The Fettjeå case

The Fettje waterfall is one of the destination's most visited attractions. The waterfall is over 70 meters high and one of the most spectacular in the mountain world. Due to its popularity, many people want to hike up to the waterfall, causing significant wear and tear on the ground. Therefore, the destination company, together with the landowners, sought project support to take measures along the path up to the waterfall.

The project and associated investment involved constructing stone steps along certain sections of the trail up to Fettjeåfallet, as well as improving the parking facilities and signage.

During the project, stone steps were built with the help of Sherpas who had traveled all the way from Nepal to construct them through the enchanting canyon towards the waterfall. We also graveled parts of the trail where stone steps had not been laid. The stone came from northern Jämtland and blended in beautifully with the natural surroundings.

We built a new barbecue area and installed two new outhouses. We improved the signage and expanded the parking lot. There was a woodshed along half the route where you could buy firewood to take with you to the waterfall. In the fall of 2021, we flew up the last stone so that we could lay stairs for the final stretch up to the waterfall. This work was expected to be completed in the spring of 2022 if the sherpas were granted entry permits.

The total budget for the project was SEK 1,199,222. Bergs Municipality contributed SEK 239,884 in co-financing and Destination Vemdalen contributed SEK 119,922. Support from the rural development program amounted to SEK 839,416.

Do you have questions about the project? Email info@vemdalen.se