EXPERIENCES AROUND ARVIKA
Are you interested in visiting Arvika? Create your very own route. Below we have listed some beech beads. Make your trip to Värmland memorable.
NATURE AND TOURISM
Klässbol is scenically located by the lake Glafsfjorden. Here there are both fishing opportunities and a bathing area. On the other side of the Glafsfjord, 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 that you can read about here .
HAPPIE CAMP – A MAGICAL NATURE EXPERIENCE HIDDEN IN BEAUTIFUL NATURE
“A network of simple and close to nature accommodation 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 wrapped in the blanket of comfort that Happie Camp's stays provide. A true "Lisa for the soul" feeling. Skip 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 stay websites:
Visit Värmland
Swecamp
Arvika Canoe Center
Visit Arvika
Arvika tourist office
Guesthouse Eleven
TRADE
In the Arvika area, the artistic vein is constantly present. Knowledge is passed down here as well-known and up-and-coming artisans and artists live and work. In Klässbol you can experience the weaving and production of our linen products up close. Year over. Here you can go and explore on your own or book a guide in advance. Read more about our guided tours here . In stores and showrooms, you shop with access to our entire range at very favorable 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/Gårdhagen linen clothes, linseed oil soap from Klässbols Linkompani and other selected items that can suit your home. Welcome in to experience genuine Swedish craftsmanship!
If you want to know more or get in touch with other artisans, then visit Arvika Konsthantverk where several of the artisans also work in the shop. The breadth of the crafts is one of a kind and you will be surprised by their creativity.
If you want to know more about trade and shopping in the Arvika area, visit the Arvika Shopping and Visit Värmland websites
EAT DRINK ENJOY
Did you know that around 20,000 kg of prawns are used per year for the prawn sandwiches served in Värmskog? Unbelievable numbers but also an indication of how worthwhile a visit can be in these areas. Beautiful nature and a genuine urban environment are also significant with this part of Värmland.
THE COFFEE GRINDER
Close to the weaving mill (250 m) is the KaffeKvarnen, which harmoniously complements your visit to Klässbol. Here, during the season, you can buy ice cream, coffee from our own bakery, lunch or enjoy a glass of wine and à la carte. All in an environment that bears witness to the gathering point of the time. The environment at KaffeKvarnen is both interior and exterior award-winning. KaffeKvarnen is owned by Klässbols Linneväveri, but is currently run by tenant Staffan Kjellberg. The premises are extremely suitable for weddings, birthdays, private parties, etc.
Opening hours:
Season opening 27 May
For more information:
Tel: 076-887 47 43
Mail: Klassbol.kaffekvarnen@gmail.com
VÄRMSKOG'S CAFÈ
15 minutes from the weaving mill is the café, known for its enormous prawn 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 bar next to it 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 CONFECTIONERY
If you are in Arvika, you must not miss Nordell's patisserie, which is located on the square in Arvika. Here, daily fresh bread from the own bakery, cakes, pastries and confectionery are always offered. Nordells is included in the White Guide.
OLSON'S BRIDGE
Olsson Brygga Olssons is one of Värmland's most popular restaurants and entertainment facilities with a total capacity of 2000 visitors. The facility consists of a restaurant, two outdoor dining areas, lounge, conference and party rooms, bars, nightclub and two live stages. In August every year, Arvika Hamnfest is held, which attracts both artists and visitors from near and far. The business also runs Oleary´si Arvika.
ELIN'S BACKYARD
Be captivated by Elin's backyard, which has recently risen as a given lunch restaurant to recommend. Beautiful both inside and outside in the courtyard. The food is good and wholesome and the main theme is soups.
Elin's backyard website
Find additional places on your own on Visit Arvika's website:
DIRECTION
Wall to wall with Arvika's historic cinema Palladium is Restaurant Regi, an experience for all the senses. The supply is regulated according to the season. Eat moose, ox cheek, char, raw beef, vegetarian, hamburgers and other good things. Everything is prepared with extra love.
ART, CULTURE AND MUSIC
In the vicinity of Klässbol there are a large number of cultural attractions.
The nearest town is Arvika, but the countryside also has its gems. Here is a sample.
THE RACKSTAD MUSEUM
The Rackstad Museum is one of the country's most beautiful art museums and a popular destination for both local and international visitors. The museum is based at the sculptor Christian Eriksson's family home, and in addition to the museum's exhibitions in the main building, Christian Eriksson's Oppstuhage can be visited during the summer season.
SLIPPERY BORGVIK
A few miles south you will find Sliperiet in Borgvik - art gallery and gastronomy. In the Sliperiet's unique environment, where cultural heritage meets modern art gallery and the countryside meets the urban, an atmosphere is formed that makes the Sliperiet a memory to last a lifetime. Every year, between May and September, we present a multifaceted group exhibition where recognized artists meet new ones on the rise. In the Sliperiet Gastronomy restaurant, food made from scratch with fantastic ingredients is served. Travel time approx.: 40 min.
INGESUNDS COLLEGE OF MUSIC
Hans Ek, Björn J:son Lindh, Erland Hagegård, Rigmor Gustafsson, the list can be made very long of musicians, composers, artists who trained at the Ingesund Academy of Music. With the range and the musical breadth that flows through the buildings on the shore of the Glafsfjord, the place is not only one of Sweden's widest but also one of the world's. We witness this especially when the Glafsfjord music festival starts in January every year.
Many other concert dates and you can find them below:
Choose more attractions in Värmland on the Visit Värmland website
ARVIKA MUSIC
Concerts, associations, events, clubs, trainings, 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
The Ritz – cultural scene, meeting place and creative space – recently opened after a thorough renovation and some remodeling. The house was originally built as a People's House in 1967-68. Here, people got involved, Jözze-Jassen filled the house with music, the Organizers Association Galaxen rowed the Arvika Festival and teenagers danced disco. The name Ritz comes from the café that opened in the building in 1968.
Read more on Arvika municipality's website and about arrangements and info on the Facebook page
CINEMA PALLADIUM
Filmhuset Palladium was built in 1925 and is one of Sweden's oldest operating cinemas. The cinema has undergone a major renovation, which means that the modern is mixed in good harmony with the old. The cinema has 2 lounges with modern audio and visual technology. Dolby 7.1 sound and 3D in both salons. Lounge 1 has VIP balconies, wheelchair spaces and is located on the entrance level and has 129 seats. Lounge 2 is on the second floor and has 42 seats.
