Bird migration, orchid blooms and a church with a long history give Stenåsa a diverse natural and cultural profile. When planning your trip, it is worth considering the different seasons: thousands of migratory birds pass along the coast in spring and autumn; several orchid species bloom in the surrounding meadows in spring and early summer.

Bird Migration, Orchids and Coastal Meadows

The birdwatching tower near Stenåsa is located by the bathing area and is well suited to observing bird migration in eastern Öland. The easily accessible tower on the beach offers an unobstructed view. Birds regularly observed there include waders, ducks, geese and birds of prey. There is also a birdwatching area at Stenåsa Camping, where thousands of migratory birds pass along the coast during the spring and autumn migrations.

Along the coast, isolated groups of trees attract small birds arriving from the sea, especially in autumn. This adds another perspective on migration: the passage of thousands of birds at Stenåsa Camping is described for spring and autumn, while the groups of trees are especially important for small birds in autumn.

Stenåsa Stugor & Camping has a natural shoreline along the Baltic Sea. The extensive beach meadows around the site are home to a rich variety of flora and fauna and invite visitors to take walks and explore the plant life. This includes several orchid species. Various species bloom in the meadows around Stenåsa in spring and early summer. This offers different seasonal highlights for nature observation: bird migration in spring and autumn, and orchid blooms in spring and early summer.

Church and Art in Stenåsa

There has been a church on the grounds of Stenåsa kyrka since the Viking Age. In the late 12th century, a stone church was built in Stenåsa around an older wooden church. During renovations in 1956, remains of a wooden church with an earthen floor, dated to the 10th century, were found beneath the church floor. Today's Stenåsa kyrka was completed in 1831: it is a bright hall church in the traditional neoclassical style. The history of the church site and the completion of the present building refer to different points in time.

Ateljé Slagerstad med Christine is located 700 metres south of Stenåsa kyrka. An exhibition there, held in memory of the artist Erling Fredriksson, features paintings and art installations in the garden. There are also guest exhibitions of knitting, photography and concrete works. Church architecture and exhibition works thus represent different cultural themes, with distinct areas of focus.

Village History and Cultural Landscape

At Frösslunda källarbacke, each farm in the village had its own storage cellar. This former arrangement draws attention to how the farms stored their provisions. On a regional scale, Södra Ölands odlingslandskap is a cultural heritage site and a living cultural landscape that has shaped the way of life of Öland's people over many generations. The oldest stone walls there are almost 800 years old and run around the villages' old fields and meadows.

Where to Stay in Stenåsa

Stenåsa Stugor & Camping offers pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes, with or without an electrical hookup. Stenåsa bathing area is next to the campsite. Together with the natural shoreline along the Baltic Sea and the surrounding beach meadows, these features define the campsite's coastal setting. If you are looking for accommodation, this is a specific camping option.

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