Avasjö kapell

Avasjö kapell är ett litet men anmärkningsvärt kapell i Borgafjälls centrum, vackert beläget mot fjälllandskapet med vidsträckt utsikt över det omgivande fjället. …

Avasjö kapell is a small but remarkable chapel in Borgafjäll center, beautifully set against the mountain landscape with wide views over the surrounding fjäll. The chapel was inaugurated in 1950 and designed by R Erskine, who also designed the nearby Borgafjäll Hotel. The building is modest and blends naturally into its surroundings, it is constructed with local wood and materials. It was largely built through local engagement, funded by donations and constructed with help from the community. The design is distinctive, with a steep roof inspired by traditional northern buildings and decorative elements resembling cross-timber construction—unusual for this region. A small freestanding bell tower next to the chapel holds an old bell from 1862. Notable that it was open to the public when we visited it. Overall, Avasjö kapell is a quiet, scenic, and culturally interesting stop—small in size, but rich in character.