Culture and riverside scenery come together at several destinations in Högsby: Högsby kyrka and Lanhagen are in the town centre by the Emån, while the Trollbergsrundan offers a different focus with a two-kilometre exercise route. Historic furnishings, relocated houses, paths by the river and exercise signs provide concrete, clearly distinct points of interest for planning your trip.
The church and local history
Högsby kyrka is centrally located in the town by the Emån. It contains two late-medieval altar shrines; the slender tower dates from 1885. The furnishings and the tower offer distinct historical perspectives: the shrines date from the late Middle Ages, while the tower was built in the 19th century. Visitors interested in religious art or architectural history will find two clearly distinct points of interest in the same church.
Lanhagen: houses and a walking path by the Emån
Lanhagen is in the centre of Högsby by the Emån. Eight different historic buildings that form part of the local building heritage can be visited there. These are old houses that were relocated here from nearby villages. A walking path passes the historic houses and follows the river; it is also suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs. This path therefore combines local building heritage with a route by the Emån. The name Lanhagen is also connected with eel fishing that used to take place in the Emån, giving the riverside setting a historical dimension.
Outdoor activities and scenery
The Trollbergsrundan in Högsby is a two-kilometre exercise route with twelve signs showing exercises. Its length and exercise activities make it a clearly defined alternative to the walking path through Lanhagen. There, the focus is on historic houses and the course of the river; on the Trollbergsrundan, exercise and the signs showing activities take centre stage. When choosing between the two destinations, you are therefore comparing a route featuring local heritage and the Emån with a circuit whose length and exercise activities are specified.
The Emån meanders through Högsby Municipality, providing a broader scenic setting beyond the individual stretches of river by the church and Lanhagen. The second edition of the municipal nature guide, published in 2020, states that the entire river has European Natura 2000 status. If you intend to rely on this protected status when making specific plans, check its current status again.
More cultural points of interest
A report by Swedish television in 2013 described the museum in Högsby as the world’s only Greta Garbo museum. If you plan to visit, check in advance whether visits are currently possible.
At Bigården vid Hornsberg in Högsby, the local beekeepers’ association invites visitors for fika. Visits are intended for members and the general public. If you would like to include this visit in your travel plans, ask in advance whether a visit is possible on your chosen date.
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