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Ljusdal/Fågelsjö

Welcome to history! Discover, learn and be amazed in the west of Ljusdal municipality. The area was home to energetic, well-travelled and enterprising people who pushed the boundaries of the times they lived in. They explored, ventured and went their own ways. Gammelgården and the America House in Fågelsjö, as well as the old cobalt mine in Loos, all have an interesting history that is worth delving into. Here, in the midst of nature and culture, we invite you to share in our heritage.
Gammelgården in Fågelsjö
Fågelsjö Gammelgård “Bortom Åa ”
(Beyond the river) lies deep in the wilderness in Orsa Finnmark. With its unique atmosphere, the farm is one of the area’s definite highlights. According to the story, the Perssons built a new house based on a postcard they had received from America. On Christmas Eve 1910 the couple locked the door of their old house, and in the cold weather walked across to their newly built America House. All the contents of Gammelgården were left behind and these treasures are now on show in Fågelsjö. Gammelgården also has an old armoury with all the tools intact. The America House is now a café. Canoes, boats and bicycles for hire. Small cottages available for overnight stays. www.fagelsjo.nu
A growing national park
Hamra national park was designated as one of Sweden’s first national parks in 1909. The forest was deemed to be “the most remarkable primeval forest area in existence in Sweden”. Today, Hamra national park is the smallest in Sweden and because of its modest size it does not meet current international criteria for national parks. A project is underway to expand the park from its present 28 hectares to about 1,150 hectares. The expanded park will be inaugurated in autumn 2010. Two winding routes take visitors around the primeval forest, through areas of dense spruce growth and dry ground beneath imposing pine trees.
Above and below ground in Loos
Travelators and stairs take you back in time 250 years into the subterranean world of Loos cobalt mine. The mine became world famous when Axel Fredrik Cronstedt discovered the element nickel here in 1751. Guided tours, exhibition and sales outlet. Above ground, visitors can pay a tasty visit to Lotta-Boden. Here you can buy jam, squash, mulled wine and much more from nature’s larder. All the products are handmade and Lotta-Boden boasts several medals from Swedish culinary arts competitions.

 

Not to be missed! See a preserved 18th century mine setting at Loos Kobaltgruva. The mine was mentioned as early as the end of the 17th century when copper was found there. Henrik Kalmeter acquired the rights when he discovered that the ore contained cobalt. The mine also gained some fame in 1751 when a new element – nickel – was discovered.