Brunflo has two historic landmarks dating back to the Middle Ages: the former cruciform church at the site of Brunflo kyrka and the Brunflo Kastal, a defensive tower. The Brunflo Bike Park and a hiking stage towards Östersund add to the activities on offer. When planning your visit, you can choose between architecture, cycling routes and a longer walking tour as different focuses.

Church and Kastal: Different Historical Periods

Brunflo kyrka was inaugurated on 1 November 1775. A cruciform church dedicated to Saint Olof had already stood at the same site in the 12th century. The inauguration date of Brunflo kyrka is therefore distinct from the older history of its site. Its medieval furnishings include a sandstone baptismal font made by the Gotlandic master Sighraf. Sighraf was active from 1170 to 1215; this period refers to the master’s working life, not the year the church was inaugurated. The inauguration and the medieval furnishings point to different phases in the church’s history.

The Brunflo Kastal adds a different architectural form to this history of the church. The 30-metre-high defensive tower dates from the 12th century and was dedicated to Saint Olav. It is the only surviving Kastal in Norrland and is among Jämtland’s oldest medieval buildings. These details place the tower in two regional contexts: its survival is notable in Norrland, while its age is considered in relation to Jämtland’s other medieval buildings. The Kastal thus has both a specific architectural description and significance beyond Brunflo.

Trails at Brunflo Bike Park

Brunflo Bike Park is a smaller mountain biking facility and is considered suitable for people aged around 8 to 9 and up. The larger jump trail is about 400 metres long and has nine jumps. The forest section has six to seven trails with jumps, berms, wall rides and bridges. The 170-metre pump track includes a jump line. In terms of length, the jump trail is about 400 metres, making it longer than the 170-metre pump track; the forest section, by contrast, is characterised by its several trails and their varied features. The three areas can thus be distinguished by trail type, length and features.

Walking towards Östersund

The hiking stage from Brunflo to Östersund is 15.2 kilometres long and is considered a day hike. It runs mostly along Storsjön and offers views of the Oviksfjällen. The lakeside setting is part of the route, with views of the Oviksfjällen as an added feature. Describing it as a day hike provides a timeframe for planning alongside the distance in kilometres. As route management may change the length and stage description, check the latest route information before setting out.

Getting there by Norrtåg and finding a holiday apartment

Brunflo is accessible by Norrtåg, and onward travel by Norrtåg is also possible from Brunflo. Check the timetable for your travel dates, as train connections may change. When looking for a holiday apartment in Brunflo, you can use your planned activities and travel by Norrtåg as personal selection criteria.

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