Around Rängen

In the midst of the beautiful oak landscape, you will find Lake Stora Rängen, which is also part of the Kinda Canal, an area with a diversity of nature experiences, wonderful destinations, and accommodations. On this page, we have gathered information about everything you can discover, all around Rängen! 

See & Do

The area around Lake Stora Rängen offers much to see and do, from beautiful nature and flea markets to boating and castles, below you will find places and activities to discover around Rängen.

Walk Around Rängen

Rängen Runt is a very popular hiking trail that offers several exciting stops along a 45-kilometer-long stretch that goes around the lake. The hiking trail follows the Östgötaleden, and along the roads, you’ll encounter varied nature, many beaches, and lodging where you can literally choose between a castle and a cabin. The castle you can glimpse in the picture below is the beautiful baroque castle Nya slottet Bjärka Säby, well worth a visit year-round! More information about the castle can be found here.

The hike can be divided into different sections depending on how far or short you want to go. More information can be found on the Östgötaleden website where the different sections are listed. Here you can find the map and more information.

Paddle

Lake Stora Rängen is suitable for both more experienced paddlers and beginners. Here you paddle on open water, but if you’re looking for an easier route, you can take the narrow passage from Lake Stora Rängen to Lake Lilla Rängen.

Flea Markets and Farm Shops

If you’re interested in flea markets and second-hand items, 73:an’s flea market is the perfect place for you. In the heart of the oak landscape and a stone’s throw from Stafsäter’s Farm Ice Cream, you can find everything from clothes and jewelry to porcelain. More information can be found here.

Bondbönans Odlingar works with small-scale farming and a lot of manual labor without pesticides. Here, you can visit their farm shop where they sell vegetables in season and other small goods. More information can be found on their website.

Food & Drink

For those craving something delicious, there are several different options around the lake.

At Stafsäter Farm Ice Cream, which makes ice cream by hand, you will find more than the usual flavors as they like to try unusual and exciting flavor combinations. They also have a cozy farm shop and a waffle café. You can read more here.

Vårdnäs Stiftsgård offers food and drinks with a focus on locally produced and organic items in a beautiful environment near Lake Stora Rängen. Their culinary tradition is rooted in classic Swedish cuisine but also draws inspiration from around the world, placing great emphasis on the development of green cuisine. More information can be found on their website.

Restaurant Vesterby at Landeryd’s Golf Club serves both lunches and dinners in a beautiful manor building. They compose meals according to seasons and based on their passion for cooking, focusing on traditional dishes but with room for modern craftsmanship. Here you will find more information.

Nya slottet Bjärka Säby with its cozy Castle Café is open during the summer months, and here you can enjoy a coffee surrounded by nature with a view of Lake Stora Rängen. More information can be found here on their Instagram.