Discover Ringarum: Church, Tjen and Trollbanan

Ringarum between history and activity

Today’s Ringarum Church gives Ringarum a tangible historical landmark. Alongside it are the illuminated exercise trail at Ringarums IP, Trollbanan next to Ringvallen and the bathing area at Tjen just outside the town, each appealing to different travel interests. Together, they offer a picture that spans church history, exercise and bathing by the water. If you’re looking for a hotel in Ringarum, you can start by considering whether culture, active pursuits or swimming will shape your trip.

Church history in one place

Today’s Ringarum Church was built in 1774. A medieval church stood at the same site before it; it was probably built in the second half of the 13th century. For travellers interested in older churches, this offers a clear sequence at the same location: the likely medieval predecessor came before the present church. The present church’s altarpiece was added later; the painter Pehr Hörberg supplied it in 1806. The construction year and the delivery of the altarpiece therefore mark different events in the church’s history. Together, they make the progression from building history to artistic decoration tangible.

Exercise trail and Trollbanan

A different kind of experience begins at Ringarums IP, from where you can reach a 2.5 km illuminated exercise trail. Its length and lighting make this trail a practical option for getting active. Trollbanan, next to Ringvallen, is a forest-inspired obstacle course. The course features around ten challenging stations and is intended for children aged approximately five and up. The activities therefore differ in form: the exercise trail is defined by its total distance, while Trollbanan is characterised by its sequence of obstacles and approximate age guidance. If you’re planning to include some exercise, these details can help you choose between a route with a specified length and a course with stations.

The bathing area at Tjen

Lake Tjen lies just outside Ringarum. The bathing area there has toilets, basic changing rooms and jetties, as well as a small sandy beach. For the 2026 bathing season, Tjen’s bathing water quality was rated excellent. This adds a dedicated bathing area and an explicitly season-specific quality rating to the local activity options. If spending time by the water is important to your trip, you can plan Tjen as a separate focus.

Different focuses for your trip

The dates refer to different things: 1774 marks the construction of the present church, while 1806 is when the altarpiece was supplied; the predecessor is thought to date to the second half of the 13th century. Unlike these historical dates, the bathing water quality rating explicitly applies to the 2026 season. These distinctions can help you choose a focus: the church offers a historical sequence, while the bathing water rating describes a single season. For exercise, the trail’s length and Trollbanan’s number of stations and age guidance offer different points of comparison.

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