Welcome to Öje
Öje is a small village that lies 17 km north of the town of Malung in Dalarna and on the E45 motorway towards Mora. The same-name lake is sometimes described as; ‘the lake with as many islands as there are days of the year’. Not quite true; but it is dotted with many islands that lend it its special character.
Skaters are welcome to enjoy the prepared track that starts at Öje Camping & Bathing. If ice conditions allow, you can start your skating trip 12 km south of Öje at Hånäset. There are several rest spots, with windshields and outside toilets, and there is wood available for making a barbecue. The track is prepared by Öje IF.
The Vita Älgen restaurant is in the village, about 750 metres walk from the camping site. All the dishes are homemade and the restaurant is open weekdays for lunch during the winter season. You can also book the restaurant for other times if you are part of a group of several people.
The village of Öje also has a cosy hostel with 11 rooms and 35 beds and is beautifully located by Ogströmmen river. At the Öje Tourism Centre and Hostel there are pitches for caravans, with electrical hook-up, and hard standings available for motor homes.
Tracks on Lake Öje
Öje lake is the pride of region on the mouth of the Ogströmmen river, with some ninety-four beautiful islands. The lake shoreline stretches 81 km and runs through four bodies of water before reaching the sea after 389 kilometres. The lake is 326 above sea level and covers an area of 65 square kilometres.
It is surrounded by high mountains and many of its islands Öje lake is the pride of region on the mouth of the Ogströmmen river, with some ninety-four beautiful islands. The lake shoreline stretches 81 km and runs through four bodies of water before reaching the sea after 389 kilometres. The lake is 326 above sea level and covers an area of 65 square kilometres. It is surrounded by high mountains and many of its islands are accessible. There is a natural sandy beach at Vitensand on Jönen island. The natural settings around the lake are fantastic, with an abundance of flora and fauna.
Map of the skating tracks on Lake Öje!
Öje lake, Blue Circuit, Bysjön, 2 km
Starts from Öje Camping & Bathing and is signposted from E45 motorway. The Blue Circuit, which is 2 km long and starts at the campsite, is given priority and prepared before the other tracks.
Öje lake Blue Circuit, Vitensand, 6 km
The 2 km circuit that starts in Bysjön is extended at its southern end and includes a beautiful rest spot at Vitensand. A ski track runs parallel with the skating track.
Öje lake, Green Circuit, Hånäset, 12 km
When the entire stretch of track is prepared between Öje camping site and Hånäsets bathing spot, it is 12 km long in one direction. There are rest stops along the track, with windshields and outside toilets. There is also wood available for barbecuing.
Other services and activities:
Some 180 people live in Öje and the village cooperative runs the petrol station, the Vita Älgen restaurant, the hostel, home help and the camping site and bathing spot. In addition to the skating track and facilities, Öje also offers an illuminated ski track, as well as a snowmobile track and snow-shoe walking in the forest.
oje.se (accommodation, book a table and book a guide)
yttermalungscamping.se (skate and ski hire)