EXPERIENCES AROUND ARVIKA
Are you interested in visiting Arvika? Create your very own route. Below we have listed some visit gems. Make your trip to Värmland memorable.
NATURE AND TOURISM
Klässbol is beautifully situated by the lake Glafsfjorden. There are both fishing opportunities and a swimming area. On the other side of the Glafsfjorden, the Glaskogen nature reserve brightens up and gives you fantastic nature experiences. So fantastic that even The New York Times Style Magazine chose to do a big report, which you can read about here .
HAPPIE CAMP – A MAGICAL NATURE EXPERIENCE HIDDEN IN BEAUTIFUL NATURE
"A network of simple and natural accommodations with high comfort. The purpose of our Happie Camps is to make it easier for people to get out into privacy and enjoy nature undisturbed, alone or in good company."
Get close to nature and let yourself be swept up in the blanket of well-being that Happie Camp stays provide. A true "Lisa for the soul" feeling. Skip the tent and food packing, just decide where and when. And you, in the Wood Frame tents you will find Klässbol products...
Photo: Roya Sarvestani
Links to other accommodation websites:
Visit Värmland
Swecamp
Arvika Canoe Center
Visit Arvika
Arvika Tourist Center Guesthouse Eleven
TRADE
In Arvika area, the artistic vein is always present. Here, knowledge is passed down as well as well-known and emerging artisans and artists live and work. In Klässbol you can experience the weaving and manufacturing of our linen products up close. All year round. Here you can go and explore on your own or book a guided tour in advance. Read more about our guided tours here . In the store and showroom you can shop with access to our entire range at very reasonable factory prices. We also have a second assortment and special products that are outside our standard range. We sell Iris Hantverk , K&US and Kanaljen/Gårdhagens linen clothing, linseed oil soap from Klässbols Linkompani and other selected items that may suit your home. Welcome in to experience genuine Swedish craftsmanship!
If you want to know more or get in touch with other artisans, visit Arvika Konsthantverk where several of the artisans also work in the shop. The breadth of the crafts is unique and you will be surprised by their creativity.
If you want to know more about trade and shopping in Arvika area, visit Arvika Shopping and Visit Värmland websites.
EAT DRINK ENJOY
Did you know that around 20,000 kg of shrimp are used per year for the shrimp sandwiches served in Värmskog? Incredible figures but also an indication of how worthwhile a visit can be in these areas. Beautiful nature and genuine urban environment are also significant with this part of Värmland.
THE MILL – A NATURAL PART OF YOUR VISIT TO KLÄSSBOL
Just a stone's throw from the weaving mill you will find Kvarnen – a place where tradition meets the present. Here you can settle down in the award-winning environment, surrounded by babbling brooks and a lush garden. Kvarnen offers nutritious and tasty food, coffee and pastries – all made from scratch, with organic and KRAV-labeled ingredients as far as possible. In the evenings, Kvarnen sometimes transforms into a live stage for music and community.
A perfect place for a quiet break, a good conversation or a festive gathering – always in close interaction with Klässbols Linneväveri's spirit of craftsmanship and quality. Close to Kvarnen you will also find the cozy shop VildVira .
VÄRMSKOGS CAFÈ
15 minutes from the weaving mill is the café, which is known for its enormous shrimp sandwiches and its beautiful lakeside setting. Open spring to late summer. The café is included in the White Guide and there is now an ice cream parlor next door where you can also buy organic and locally produced sweets, snacks, honey, marmalade and more. You will also find a folk beer bar with Värmland beer.
NORDELL'S PASTRY
If you are in Arvika , you must not miss Nordells Konditori, which is located on the square in Arvika. Here you always have fresh bread from the bakery, cakes, pastries and pastries. Nordells is included in the White Guide.
OLSSON'S BRIDGE
Olsson Brygga Olssons is one of Värmland's most popular restaurants and entertainment venues with a total capacity of 2000 visitors. The facility consists of a restaurant, two outdoor terraces, lounge conference and party rooms, bars, nightclub and two live stages. In August each year Arvika Hamnfest is held, which attracts both artists and visitors from near and far. The business also runs Oleary's Arvika.
ELIN'S BACKYARD
Be captivated by Elin's Backyard, which has recently emerged as a definite lunch restaurant to recommend. Beautiful both inside and out in the courtyard. The food is tasty and healthy and the main theme is soups.
Elin's Backyard website
Find additional places on your own on Visit Arvika's website:
ART, CULTURE AND MUSIC
There are a large number of cultural attractions near Klässbol.
The nearest town is Arvika , but the countryside also has its gems. Here is a selection.
RACKSTAD MUSEUM
Rackstad Museum is one of the country's most beautiful art museums and a popular destination for both local and international visitors. The museum was founded at the family home of sculptor Christian Eriksson and in addition to the museum's exhibitions in the main building, Christian Eriksson's Oppstuhage is open to visitors during the summer season.
THE BORGVIK GRINDING SOLUTION
A few miles south you will find Sliperiet in Borgvik – art gallery and gastronomy. In Sliperiet’s unique environment where cultural heritage meets modern art gallery and countryside meets urban life, an atmosphere is created that makes Sliperiet a memory for life. Every year, between May and September, we present a multifaceted collective exhibition where renowned artists meet new emerging artists. In the restaurant Sliperiet Gastronomie, food made from scratch with fantastic ingredients is served. Travel time approx. 40 min.
INGESUND SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Hans Ek, Björn J:son Lindh, Erland Hagegård, Rigmor Gustafsson, the list could be made very long of musicians, composers, artists who have trained at Ingesund College of Music. With the range and the musical breadth that flows through the buildings on the shore of Glafsfjorden, the place is not only one of Sweden's widest but also one of the world's. We witness this especially when the Glafsfjorden Music Festival takes place in January every year.
There are many other concert dates and you can find them below:
ARVIKA MUSIC
Concerts, associations, events, clubs, training courses, musicians, videos, lists... If you want to find out more than what you read about in the newspaper or on Facebook, please visit Arvika Music's website.
RITZ ARVIKA
Ritz – a cultural scene, meeting place and creative space – recently opened after a thorough renovation and some rebuilding. The house was originally built as a People's House in 1967-68. People have been involved here, Jözze-Jassen filled the house with music, the Galaxen Organizers Association rowed Arvika Festival and teenagers danced disco. The name Ritz comes from the café that was opened in the house in 1968.
PALLADIUM MOVIE HOUSE
The Palladium movie house was built in 1925 and is one of Sweden's oldest cinemas in operation. The cinema has undergone a major renovation, which means that the modern blends in good harmony with the old. The cinema has 2 halls with modern technology in sound and image. Dolby 7.1 sound and 3D in both halls. Hall 1 has VIP balconies, wheelchair spaces and is located on the entrance floor and has 129 seats. Hall 2 is on the second floor and has 42 seats.
