There is always something exiting to experience in Arvika!
Arvika invites you into a place filled with culture, adventure, challenges and fun activities. The countryside is so beautiful that it will take your breath away! Wherever you are, places are always close at hand, easy to reach. Simply help yourself to whatever you prefer: the great forests, the open countryside, the stories, the Glaskogen Nature Reserve or some of our 365 lakes! Welcome to us in the heart of Värmland!
There is a lot to discover in Arvika!
Arvika offers a magnificent landscape with many lakes and several nature reserves. The district is known for its rich culture, for singing and music, arts and crafts. Arvika has a cozy and welcoming town center with many shops where you can have nice shopping. The region has since the last century attracted artists, craftsmen and musicians, and even today the tradition lives on. Summertime is Arvika a paradise for music, arts and crafts lovers, with a rich variety of concerts and exhibitions. We hope you can find your own favorite spots in Arvika and enjoying your stay here with us in the heart of Värmland! A warm welcome!
The beautiful region of Arvika can offer accommodation according to every taste! Spend the night comfortably in one of the hotels in town, experience to sleep in a forest hut, stay at a B & B, in a cosy cottage in the countryside or on one of our nice campsites!
We are all looking forward times when we can travel unrestricted again. Until the time is right, let us inspire you for your upcoming holiday.
We warmly welcome you to get some inspiration and have a look at what Arvika has to offer you.
High ropes course
A kick of adrenalin in summer time! Make your way between the treetops via hanging bridges, ropes and jumps at the Arvika Kanot & Turistcenter. An adventure to remember! After your effort you can relax at the cosy Café Kanoten with a view of the lake.
Explore our beautiful nature by bike - on your own or together with family and friends! Rent a MTB or citybike and enjoy a nice tour on qualified Biking Värmland trails for MTB or on smaller roads in the countryside.
Do you like fishing or want to try it for the first time? There are a lot of nice fishing waters in our area which are suitable for the whole family. A guided tour is also a memorable experience - as well for you as a new beginner as for you who has more experience. Fishing licenses for all fishing areas are available at the Tourist Information Centre.
Relax with your family or friends in a warm and cosy hot tub out in the nature. Enjoy a moment of calmness and relaxation. Book a relaxing moment in a hot tub and combine it with good food and a drink!
Take a break and relax! Guesthouse Eleven offers from spring time on indoor and outdoor sauna and a relaxing bath in a hot tub/yacuzzi. Book your spa activity in combination with good food in their cosy restaurant with a familiar atmosphere.
Take part in a guided moose safari in summer time in the forests around Arvika and experience the beautiful scenery of nature in the western part of Värmland. With some luck you may even see the white moose! It is also possible to book a moose safari de luxe where you also enjoy a genuine outdoor meal with ingredients from the nature. Contact the Tourist Information Centre for more information.
To meet each other outdoors is part of our lifestyle these days! In Arvika there a plenty of nice spots to enjoy a picnic together all year round. At a fire place in the Glaskogen Nature Reserve, on the top of Ryggestadberget in Gunnarskog with a wide view or in our nice town park. Buy some take away from our cafés or restaurants and enjoy a cosy moment.
Are you dreaming of glittering lakes, breathtaking views and a calmness that spreads through body and soul? Take a canoe tour for one or several days and book a canoe package at one of our canoe rentals in Arvika.
Are you planning a trip with your own mobile home in Sweden? Arvika has a lot of nice places to stay: camp sites and RV sites close to the nature - wherever you choose to park your home!
Arvika has a rich history of art and handicraft. A visit to the Rackstadmuseum where Swedish and international art and handicraft is exhibited is a must - not only for those who are interested in arts. At the linnen weaving mill in Klässbol high quality linnen has been produced for over a hundred years and you can see the manufacture and buy finest linnen for yourself.
Order maps for planning your trips. This set contains e. g. Arvika-Eda Friluftskarta, a map on the Glaskogen Nature Reserve and a booklet with hiking suggestions.
The Glaskogen Nature Reserve is an eldorado for nature lovers. Over 300 km of hiking trails, rest cottages and shelters to spend the night, a unique camp site and many waters for canoeing and fishing.