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Lake and bird sanctuary of 51 hectares with pastures to the north, coniferous forest to the west and deciduous forest to the east.
Baksjön nature reserve is a lake is surrounded by coniferous and deciduous forest, while the agricultural landscape with fields and pastures opens up to the north and south. The open agricultural lands are of importance for the area as a bird sanctuary. Cattle keep the pasture open, which gives a more species-rich flora which in turn gives a more species-rich insect and bird fauna. Bird life includes nesting Чайка чубата, Баранець звичайний, Щеврик лучний, Лебідь-кликун and Гоголь зеленоголовий. Скопа, Сапсан, Боривітер звичайний, Сипуха and Дрімлюга звичайний have been seen foraging in the reserve.
The reserve is located in Storfors, about 16 km north of Kristinehamn and about 3 km west of Lake Ullvettern. From Kristinehamn you drive road 64 towards Storfors – Filipstad. Turn off towards Lungsund. The reserve is signposted along the road.
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