Broaryd offers several distinct points of interest for a stay: Södra Hestra Church, with its earlier building history; a stone sundial; the “Jätten” machines; and two different routes for outdoor activity. The chronological sequence is particularly clear, from the sundial to the church building and then to the town’s origins in connection with the railway.

A history spanning several periods

Broaryd was founded in 1903, when the railway was built. Södra Hestra Church was built earlier, between 1827 and 1830, replacing a medieval church. This means there are two distinct building phases: the medieval predecessor church and the 19th-century church building. There is also a stone sundial on the vicarage lawn, commissioned by Provost Samuel Elmgren in 1741. In chronological terms, the sundial predates the church building; Broaryd’s origins in the railway era are the most recent of these three dated points.

Visiting hours for Södra Hestra Church are listed as Monday to Friday, 08:00–18:00, and Saturday and Sunday, 10:00–14:00. Check the hours before your trip if you plan to visit the church.

Church, sundial and local history museum

The local history museum (Hembygdsmuseet) is located in the school premises in Broaryd. As a local history museum, it offers another way to explore the town’s history, alongside the church building and sundial. If you plan to visit, check in advance whether visits are possible. This allows you to plan a museum visit as a separate activity, regardless of the stated church hours.

Jätten: a history of technology at two locations

The “Jätten” mechanical stone pickers bring local technological history to life. The machine was invented in the early 20th century. Today, two examples are located in Broaryd: one in the market square and one in the community centre park. The invention date and locations answer different questions: the date places the machine type in context, while the two locations show where it can be seen in Broaryd. This sets the technological theme apart from the church building and the historical object.

Jogging track or lakeside path?

There are two distinct options for outdoor exercise. Broaryd has a lit jogging track, while a paved footpath runs along the shore of Lake Hestra. The jogging track is characterised by the activity it is designed for and its lighting; the lakeside path by its paved surface and location by the lake. This distinction can help you plan your day: decide whether you are looking for an option specifically described as a jogging track or a surfaced path by the water.

Plan your onward journey by bus

Bus services connect Broaryd with other parts of Gislaved Municipality and neighbouring municipalities. This is useful when planning a stay that includes destinations outside Broaryd. First decide on your specific destination and check the current routes before travelling, as bus services may change.

Discover more destinations: Anderstorp, Gislaved, Smålandsstenar, Hestra, Burseryd, Skeppshult, Bosebo, Reftele.

Go to the main travel overview: Gislaved.