At Kummelön, water observation and sweeping views across reeds and stretches of water go hand in hand. In Ölme, there is also Ölme Church on a hill, a lit exercise trail and craft activities. The choices range from nature and exercise to art history and candle-making.

Kummelön: Trails, Water and Views

Kummelön Nature Reserve is about four kilometres south of Ölme Church. From the E18 between Kristinehamn and Karlstad, turn south at Ölme Church and follow the signs to the nature reserve. Easy walking trails in the reserve lead north and south from the car park. The car park is the starting point for both directions.

A simple floating landing stage is located in the north-east of the nature reserve. From there, you can observe aquatic plants and wildlife below the water’s surface. For a different view of the landscape, head to the hill on the headland: the view stretches across the reeds and waters of Ölmeviken. At the viewpoint hill in the north of the nature reserve, there is also a publicly accessible rest shelter, a dry toilet and a barbecue area. The landing stage and viewpoint hill thus offer two different perspectives on the nature at Kummelön.

Ölme Church: Landscape and Church Art

Ölme Church stands on a hill, surrounded by fields. Its furnishings include a large altarpiece painted by Pehr Högberg in 1798. The setting and artwork give the church both a landscape connection and a historical and cultural significance. On the Vänerleden stage from Karlstad to Kristinehamn, Ölme Church soon appears as a cultural and historical landmark in beautiful surroundings.

Exercise and Crafts in Ölme

Ölme also has a lit exercise trail. It complements the easy walking trails at Kummelön with a separate option for exercise. This gives you different ways to get moving: an exercise trail in Ölme or walking trails in the nature reserve.

Ölmeljus Diversehandel is a museum-like village shop offering crafts from the local area and further afield. The shop runs candle-making courses for almost the entire year. They can be booked for groups of five to ten people. The shop and course offer different things: the shop features local crafts, while the course offers candle-making as a group activity. If you are looking for a holiday rental in Ölme, a course like this can be a specific reason to visit. Check the details when booking, as course information may change. For planning purposes, the walking trails at Kummelön and candle-making offer distinct options: on the trails, you can choose between heading north or south from the car park, while the course can be booked for groups of five to ten people.

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