AUTUMN FAMILY FUN
Creative workshop at the Rackstad Museum
Create your own artwork in the Rackstad Museum’s creative workshop. All children eager to get creative can bring along an accompanying adult for free entry. At Café Elis, delicious pancakes are served with a generous topping buffet.
📅 30–31 October, 12:00–16:00
ℹ️ More information: Rackstad Museum, tel. 0570-809 90
The Haunted Trail at Ingestrand Camping
Embark on an adventure along the mysterious haunted trail!
📅 Haunted Trail: 27 October – 2 November
For up-to-date info: Ingestrand’s Facebook or call 0570-148 40
Camping info: Ingestrand Camping
Crafts at Café Carl
Crafts for children and a quiz walk for the whole family. Enjoy a Swedish fika at the café.
📅 25-26 October, 12.00-16.00
For information: Glaskogen Information Centre, tel 0570-44070.
HALLOWEEN IN ARVIKA – DARE YOU JOIN US?
- Halloween at Forshälla
Join us for a frightful walk you won’t soon forget!
Do you dare take the short loop – or enter the Haunted Forest (ages 12 and up)?
Read more - Ghost Walk in Älgå
Something spooky is happening at Älgå Local Heritage Centre! Do you dare go looking for ghosts?
Read more
ART, CRAFT & NOSTALGIA
RACKSTAD MUSEUM
Step into a world of art and creativity at the Rackstad Museum, where works from the historic Rackstad Colony meet contemporary expressions.
Currently on display: explore the artistic legacy of Alfred Ekstam and this autumn’s exhibitions:
– From 11 October, “Black Dust Passages” opens, featuring installations, drawings, objects, and film by Daniel Roth.
-From 18 October, “About a House – Observations of Oppstuhage” will be on show, in which Daniel Backlund explores the sculptor Christian Eriksson’s studio home Oppstuhage from an architect’s perspective.
Take a break at Café Elis – enjoy a tasty lunch or homemade fika in a cosy setting.
Opening hours: Thursday–Sunday, 11:00–16:00
More information here.
KLÄSSBOL LINEN WEAVING MILL
Klässbols Linneväveri is Scandinavia’s only damask linen weaving mill and one of Värmland’s most visited tourist attractions. A Royal Warrant Holder, Klässbol supplies linen to the Swedish Royal Family, embassies around the world, and the Nobel Banquet.
Weaving has been a tradition here since the early 1920s, and today it’s a place where heritage meets modern design. Follow the journey from thread to tablecloth, shop for exclusive linen textiles in the store, or find a bargain in the seconds section.
An experience steeped in flax and history.
Opening hours: Monday–Friday 10:00–17:00, Saturday 10:00–16:00
More information here.
ARVIKA VEHICLE MUSEUM
High-level nostalgia!
Housed in the beautifully restored former Thermia Foundry from 1923, Arvika Vehicle Museum offers shining chrome, historic vehicles, and unexpected details – from vintage cars to wood-fired stoves.
A lovingly curated museum that fascinates not only car enthusiasts.
Opening hours: daily 11:00–18:00
More information here.
AUTUMN – WITH ENERGY AND EASE
AUTUMN HIKES
Autumn is a wonderful season to spend time in nature – with magical colours, crisp fresh air, and peaceful silence. In Arvika and the surrounding area, you’ll find miles of scenic hiking trails to explore – perfect for seasoned hikers, families, and beginners alike.To make the walk extra fun for children, why not download a nature bingo sheet online or try geocaching as an activity during your hike? A well-deserved break with tasty snacks, grilled sausages, marshmallows, and other treats adds energy and turns the outing into a memorable, nature-filled experience. On our website, you’ll find detailed trail descriptions for each route, and our Trail Selector helps you compare and choose the right one. With Naturkartan (The Nature Map), you can filter the trails to find exactly what suits you best.
Read more about hiking experiences.
GUIDED WILDERNESS ADVENTURES WITH OUTSIDE ADVENTURE
Together with an experienced guide, discover forest paths, listen to the stories told by nature itself, and learn more about the area’s rich flora, fauna, and cultural history. These guided hikes offer a full experience for both body and soul – and may even end beside a crackling fire, where food always tastes better. Each tour is tailored to your wishes and adapted to suit all ages and experience levels – from young children to seasoned walkers. More information here.
TOWN WALKS & SCULPTURE WALK
Discover Arvika at your own pace with three self-guided walks through the town centre. At Arvika Tourist Centre, you can pick up a printed guide for a walking tour of the town, or download the Town Walk leaflet here. All three routes are also available as interactive maps on naturkartan.se.
- The Town Walk takes you on a pleasant stroll through Arvika’s centre, highlighting the town’s history and architecture.
- The Sculpture Walk features over 20 sculptures across central Arvika – an inspiring art walk showcasing works by artists such as Christian Eriksson, Liss Eriksson, Hermann Reijers, Liv Due and many more.
- The Architecture Walk guides you past some of the town’s most fascinating and beautiful buildings and landmarks.
For more information about booking a guided tour for a small or large group, feel free to contact
ARVIKA SWIMMING HALL
Fun for the whole family awaits at Arvika Swimming Hall!
Whizz down the 55-metre water slide, jump from the diving tower, splash and play in the adventurous Pirate Cove, swim laps in the large pool, or relax in the accessible wellness area with sauna and a heated combo pool.
Opening hours: see website.
More information: Arvika Simhall, 0570-818 10
DISC GOLF
Disc golf is a fun and active way to enjoy the great outdoors – perfect for the whole family.
In Arvika, you’ll find three disc golf courses.
Read more about disc golf in Arvika
PUMP TRACK
A world-class pump track is located in Jössefors, just 8 km west of Arvika.
Ride it on a bike, scooter, inline skates, skateboard – or even in a wheelchair.
The track is 215 metres long and features large banked turns, a jump section, and hidden transfers for advanced riders.
More information here.
ARVIKA SPORTS CENTRE
Fancy trying something new? Looking for an activity for the family or a group of friends?
At Arvika Sports Centre, you’ll find a wide range of courts and pitches for different ball sports – all located by the harbour in Arvika, with views over Kyrkviken Bay. Here you can play POP tennis, futnet, cornhole, floorball, street basketball, pickleball, table tennis, padel, outdoor curling and badminton.
The lounge area is a great place to relax, socialise, enjoy a coffee break – or even have a barbecue.
Equipment for all sports is available to borrow on site.
Opening hours: May–October, 07:00–22:00
More information here.
FISHING – FOR EVERYONE
Head out on a fishing trip before winter sets in!
There are plenty of great fishing spots around, and several are accessible for people with limited mobility. In Glaskogen Nature Reserve, at Övre Gla in Sigfridstorp, there’s a beautiful and easily accessible fishing area with multiple jetties and a great barbecue spot. Read more about fishing experiences.
MOVIE NIGHT
Enjoy a good movie as the autumn nights draw in.
One of Sweden’s oldest cinemas is located right in the centre of Arvika – Filmhuset Palladium. This autumn, a wide variety of current films are being shown, catering to all tastes!
The Bio Kontrast programme offers thought-provoking films every Wednesday and Thursday. Cinema programme here.
Also showing: “Hocus Pocus” at Glava Community Centre on 31 October. Read more.
INDOOR GOLF
Play and practise golf all year round at Arvika Indoor Golf, located in central Arvika.
With three Trackman simulators and the latest technology, you can play, train, and compete – whatever the season.
It’s an activity for everyone, with plenty of space to hang out and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere.
Arvika Indoor Golf.
BOWLING
Bring the whole family to Downstairs or O’Learys and challenge each other in bowling, shuffleboard, air hockey, or pool.
Delicious food is served at both venues!
RETREAT & RELAX
Sukha Nordic Retreats
Experience peace, relaxation, and inspiration during a personalised retreat set in beautiful natural surroundings.
At Sukha Nordic Retreats, you’ll enjoy delicious vegetarian meals, warm oil massages, and calming mindful yoga.
Sukha Nordic Retreats
Ingestrands Camping
Alternate between a warming sauna session and a refreshing dip in the lake.
At Ingestrands Camping, you can book the private relaxation area with sauna – the perfect way to warm up during chilly autumn days.
Ingestrands Camping, tel 0570-148 40
Arvika Kanotcenter
Create your own special sauna evening at Arvika Canoe Centre and relax in the wood-fired sauna with stunning lake views.
During the autumn and winter months, the centre also hosts various events including yoga, dance, mindfulness sessions, retreats and workshops.
Arvika Kanotcenter
SHOPPING AND SWEDISH FIKA
Arvika is an idyllic small town with charming shops, personal service, and great shopping opportunities.
Take a break during your shopping trip and enjoy a cosy fika at one of the town’s welcoming cafés.
TIP! On 30 October, there will be a Halloween shopping event with special offers in many shops!
Tips på caféer i Arvika
Mat och dryck i ArvikaAUTUMN MINI-BREAK
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