Store Mosse National Park
Enjoy over 40 kilometers of hiking trails and unique flora and fauna in Store Mosse National Park – Sweden’s largest bog south of Lapland. There are hiking trails and accommodation available for everyone.
Southern Sweden’s largest marsh area
Store Mosse National Park is located between Gnosjö and Värnamo, on the western side of the Småland highlands. It is the largest of its kind south of Lapland and consists of 7,740 hectares of untouched bogland, an area equivalent to 10,840 football fields. The nature at Store Mosse is reminiscent of that of Norrland and is characterized by a great diversity of both animal and plant life, with everything from lakes and marshes to cranes, moose and eagles.
Here you can hike and discover nature and wildlife on your own by following one of the hiking trails or join guided tours, such as snowshoeing – in the middle of summer! The hiking trails at Store Mosse go over footbridges and vary in length between 500 meters and 14 kilometers. As a birdwatcher, you should choose the route around Lake Kävsjön and take part in its rich birdlife.
The 500-meter-long fairy tale trail – Skogstrollens stig, is a fun option for families with children. Along the trail you will meet little trolls, goblins, small animals, birds, butterflies, flowers and lichens. For those who want to experience more of what is unique to Store Mosse, with the raised bog and rockeries, Lilla Lövö runt is recommended. Svartgölsleden and Wibecksleden are wheelchair accessible.
Naturum
A perfect starting point for your adventures in Store Mosse National Park is Naturum, an information center where you can get all the facts about the park’s nature and wildlife. There are also many…
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A perfect starting point for your adventures in Store Mosse National Park is Naturum, an information center where you can get all the facts about the park’s nature and wildlife. There are also many facilities here to make your visit even more enjoyable, such as a barbecue area, a heated cabin, a bird tower and exhibitions. For those who want to stay overnight in the national park, there are cozy accommodations on Svänö, Lövö or Kittlakull, and there is also wheelchair-accessible accommodation. For those who prefer camping, it is allowed in especially designated places in the area. Remember to keep your dog on a leash during your entire stay, as this is a requirement in the national park.
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Hiking with André
Experience an adventurous 2-3 hour hike in Store Mosse National Park, where you can follow guide André through footbridges and forests, and try snowshoeing on the bog itself. During the hike, you w…
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Experience an adventurous 2-3 hour hike in Store Mosse National Park, where you can follow guide André through footbridges and forests, and try snowshoeing on the bog itself. During the hike, you will have the chance to have a coffee together in an idyllic setting and experience the magical feeling of walking on the bog. Store Mosse offers fantastic nature with a rich flora and fauna, where you can see many species of plants, insects and birds. One of the hikes takes you to Svartgölen, where you can take a refreshing swim to cool off. Another hike goes around Blådöpet, a more challenging part of the area with varied nature. You can also hike on Lilla Lövö, where you can enjoy the vast raised bog and the long footbridge that leads you through the landscape. It is a unique chance to experience Småland’s nature up close!
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Wheelchair accessible
Store Mosse National Park is accessible to everyone, and several parts of the park are wheelchair-friendly. Naturum, the park’s information center, is fully wheelchair-accessible, and there are als…
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Store Mosse National Park is accessible to everyone, and several parts of the park are wheelchair-friendly. Naturum, the park’s information center, is fully wheelchair-accessible, and there are also adapted toilets and parking. For those who want to experience nature in an easy way, there is also an accessible footbridge that makes it possible to get around the beautiful bogs. This footbridge leads to Blåhäll, where you can enjoy a fantastic view of the vast landscape. Store Mosse does its best to give all visitors the opportunity to enjoy the park’s unique nature experiences in a comfortable and accessible way.
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Read more about Store Mosse National Park on the Swedish National Parks website.
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