{"id":1959,"date":"2024-06-03T12:35:49","date_gmt":"2024-06-03T10:35:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visitvarmland.com\/arjang\/?page_id=1959"},"modified":"2024-06-12T16:17:24","modified_gmt":"2024-06-12T14:17:24","slug":"upptack-arjang","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.visitvarmland.com\/arjang\/en\/upptack-arjang\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore \u00c5rj\u00e4ng"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Discover the Dalsland-Nordmarken lake district – perfect for canoe adventures<\/p><\/div>

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Meet \u00c5rj\u00e4ng’s talest inhabitant – our troll<\/p><\/div>

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Stay the night in an unique glass igloo<\/p><\/div>

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1000 lakes and one canal<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our beautiful part of V\u00e4rmland is not only one of the most lake-rich regions of Sweden, we also have the Dalslands kanal<\/a> that runs like a blue vein throughout the municipality, from Norway all the way to Lake V\u00e4nern. You are close to water everywhere, perfect for swimming, fishing and boating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of the canal’s beautiful lock environments, Lennartsfors lock staircase<\/a> is probably the most impressive. The locks and parts of the canal are blasted into the mountain. The staircase consists of three locks with a total level difference of 7.5 meters. Here you experience the historical and cultural environment and to mix in some curiosities, our ski king Thomas Wassberg was born in Lennartsfors! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trotting and the \u00c5rj\u00e4ng market<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Two things that are strongly associated with \u00c5rj\u00e4ng are trotting and \u00c5rj\u00e4ngs marknad. The market is definitely the big event of the year. On the third weekend of September, jackals from all over the country attract 50,000-100,000 visitors. For the children there is a popular funfair. The market dates back to the 1600s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00c5rj\u00e4ng has Sweden’s most beautiful\u00a0trotting track\u00a0<\/a>. Here 18 races are held every year and in mid-July the HorsePower Weekend takes place. It is a real folk festival with horsepower on wheels like for example rally sprints in central \u00c5rj\u00e4ng and vintage cars exhibitions. The weekend also includes horsepower on hooves, of course. On V75 Day, 12,000 trotting enthusiasts gather to cheer on their favourites. If you are interested in the history of the racehorse, take the opportunity to visit\u00a0The Nordic Trotting Museum<\/a>\u00a0the trotting museum that is the racetrack’s closest neighbour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In \u00c5rj\u00e4ng we really do love trotting<\/p><\/div>

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Unionsleden – 350 km cycle route between Moss and Karlstad<\/p><\/div>

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Activities on land and water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here we offer you a great variety of activities close to nature, such as\u00a0canoeing\u00a0<\/a>in dalsland nordmarken lake system, which is one of Europe’s best water sports areas. Guests can go hiking in\u00a0Glaskogen Nature Reserve<\/a>, which has a total of 300 km of hiking trails. For those interested in cycling, there is a large selection of winding gravel roads that take you along lakes, through forests and in open landscapes. Sport fishing in our lakes is world class and attracts visitors from near and far. Perch and pike (really large) are our most common species, but the availability of noble fish is also good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you like playing golf? Take a turn on\u00a0\u00c5rj\u00e4ngs golf course<\/a> beautifully situated at Lake Svensbysj\u00f6n near Sillerud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Culture – from classic to cool<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the centre of \u00c5rj\u00e4ngs stands the famous\u00a0\u00a0Troll of \u00c5rj\u00e4ng<\/a>\u00a0it is 8 meters tall and has shoe size 3,5 meters! We can also boast with stunning murals from the street art festival Artscape, which adorns two of our house walls.. Welcome to enjoy a three kilometres long\u00a0sculpture walk\u00a0<\/a>between the centre of \u00c5rj\u00e4ng and Kyrkeruds Art School. The school’s summer courses in photography, sculpture and painting are very popular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Borg\u00e5s man<\/a>\u00a0(Borg\u00e5sgubben) is a stone statue that was built up in the 17th century to imprint a living guard and to intimidate enemies. From the hill on which the statue stands, you get an impressive view of Lake V\u00e4stra Silen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are looking for a little more excitement, we can recommend a visit at\u00a0L\u00e5ngelanda courthouse<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Sweden’s oldest preserved courthouse. In 1865, the priest Anders Lindb\u00e4ck was on trial here after trying to poison his parishioners by mixing arsenic in communion wine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mural painting by Smug<\/p><\/div>

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The homestead museum in Sillerud<\/p><\/div>

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Restaurants and shopping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A shopping trip is usually popular with most people! In \u00c5rj\u00e4ng municipality we have skilled craftsmen, cozy shops and two shopping centers<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the mood for something good and tasty? At the lock area in the centre of T\u00f6cksfors you find the\u00a0Waterside restaurant<\/a>, a cosy restaurant, which has been recommended by the White Guide for several years. Another experience for your taste buds may be whisky tasting at\u00a0Nordmarkens Distillery<\/a>\u00a0in Holmedal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hotels and Camp sites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After a long day with many activities, it can feel really good to sleep in a comfy bed. Why not check in at\u00a0Turistg\u00e5rden<\/a>\u00a0in T\u00f6cksfors, at\u00a0Hotel \u00c5rj\u00e4ng\u00a0in the centre of \u00c5rj\u00e4ng or maybe even in a 1st class train carriage at\u00a0Silleruds station<\/a>? We have many campsites that are all located next to water. A real gem is V\u00e4rmland’s only 5-star campsite, \u00c5rj\u00e4ng Camping and Cottages, Sommarvik<\/a>, located just south of \u00c5rj\u00e4ng city centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00c5rj\u00e4ngstrollet<\/a><\/h2>\n
Trollet \u00e4r 8 meter h\u00f6gt och har 3,5…<\/div>\n
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\u00c5rj\u00e4ngs Golfklubb<\/a><\/h2>\n
En av Sveriges vackraste banor enligt m\u00e5nga bes\u00f6kare.<\/div>\n
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Nordmarkens Destilleri<\/a><\/h2>\n
Nordmarkens Destilleri tillverkar egen maltwhisky och erbjuder exklusiva…<\/div>\n
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Hotell \u00c5rj\u00e4ng<\/a><\/h2>\n
Trivsamt boende n\u00e4ra norska gr\u00e4nsen. Njut av sk\u00f6na…<\/div>\n
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Nordiska Travmuseet<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Skulpturpromenad<\/a><\/h2>\n
En promenad f\u00f6r b\u00e5de kropp och sj\u00e4l.<\/div>\n
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Kanotuthyrning hos Nordmarkens Kanot Center AB<\/a><\/h2>\n
Med mer \u00e4n 70 \u00e5r i branschen har…<\/div>\n
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Hyr stuga p\u00e5 Sommarvik<\/a><\/h2>\n
V\u00e4lkommen till femstj\u00e4rniga och barnv\u00e4nliga semesteranl\u00e4ggningen \u00c5rj\u00e4ng Camping…<\/div>\n
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L\u00e5ngelanda Tingshus<\/a><\/h2>\n
Sveriges \u00e4ldsta bevarade tingshus.<\/div>\n
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