Sveafallen

Sveafallen is a nature reserve in Degerfors Municipality featuring a collection of small canyons and geological formations carved by glacial meltwater during the last ice age. The landscape reveals layers of rock that tell the story of ancient water flow and earth movement.

Scientists discovered this location in 1923, which led to extensive research about its connection to the prehistoric Ancylus Lake that existed before the Baltic Sea formed. The findings revealed that the site was shaped during a major transition in the region's water systems.

The nature reserve serves as an educational site where visitors learn about geological processes through informative displays and marked walking paths.

Three parking areas provide access to the reserve, with some spaces reserved for visitors with mobility needs and a 250-meter accessible path available. Good footwear is important as the terrain is uneven and surfaces can be slippery when wet.

Giant kettles are scattered throughout the reserve and demonstrate the power of ancient glacial waters that carved deep circular formations in solid rock. These ring-shaped depressions are unusually dramatic because they were created by swirling water forces rather than slow erosion over time.

Location: Degerfors Municipality

Inception: October 17, 1975

GPS coordinates: 59.21576,14.43121

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:04