Värmland – your natural cure for body and soul

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Värmland – your natural cure for body and soul

What happens to your body and soul when you swap noise for birdsong, stress for mirror-like water and busy schedules for slow mornings? In Värmland, a natural cure for your wellbeing awaits – a place where nature, culture, good food and relaxation come together to help you unwind, recharge and feel a little better.

Sleep well in unique accommodation surrounded by nature

It’s easy to fall in love with Värmland. Here, nature takes centre stage and you can breathe more deeply. Throughout the region, there are unique places to stay where stillness is part of the experience and nature is always close by.

💚 Wake up among the treetops or on the water in a floating house at Naturbyn 
💚 Experience luxurious silence in unique wooden cottages in the forest at Unike Finnskogen 
💚 Sleep on the water in an igloo boat with panoramic views at Hedetangen 
💚 Build your own log raft and drift down the Klarälven river with Vildmark i Värmland 
💚 Paddle out to your own island and stay in a glamping tent at Värmlandsgården

Read our guide to unique accommodations in Värmland if you want even more suggestions!

Hedetangen

Foto: Hedetangen

Unike Finnskogen

Foto: Kevin Bruseby

Naturbyn

Foto: Epicurean folk

Recharge your body with nature’s energy

The landscape of Värmland is as varied as it is soothing – with magnificent mountains, deep forests, the sparkling waters of the Klarälven river and the vast archipelago of Lake Vänern. Here, you will find generous doses of fresh air and exercise, but entirely at your own pace and with good food and beautiful accommodation if you so desire.

💚 Hike or cycle along one of the many quality-assured trails
💚 Kajak or fish in lakes and waterways
💚 Explore Lake Vänern’s more than 22,000 islands, islets and skerries, and take a dip at one of Värmland’s many rocky or sandy beaches – all year round
💚 See the Northern Lights in beautiful locations in Värmland – get the best tips in our Northern Lights guide
💚 Experience skiing in beautiful winter surroundings, both downhill and cross-country

Discover more tips on how to experience Värmland’s contrasting nature.

Paddla kajak i Vänern

Foto: Roger Borgelid

Norrsken i Värmland

Foto: Varmland Photos

I Branäs finns skidåkning för hela familjen

Eat your way to happiness with flavours from Värmland

Well-being also comes through the stomach. In Värmland, local ingredients, sustainability and the joy of food take centre stage – often served with views of forests, lakes or open landscapes.

💚 Let the colourful bowls and raw food snacks at Zest fill you with pleasure
💚 Experience gastronomy with a focus on sustainability in a natural environment at Ölme Prästgård
💚 Visit the beautiful island of Lurö in the middle of Lake Vänern’s archipelago and enjoy local flavours at Lurö Krog and Luröbryggan
💚 Join us on a food tour in Värmland and taste your way through the Värmland countryside
💚 Enjoy a delicious cinnamon bun at Artisan Bread or Elins Bakgård

Discover more tips on culinary experiences in Värmland that will boost your happiness hormones.

Ljuvliga smaker hos Ölme Prästgård

Foto: Ölme Prästgård & Gästgiveri

Upplev lokal mat på vackra ön Lurö

Foto: ESS Foto

Färgglada smakexplosioner hos Zest

Foto: Zest

Be enriched by the culture of Värmland

Taking part in cultural activities is good for both your health and your soul – and in Värmland, culture is part of the landscape and the people. There are plenty of places and experiences here that spark curiosity and provide perspective.

💚 Visit the historic homes of Selma Lagerlöf’s Mårbacka, Alsters herrgård och Alfred Nobel’s Björkborn
💚 See Lars Lerin’s popular art at Sandgrund Lars Lerin
💚 Experience theatre, opera and performing arts at Wermland Opera, Västanå Teater, SäffleOperan and Värmlandsteatern
💚 Explore museums and cultural environments such as Värmlands Museum, Rackstadmuseet and Laxholmens kulturhus
💚 Check out art in rustic settings at Sliperiet and Gamla Kraftstationen

Värmland also has an active live scene – concerts, performances and events that fill you with happiness hormones take place all year round. Keep an eye on our event calendar.

Discover even more enriching cultural experiences in Värmland.

Oppstuhage, Rackstadmuseet

Foto: Roger Borgelid

Upplev Sliperiets konsthall

Foto: Jenny Nohrén

Värmlands Museum vid Klarälven

Foto: Roger Borgelid

Unwind at a spa and retreat

When it’s time to really unwind, there are plenty of places in Värmland that will help you let go of everyday life. Here, stillness, nature and care are combined in various forms of spa and retreat experiences.

💚 Join customised retreats at Sukha Nordic Retreats
💚 Explore personal development at Ängsbacka kursgård
💚 Relax at the spa at Selma Spa, Vana Spa, Dömle Herrgård or Hotell Fratelli
💚 Enjoy a sauna with views of the water at Vildmarksbyn Eden, Sahlströmsgården and Ulvsby Herrgård

Allegria Spa & Retreat på Hotell Fratelli

Foto: Hotell Fratelli

Utomhuspool hos Selma Spa

Foto: Krickelin

Vedeldad bastu hos Sahlströmsgården

Foto: Øyvind Lund

Your natural remedy awaits

Want to know more about how experiences in Sweden can help you feel better and be healthier? Check out Visit Sweden’s initiative, The Swedish Prescription – and let Värmland be your next dose of calm, energy, and quality of life.