Vikbron a bridge with a history

Vikbron a bridge with a history

Park overnight by VIkbron in a stunning and historical landscape.

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Walk on Vikbron a bridge with a history. Hike on the “Old King´s Road” and park overnight by VIkbron in a stunning and historical landscape.

Vikbron is Sweden’s longest wooden bridge of its kind. It’s beautiful wooden structure spanning 133 meters over the  Ljungan´s shiny water.  The bridge  was originally built by local leaders to avoid paying taxes to cross the main bridge over the river Ljungan in the late 19th centaury,

Hike along Ljungan or follow the footsteps of the king Olof Haraldsson (year 1030) by walking on the  Pilgrim’s Route St. Olav’s Way or the Old Kings’ Road.

Along the river you will find nice places to swim with facilities to grill outdoors.

A nice stop on your northbound trip. In Sweden have the right to park overnight in nature. It is called the “Right to public access in Sweden. To find out more about the rules, regulations and norms click here .  For more information also contact the municipality of Ånge