Grums Municipality
Located on the shores of Lake Vänern, between Karlstad and Säffle, Grums offers a unique blend of nature, culture and authentic small-scale experiences. Here you’ll find an inspiring mix of archipelago landscapes, deep forests, historic cultural sites and outdoor adventures throughout the year.
Quick Facts About Grums Municipality
- Population: Approximately 9,000
- Area: 386 km²
- Towns and villages: Grums, Slottsbron, Segmon, Liljedal, Värmskog and Borgvik
- Rural communities (selection): Skruvstad, Långstad, Flokerud and Malsjö
- Major employers: Grums Municipality, Billerud Sweden AB (Gruvön Mill), Stora Enso, Wipab, Triton Valsteknik and Industrimekano
Kvinna som tittar och njuter av konst på konstutställning i Sliperiet i Borgvik, Grums kommun
Nature & Lake Vänern
Lake Vänern shapes life in Grums and offers excellent opportunities for boating, swimming, fishing and kayaking. The municipality features guest harbours, boat launch sites and several islands waiting to be explored. If you’d like to venture further, the lakes Värmeln and Långsjön offer beautiful natural surroundings and plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Culture & History
Grums has a rich heritage shaped by ironworks, glassmaking and music. In Borgvik, you’ll discover one of Värmland’s best-preserved ironworks villages, where art, culture and gastronomy come together in a unique historic setting.
Grums is also the hometown of the beloved Swedish band Sven-Ingvars, and acclaimed jazz singer Rigmor Gustafsson has her roots in the municipality.
Easy to Reach
Grums is conveniently located where the E18 and E45 highways meet, just 30 minutes from Karlstad. You can easily travel here by car, bus or train, and Karlstad Airport is just a short drive away.