Ruda offers a range of reasons to visit: outside the village, grazing landscapes invite you to hike and enjoy nature throughout the year; in the village centre, the history of Ruda glassworks tells of industrial use in the premises of a former chair factory. There is also the Aktivitetsrundan trail, which is about 1 to 1.5 kilometres long. When planning your visit, you can choose to focus on one of these themes or combine several interests.

Grazing landscapes and the Aktivitetsrundan trail

The grazing landscapes outside Ruda invite you to hike and enjoy nature throughout the year. One specific route is the Aktivitetsrundan trail: it is about 1 to 1.5 kilometres long and starts on Jungnergatan by the Bygdegård. It passes the ice rink; the last sign is at a barbecue area behind Tallåsskolan. This offers both a broad nature theme outside the village and a named route with an approximate length and specific landmarks. The starting point information and route details may change, so check them before setting out.

Ruda glassworks and local history

Ruda glassworks was established in 1920 in the premises of a disused chair factory in the centre of Ruda. Thus, the former use as a chair factory was followed by the establishment of a glassworks in the same premises. From 1934, the business was run as a cooperative by its employees; it closed in 1974. The cooperative was a later form of business organisation, not the original establishment of the glassworks. The history therefore encompasses both the former factory premises and the later organisation and closure of the business.

The name of the village also has an explanation dating from the construction of the railway. During railway construction, the village was named Ruda because the station house stood on land that had been separated from Ruda manor. This story is distinct from that of the glassworks: it explains the village’s name through the land on which the station house stood, while the history of the glassworks traces the use and organisation of a business. The place name and glassworks thus offer two different perspectives on Ruda’s development.

Visitor information for your stay

At Ruda Livs in Ruda, visitors can get tourist information and tips about various events in the municipality. If you would like events to be part of your stay, you can ask there for relevant information. It is best to check specific dates in advance.

If you are planning an overnight stay in Ruda, you can start by deciding what you are most interested in: nature and walks outside the village, the Aktivitetsrundan trail, or local and industrial history? This can help you match your accommodation search to the reason for your trip, without forcing these themes into a set itinerary. You can also include event tips from Ruda Livs in your plans.

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