Värmland – from inland lakes to archipelagos

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From inland lakes to archipelagos in Värmland

In Värmland, water is never far away. Here, the Klarälven river winds its way through the landscape, and the forests are reflected in tranquil forest lakes. To the south, Lake Vänern spreads out like a sparkling inland sea with a unique archipelago where you can hike along the cliffs or dock in a sheltered cove for a swim.

Explore unique island experiences in Värmland

All around the county, islands of all shapes and sizes await – from small, untouched skerries to lively islands with history, nature reserves, and guest harbors. Whether you are looking for tranquility, nature experiences, or new perspectives on the landscape of Värmland, there is an island waiting for you.

Lurö, Säffle

Lurö Gästhärbärge & Krog, Säffle

Värmlandsgården, Hagfors

Örsjön

Here you can rent your own island in Lake Örsjön and have the place all to yourself. Surrounded by water and forest, your days will be filled with peace and freedom, and your evenings with silence and starlit skies.

Onsön i Segerstads naturreservat

On Onsön, you can enjoy simple, secluded accommodation in cottages surrounded by forest and water. The island is located in the Segerstad Nature Reserve and can be reached by boat, kayak, or on foot by wading to the island—part of the experience itself. Here you will find swimming coves, hiking trails, and sweeping views of the Vänern archipelago, far from the pace of everyday life.

Gästhärbärge i Lurö skärgård

In the middle of Lake Vänern, in the Lurö archipelago, you will live with the horizon as your neighbor. Choose between cottages, lighthouse keeper’s houses, or boathouses, and fill your days with walks along the shoreline and meals prepared with local ingredients in the archipelago restaurant. Here, open waters, sunsets, and a genuine archipelago environment are combined with a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Hedetangen

Hedetangen is a nature-oriented getaway offering unique overnight stays on Lake Stor-lungen. Here you can enjoy comfortable accommodation with forests, tranquility, and lake views right outside your door—a place to relax in peaceful surroundings.

Värmlandsgården

At Värmlandsgården, you can stay on your own island with the water right next to you, or choose a night on the unique camping raft and let Lake Upplunden carry your stay. Here, nature is not just a view—it is part of the experience.

Hedetangen, Storfors

Naturbyn, Långserud, Säffle

Värmlandsgården, Hagfors

Hidden gems with island charm

Yngslandet

Sweranda’s Yngslandet is a cozy cottage by Lake Yngen, a simple and peaceful base in the Värmland countryside. Here you can enjoy swimming, fishing, and canoeing—or just let the days pass by at a gentle pace with a view of the water.

Naturbyn

Naturbyn offers lakeside accommodation where water is an integral part of your stay. Here you can stay right by the water’s edge or on a floating houseboat on Lake Eldan. You can cook over an open fire, fall asleep to the gentle lapping of the waves, and wake up to the mist slowly lifting over the lake.

Fyrhus

Stay in the charmingly renovated lighthouse keeper’s house in Kristinehamn, just a stone’s throw from Lake Vänern. Here, historical character meets modern convenience, with proximity to swimming spots, walking trails, small kiosk cafés, and the Picasso sculpture. Accommodation that suits those who want to combine the archipelago feeling with the pulse of the city – right in the middle of Sweden’s largest lake.

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Your island experience awaits in Värmland

Sweden is full of fantastic islands, and some of the most authentic ones can be found here in Värmland. Discover more at Visit Sweden – Your Swedish Island – and be inspired. When you are ready to travel, the lakes and islands of Värmland are ready to welcome you.