Rengsjö
Rengsjö is a locality ( tätort ) in the Swedish province of Gävleborg and the historical province of Hälsingland and lies about 25 km from the virgin coast of the Gulf of Bothnia between Söderhamn removed and Bollnäs.
The village with village infrastructure is dominated by the west and east of Kirchberg Östersjön, a 3 km long lake is limited. Hiking trails surround the predominantly composed of red houses village, while in the winter allows an illuminated trail winter sports.
Geography and climate
Just north of the 61st parallel of latitude, the resort is located in the boreal forest zone with warm summer continental climate. The landscape is dominated by dense coniferous forests with birch seams.
The glacially overprinted flat hilly landscape here is 100 m above sea level.
48 lakes enrich the boundaries of the village.
- Precipitation throughout the year: 500 mm
- Temperature averages in January: -4 ° C to -11 ° C
- Temperature means July: 13 ° C to 15 ° C.
Attractions
Museum Village
Even Linnaeus has raved on his Lapland journey in 1732 by Hälsingland that here a " nicer and cleaner than building elsewhere ' is to be found.
Thus we find at the western entrance of Rengsjö, Västerby, a nationally renowned museum village Hembygdsby, which with over 30 buildings reveals a unique array of original buildings and with 6,820 artefacts from five centuries houses one of the most extensive collections of peasant culture of Sweden.
It lure all year cultural events, especially Swedish folklore performances with costumes and typical music, such as the Hälsinge Hambo.
Leinenweberei
In the district of the village Rengsjö just 6 km west lies the Trolldalen ( the Trolltal ) the impressive system of a traditional water -driven mill flat with numerous buildings in their original state. Växbo kvarn, the mill of Växbo.
This unique relic from the early days of industrialization in the sparsely populated region of northern Sweden invites young and old to join. An interesting tour of several huts in a fabulous environment leaves lasting impressions; the mill from the early 18th century is one of the most popular destinations in Hälsingland.
Every province of Sweden is assigned to a plant. The flax plant is the landscape of Hälsingland. The plant, which enabled the former wealth of the agrarian province of Hälsingland only.
Bullerberget
On the southern outskirts of the climb begins on the Buller Mountain, on whose summit invites a year-round accessible observation tower for a magnificent nature experience. The view of vast forests and pristine landscapes, from flat wavy coastline down to the mighty peaks to the west is a worthwhile trip.
Church History
The hälsingischen Sage Glysisvallur according to the original church of this place in the first half of the 13th century by the smith Brodde of Broddböle on the Ringsbacka - have been built - the present-day cemetery compared to the present building.
The St. John's Church, named after its patron saint John the Baptist, fell victim to a fire in 1626 and after 24 years of long-lasting construction began. Apart from the ruins remains of the old church and a bell from 1630 was used. Together with a 1848 -built bell sound you hear today in their typical slow strokes.
The present substantial church building with its high windows under the vaulted ceiling slightly Gustavian style dates from the year 1795. Built in the center spire of the 43mx15m large building is the vestry of the Protestant church, now a member of the Assembly Bollnäs - Rengsjö.
Society
Life in rural areas between the small towns and Söderhamn Bollnäs is characterized by lively club activities. The function of a community hall with weekly social tenders which meet here, the centrally located clubhouse of the local sports club.