At Mogden, in Vädersholm and at Södra Ving Church, Hökerum reveals different sides of itself: a destination for a walk by the lake, a place with archaeological traces, and the site of a church featuring decorative paintings. If you are choosing a destination for its scenery, history or a culinary break, these themes offer different possibilities.

Around Mogden

The Mogden runt hiking trail is 7.4 kilometres long and runs around Lake Mogden in Hökerum. The route passes through attractive surroundings around a central area of Hökerum and includes several archaeological remains and sights. Its length gives the walk a clear framework; the remains and sights further shape its character.

The Mogden bathing area in Hökerum has jetties. This brings different features into focus: Mogden runt has a specific route length and passes archaeological remains and sights, while the bathing area has jetties. When planning your time in Hökerum, you can weigh up whether a walk or a place by the water better suits your interests.

Church art and traces of the past

Södra Ving Church in Hökerum has a history stretching back almost a thousand years. Its furnishings include decorative paintings, and it also has an unusual, well-preserved gallery for the manor’s owners. For travellers interested in church art, the paintings and gallery offer specific points of interest, while the church’s long history provides additional historical context.

The remains of Vädersholm lie on a headland on the south shore of Lake Mogden. They are from a fortified manor dating from the 14th and 15th centuries. Today, three mounds are visible where the castle once stood. Archaeological finds from excavations in the 1940s indicate that Vädersholm was inhabited in the 14th and 15th centuries. The visible mounds and the finds offer different clues: the former can be seen in the landscape today, while the latter support the interpretation that the site was inhabited at the time.

In Hökerum, Vädersholm is signposted from the cycle path or railway embankment. There is parking at Vädersholm, but no parking for buses. Hökerum Castle also has a cultural connection: Collin Nutley’s film “Bröllop, begravning och dop” was filmed there. The castle is now a private residence.

Cakes and light meals in an old mill

Vings Kvarn Café is located in a more than 100-year-old mill in Hökerum. It serves cakes and other baked goods made on site, as well as light meals. Organic and locally produced ingredients are used wherever possible. Gluten-free, lactose-free and vegan options are also available. The menu may change; if you are looking for a specific option, check before your visit.

There are several Hökerum themes to choose from when planning your trip: the 7.4-kilometre loop around Mogden, the history of Vädersholm, the furnishings of Södra Ving Church, and a break at the café in the old mill. You can decide which ones shape your stay according to your interests.

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