Kulturstig i Värmdö - Pilhamn på Ingarö

Writer: Helena Bergström

Yesterday a new cultural trail opened in Värmdö municipality, on the island of Ingarö, called Kulturstig Pilhamn. So what was better than to go and visit it? It was a nice little walk through beautiful nature, with a large dose of history, from the Iron Age onwards. We also met two moose!

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New cultural trail in Värmdö

Creating cultural trails in the archipelago is a project that started in 2018 and will end on 1 June 2020. The project wants to show the connection between the archipelago's nature and its history. When we heard that a new cultural trail had been opened in Värmdö, we took the car for a little trip.

Cultural trail in Värmdö - Kulturstig Pilhamn

Kulturstig Pilhamn has been developed by Ingarö hembygdsförening, Gustavsberg-Ingarö parish, Brunns fastighetsägarförening and Stockholms länshembygdsförbund with funding from the Swedish National Heritage Board and Värmdö municipality.

The trail runs along the Kolström fairway, from Ingarö church to Dyviken/Fladen. The entire 1.7 kilometre stretch is easy to walk and partially accessible. On the way you pass seven different stops with signs telling the history of the place. Follow us around!

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1. Ingarö parish centre

The cultural trail in Värmdö starts at the Ingarö parish centre, which grew during the late 18th century and until the middle of the 19th century. This was the island's centre with a church, parish house, bell farm, school, poorhouse and parish storehouse.

Kolström's bridge was built on the waterfront and in the vicinity there was a tavern, trading post and steamboat dock. It is interesting to note that they had a school here on Ingarö already in the 18th century, long before many other parts of the country.

Kulturstig i Värmdö - Ingarö sockencentrum

2. Ingarö church

Pilhamn's chapel was completed in 1792. The nearest church was on Värmdö, and as more and more people from all over the island wanted to visit the chapel, an application was made for a separate parish on Ingarö. The application was approved in 1825.

Right next to the church is a red bell tower built in 1871. The "big bell" from 1634 and the "little bell" from 1871 hang here. In the past, a very competent ringer was required to harmonise the ringing of the bells. Today they are powered by electricity and controlled by a remote control.

Kulturstig i Värmdö - Ingarö kyrka och klockstapel

3. Kolström fairway

The Pilhamn cultural trail follows the Kolström watercourse along its entire length. Today you can't always see the water due to land elevation and reeds, but in the past the water level was 5 metres higher. This was an important trade route for a long time, with boats travelling between the outer archipelago and Stockholm carrying fish, salt and grain.

4. Pilhamn Cultural Centre

The sweet little The bell tower (the red house) is the oldest building in Pilhamn. Right next to it is a house with a slightly different architecture, namely Ingarö Hembygsmuseum. The building served as a poorhouse from the mid-19th century and as a schoolhouse from 1873. It later housed a post office and telephone station before becoming a museum.

At Kulturplats Pilhamn you will also find Culture shop, which is a so-called rialada where grain used to be dried, threshed and stored. There is also The cultural garden, with a 19th century focus and a kitchen garden.

Hembygdsmuseum — Ingarö local history museum

5. Troll Forest

The cultural trail in Värmdö then turns into a forest area. There are many deciduous trees and also a lot of dead wood, which is good because many plants, animals and fungi depend on dead or decaying wood to survive.

Are there any animals? Yes, we only had time to walk a few hundred metres into the forest before we were surprised by two of them. moose! If you looking carefully you can see one in the picture below ...

In this "Troll Forest" you will also find a lot of surprises. Lövhamra Naturförskola has created small nature rooms in the forest with opportunities for play, imagination and learning. A bit of fun to walk around here actually, even as an adult!

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6. Gamla Brunn - Lövhamra

The old village of Brunn in Lövhamra dates back to ancient times. An old map from 1670 shows that the farm Brunn was located near the place where the Lövhamra housing estate is located today.

A cemetery on a nearby hill shows the even older history. There are 35 graves here, most of which date from the Late Iron Age (500 - 1100 A.D.) The graves contain artefacts that show that the people buried here were wealthy. Among other things, a neck ring with pendants in the form of thorn hammers has been found, dating from the Viking Age.

7. Varvsholmen

The seventh and final stop along the Cultural Trail in Värmdö is Varvsholmen. In the past, before the land uplift, this was an island and the Brunn farm had its boat harbour here. In the 1920s, a boatyard was built here and the remains of a wrecked boat were found. At first it was thought that the boat was from the 11th century, but later tests showed that it was from the 18th or 19th century.

After Varvsholmen you can continue a short walk along the water, before reaching a nice little beach. Then it's time to turn back.

What did we think of this cultural trail in Värmdö?

Kulturstigen in Värmdö is definitely a nice little trip! We walk a lot in nature now, but we must say that it is fun to alternate with a little culture and history. The path is relatively well signposted but in one place (between numbers 4 and 5) we were unsure of the way and missed a sign. A tip is to take a photo of the map at the beginning, so you can take a look if you are unsure.

Name: Cultural trail Pilhamn
Address: This cultural trail in Värmdö starts at Ingarö church, Ingarö kyrkväg, Ingarö.
Municipality: Värmdö
Length: 1.7 kilometres
Stretching: Along Farleden Kolström, from Ingarö Church to Dyviken/Fladen.
Places along the way: Ingarö Parish Centre, Ingarö Church and bell tower, the Kolström fairway, the Pilhamn cultural site with the Local History Museum, Klockaregården, Kulturladan, Kulturträdgården, Trollskogen, Gamla Brunn - Lövhamra Graveyard and Varvsholmen.
Accessibility: Easy to walk, partially accessible
Project: Part of the project "Cultural trails in the archipelago"
Opening: 25 April 2020
Inauguration: Official opening will take place later
Organisers: Ingarö hembygdsförening, Gustavsberg-Ingarö parish, Brunns fastighetsägarförening and Stockholms länshembygdsförbund.
Financiers: Swedish National Heritage Board and Värmdö municipality
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Find the Pilhamn cultural trail

Car: Take Ingarövägen and turn left on Ingarö Kyrkväg. Parking is available at the entrance to Ingarö Church.
Bus: Ingarö buses stop at the Ingarö church stop

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Matts Torebring says:

These are quiet, beautiful places that we like. Therefore, I celebrated my 70th birthday at Fågelbrohus, Värmdö, quite close to where you have been.

26 April 2020 - 7:19

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  Helena says:
  
  It sounds great to celebrate there! Many nice places in Värmdö! 🙂
  
  26 April 2020 - 9:03
  
Ditte says:

What a nice day! Ingarö has a lot to offer in itself. We have been there a lot but usually further east, towards Björnö. Thanks for the tip with the culture trail. Should definitely be tested on occasion.

26 April 2020 - 8:50

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  Helena says:
  
  We may also take and discover Värmdö more on occasion. Have been there a few times, but there is a lot left to experience I think 🙂 .
  
  26 April 2020 - 9:17
  
Ama de casa says:

What a great idea with culture trails! Looked heavenly nice too 🙂

26 April 2020 - 9:38

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  Helena says:
  
  Right? We also like to look at something when walking, at least as a variation 🙂.
  
  26 April 2020 - 9:44
  
Nils-Åke Hansson says:

Do you meet a lot of people? Here at home I see a big difference, you see lots of people walking, jogging and cycling on the paths.

26 April 2020 - 9:41

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  Helena says:
  
  Yes, we also notice that more people are choosing to be outdoors, walking, cycling, etc. If it's a weekend and the weather is nice, there can be a lot of people in popular parks and nature areas. If you do not choose the most popular places, it is quieter. Here in Värmdö it was quite calm, but the weather was not so good.
  
  26 April 2020 - 9:51
  
Emma, Sol som sol? says:

What fun that the trail offered some surprises too! Moose! Stoooora animals you don't want to be too close to.

"1.7 kilometres is actually a pretty good length. It feels like you can choose whether to stroll and talk or take two laps and exercise. It's good that it has been adapted for those who have more difficulty getting around in nature. Great fun with the colourful stones. It's important for the children to be involved, they will remember that they built the insect nest and hopefully also remember how important it is!

26 April 2020 - 11:10

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  Helena says:
  
  It looked like a larger moose and a moose calf, so we backed off carefully... Beautiful but impressive animals! And yes, I agree, this is a path that is suitable for many, both for children and for those who may have a little more difficult to walk or cannot walk so far. And also interesting 🙂 We will keep our eyes open for more trails of this type in the future, like the concept!
  
  26 April 2020 - 11:30
  
bmlarsreseblogg says:

Such beautiful environments and views! Sweden is fantastic!
Nice photos too!

26 April 2020 - 13:47

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  Helena says:
  
  Thank you very much! Yes, Sweden has a lot of nice things to offer! 🙂
  
  01 May 2020 - 18:55
  
Lena - gott för själen says:

It's amazing how many natural gems you find in the neighbourhood. Wonderful! You know where to look when you are hungry for a new place 😉.

Hug Lena

26 April 2020 - 20:18

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  Helena says:
  
  There is soooo much to discover in the Stockholm area 🙂 ðŸ™'
  
  01 May 2020 - 18:56
  
JoY says:

Wow, moose inspire respect when you meet them. Nice excursion you made.

26 April 2020 - 20:19

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  Helena says:
  
  Indeed! Awesome to see them, but we backed up a few steps... 😉.
  
  01 May 2020 - 18:56
  
BP says:

How nice! And two moose in the bargain, not bad. I would have been a bit scared there, I must say.
The path has just the right length if you just want to walk, stroll around a bit and have a coffee. Liked:-)

26 April 2020 - 20:57

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  Helena says:
  
  Awesome to see the moose but we actually backed up a few steps and waited for them to move, before we dared to walk again 😉.
  
  01 May 2020 - 18:57

Cultural trail in Värmdö - Pilhamn on Ingarö.

Writer: Helena Bergström

New cultural trail in Värmdö

Cultural trail in Värmdö - Kulturstig Pilhamn

1. Ingarö parish centre

2. Ingarö church

3. Kolström fairway

4. Pilhamn Cultural Centre

5. Troll Forest

6. Gamla Brunn - Lövhamra

7. Varvsholmen

What did we think of this cultural trail in Värmdö?

Facts about the Pilhamn Culture Trail - Culture Trail in Värmdö

Find the Pilhamn cultural trail

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