Easy hikes and walks in Vattenskyddsområde

Follow the narrow forest path uphill and you’ll reach a beautiful viewpoint overlooking the lake below. From here you can really appreciate the scale of this peaceful forest lake, which stretches out for almost 7 square kilometres and reaches depths of up to 48 metres. Sitting about 240 metres above sea level and surrounded by quiet woods, it’s a great place to pause and take in the view.

The power plant next to the Carl Larsson farm in Sundborn was built between 1901 and 1903.

It was first mentioned in the 14th century and has been inhabited by various local figures throughout its history. Among them were the mayor of Sundborn as well as several mine owners, which is why the farm is often referred to as the "Miner's Farm." In 1850, the then owner, Lars Gustaf Rathsman, had the current buildings built and, as an amateur botanist, left his mark on the large garden. The last owner was Bengt Linderdahl, who bequeathed Stora Hyttnäs to the Linderdahlska Stiftelsen Foundation after his death in 1983. The foundation now runs the museum and maintains the property. In the garden, you will find around 80 different tree species and shrubs, including one of the oldest apple trees in Sweden. Its name is Gubbäppelträdet, which means "Old Man Apple Tree," because the flesh of its apples is so tender and friable that even an old man without teeth could eat the fruit without any problem. The tree itself is estimated to be around 350 years old. Henrika Linderdahl designed the rest of the garden herself as an ornamental garden based on German models. Source: https://www.guidebook-sweden.com/de/reisefuehrer/reiseziel/stora-hyttnaes-historisches-anwesen-sundborn

The property still belongs to the Larssons' descendants, who lovingly preserve it as authentically as possible. The house can only be visited with a guided tour, which currently costs 250 kroner.

A Master miner’s estate. This is an intact bourgois home from the late 1800s. The estate dates back to the 1500s. In 1654, Johan Otto, an energetic and successful judge from Falun, married Magdalena Johansdotter the wealthy daughter from Stora Hyttnäs. On becoming the owner of the estate himself he developed it into a master miner´s estate. He became a master miner at the Sala Silver Mine in 1660, was knighted in 1666 and took the name Silfwerström. He was instrumental in many ways to the development of the village. The current main building was built in 1840 and a wing was added in 1823. In the late 1890s, Henrika and Pontus Linderdahl altered the main building to its present appearance. Carl and Karin Larsson were their closest neighbors and very good friends of the family. The Linderdahl children had no heirs and wanted the estate to remain unaltered for the enjoyment of the residents of Sundborn and people all around. Pontus and Henrika´s last child Bengt Linderdahl bequeathed the estate to Sundborn municipality on his death in 1983.

Cairn that marks the boundary of Peace Mile around the Falun Mine. Here is a slightly damaged mound east of the walkway

“As a person, he was a holiday”

The current wooden church in Sundborn on Lake Toftan dates back to the 17th century and was designed by master craftsman Samuele Solberg. It is designed for 300 worshippers. A stacked bell tower was placed separately, as was customary. In 1905, the church was restored in its distinctive, simple style under the direction of Carl Larsson. Carl Larsson personally painted the murals, including John the Baptist. Carl Larsson was buried in the adjacent cemetery in 1919. Sources: https://sv.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sundborns_kyrkaon https://www.sundborn.com/sundborns-kyrka