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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!
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Get inspired to discover Arvika!

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!
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Accommodation

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!

Rackstadmuseet and Oppstuhage

Besök i en av Rackstadmuseets trevliga utställningshallar.

Photo: Per Eriksson

Visit Rackstad art museum for a glimpse of fine Arvika arts and handicrafts and learn more about the well-known artists of the Rackstad colony.

An art museum that presents the most prominent figures from the rich artistic tradition of the Arvika so-called Rackstad Colony. The group also included prominent craftsmen. Oppstuhage was the home and studio of the well-known sculptor Christian Eriksson. The café serves lovely homemade bread. The museum is surrounded by a nice park and offers a variety of events like guided tours, music programme and lectures.
More information on ongoing exhibitions and events are to be found on the museum's homepage.

Opening hours

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Place

Due to the current Covid-19 situation the museum is closed until June 20. Opening hours after June 20: Thursday - Sunday 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Organizer

Ideella föreningen Rackstadmuseet
Kungsvägen 11
671 41 Arvika
info@rackstadmuseet.se

+46 57080990
http://www.rackstadmuseet.se

Name

Rackstadmuseet

Address

Kungsvägen 11

671 41 Arvika