Ride a trolley from Virserum

Cycle dressin past beautiful lakes and deep forests

Cykla dressin från Virserum mot Flaten, som ligger 10 km norrut från Virserum. Det första man möts av är det skiftande landskapet längs Virserumsån, innan du når Hultarps station.

Från Hultarp tar de öppna betesmarkerna vid och du passerar flertalet mindre sjöar längs vägen.

Cyklingen fortsätter upp mot Vråganäs, där café tre systrar finns, innan du efter någon kilometer till når det byggnadsminnesförklarade Flaten station.

Södra Järnvägsgatan 20
577 71 Virserum

Opening hours

Open 17/6-16/8 daily. Closed 21-22 June (Midsummer Eve/Midsummer Day).

Prices

Half day (4 hours)	Price
Adult (17+)	250 kr
Children (7-16 years)	125 kr
Children (0-6 years)	Free when accompanied by a parent

Members of Föreningen Smalspåret Växjö-Västervik and shareholders of Smalspåret i Hultsfred AB get a 50% discount.

Good to know

In Virserum the trolleys that can be booked in advance are the model with a chair on the side which means that the trolley seats up to two adults.

Charge your car

In Virserum, charging is available at Ica Krysset (4 x 22kW, ChargeNode), 50 metres from the station.

Shopping for the trip

Everything for your adventure can be found in the grocery store right next to the station. ICA Nära Krysset is open every day from early morning to late evening.

Photo: Karin Trygg / Olaf Lindström

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A few words from previous visitors:

Two well-preserved stations where the station area in Virserum with its old Pressbyrån kiosk stands out. It was also fun to see the old functional level crossing in Triabo.

No problems renting a trolley in the off-season. Good service.

Mr Christer Nytén

Very beautiful and fun for the whole family.

Jocke Johansson

We offer several different trolley ride routes:

Cycle along lake Hulingen to experience passing through the pine forest before you reach the rest stop in Ödhult. From Ödhult the cycling continues towards the beautiful lake Hesjön where you can stop for a coffee break or a barbecue. The route is a maximum of 22 km.

Flaten - Gårdveda

Our newest route starting by the carefully recreated and renovated Flaten station. Peek into the waiting room before you set off north along a varied landscape with lakes, meadows and forests. The route is a maximum of 12 km .

Virserum - Åseda

Cycle from Virserums station and experience the historical grounds of the Dacke War as you pedal past old cultural landscapes and beautiful lakes. Do not miss the beautiful station environment in Virserum with a nostalgia kiosk, phone booth etc. The route is a maximum of 53 km.

Åseda - Virserum

The same route as Virserum to Åseda but starting in Åseda. Here you will find shops, cafés etc. so make sure to buy refreshments for the trip before you cycle up towards Hultanäs and then on towards Virserum. The route is a maximum of 53 km.

Cycle a trolley between Virserum – Åseda:

The trolley is picked up from Virserum station which is very well-preserved in a 50s/60s design with an accompanying Pressbyrån kiosk, phone booth, lamp posts etc. Parking by the station.

3 km: Hjortöström, with remains of a mill ruin with a pond. Just after the stop there is a rest area with picnic tables. South of Hjortöstöm the railway follows the beautiful landscape along lake Hjortesjön and past the lineman’s cottage in Aggatorp.

5 km: Mosstorp station situated by lake Bridd. A very beautiful environment with a view over lake Bridd. A rest area can be found in the furter away section of the station area by the overpass.

9 km: you will pass the lineman’s cottage Holm which is one of the best preserved lineman’s cottages along the entire route.

10 kilometres: Triabo. Here is the largest picnic area with a picnic table, rubbish bin, swings for children etc. The crossroads is one of the oldest preserved in the country.

15 km: The former lineman’s cottage in Häradskögle. Here is a basic rest area, please bring a blanket if you would like to sit on the grass.

17 km: The village of Hultanäs with an antique shop and rest area. The shop also sells ice-cream. The station building is again owned by the museum railway and has been restored to its 50s design.

21 km: The Sissehult stop is passed, the crest before is the highest point on the entire route and is about 250 metres above sea-level. A rise of 125 metres compared to Virserum.

26 km: We are getting close to Åseda. Once at the station you are at the centre of town with proximity to cafés, grocery stores and restaurants!

About Smalspåret

Föreningen Smalspåret Växjö-Västervik is a non-profit non-political association founded in 1984 and now has more than one thousand members.

The association works to preserve and develop the narrow-gauge railway between Växjö and Västervik in its current routing. Read more about the association. more about the association.

Ride a trolley from Virserum