Destination Falkenberg Invests in Art in Nature at Eseredssjön
Along the Hallandsleden trail near Eseredssjön in Ätran, a new art experience is currently emerging. Local artists Carina Bengtsson and Klara Sundin are creating a place where art and nature meet. Portals, walls, seating areas, and a labyrinth are being constructed using natural materials that blend seamlessly into the forest, enhancing the experience of being in the area.
The project is driven by Destination Falkenberg with funds from Region Halland and is expected to be completed by the end of 2025/2026.
”We want to create a place to pause when walking the trail, but also to encourage more people to explore nature. There will be space for play, rest, and reflection,” says Johanna Mars, project manager at Destination Falkenberg.
Art That Enriches the Nature Experience
The initiative started in early summer 2025 through an open call inviting local artists and creatives to submit ideas on how the site could be developed through art in harmony with nature.
The selected location is the stretch between the beach and the wind shelter at Eseredssjön, along the Hallandsleden trail. The area is visited year-round by hikers, school classes, locals, and tourists who come to swim, paddle, grill, or cross-country ski in winter.
The project’s goal is to enhance existing experiences, make the location more vibrant, and give both residents and visitors a new reason to return.
Sustainable Art in Harmony with the Location
During autumn, the artists have been working on-site to find the right expression and design. The result will be art installations that spark curiosity and invite visitors to sit, play, and explore.
The materials are sustainable and natural, chosen with great respect for the landscape. The labyrinth, seating areas, and various spatial structures are created to withstand weather, wind, and the many visitors along the trail.
”For us, it has been important to start from the place as it is and enhance what already exists. The works should feel natural here, as if they have always been part of the forest,” says artist Carina Bengtsson.
The official opening is planned for spring 2026.
