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In Arvika, creativity flows, here musicians, artists and artisans have lived and worked side by side since the turn of the century and still do today! In Arvika, the cultural events take turns all year round. We have activities for all interests and invite to varied outdoor life in our magnificent forests or in one of our 365 lakes.
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Arvika
In Arvika, creativity flows, here musicians, artists and artisans have lived and worked side by side since the turn of the century and still do today! In Arvika, the cultural events take turns all year round. We have activities for all interests and invite to varied outdoor life in our magnificent forests or in one of our 365 lakes.
Welcome to the city with sun in mind! In Karlstad you are always close to water, not so strange as the city is located where Sweden's longest river, the Klarälven, meets Sweden's largest lake, Lake Vänern. There are also plenty of green areas for you who like to hike, bike or just enjoy a picnic in the sun. A vibrant nightlife, food from all corners of the world and a wide range of culture.
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Karlstad
Welcome to the city with sun in mind! In Karlstad you are always close to water, not so strange as the city is located where Sweden's longest river, the Klarälven, meets Sweden's largest lake, Lake Vänern. There are also plenty of green areas for you who like to hike, bike or just enjoy a picnic in the sun. A vibrant nightlife, food from all corners of the world and a wide range of culture.
Large, spacious & easy to keep your distance! Welcome to a safe trade at Charlottenbergs Shoppingcenter with 60 stores and 2,500 parking spaces.
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Charlottenberg
Large, spacious & easy to keep your distance! Welcome to a safe trade at Charlottenbergs Shoppingcenter with 60 stores and 2,500 parking spaces.
Nature
Glaskogen is Värmland's largest nature reserve comprising 28,000 ha, mostly forest land of a wilderness nature. One fifth of its area consists of water and within the reserve the heights vary between 110 and 300 m above sea level. In the nature reserve there are 300 km of hiking trails to choose from. Everything from tours for a few hours to week-long tours with accommodation in windbreaks, overnight cabins or campsites. Nice canoe trails and a lot of lakes with potable water. Good fishing opportunities, fishing license required.
To spend the night in the windbreaks and cabins, and to use the campsites, the Glass Forest Card is required. It is available for purchase at Arvika Tourist Office and in Lenungshammar. A detailed map of the area with hiking and canoe trails, windbreaks and more can be purchased at the tourist offices in Västra Värmland, at the Information Center in Lenungshammar, Din X petrol station in Glava and online at Glaskogen's website.
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Glaskogens Naturreservat
1 LenungshammarGlaskogen is Värmland's largest nature reserve comprising 28,000 ha, mostly forest land of a wilderness nature. One fifth of its area consists of water and within the reserve the heights vary between 110 and 300 m above sea level. In the nature reserve there are 300 km of hiking trails to choose from. Everything from tours for a few hours to week-long tours with accommodation in windbreaks, overnight cabins or campsites. Nice canoe trails and a lot of lakes with potable water. Good fishing opportunities, fishing license required.
To spend the night in the windbreaks and cabins, and to use the campsites, the Glass Forest Card is required. It is available for purchase at Arvika Tourist Office and in Lenungshammar. A detailed map of the area with hiking and canoe trails, windbreaks and more can be purchased at the tourist offices in Västra Värmland, at the Information Center in Lenungshammar, Din X petrol station in Glava and online at Glaskogen's website.
Activites
Treens camp is located just 500m from the cabin. Here you have the opportunity to rent canoes, play volley boll, try out frisbee golf or just relax by the water.
Treens Natur&Fiskecamp AB
FredrosTreens camp is located just 500m from the cabin. Here you have the opportunity to rent canoes, play volley boll, try out frisbee golf or just relax by the water.
Matkultur
home-baked coffee bread is baked and served here, many of the pastries are made with tradition from Selma Lagerlöf's time at Mårbacka, with the special tailor-made flour, a toasted oatmeal. We offer fresh filling sandwiches and light lunch dishes, such as the unique nutritious tailor-made crepe with salad and dressing. Soup is also served during high season. All food offered is locally produced. Lunch dishes are served between 12-15.
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Mårbacka
home-baked coffee bread is baked and served here, many of the pastries are made with tradition from Selma Lagerlöf's time at Mårbacka, with the special tailor-made flour, a toasted oatmeal. We offer fresh filling sandwiches and light lunch dishes, such as the unique nutritious tailor-made crepe with salad and dressing. Soup is also served during high season. All food offered is locally produced. Lunch dishes are served between 12-15.
Enjoy a time travel back to the 1950's. A restaurant with great burgers and friendly staff.
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Diner 45
Enjoy a time travel back to the 1950's. A restaurant with great burgers and friendly staff.
Älgstråket 29A
29A ÄlgstråketLocal pizzeria
Shopping
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Amazing flea market with all kinds of bits and pieces.
ICA Nära Thybergs
Convenience store
Lidl
89 FallängsvägenConvenience store
Tipps für Reisende
Was einpacken?
Bring your hiking shoes
If you want, you can spend all day hiking the forests directly from the cabin. A good pair of hiking shoes are recommended
Bräuche und Kultur
"Inte störa inte förstöra"
This directly translates to: "Don't disturb, don't damage".
This is the main rule of the "Freedom to Roam" (Allemansrätten) which means you have the right to enjoy nature but never disturb or damage your surroundings.
Always leave it better than you left it.
Nicht verpassen
Prepare for the barbeque!
Before arriving to the cabin, if you want to use the barbeque, you should stock up on lighter fluid and charcoal.
These items you can by on most convenience stores and gas stations
Nicht verpassen
Bring food!
Will you stay at the cabin for a few days without leaving?
A good idea is to prepare and buy food for those days. This to maximize your vacay time!