INSPIRATIONAL EXAMPLE:
Fäbodveck: Living Rural Traditions in Jämtland
Description:
Inspired by the traditional summer farming culture of Jämtland, Sweden, this tourism concept offers visitors an immersive experience of rural life, local traditions, and sustainable land-use practices. The experience celebrates the knowledge, skills, and cultural practices associated with historic fäbod farming traditions.
Visitors engage with traditional food production, animal husbandry, storytelling, and cultural activities that continue to shape local identity and community life.
Heritage Elements:
- Summer farming traditions
- Cheese making
- Animal husbandry
- Traditional music and kulning
- Local knowledge and storytelling
Visitor Experience
Participants join practical demonstrations, storytelling sessions, cheese-making activities, traditional farming experiences, and cultural performances linked to the region’s heritage.
Why it Matters?
The concept highlights how traditional rural practices contribute to cultural continuity, environmental sustainability, and a strong sense of place.
Tourism Concept Poster
The poster below was created by participants during the #ASenseofEU international training mobility. It presents a tourism concept inspired by the living farming traditions and cultural heritage of Jämtland, Sweden.
