A nave consecrated in 1669, a historic ironworks and marked trails give Brattfors a range of attractions. When looking for a holiday apartment in Brattfors, it is helpful to first consider whether you would like to focus your stay more on church architecture, industrial history or hiking. The trail information ranges from a short circular route to a 24-kilometre hiking trail; Brattforsheden also has a total of 75 kilometres of marked trails. This lets you distinguish between a single route and a larger network of trails when planning your trip.

Church Architecture and Ironworks

Brattfors Church was consecrated in 1669 and built in wood as a nave. Its very steep roof is covered with tarred shingles. The building’s form and roof offer specific points of interest if you would like to focus on historic church architecture. According to local tradition, one of the tower’s shuttered openings is always left open. This detail adds a local tradition to the church’s nave and roof.

Brattforshyttan is one of the best-preserved ironworks in Värmland. It was first mentioned in 1540 in Gustav Wasa’s land register. The present complex consists mainly of a blast furnace and a roasting furnace. The date and the main surviving structures offer different points of interest: the first mention refers to the early written record, while the two furnaces identify the complex’s principal structures. Together with Brattfors Church, Brattfors thus offers two historical perspectives: church architecture and the ironworks. If you would like to focus your stay on cultural history, you can give each of these themes its own emphasis.

Hiking Trails to Suit Your Plans

The Brattforsleden is 24 kilometres long, marked in orange and passes the old ironworks in Brattfors. Brattforsheden has a total of 75 kilometres of marked hiking trails, marked in orange, yellow, blue and green. The figures answer different planning questions: 24 kilometres refers to the named hiking trail, while 75 kilometres describes the total length of marked trails on Brattforsheden. Hiking trails and nature paths start at several locations, including Brattforshyttan. The complex is therefore both a historic site and a starting point for trails.

A shorter option is a short circular route near Kittelfältet. It passes several kettle holes, including Lake Sundstjärnen, with its turquoise water. Comparing this loop with the 24-kilometre Brattforsleden helps you first choose between a circular route and a longer trail. Nature paths and hiking trails starting at Brattforshyttan offer another way to make trails the focus of your visit.

Other Nearby Destinations

Nearby, Brattforsheden is also home to Krigsflygfält 16, a cultural reserve with well-preserved remains from the Second World War. Visitors can hike among the remains. Brattfors brandfält lies about 2.5 kilometres south of Brattfors and is part of the Natura 2000 network. These offer further distinct points of interest alongside church and industrial history: wartime remains in a cultural reserve, and an area south of Brattfors that is part of the Natura 2000 network.

Getting to Brattfors

Värmlandstrafik bus route 400 runs through Brattforsheden and stops at, among other places, the Brattfors stop. If you would like to include this route in your journey, check the timetable before travelling. This gives you a specific point of reference for planning your journey, which you can use to guide your choice between hiking trails and cultural-historical destinations. When looking for a holiday apartment in Brattfors, you can first decide which of these interests you would like to shape your stay.

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