Bee Paradise

Biparadiset (Bee Paradise) is the only place of its kind in Sweden. When regiment I11 was discontinued, its old gravel pitch was transformed into a dazzling midsummer night's dream. Bluebells and pasqueflowers were planted. A reflecting pool and mounds of earth were created. Today, these attract wild bees searching for nectar and pollen. So far, more than 80 species have been identified, including rarities such as the large shaggy bee and the large scabious mining bee. The purple emperor butterfly and the poplar admiral butterfly are observed on a regular basis as are the various Burnet moths. Hawthorn, willow, mountain arnica and bird's foot treefoil are common plants. The area is also visitor friendly with information signs and accessible walkway. Around Biparadiset, grazing animals play a helpful role in conservation and keeping the landscape open.