{"id":9982,"date":"2026-07-21T14:18:03","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T12:18:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visitvarmland.com\/arvika\/?post_type=articles&p=9982"},"modified":"2026-07-21T14:18:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T12:18:04","slug":"photographing-in-arvika","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.visitvarmland.com\/arvika\/en\/tips-and-guides\/photographing-in-arvika\/","title":{"rendered":"Photographing in Arvika"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The municipality stretches over 80 km from north to south and encompasses several climate zones and types of vegetation. There are many beautiful places to explore, both in the town centre and in the countryside. To help you get started, we have put together a selection of tips covering different themes and suggestions for where to begin looking for photo opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For easier directions to the natural areas, we have used our hiking trails as starting points, each with its own map and trail description. The lakes are easy to find on the map, so we have limited our suggestions to the following locations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rich flora:<\/strong>
Lafallh\u00f6jden (a Natura 2000 site with high-altitude hay meadows), the Duke\u2019s Trail, and the areas around old abandoned crofts often still have traditional plants that have survived over time. One example is L\u00f6vh\u00f6jden, where the Kyrkstensleden and Finnv\u00e4gen trails meet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Along the Sotar Blixt Trail, Djupdalsleden, the Duke\u2019s Trail, and Svarthavet, there are sections with interesting and varied vegetation. Bergs Kl\u00e4tt and St\u00f6mne Nature Reserves are renowned for their spring flowers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Wetmark:<\/strong>
Sotar Blixt Trail (Svartmossen), St\u00f6mne Trail (Abborrmossen and \u00c5ltj\u00e4rnsmossen), Duke\u2019s Trail (Sundsmossen), Svarthavet (several smaller wetlands), Southern Gunnarskog Trail, Eastern Finn Trail (L\u00e5ngmyren), Western Finn Trail (Slobymyren, Pornamossen), Finnskog Trail, Section 2 (Stora Stenmyren, R\u00f6dmyren, Oxtj\u00e4rnsmyren). <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Pond:<\/strong>
Grav\u00e5s Trail (Mj\u00f6gtj\u00e4rnet), Gallberg Trail (Hartj\u00e4rnet), \u00d6jen\u00e4sb\u00e4cken (Gretj\u00e4rnet), St\u00f6mne Trail (Hammartj\u00e4rnen, Djuptj\u00e4rn, Holmtj\u00e4rnen, Sl\u00f6jtj\u00e4rnen, \u00c5ltj\u00e4rnen), Eastern Finn Trail (L\u00e5ngtj\u00e4rnet), Western Finn Trail (F\u00e5geltj\u00e4rnet), Svarthavet (Igeltj\u00e4rnet, Stora Skottj\u00e4rnet), Northern and Southern Gunnarskog Trails (M\u00f6rttj\u00e4rn), Southern Gunnarskog Trail (G\u00e5rds\u00e5stj\u00e4rnet, Savtj\u00e4rnet, Stora Korstj\u00e4rnet), Duke\u2019s Trail (Stenstj\u00e4rnet, Abborrtj\u00e4rnet). <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Rivers:
<\/strong>Grav\u00e5s Trail (V\u00e5rforsen dam crossing), Southern Gunnarskog Trail (G\u00e5rds\u00e5s\u00e4lven), Western V\u00e4rmland Pilgrim Trail (Glas\u00e4lven), Bruks Trail (Bruks\u00e4lven).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Viewing Towers and scenic viewpoints:<\/strong>
Storkasberget (viewing tower), Northern and Southern Gunnarskog Trails (Ryggestaberget viewing tower), Northern Gunnarskog Trail (Solbergsliden, Lafallh\u00f6jden), St\u00f6mne Trail (Hammarkl\u00e4tten ancient hillfort ruins), Eastern Finn Trail (Humsj\u00f6n area), Western Finn Trail (near R\u00f6storp), Gallberg Trail and Sotar Blixt Trail (Gallberget), Sotar Blixt Trail (Racken viewpoint), Djupdal Trail (Djupdalsh\u00f6jden), Western V\u00e4rmland Pilgrim Trail (Torrg\u00e5rdsh\u00f6jden).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Coniferous forest: <\/strong>Coniferous forests dominate the municipality, with spruce often forming continuous woodland across large areas. Fine stands of pine can be found along the St\u00f6mne Trail, particularly around \u00c5ltj\u00e4rnen, and along the Southern Gunnarskog Trail between Korstj\u00e4rnet and Ryggestaberget. Pine forests can also be found on the heights of Gallberget and G\u00f6pommen along the Gallberg and Sotar Blixt Trails. The Finnskog Trail features beautiful pine forest areas along the historic border route between Vangen and Sk\u00e5lsj\u00f6n on section 2.
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Broadleaf hardwood:<\/strong> St\u00f6mne Trail \u2013 In the St\u00f6mne area, there are stands of valuable broadleaf trees such as oak, Norway maple, and ash, as well as hazel. Near the trail\u2019s final destination at G\u00e4ngene, several lime trees can be found. Bergs Kl\u00e4tt also has lush deciduous woodlands with hazel and other interesting plant species, although parts of the area are closed due to the risk of falling trees.
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Areas that combine nature reserves with hiking trails include:
<\/strong>Hertigparets led
\u00d6jen\u00e4sb\u00e4cken
Svarthavet
Bergs kl\u00e4tt (Please note that parts of the area are closed due to the risk of falling trees.)
St\u00f6mne naturreservat<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Urban nature areas:
<\/strong>Arvika City Park<\/a> is a beautiful place to capture in photographs. In 2019, it was named by Elmia Park Inspira as \u201cthe country\u2019s most beautiful and inspiring park.\u201d Each year, a new floral theme brings the park to life. It is also famous for its long pergola and its impressive collection of more than 70 tree species planted since its opening in 1911.
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S\u00e5gudden <\/a>was V\u00e4rmland\u2019s first open-air museum when it opened in 1922 and is beautifully situated by Kyrkviken. The museum features around 20 historic buildings dating from the 17th to the 19th centuries. From here, a short walk takes you out to Viksholmen, offering beautiful views of Arvika\u2019s town centre. The open-air museum\u2019s collection includes around 20 buildings from western V\u00e4rmland, representing life and architecture from the 17th to the 19th centuries. When it was inaugurated in September 1922, S\u00e5gudden became V\u00e4rmland\u2019s first open-air museum.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Other cultural heritage sites:<\/strong>
Local heritage farms:<\/strong><\/strong>
Brunskog, Glava, Gunnarskog, Mangskog, Stavn\u00e4s, \u00c4lg\u00e5<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n


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Churches:<\/strong>
Bogen (Wooden church), Brunskog (by Lake V\u00e4rmeln), Glava, Gunnarskog (by Lake Gunnern), Mikaelikyrkan (in Arvika, by Lake Glafsfjorden) Mangskog (by Lake Mangen), Ny (by Lake Nysockensj\u00f6n), Stavn\u00e4s (by Lake Glafsfjorden), Trefaldighetskyrkan (in central Arvika) \u00c4lg\u00e5 (at Lake Glafsfjorden). <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Arvika\u00b4s Photographic History<\/strong>
Permanent photography studios began to be established in Arvika during the 1860s. The first resident photographer to open a studio in the town was Sofia Dahlman, who started her business in 1864 (source: Kvinnor bakom kameran<\/em>, p. 8). In 2020, an exhibition at S\u00e5gudden highlighted Sofia Dahlman and other female photographers who were active in Arvika. The exhibition content was later compiled into the brochure Kvinnor bakom kameran<\/a><\/em> (Women Behind the Camera) by Majken Magnusson. Historical photographs from early Arvika can be found in the Arvika Municipality Historical Image Archive<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photo: S\u00e5gudden<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

For photography enthusiasts:<\/strong>
– Proffs Radio TV Foto<\/a> \u2013 A photography store offering new and second-hand equipment. Storgatan 28, +46 570-185 50.
– Arvika Naturfotografer<\/a> (Arvika Nature Photographers) \u2013 The association behind the photo calendar Gamla Arvika<\/em> (\u201cOld Arvika\u201d) publishes the annual calendar, which is available for purchase at Arvika Tourist Center, Proffs Radio TV Foto, Fordonsmuseet, Lokal, and Nordells Konditori. The association also organises exhibitions, photography competitions, and photo presentations.
– Photography exhibitions: Throughout the year, there are usually several photography exhibitions to visit, for example at Galleri 39, Arvika Library, and Arvika Art Gallery. Current exhibitions can be found at the events calendar.<\/a>
– Photography and photo editing courses are occasionally offered by Studief\u00f6rbundet Vuxenskola<\/a> and PixPep<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n

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