history and flower offerings separately: for the latter, the season and confirmed workshop availability matter.
The history of Stamnareds kyrka
Stamnareds kyrka stands approximately on the site where a medieval church once stood. The present church building was constructed in 1835. It burned down in 1915 and was rebuilt on the surviving walls in 1917. A baptismal font, a copper-clad cross, and most of the 17th-century pulpit were rescued from the fire. The building’s history can therefore be divided into clear stages: the former church site, the construction in 1835, the fire, and the rebuilding. The salvaged furnishings add older elements to this sequence, including the 17th-century pulpit.
Stone arch bridge and Svennagård
Another historic structure lies near Svennagård: an old stone arch bridge crosses the Skuttran. It originally dates from the early 20th century and was built from split, dressed stone, with two arches. While the church’s history is marked by fire and rebuilding, the bridge stands out for its stone construction and two-arch design. Together, the two structures offer different points of interest for anyone interested in historic architecture.
Svennagård lies in the northeastern part of the village of Stamnared, at the foot of the slope of Mount Brattås. Svennagårds lindhage is listed as a place to visit in the Lindberga guide published by Lindberga hembygdsförening. Its location and listing provide two specific reference points: Svennagård’s position within the village and the mention of the linden grove as a destination in the guide.
Flower growing and floristry
Håkesgård grows cut flowers on a small scale, without artificial fertilisers or pesticides. During the seasonal flower-growing period, visitors can put together their own bouquets and spend time among buzzing bumblebees and fluttering butterflies. Håkesgård also welcomes groups; inspiration events are available on request and depending on the season. The flower offerings should therefore not be considered a consistent year-round programme.
Blomtind also grows flowers in Stamnared, outside Varberg, and offers workshops on floristry and cut-flower growing. Check availability for these workshops directly. The two offerings have different focuses: at Håkesgård, seasonal bouquet-making and the garden with its bumblebees and butterflies are part of the experience; Blomtind offers workshops on two specific flower-related topics.
If you are primarily interested in historic buildings, the church, bridge, and location of Svennagård offer clearly distinct topics to explore. If you are interested in flowers, when planning your visit you should take particular account of the season at Håkesgård and confirm workshop availability directly with Blomtind. Groups and inspiration events at Håkesgård are subject to request and the time of year.
Discover more destinations: Stråvalla, Bua, Trönningenäs, Skällinge, Sibbarp, Karl Gustav, Träslövsläge, Folkared.
For the wider travel overview: Varberg.
