Rejmyre: Glass History, Forest Trails and Hunn

Rejmyre combines a vibrant glassmaking history with forest landscapes, lakeside experiences and active excursions. Reijmyre Glasbruk was founded in 1810 and is still in operation. This makes it a versatile destination for planning your trip: you can learn about glassmaking, plan routes through the forest and countryside, or choose Hunn as the destination for a day trip.

Glass culture with history and a present-day perspective

The Reijmyre Glass Museum displays historical glass and provides information about glassmaking over the centuries. It also features a carriage from the period when the historic cableway was in operation. Those interested in crafts and local working traditions will also find Glas- och hantverksbyn in Rejmyre, with several small workshops, shops and exhibitions.

A special architectural addition is the Refuging Pavilion. The transparent, greenhouse-like dome lies at the heart of the Rejmyre glassworks village and serves as a studio for artists in residence as well as a meeting place. The history of the Macken i Rejmyre petrol station also tells a story of local solidarity: it was threatened with demolition before the local community joined forces and demanded that it be preserved.

The history of the locality also includes Rejmyre kyrka. It was originally built as a works chapel at Reijmyre Glasbruk for its employees. The wooden chapel from which Rejmyre kyrka developed was built in 1837. For travellers interested in culture, Rejmyre therefore offers different ways to explore the history of the locality, from glass and crafts to religious architectural history.

Forest, lake and a day of swimming at Hunn

Hunn is a beautiful, elongated lake in a forest landscape, with several islands and attractive beaches, making it suitable for a day trip. Rejmyre badplats is a bathing area on Hunn in a sheltered forest setting. It has large grassy areas, a sandy beach and a sandy lakebed. This offers a different way to structure your trip than visiting museums and workshops: plan a peaceful day by the water or combine the lake with other activities in the countryside.

Östgötaleden and paddling

Rejmyre is the starting point for the Rejmyre–Falsnäset section of Östgötaleden. A marked 0.7 km connecting trail leads from Rejmyre to the starting point of Östgötaleden, where the section towards Falsnäset begins. The section itself runs mostly along gravel and forest roads and is also suitable for cycling. This allows you to combine your trip with a hike or a cycling tour according to your preference, without giving up the locality’s cultural focus.

There is also an opportunity for an active day on the water: Rejmyre Kanotbas invites you to go paddling, starting in Rejmyre. Rejmyre is also accessible by public transport. This may be a factor when choosing a holiday apartment or holiday house if you want to plan your arrival and daily activities around the locality.

Which accommodation suits your plans

When looking for accommodation in Rejmyre, it is worth deciding on your preferred focus first. For those interested in culture, Reijmyre Glasbruk, the Glass Museum, Glas- och hantverksbyn and Rejmyre kyrka are the main attractions. Those who prefer outdoor activities can consider the starting point of Östgötaleden, the connecting trail, the cycling opportunities and paddling. For a water-focused stay, Hunn and Rejmyre badplats offer a day plan of their own. This allows you to choose your holiday apartment or holiday house based on the travel experience you most want to enjoy in Rejmyre.

More destinations for planning your trip

Ljusfallshammar, Risinge, Regna, Grytgöl, Finspång, Skedevi and Hällestad can also be included in your further travel planning.

For the overarching travel overview: Finspång.