Plenty to discover on Labbera

The peninsula that lies to the west of Råda Manor and forms part of lake Rådasjön nature reserve is called Labbera. You can pick the first wood anemones of the year here, take an evening swim on a balmy summer evening, crunch through deep autumn leaves and even go ice-skating in Winter.

Apart from the lake itself, Rådasjön nature reserve contains lakeside woodland, open pastureland and deciduous forest, mainly of oak. The area around Råda Manor, and the neighbouring Gunnebo House and Gardens, together form a site of special value for its biology and heritage.

Photo Anna Sigvardsson

Nature on the Labbera peninsula is so important that it is part of the European network of protected natural sites, Natura 2000. With Råda Manor as your starting point there are plenty of opportunities for walks, exercise, nature experiences and recreation. The two-kilometre-long nature trail on Labbera peninsula has signs that tell you about the natural points of interest along the way. They also tell you more about the building on the headland, the ruin of a folly.

In the first half of the 19th century the manor house was run by baroness Martina von Schwerin, who also had the folly built on the headland of Labbera. The folly, which was a surprise for Martina’s son, is an important example of the romanticism of the period.

This is how the folly on Labbera may have looked in the mid-19th century.

Bring your mobile and answer the nature quiz

If you have a smartphone you can add some extra fun to the nature trail. The signs along the route also have questions that you can answer with the aid of an app. You can download the Naturfrågan Mölnlycke app from the AppStore or Play Store. The app is primarily aimed at children aged 8–15, but it turns out that young and old alike are inspired to learn more about nature.