The house is located on a 2000m² plot in Liane, a small settlement on the northern shore of Teåkersjön. In addition to a farm, there are a few other vacation homes here, but also permanently inhabited houses. From our house (in the foreground) to the bathing place at the lake (in the background) you reach by a footpath in less than 5 minutes. The property is surrounded by light forest. The lake is suitable for swimming and playing in the shallow shore area. In addition, it is considered very rich in fish and is popular with anglers. Directly from the house there are good opportunities for short walks, but also longer walks through forests and fields. For the winter tourists: The area is still too far south to be truly snow-sure. However, a blanket of snow at Christmas is common, and even afterwards in January and February, the landscape is covered in snow from time to time.
The Neighboring Area
The west: In the vicinity to the west, you can reach the Swedish North Sea coast in less than an hour. It is characterized by islands, islets and picturesque villages, some of which are used for fishing and crabbing. In most places the coast consists of polished rocks of all sizes with offshore skerries, but also a whole series of sandy beaches. Particularly worth seeing is the Kosterhavet National Park, which can be reached by a short ferry ride from the town of Strömstad. Fans of good fish dishes are sure to find what they are looking for in the area.
The north: The lake district of Dalsland. Dalsland is littered with hundreds of lakes, some of which are connected by the century-old Dalsland Canal with small locks on several levels. The highlight here is certainly the ship bridge in Håverud, where the canal crosses a gorge by bridge and at the same time passes under a railroad line and a road, to then flow over several lock steps cut into the rock into the next lake. By the way, the small ferry on the photo starts from Köpmannebro and navigates parts of the Dalsland Canal and its lock steps at a leisurely pace. Of course, there are canoe rentals in the villages, with equipment rental for multi-day trips if needed. In addition to horseback riding, there is also the rather special offer of a trolley rental on a disused railroad line.
The east: Lake Vänern. The third largest inland water in Europe offers wonderful sandy beaches, bird- and nature reserves with hiking trails. Because of the mostly very shallow shores, the water is quite warm and well suited even for small children. There are numerous official (and unofficial) swimming spots, for example Vita Sannar bay, which is less than 20 minutes from the cottage. Also nearby is the pictured Sunnanåhamn with its countless cottages by the water. From here starts a nice one-hour hiking trail to the nearby bird sanctuary.
The south: Just south of Teåkersjön begins the Kroppefjäll, which is considered the southernmost fjäll region in Sweden. It is in large parts a nature reserve and only accessible by a few roads. Lonely lakes, wonderful forests and beautiful views alternate here. There are blueberries and if you have a clue, you know for sure which of the many mushrooms are edible (unfortunately, we are not among them). The entrance to the area is usually after a short drive via Dals Rostock or Högsäter. Who likes and finds an arrangement for the logistics, can cross the Kroppefjäll over just under 16km on the Karolinerleden.
Probably few people go to Dalsland for extensive city tours. Nevertheless, Gothenburg (photo) can be reached in about 1¾ hours and is definitely worth a day trip. Especially nice are the water cabs that ferry you across the Götaälv for the price of a bus ticket. Oslo is also quite reachable if you are willing to invest 2½ hours of driving. However, be sure to find out about the city toll in Norway’s capital. Furthermore, Trollhättan is nice and quite worth seeing. Friends of large shopping malls come in Uddevalla at their expense, of course, with some Köttbullar at IKEA, if you like them.
