Autumn holidays in the Isaberg region
During autumn there is a lot of fun to do in the Isaberg region. Create wonderful family memories and enjoy real quality time with the family.
Autumn holiday fun at the adventure mountain Isaberg
At Isaberg, there are all the possibilities for an active and fun autumn holiday. Stretch your smile on the adventure golf course, give your whole body a round on the high-altitude course, the obstacle course or on the MTB bike on both trails, technical courses and pump tracks, in southern Sweden's largest bike park.
Autumn coziness for the whole family at Hestraviken
Treat your family to a few wonderful autumn days at Hestraviken. Enjoy warm and cold baths, the sauna area extending over the Nissan River, luxuriously decorated lounges where you can relax by the open fire, and soothing treatments. During the autumn school holidays, October 16–22 and October 27–November 5, children aged 8–14 are also welcome in the spa area.
Beautiful autumn days at Store Mosse nature reserve
Store Mosse National Park offers exciting activities for both young and old.Explore hiking trails of various lengths and follow the Forest Trolls’ Path, where children of all ages can enjoy an adventure and search for the missing troll. Visit the Naturum exhibition with interactive stations and stories about the bog’s plants and animals. Climb the 12-meter-high bird tower for a fantastic view, or join guided snowshoe hikes out on the bog.
Experience autumn landscape by horse and carriage
Join a charming horse and carriage ride through the Småland forests to the beautiful Släthult Mill from the 16th century. The carriage holds 10–12 people, and the tour lasts about two hours, with roughly 40 minutes by horse. Bring your own picnic basket – or let Släthultsgården provide the food. Here you can enjoy grilled hamburgers made with beef from the farm itself, or homemade Småland cheesecake, baked according to an old family recipe.
Climb Sweden’s longest outdoor staircase
Set out on an unforgettable adventure through dramatic terrain, where the new Giant’s Stairway takes you up through a mighty rock crevice to the mountain’s summit. With its 500 steps, the Giant’s Stairway is Sweden’s longest outdoor staircase. Along the way, you’ll pass fascinating spots and even encounter the giant Berg. At the top, breathtaking views over the landscape await, as well as the area’s most famous landmark – the Isaberg Tower.
A Shopping Trip to Sweden’s Largest Department Store – Gekås
From the Isaberg region, it’s just a short trip to the legendary Gekås in Ullared – the shopping paradise that has become Sweden’s most popular visitor destination. What once began as a small store in the basement of a villa has grown into a retail phenomenon attracting millions every year.
Today, the store offers an impressive 44,500 m² of shopping space, 82 checkout counters, and room for 8,900 shoppers at once. With 9,000 shopping carts, 10,000 baskets, and 3,500 parking spaces, everything is designed to make your shopping adventure smooth and enjoyable.
Fish, hike, paddle a canoe, grill sausages over an open fire
When the leaves glow in shades of red and gold, the Isaberg region invites you to peaceful moments of fishing, hikes through fragrant autumn forests, canoe trips on mirror-like lakes, and cozy evenings by the campfire.
An adventure of discovery at Gislaved’s Industrial Museum
Gislaved’s Industrial Museum is housed in the old Belt Factory, which is almost 100 years old. Here, you can learn more about our local industrial history. Did you know, for example, that Gislaved was the first in Sweden to manufacture Lego bricks, and that we have supplied large parts of the world with mousetraps?
For children, there is a cozy and playful corner where they can try out old telephones, type on typewriters, and figure out what clever objects were once used for. Children under 18 enter free of charge.
Fun indoor activities
In rough weather, the Isaberg region offers several fun indoor activities, such as bowling, shuffleboard, and billiards.
