Vessigebro

The Ätran river is a classic salmon fishing area, and there are great fishing conditions in Vessigebro. The Ätrans Nedre fishing conservation area stretches from the bridge in Vessigebro to the bridge of the old E6 motorway over Ätran in Falkenberg, approximately 150 metres upstream of the Herting power station. About Ätrans Nedre The Ätran river is a classic salmon fishing area, and there are great fishing conditions in Vessigebro. The Ätrans Nedre fishing conservation area stretches from the bridge in Vessigebro to the bridge of the old E6 motorway over Ätran in Falkenberg, approximately 150 metres upstream of the Herting power station. Buy your fishing licence here Falkenberg’s Tourist Information Office ICA Nära in Vessigebro Ifiske When and where can I go fishing? All year round except during for salmon and sea trout, which is only permitted during the period 1 April to 30 September. Fishing on the stretch between the bridge in Vessigebro and 200 metres downstream of that is only permitted from 1 April to 30 September. Fishing hours: 5:00 to 23:00. Fishing is permitted in the area from the bridge in Vessigebro to the bridge of the old E6 motorway over Ätran in Falkenberg, approximately 150 metres upstream of the Herting power station in Falkenberg. What rules apply? Spin fishing, fly fishing and angling are allowed. The ‘One rod per person’ principle applies. A fishing licence only entitles you to catch a maximum of two salmon or trout per day. Fishermen are required to present a valid fishing licence to the local supervisor or owner of the fishing rights if requested. The minimum length of any salmon or trout you catch - measured from the tip of the snout to the extreme tip of the tail fin - must be at least 45 cm. Any fish smaller than that must be immediately released back into the water. In the months of August and September, all caught fish over 75 cm must be released. You are not allowed to use private roads without the landowner’s permission. Catching eels is no longer permitted. Recently, pink salmon have been spotted in the county. Pink salmon is an invasive species in Swedish waters and rivers. If you catch a pink salmon, you must kill it immediately and not release it back into the water. All finds of pink salmon must be reported to the County Administrative Board (Länsstyrelsen).external link Fish species The following species are found in the fishing area: Salmon Sea trout Pike Perch Eel Lake Tench Roach About the Ätran river The Ätran river and its tributary Högvadsån have a genuine salmon stock that highly protected. It is essentially completely free of agricultural runoffs. Thanks to an extensive fish and water conservation effort, local authorities have succeeded in keeping salmon stocks self-replenishing. When you include its headwaters, the Ätran river is approximately 243 kilometres long. The Ätran runs from a bog in Gullered 332 metres above sea level through southeastern Västergötland and flows out into the Kattegat strait at Falkenberg. Contact us If you have any questions, contact Ätran Nedres Fiskevårdsområde: Christian Fager 070-638 63 22 Sven-Johan Svensson 070-655 07 22 Johan Bengtsson 073-866 13 33

Flädje is a well-maintained and scenic forest and heathland course located in the Ätran river valley: A nature experience out of the ordinary. The joy of golfing The golf club is characterised by its charm, relaxed atmosphere and volunteer members as well as a truly non-snobbish attitude to golf as a people’s sport. This is what the club proudly refers to as the Flädje spirit. Great golf and great service The course varies in nature and appeals to both elite and average golfers. There is a good cafeteria here that serves you a good cup of coffe and nice sandwiches. RV park There is a motorhome parking area with electricity adjacent to the club house. The spots are on grass, and there is also a nice barbecue area. More about the RV parking area

Vessigebro is beautifully situated among fields and meadows, and Ätran’s blue waters flow through here en route to the sea. Pensionat Ekholmen is located in the middle of this community, where you are practically guaranteed to have a relaxing getaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The guesthouse has four charming rooms available for booking. Three of these are double bedrooms and one is a single bedroom, and all of them have an en suite bathroom. Each room also has a TV, free WiFi and a desk. Guests also have access to a lovely dining room where breakfast is served. It’s also perfect for eating your own packed lunch or takeaway dinners you have brought back. There is also a patio with a grill that you are free to use. You are given the choice as to when you want to have your breakfast, which will be waiting for you on a dish in the refrigerator. On the shelves, you’ll find cereals, coffee, tea and everything you might need for getting off to a great start on your day. Restaurant Ekholmen In the same building as the guesthouse lies the local restaurant, Restaurang Ekholmen. The restaurant serves buffet lunches on weekdays from 11:30-14:00, mainly consisting of homemade rustic dishes with a modern touch. It’s usually possible to order dinner if you do so earlier in the day.

Gurkbänken, an oasis for the whole family, is located in Vessigebro. There is a variety of training equipment here available to anyone looking for a good workout. Children can play at the playground in the meantime.  

During the summer, you can swim in Vessigebrobadet’s heated outdoor pools. About the bathhouse Vessigebrobadet is a heated outdoor bathhouse run by Klitterbadet. There is a 25-metre pool, training pool and a paddling pool. All the pools are solar heated. There are also showers, restrooms, saunas and ice cream vendors at the bathhouse.

Sjönevad is perfect for anyone who prefers lakes with a bit of a beach vibe to them. The swim spot is particularly loved by children due to the sandy beach and because the water is quite shallow until you go a bit further out. About the swim spot Sjönevadssjön has an excellent swim spot with a sandy beach and jetty. There is a barbecue area as well as restrooms in the area. You can go for a short stroll along the lake, which will take you past the inn Sjönevads Gästis and an old dance hall. Sjönevad is a calm and peaceful place, but the area livens up over the second weekend in August every year in connection with the Sjönevad market festival. If you have access to a boat, rowing out to the island in the middle of the lake makes for a fun excursion. The island holds the ruins of a castle built centuries ago in the early middle ages.

At a height in Vessigebro with a strikingly beautiful view is a well-preserved malt oast. Perhaps you do not know what a malt oast is. That is not so strange as there are not many of them left in existence. In the old agricultural community, people made their own beer. That required malt. It was smoked and dried here in the malt oast. Visit the Malt Oast in Åhs Take a trip here and learn more about the old time agricultural community. There is a lovely place to sit with tables and benches if you want to bring along your own picnic. The malt oast is made of stone, and inside you will find a large oven called a galt. You can see it through the grille at the opening. When you approach, a lamp turns on inside. Next to the malt oast, there is a painting by Vessigebro artist Alf Johannes, where you can see some of the most important stages in the processes and read about how it all came about. This is Where the Beer Got its Flavour and Colour After Christmas and for a few months onward, it’s time for the townsfolk to drive out to the oast for the malting of grain for the beer. First the grain is soaked, then it is heated so that it begins to sprout. The grains is stirred each day in order to obtain an even amount of sprouting. Once the sprouting is done, the malt is spread out on the galt’s malting frame and the oven is fired up. Smoke from juniper branches gave the malt both flavour and colour. The fire burned around the clock and a fire controller had to place straw into the oast. This sounds a bit unbelievable for us today, but back in the day, beer represented approximately a third of one’s entire nutritional intake. So you can understand how important these establishments were. N.B.! Do not allow children to climb on the oast since stone may fall down. Follow this sign: Ekomuseum Nedre Ätradalen.

The lonely tree high up on the hill in Sörby is a beautiful sight. Take a walk back in time in beautiful nature. Sörby is a small town in the heart of the Ätradalen valley. Starting from the small car park, a historical path leads you along old transport routes, across flower meadows and past ancient monuments. A small brochure tells you about the history and sights along the historical path.