The Beautiful Garphyttan National Park

Flower-filled meadows in the national park

The area is known for its cultural history and flower-filled meadows, which are surrounded by dense natural forest. The national park consists largely of the former lands of Östra gården, which was one of four mining farms in the vicinity.

Hiking trails and rest areas

There are lovely hiking trails and beautiful rest areas where you can enjoy a picnic. At the top of Svensbodaberget, for example, you’ll find a magnificent view of the Närke Plain. The Bergslagsleden hiking trail, Stage 11 between Suttarboda and Leken, passes through the northern part of the park, but there are also shorter, easy-to-hike loops in the pastures.

The Seasons in Garphyttan National Park

Garphyttan National Park is beautiful year-round. In early summer, you can enjoy the delicate greenery of the trees while having a snack at the rest area. During the fall months, it’s especially lovely to take a walk beneath the colorful deciduous trees. During the spring months, everything from bluebells and wood anemones to lilies of the valley and the Närke region’s state flower, the cowslip, blooms in the national park. As early as March, the first flower emerges from its winter slumber: the daphne, which has pink flowers and blooms on bare twigs.

Accessibility

There is a spacious restroom and an accessible picnic area at the parking lot. A paved, easily accessible path leads from the parking lot to the flower-filled meadow. You can read more about accessibility in Garphyttan National Park on the Swedish National Parks website.

Nearby is First Camp Ånnaboda, where you can stay in cabins, camp, or rent a room, with hiking and mountain biking trails right around the corner.