Scandinavia's largest cleft cave
The Cave
170 metres of rock, legend and coloured light – twelve metres beneath the summit of Hoverberget.
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The discovery, 1897
The Swedish-American engineer Jöns Väst had heard the rumours of a dark crevice in Hoverberget. One summer's day in 1897 he had himself lowered into the fissure, a lantern in hand. What he found there marked the beginning of Scandinavia's largest cleft cave as a place to visit.
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The legend of Hoverbergsgubben
Long before Jöns Väst, people told of a giant, Hoverbergsgubben, who made his home inside the mountain. When settlers arrived a thousand years ago and began to farm, he withdrew deeper into the crevice. Some say you can still hear him when the wind blows in from Storsjön.
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The descent
Two long staircases take you twelve metres down. First a forecourt where you can still glimpse treetops and sky above – then the passage opens into a vault 20 to 30 metres high. Daylight filters through an opening in the roof and coloured lamps bring the walls alive in blue, green and warm yellow. In summer, local artists show their work in the cave. The cave is 170 metres long, of which 81 metres are open to visitors. Plan for 30 to 60 minutes including the walk up.
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Good to know
It is about 600 metres of steep uphill from the parking area to the cave entrance. Wear sturdy shoes. The cave is not accessible for visitors with limited mobility or strong claustrophobia. Children are welcome with an adult. You visit at your own risk. Bring an extra layer – the cave stays cool all year round.
In short
600 m steep walk from the parking area
Sturdy shoes recommended
Not suitable with limited mobility or claustrophobia
Children welcome with an adult
Visit at your own risk
Around 8 °C in the cave – bring a layer
Hours & prices
- June–August: daily 10 am – 8 pm
- From September: 10–16 – please call ahead
- Admission SEK 70 · children under 12 free
Tickets are paid by cash or Swish at the kiosk by the parking area.