What is Sjuhärad

Five quick facts about Sjuhärad

• What is Sjuhärad?

Sjuhärad is a beautiful inland area where over 100 lakes intersperse with hilly forest, beautiful pastures and meadows. It is a sub-regional informal region in southern Västergötland with eight municipalities and Borås is the largest city.

• Why is it called Sjuhärad?

The name Sjuhärad comes from the fact that it is a collection of seven districts, i.e. parishes that were part of a certain area where there was a common court under the leadership of a district chief. The expression "Sjuhäradsbygden" was coined in 1919. Here you can read more about Sjuhärad's history Sjuhärads history.

• Which are the seven districts?

Historically, Sjuhäradsbygden includes the seven counties of Gäsene, Ås, Veden, Bollebygd, Mark, Kind and Redväg. Nowadays, the municipalities of Bollebygd, Borås, Herrljunga, Mark, Svenljunga, Tranemo, and Ulricehamn are usually counted as Sjuhärad.

• What is Sjuhärad known for?

The area has been known for many years for its textile industry and its mills. Today, the area is thriving with strong entrepreneurship, also called the 'Knalle' spirit, with, among other things, the majority of headquarters in the textile industry located in our region, an expanding textile college and world-leading research in textiles and design.

• How is the nature in Sjuhärad?

The nature around Sjuhärad is made for hiking and other excursions. The terrain is varied and diverse, ranging from open cultural landscapes to large forests, moderately hilly and rich in lakes. The trails run through areas that often have something exciting to tell about their history. In Sjuhärad there are also many great cycling opportunities. Choose whether you want to cycle on a car-free embankment, winding dirt roads or low-traffic country roads in beautiful nature. We have both longer cycle trails and smaller circular loops.