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Sauna at the lake Åsnen

Feel like in paradise on the island of Igelön in the lake Åsnen. Igelön is an island paradise in the lake Åsnen and offers a real natural experience. A quiet and sunny location, surrounded by meadows and fruit trees, sheep and cattle. Wildlive, mushrooms and berries.

Igelön is a private island and is only accessible to tenants who rent a cottage on the island.

On the island Igelön we rent out also the objects S11U Igelön and S25U Astas Hus and S20U Äppelbo  and

S8U Ulfs Backe.

Hiking in the woods or gathering berries and mushrooms is an experience. Take a walk on the island and walk along the stone walls and discover the wilderness of the island and pick fruits from the more than 200 fruit trees of the island. Make yourself familiar with the fauna of the island: there are cranes, herons, wild animals, birds, deer, foxes, mink.

There is a sauna on the island, swimming is possible on the east and west side. The variety of nature and holiday opportunities makes the island such a fantastic destination.

On the westside of the island there is a nice barbecue place on the lake, here you also have the opportunity to bath and use the sauna.

Of course, you can also make a canoe tour on the lake or go by rowingboat or motorboat.

The island lies in the lake Åsnen. Åsnen is one of the largest and vast lakes in southern Sweden, with striking characteristics such as the many islands, the countless bays and the small beaches. Those special features give the lake a remarkable and varied appearance. It is unmistakably a unique and exceptional nature reserve with a rich and diverse flora and fauna. The area around Lake Åsnen is considered the southernmost wilderness in Sweden and it is a true paradise for anglers, outdoor sports enthusiasts, nature lovers and for people who appreciate peace, space and quiet. For the fishing enthusiasts: there is sufficient pike, perch, zander and eel in Åsnen. Within reach of Lake Åsnen one can enjoy an active and/or a relaxing holiday. The Åsnen National Park was officially opened in the year 2018, as a part of the Åsnen region.

The boat policy on the island

• You can not enter the island with a car, so the owner of the house will come and get you with his boat (see the picture below)

• You get a rowingboat for free only for the transport from and to the island.

• You can use a rowingboat for free for incidental use, for example if you want to go out with the rowingboat for one or two hours in the evening. So these boats you have to share with the other guests on the island.

• If you want a boat for your own private use during your stay, see prices below.

• A motor can be rented, only if you have rented a boat for your own private use during your stay, see prices below.

FAQ

Q: How do we get to the island?

A: The owner of the house will come and get you with his boat on arrival  (see the picture below) and will transport you back to the mainland when you leave, you get a rowingboat for free but only for the transport from and to the island.

Q: What does the transfer costs?

A: Nothing

Q: What is the distance between the island and the mainland?

A: About 300m

Q: Is there a motorboat?

A: Yes, a motorboat can be rented

Q: Can we park the car on the mainland

A: Yes, it is quiet at the end of the road where the ferry leaves.

To Igelön		To Igelön
Boat to get you to the island		Boat to get you to the island
To Igelön		Åsnen
Igelön		Fruit trees
Igelön		Igelön
Igelön		Igelön
Igelön		Igelön
Igelön		Igelön
Igelön		Sauna
There are alpacas on the island
Sauna		Bathingplace, Grillplace
The cottage		Fruit trees

Description of the house

Toppstugan is situated only about 80 m from the lake Åsnen

A nice cottage with an open plan 30 sqm .

Little kitchen with a freezer and a fridge.

Microwave oven. 2 plate cooking plate. Coffee machine.

Livingroom combined with a semi-bedrooms.There's a doublebed at the other end of the livingroom there's a bunkbed which is separated from the livingroom.

Electric heating

Warm and cold running water.

A water-flushed toilet, shower in the separate bathroom

Terrace with a view on the lake Åsnen

Grill

Sauna at lake Åsnen can be used.

High Speed internet (max.100/10 Mbit) included.