Once the snow has melted, Vemdalen becomes a peaceful mountain area with hiking trails, fishing waters and plenty of space. Ejvor is in the village of Vemhån on the Veman river, with the forest right outside the door and the mountains within half an hour’s drive.
Fishing near the cabin
Rundstenstjärnen is about a kilometre from the cabin, a short walk in summer. It is a put-and-take lake stocked with fish, and our guests have caught both rainbow trout and Arctic char there.
“… fished in several lovely small lakes, including Rundstenstjärn, a short walk from the cabin (15 minutes) … The fishing was really good, with plenty of both rainbow trout and Arctic char.”
The waters around the village are managed by Hån-Vemdalens fiskevårdsområde, the local fishing association, whose area stretches from Vemhån up towards Henvålen. The Veman river, which runs through the village, is known for fishing for grayling and brown trout in fast water. You buy fishing permits online on iFiske. For the wild waters, a day permit cost SEK 100 and a week permit SEK 350 in 2026. Children up to and including 14 fish for free together with an adult who holds a permit.
Other put-and-take lakes in the area include Varggranstjärnen, on the mountain between Björnrike and Vemdalsskalet, as well as Storvåndtjärn and Bergtjärn.
Hiking in the Vemdalen mountains
From Vemdalsskalet a 5 km trail climbs to Varggranstjärnen, about 900 metres above sea level. The trail has just over 230 metres of ascent and a steep final kilometre. By the lake is Varggransstugan, a restaurant that opens during certain weeks in summer, and from here you can continue up Varggranshågna, 966 metres above sea level.
Björnrike has shorter trails, such as Äventyrsstigen (1.5 km) along a crystal-clear mountain stream and Naturstigen (3.4 km). The shops and restaurants in Björnrike are closed in summer, but Vemdalen village, about 20 minutes from the cabin, has food and services.
Sonfjället National Park
Sonfjället became a national park as early as 1909 and is one of the oldest in Europe. Its highest peak, Högfjället, reaches 1,278 metres. It has one of the densest bear populations in Sweden, as well as elk, lynx, wolverine and golden eagle. The main entrance is at Nyvallen, about an hour’s drive from the cabin. Trails from there include Familjeslingan, a family loop (2.5 km), and the summit hike to Högfjället (11 km).
“The location was also perfect for us, as we wanted to go on day trips and hike. … The area really offers lots of opportunities to discover the amazing nature all around.”
Storhogna and Fallmoranfallen
Storhogna is just over 40 minutes from the cabin. Cairn-marked trails start from there, including a 7.5 km route through Röjdalen to the Fallmoranfallen waterfall, where there is a barbecue spot at the end.
Waterfalls and longer trips
- Mittåfallet at Långå, north of Hede, about 1 hour and 20 minutes from the cabin. From the car park it is only 80 metres to the waterfall.
- Moose Garden in Orrviken outside Östersund is an elk park with guided tours and a café. It is about two hours away, so plan for a full day. The park is closed during the rutting season at the end of September and in October.
- Tännforsen in Åre municipality is one of Sweden’s largest waterfalls, with a 37-metre drop. It is just over 3.5 hours away and best combined with a trip via Åre.
Cycling
Around Vemdalen there are cycle routes on gravel, forest roads and through the villages, from the Vemdalen village loop (6 km) and Gamla Landsvägen (10 km) to the tougher route up towards Varggranstjärnen (8 km). Routes and maps are on vemdalen.se.
Berries and mushrooms
Sweden’s right of public access (allemansrätten) means you are free to pick berries and mushrooms in the forest around the cabin. The cloudberries on the mountains ripen in July, earlier or later depending on the year.
Good to know in summer
- The cabin has heating and hot water all year round, wifi and very good mobile coverage.
- Pets are welcome, so your dog can come along on your hikes.
- There is no barbecue at the cabin, but there are barbecue spots along several trails.
- Minimum stay 4 nights. Check-in after 4 pm and check-out before 12 noon.
- How to get here: see the guide Vemhån and getting here.
