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Welcome to Ydrefors Camping
…a Pearl just on the border between the deep forests of Småland and the rural areas of Östergötland.
The camping is owned and operated by Ydrefors Community Club (Ydrefors Samhällsförening) a member of National Federation of Rural Community Centres in Sweden.
YDREFORS
Ydrefors is a small village with about 50 inhabitants located just on the border between the provinces Småland and Östergötland. One hundred years ago it was a busy place with two sawmills, several shops, schools and a railway station. Today nothing of that is left and most people goes to nearby towns or municipalities to work. Ydrefors is surrounded by large forest areas and there are only a few farms left. Earlier there were hundreds of small cottages spread all over the area but today only some, partly destroyed, stone fences remains. One exception is a small cottage, Söderhult, only 3 km from Ydrefors. Here you can enjoy a variety of different kinds of trees such as ash, oak, hazel etc. There are some traces of iron production found in the area probably from the time when Christ was born. Through the middle of Ydrefors flows a small river, Stångån. Just before passing the village it widens to a small lake, Brosjön, providing perfect swimming facilities for the camping site.
The nature around Ydrefors is rather shifting from dark woods to open areas providing tremendous views over the landscape. If you move carefully in the woods you may spot some of the small trolls before they quickly hides behind the numerous giant blocks of stone. However there is a much greater chance to encounter a big elk especially if you travel on one of the numerous gravel roads in the woods. The chances are best at dawn or just before sunset.
There are several interesting and famous places to visit in the vicinity of Ydrefors: The Astrid Lindgren´s World in Vimmerby is only 30 km. away. The canoe route in Stångån starts very close to Ydrefors. This route gives an exiting experience with a very close contact with the varying nature. There are also some trekking routes passing a few km. away from the village. If you travel 7 km. on the road towards Vimmerby you will find The National Park of Norra Kvill. About the same distance towards Svinhult there is a Natural Reserv “Korphålorna” (Homes of Ravens). Close to Ydrefors there is also the old hand paper mill in Ösjöfors. This plant was established year 1777 and was still in use until 1926. It is now open in summertime with guided tours showing how paper was originally produced. A complete listing of all interesting places and exhibitions in the area can be borrowed in the Café.
Guidelines and Prices for Cabins, Caravans/Mobile Homes and Tents
Check in time for cabins are at 14.00 and latest departure is at 12.00. The guest is responsible for cleaning the cabin before departure. Inadequate cleaning will render an extra fee. If you agree with the staff they might do the cleaning for an extra fee but then you may have to leave earlier. Not returned keys will be charged at the cost corresponding to a new locking device. Pets such as dogs and cats are only allowed in cabin nr 7 (a caravan).
Prices
Cabins SEK 300 per single night, SEK 280 per night for 1 week and SEK 225 per night for 1 month.
Caravans/ All types, SEK 100 per night. Electricity SEK 30 per night. Monthly price Mobile SEK 1350.+ electricity. Homes Tents Ground space for one tent SEK 70 per 24 hours including access to showers and toilets.
Shops You will find the following shops in the area: Gullringen (13 km.) “Wolfarts” open Monday to Friday 10-19 Saturday 09-15, Sunday 12-15. Phone: 0492-800 22 Rumskulla (17 km.) “Rumskulla Lanthandel” open Monday to Friday 9-18 Saturday 09-13. Phone: 0496-40001 Kisa (30 km.), Österbymo (22 km.) and Vimmerby (30 km.) Miscellaneous Shops. Fuel stations Closest fuel stations are to be found in: Österbymo, UNO-X/Hydro, Kisa and Vimmerby several brands.
Café There is a ”summer café “ in the big building. It is open from the beginning of june to the end of august. Here you can get the famous shrimp sandwiches, cakes, ice cream etc. Open hours is 12-21. The personnel at the café will supply you with any supplementary information needed.
Grill Equipment for grilling is provided at the small point about 50 meters east from the beach. When grilling you must keep a bucket of water ready for possible emergency use. The grids must be cleaned after use preferably by using available steel brush. Please collect all your garbage and bring them to the cans at the main building.
Beach The beach is available for all campers and visitors. Fishing is not allowed from the jetty or in the area closed to the beach. It is strictly forbidden to use the rescue boat for any other purpose. If you like to swim in the nude please do not use the public beach but try to find your own place along the beach.
Fishing For fishing in the “Brosjön” (the lake at the camping site) a license is required. The staff at the café will give you all necessary information about fishing in all the lakes in the area.
Dogs Dogs are not allowed on the beach or in the water at the beach. Please bring them to the small point at the grill area when they want to go for a swim. Dogs or other pets are only allowed in cabin nr: 7 (a caravan).
Camping in tent Tents are only allowed in specific areas. No tents are allowed on the beach.
Soccer ground The soccer ground may be used for all types of ball games provided it is not booked for training by regular teams. Some types of balls may be borrowed in the café. The soccer ground may not be used as a driving range.
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