The bench is located beside Gunnar Ehne’s Tunnel in central Torsby. When someone sits on the bench, audio recordings of poems by Gunnar Ehne are activated, creating a unique and culture-filled experience in the public space.
A tribute to a Värmland poet
The bench is named after Gunnar Ehne, a poet and author from Värmland with strong connections to Finnskogen and northern Värmland. Through his poetry, he portrayed the people, nature, and everyday life of the region and became a highly appreciated voice in Värmland’s literary heritage.
Culture in the heart of town
The interactive bench was inaugurated in 2023 and is part of the effort to make Torsby town centre more vibrant and engaging. Here, visitors can take a break, listen to poetry, and experience a meeting between modern technology and local cultural heritage.
Södra Industrigatan 2A, 68534 685 30 Torsby
