Åsens's cabin with a view of Lake Siljan for miles.
In the mid-17th century, it was customary on Sollerön to have two summer cottages. Right up until the end of the 19th century, each farm had three summer cottages on the mainland. For example, Åsen, Umsi, Sävsjöbodarna or Björka, Garberg, Läberg. Before 1892, people were completely dependent on using boats to travel between the island and the mainland. Today, it is convenient with the bridge.
The bleating of the cows and the sound of the barking horses have fallen silent. The pastures have instead become a peaceful oasis where you can escape the stress of everyday life and heal your soul with tranquility and beautiful views.
What's happening in Åsen today? Solleröbladet interviewed Ulla Kallin, chairwoman of the fäbodlaget
“Today there are 35 properties plus land in Åsen,” Ulla begins. “And then of course Åsengården which has been here since the 1960s. There is no permanent resident registered in Åsen but some people live here almost all year round. In recent years there has been a rejuvenation and several properties have had new owners. Today it is not only Soldfok who has Åsen as their Eldorado. Many live in Mälardalen. For example Köping, Eskilstuna, Vaxholm and Uppsala. People from Leksing are also represented.
The fäbodlaget was supposed to celebrate its 40th anniversary last year, but the anniversary has been moved forward. The most important task we have is to keep the landscape open. Every year we clear away weeds and bushes for 2 days. We also lease about 25 sheep that graze cleanly on the sloping meadows. In connection with the “work days”, the barbecue is on and we try to convey the history to the new property owners. The fiddlers Baba Svensson and Roine Andersson have played the violin several times and Mats Wik from Utanmyra has told us about the old fäbod system.
We have a Facebook group that reports on useful things for us Åsen residents. When the snow is good, we get snowmobile help and dig up several ski tracks. The Siljansleden trail also goes through the hut.”
The board consists of Annette Knutz, secretary, Torbjörn Braun, Erik Johansson, Katarina Valsberg and Ulla Kallin, chair.
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