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trip to the land of storytellersVärmland invites you into a place filled with culture, adventure, challenges and fun activities. The countryside is so beautiful in places that it will take your breath away. Wherever you are, it is always close at hand, easy to reach. Simply help yourself to whatever you prefer: the great streches of forests, the open countryside, the stories, the coast of Lake Vänern or life along the Klarälven River.
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WHEN YOU FEEL AT YOUR VERY BESTRefreshing for the whole body, temptong to the taste buds and balsam for the soul. When you want the best things in life, Värmland is the place to come to. Find your favourite camping site or stay in a beautiful room in a manor house. You know what makes you feel good!Spapackage which includes: accommodation, breakfast, 3-course dinner, access to spa- & fitness-area with pools, hot-tubs and saunas. Contact reservation@selmaspa.se or +46 565-16610.
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Beds
Besides all fixed beds Värmland has 117 campsites!
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Islands and rocks in Lake Vänern
Lake Vänern is Sweden's largest lake and provides around 800,000 people with drinking water. It has many islands, rocky islets, sandy beaches and shallow bays.
220 km
Klarälvsbanan
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Klarälvsbanan and Klarälvsleden consist of 220 kilometers bikeway through the beautiful Värmland county of which 90 kilometers is a car free, asphalted lane.
300 km
Hiking trails in Glaskogen
In Värmland you are always close to the nature and there are plenty of hiking trails. You can choose a round trip for a few hours or weekly tours.
46.000
Conference chairs
Värmland continues to strengthen its position as one of the contry's most interesting conference and function venues. At Karlstad CCC, for example, 4 941 people can meet up at the same time!
2 h 15 min
Train: Stockholm-Karlstad
The journey between Stockholm and Karlstad takes only 2 hours and 15 minutes by express train.
Upcoming
Events
28 Apr
Food Market
On the last Saturday of the month (January - November) in Kristinehamn. Not in june
19 May
Food & Garden Fair in Nysäter
Browse through both the food and garden plot in Nysäter. Here you can find new and exciting flavors!
1 - 2 Sep
Skördefesten på Värmlandsnäs - Harvest Festival
Skördefesten på Värmlandsnäs offers a diversity of experiences. There is something for everyone, a pleasure for all the senses. Don´t miss the locally produced products!
21 May - 31 Dec
Inger och Lasse Sandbergs sagovärld
Enter the fairy tale world of Inger and Lasse Sandberg.
28 - 29 Apr
Art Weekend - Värmlands Hjärta
Artists in the heart of Värmland open their studios.
20 Apr
Arvika Fordonsmuseum: "Cars that never existed"
Unique cars are displayed at Arvika Fordonsmuseum´s winter exhibition.
5 May
Spring market at Alsters herrgård
Spring market may 6-7 at Alsters Herrgård with local food and handy craft. Activities for everyone 10:00-16:00.
22 Jun
Midsummer celebration at Alster Manor
Traditional midsummer celebration with dancing and other activities around the midsummer pole!
28 Jul
Diggiloo 2018
Summer's most delightful show is back in Kristinehamn!
21 Jul
Poker Run Vänern 2018
Large fast boats compete in poker tournament.
23 Jun - 9 Sep
"Charlotte Löwensköld" Västanå Teater in Berättarladan
Theater in Berättarladan, Rottneros Park.
22 Sep - 28 Nov
Exhibition Rackstadmuseum: Racken and Africa
Works from the art museum in Arvika verses the unique Africa collection of the artist Bengt Olsson at the Rackstadmuseum in Arvika.
21 - 29 Jul
Filibjurveckan - funny activities for all ages.
Welcome to Filibjurveckan in Filipstad. An exciting week for the whole family.
27 - 29 Jul
Fryksdalsdansen 2017
Yearly music- and dancing festival over three days.
29 Jun - 1 Jul
A viking weekend at Sågudden.
Vikings occupy the area of Sågudden in Arvika.
22 Jun
Midsummer celebrations, Sågudden Open Air Museum
Celebrate a traditional Swedish Midsummer at Sågudden Open Air Museum
11 - 17 Jul
Culture week at Geijersgården
Visit Geijersgården during their cultural week and experience a bygone era. Geijersgården is the birthplace of the famous author Erik Gustaf Geijer and is located in Ransäter.
29 - 30 Sep
Antique and collector's fair
Welcome to one of the biggest anitque fairs in Värmland at Parkhallen in Arvika.
26 - 27 May
Art weekend in Filipstads municipality
Art and inspiration at local artist in the municipality.
5 - 12 Aug
Culture Week in Sunne
The Cultural Week in Sunne is a popular annual event.
7 - 10 Jun
Ransätersstämman
Four days of Swedish folk music and dancing in Ransäter with thousands of musicians and visitors .
22 Jun
Värmlänningarna in Ransäter
Welcome to Värmlänningarna, the Swedish Romeo and Juliet of Värmland.
Värmlänningarna is played on four occasions during the summer at Ransäters Hembygdsgård.
4 - 8 Jul
Bälgspel vid landsvägskanten
Welcome to one of the world's largest accordion festivals with stage performances and dancing in beautiful Ransäter.
20 - 21 Jul
Svenska Bondkomikfestivalen
The folk comedy festival starts off with the evening cabaret Koskällan and the winner of the Fridolf Rhudin prize will be presented.
29 Jul
Traditional collectors fair
One of Värmlands large and popular collectors' fairs!
10 Aug
Antique and collectors fair
Värmland's largest collectors fair is arranged for the 25th consecutive year at Ransäters Hembygdsgård.
5 May
Pirate Day in Kristinehamn center
Join the treasure hunt with the pirates among the shops in Kristinehamn center.
28 - 30 Jun
Putte i parken 2018
Do not miss the lovely festival with free entrance and a nice selection of music.
2 - 4 Aug
Arvika Harbour Festival
Welcome to a great music festival with national and international artists in Arvika.
21 - 28 Jul
Gammelvala - "The old world"
Curious on how people lived and worked in the old days in this area? For one week the clock is turned back about 150 years at Skutboudden in Brunskog.
19 - 20 May
Medieval market in Lekvattnet
For two days in May, the homestead museum of Karmenkynna in Lekvattnet is filled with jesters, musicians and archers.
9 - 10 Jun
Medieval fair
A medieval fair at the Sågudden Open Air Museum in Arvika.
1 - 2 Jun
Nostalgic days with cars and music
Two days for nostalgics in Torsby, with music, cars and much more from the old days.
22 - 23 Jun
Midsummer celebration in Torsby
Traditional celebration of Midsummer at Gamla Torget and Kollsberg Homestead museum in Torsby. Enjoy the dancing around the midsummer pole and Borejoggen.
Värmlands
Profiles
Matts Olsson
Christian Eriksson
Maria Westerberg
24 hours in Sunne with the author Helen Tursten
24 hours in Sunne with the author Helen Tursten
Helene Tursten is the author behind the bestsellers about Irene...
Kenny Bräck
From Filipstad to Philadelphia – The story of the Ericson brothers
From Filipstad to Philadelphia – The story of the Ericson brothers
The brothers fro Filipstad were behind inventions and buildings...
Ninni Schulman
Alfred Nobel – multi-faced innovator and citizen of the world
Alfred Nobel – multi-faced innovator and citizen of the world
Alfred Nobel is without doubt one of Sweden’s best known...
The Hebbe sisters
Mathias Holmgren
Anders "Iron Man" Olsson
Christer Sjögren - The dance band king from Hagfors
Christer Sjögren - The dance band king from Hagfors
The dance band vocalist and solo artist Christer Sjögren from...
Ernst Kirchsteiger
Tina Thörner
Pontus Tidemand
Ida Hallquist on artistry and passion for Värmland
Ida Hallquist on artistry and passion for Värmland
She slipped into acting on a banana skin. Her goal from a young...
Jonas Blixt
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Västanå Teater: A barn filled with stories
Västanå Teater: A barn filled with stories
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Winter fun for all the family in Värmland
Winter fun for all the family in Värmland
You don’t have to venture far to enjoy first-rate winter...
Art, heritage and pretty parks - Värmland has it all
Art, heritage and pretty parks - Värmland has it all
Everywhere you go in Värmland, you can enjoy cultural...
Skutberget - The best running track in Sweden
Skutberget - Sveriges bästa motionsspår
Skutberget has been nominated as the Best Running Track in...
The haunted house Frammegården has a ghost for a guest
The haunted house Frammegården has a ghost for a guest
A haunted house in Skilling mark outside of Eda attracts brave...
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Shopping and Värmland crafts
Shopping and Värmland crafts
The shopping and crafts mecca of Värmland offers everything from...
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Mariebergsskogen, a park to enjoy
Mariebergsskogen, a park to enjoy
Take a walk to Mariebergsskogen, one of Värmland’s most-visited...
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Selma Spa: Fairytale SPA in the forest of Sunne
Selma Spa: Fairytale SPA in the forest of Sunne
The perfect place for recuperation can be found by the strait...
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Naturbyn: Experience the real nature of Värmland
Naturbyn: Experience the real nature of Värmland
Shut off, disengage and relax. There are no demands or...
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Mårbacka: Selma Lagerlöf’s revenge
Mårbacka: Selma Lagerlöf’s revenge
An oasis in Sunne. With memories, environments and smells that...
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Nature, activities and attractions in Värmland
Nature, activities and attractions in Värmland
Change is satisfying and what would a holiday be without a dose...
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Nature experiences in Värmland: Arvika Canoe and Tourist Centre
Nature experiences in Värmland: Arvika Canoe and Tourist Centre
Luc Dodeman is the French fireman who met an Arvika girl in...
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The guest-friendly hotel in Arvika
Haunted sites in Värmland
Haunted sites in Värmland
You will have certainly heard stories that send chills down the...
Culinary experience using Wermlandian kama flour from Stöpafors Mill
Culinary experience using Wermlandian kama flour from Stöpafors Mill
Motti with bacon (the national dish of Värmland) is served in...
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The history of Klässbols linneväveri: Four generation of weavers
The history of Klässbols linneväveri: Four generation of weavers
Klässbolis the small town south of Arvika in Värmland that has...
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Klarälven and Vildmark i Värmland - Magical memories
Klarälven and Vildmark i Värmland - Magical memories
Ten thousand lakes. And between these is Klarälven that twists...
Karlskoga Degerfors – a Swedish fishing destination
Karlskoga Degerfors – a Swedish fishing destination
Karlskoga Degerfors is a Wermlandian destination for fishing
From laughter to Selma – The new storytelling tradition
From laughter to Selma – The new storytelling tradition
Many years after giants such as Selma Lagerlöf, Nils Ferlin and...
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A Värmland Wild West at Sun Dance Ranch
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24 hours in Sunne with the author Helen Tursten
24 hours in Sunne with the author Helen Tursten
Helene Tursten is the author behind the bestsellers about Irene...
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The coffee and snacks culture in Värmland - The Swedish fika
The coffee and snacks culture in Värmland
The scent of freshly baked pastries and freshly brewed coffee...
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Flourishing entertainment in Karlstad
Flourishing entertainment in Karlstad
Excellent daytime activities, high-class food experiences and a...
Ack Värmland
Explore Värmlands
Destinations
- Arvika
- Degerfors
- Eda
- Filipstad
- Forshaga
- Grums
- Hagfors
- Hammarö
- Karlskoga
- Karlstad
- Kil
- Kristinehamn
- Munkfors
- Storfors
- Sunne
- Säffle
- Torsby
- Årjäng
Arvika
Degerfors
Eda
Filipstad
Forshaga
Grums
Hagfors
Hammarö
Karlskoga
Karlstad
Kil
Kristinehamn
Munkfors
Storfors
Sunne
Säffle
Torsby
Årjäng
Vänern
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Arvika
Arvika in the heart of Värmland. It is not just an exceptionally beautiful region with fantastic opportunities for outdoor life.
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Karlskoga
Surrounded by beautiful nature, forests and numerous lakes, Karlskoga is for many, the perfect destination for recreation of all kinds. In Lake Möckeln you can go swimming and fishing. Hiking- and canoe trails, it’s all nearby. Alfred Nobel, Sweden's most famous person spent the summers of his last years in life here. He bought the Björkborn Mansion which is now a museum dedicated to Nobel Prize founder.
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Eda
Eda municipality has a significant bordertrading, historical sights and natur experinces both in summer and winter. Welcome!
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Forshaga
We are proud of our exclusive salmon fishing in the river Klarälven and the nature near the bike trail Klarälvsbanan. But we have more to offer you.
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Karlstad
Karlstad is a wonderfully compact Swedish city with a 'big city’ feel, with the advantage that many attractions are just a short walk away.
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Munkfors
Historic and interesting attractions with a mix of culture, nature, tradition and festivity. Visit the mill park by river Klarälven.
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Sunne
Sunne is a tourist hub with Mårbacka estate - the home of Selma Lagerlöf, Rottneros Park, The water park Vattenlandet and the ski resort Ski Sunne.
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Säffle
Säffle is the municipality that begins at the shore of Lake Vänern with the beautiful archipelagos of Lurö and Millesvik.
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Kristinehamn
Walk in the charming town center dating back to the 1600s. Enjoy Lake Vänern, boat tours, shopping, food, entertainment and culture.
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Degerfors
In Degerfors municipality you’re always close to water and magnificent scenery. Here are the lakes Möckeln, Skagern, Ölen, Storbjörken, and Lillbjörken. There are great opportunities for fishing- and nature life. We have river Letälven which runs through the municipality from Lake Mockeln to Lake Skagern.
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Filipstad
Welcome to Filipstad. Here you can try gold panning, fishing, go hiking, canoeing, trolley riding and in the winter you can go skating and skiing.
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Grums
Welcome to discover Grums!
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Hagfors
Welcome to Hagfors! Go hiking with a guide or come with us on a safari and look for wild animals. Go biking along the Klarälvsbanan.
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Hammarö
Hammarö is a green island in Lake Vänern. Perfect for bathing, boattrips and with a rich culture.
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Kil
Welcome to discover Kil!
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Storfors
Welcome to Storfors. Discover the lake system of Bergslagskanalen.
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Torsby
Unique experiences- Sweden's first skitunnel, timberrafting on River Klarälven and hiking in the mysterious Finnskogen.
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Årjäng
Welcome to Årjäng in the western part of Värmland on the border to Norway. With a lot of lakes, hiking trails and wild animals you can experience the wildlife.
Ack Värmeland du sköna!
An expression that still applies. Värmland's unique culture constantly being renewed, debated and questioned, and new layers are added to the core that has been built up over many centuries. It has created a landscape of contrasts: rally and opera, hearty local food in local heritage centres and gourmet dishes served on starched linen tablecloths, specialist handicraft shops and large shopping centres, art trails and ice hockey tournaments, dance band festivals and research conferences. Rocky islands in the archipelago - where both young and old can be pirates for a day - and deep forests where wolves howl and trolls can take you for a walk. Manors with ghosts and timber rafts on which you sleep under the stars; city life and countryside cabins. You can find all this and much more in Värmland.
What’s your best Värmland contrast? We’d love to know!
