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There’s much to explore in the vicinity! Around Blåhammaren, there are day trips suitable for both winter and summer. In the summer, there are also many lovely swimming spots. Feel free to ask the staff for their recommendations! You can also read our excursion tips book on-site for inspiration.

Reindeer grazing area

Around Blåhammaren, there are many kinds of animals, including reindeer. Hiking in the Jämtland mountains means you are in the middle of reindeer grazing land as we are within the Handölsdalen Sami village area. If you encounter a reindeer, you should sit down, stay calm, and enjoy the moment! They are not tame animals. Your dog should always be on a leash in reindeer grazing land according to Swedish law.

Hike the Jämtland Triangle

The classic Jämtland Triangle trail consists of the accommodations Storulvån, Blåhammaren, and Sylarna. Enjoy a delightful three-day trip that takes you through beautiful mountains with comfortable lodging.

Sweden’s most beautiful sunset?

From Blåhammaren, you can experience perhaps Sweden’s most beautiful sunset, a magnificent view shifting in blue, pink, orange, and red. A perfect evening excursion is to head up to Blåhammarkläppen and gaze out over Enans winding waters on the marshes far below. In good weather, you have a 360-degree view of the Norwegian and Swedish mountains, including the Norwegian Fongen and Essandsjön.

Sauna with a famous view

Don’t miss our sauna with a stunning view towards Norway! Ask at the reception for towel rental and current opening hours. Mixed sauna only.

Norway trail

Blåhammaren is located near the Norwegian border, and the nearest Norwegian neighbor is Storerikvollen. If you don’t want to walk all the way, the trail towards Norway is a beautiful day trip. It is 9 kilometers to the shelter at Endalen, where you can have a snack and gaze out over the Sylmassivet in one direction and the dramatic backside of Blåhammarkläppen in the other.

If you’re up for a multi-day tour, we recommend Sylarna around. It is a beautiful, varied, historical, and grand experience that mixes high mountains, Norwegian pasture, and alpine environments. Blåhammaren and Storerikvollen are both unique accommodations in old settings. Start from Storulvån, then go via Blåhammaren, Storerikvollen, Nedalshytta, and Sylarna, finishing back at Storulvån.

Hike towards Storlien

To the north lies Storlien and Storvallen, from Blåhammaren the trail is 17 kilometers. The trail goes downhill on bare mountains for the first 6 kilometers and then into the forest. This trail is one of the first trails used in the area in the 1800s and the reason why Blåhammarstugan was built. They wanted a stop between Storlien, which was easily reached by train, and Sylarna. Even today, you can take the train to Storlien and via Blåhammaren enter the mountain world.