Have you ever wondered if there have always been pink water lilies? The answer is no. The pink water lily is a spontaneous mutation from a small lake in Sweden: Fagertärn. The lake became famous in the 19th century and people from all over Europe took the pink species home with them. This is also how they ended up in the pond in Normandy that inspired Claude Monet’s unforgettable paintings.
Today, the Fagertärn water lilies are strictly protected, but you can visit them. Just 12 kilometres from Åboholm is the start of a 3-kilometre circular trail around the lake. There is a small kiosk with snacks and public toilets at the car park – ideal for a trip with children.