Klässbol

Klässbols linen factory is a supplier to the Swedish Royal Family and they also weave cloths and napkins for the Nobel festivities as well as the Swedish embassies all over the World. In the shop, you’ll find towels, napkins, table cloths, and curtains. The factory is open for visitors to look around or book a guided tour.

If you would like a break to enjoy a fika or a simpler meal visit the cafe “KaffeKvarnen” which is nearby. There is an accessible toilet in both Kaffekvarnen and the factory. Kaffekvarnens ramp is high but the staff is happy to help if needed.

Klässbol is located close to Lake Glafsfjorden’s beach and you can take the car down to the harbour. You can also follow the asphalt road from the factory to the harbour for a beautiful stroll through Klässbol. There is a swimming area next to the harbour, but is not equipped with a jetty or a ramp.

The Rackstad Museum

The Rackstad Museum ties art and handicrafts from throughout Arvikas history together all under the same roof. Sometimes they even have national and even international pieces on display. For current events and exhibits see the website of the museum. The museum is also home to Café Elis, a cafe with outdoor serving.

Accessible toilets, lifts, and hearing devices are available. All of the premice are accessible for wheelchair users through lifts, there is a threshold in the entryway and in some of the galleries. Oppstuhage is not accessible for people with disabilities. There is a wheelchair that is available to borrow when you visit the museum, contact the museum in advance to make sure it’s available.

Arvika Vehicle Museum

In the beautifully restored Thermia foundry from 1923, you’ll find Arvika’s Vehicle Museum where they have everything as far as cars go; veteran cars and motorbikes, mopeds, lightweighters, horse drawn carriages, sleds, and bikes. They also have a cafe and a museum shop.

Accessible toilets and lifts are available.

The Open air museum at Sågudden

Sågudden’s Open Air Museum is located on Lake Kyrkviken’s beautiful beach. Here you can see historic buildings in idyllic surroundings and enjoy a “fika” overlooking the lake, The paths are asphalted. Those who are not able to walk to the area are allowed to drive in through the entrance at Rv 175. The museum is not accessible for those with disabilities but there is an accessible WC in Schröderstugan and in Café Nystuga.

Arvika Konsthall

In Arvika Konsthall’s beautiful building you’ll find Arvika Art Associations many exhibitions. Every year they have dozens of exhibitions of high class, read more here. There is a ramp in the entryway as well as plenty of room for wheelchairs on the first floor. There is however no room on the second floor.

No accessible WC.

Arvika Town Park

The Town Park is an oasis in central Arvika for both young and old with lovely flower beds, green areas and a playground. In 2019, Arvika Stadspark was named “Park of the Year” in the national competition Elmia Park Inspira, and in 2015, Arvika Stadspark was named “tourist destination of the year” in the category parks and gardens by the travel site turistmal.se. Here you can stroll around on flat gravel roads and there are many benches where you can take a rest.

City walk

You can discover Arvika by yourself or with a guideAt the Tourist Information Centre, there is a folder with a tour of Arvika which passes many interesting buildings and sights. The tour follows asphalted streets in the centre of the town.

Sculpture tour

You can discover the sculptures of Arvika on your own. Get a folder at the Tourist Information Centre for more information.

Moose safari

During the summers you can explore Western Värmland’s beautiful nature along with its rich flora and fauna with a guided moose safari. The tour takes you through Arvika woodlands in a Minibus for 4-8 people and and lasts about 3 hours. Booking is made at Arvika Tourist Information Centre.

Glaskogen Nature Reserve

Glaskogen is Värmland’s biggest nature reserve with wild and beautiful nature. You can easily reach both the Information centre and Café Carl by car. There is a ramp and an accessible WC in both locations. There is also a great trail that is suitable for people with wheelchairs that stretches from Café Carl to Läskerud and is part of the Nature Trail vid Café Carl.

If you want to go fishing there is a handicap jetty at Lake Rämningstjärn. Fishing cards are available to purchase at the information center in Lenungshammar or at the Tourist Information centre in Arvika or at www.ifiske.se. At Övre Gla, Buvattnet near Sigfridstorp in Glaskogens nature reserve, there are two easy accessible jetties. You need a fishing license from Glaskogen or Övre Gla, which can be bought at the information centre in Lenungshammar, at the Tourist information centre in Arvika or at www.ifiske.se.

Bergs klätt

Bergs klätt Nature Reserve is a very popular destination due to its beautiful nature overlooking Lake Glafsfjorden, and interesting culture and nature, which you can read about if you follow the nature and culture path. This nature reserve makes up the southern cape of the Älgåfjord. (The Northern part of Lake Glafsfjorden).

Parts of the nature reserve are accessible by wheelchair and most of it has made adjustments for those with physical disabilities. Within the reserve, there are several marked paths, one of them is 1,2km long and the other is 3,4 km. The road leading up to the reserve has a steep hill.

There are also a few other resting places, some have picnic tables, as well as two with wind shelters and fireplaces. There are 3 WC on the paths, on the nature and culture path as well as 2 located close to the parking spot as well as one at the end of the hiking trail. Next to the parking lot, there is an information board with enlarged text for higher readability. There is also a digital map over Bergs Klätt which you can find here.

Beach

• The beach at Ingestrand has a handicap jetty, a ramp, and a accessible bathroom.

Hot tub

Guesthouse Eleven offers you a spa experience in the shape of hot tubs and saunas. The hot tub and the sauna are both easily accessible but there isn’t a lifting device for the hot tub. Staff might be able to help.

Arvika Swimming hall

The swimming hall has an accommodated section with a relaxation room, sauna, and a combi pool with an adjustable floor.

Fishing

In the Glaskogen Nature Reserve there are two accessible jetties for people with disabilities:

• Rämningstjärn in Glaskogens nature reserve. (Fishing license for Glaskogen is required.)
• Övre Gla, Buvattnet near Sigfridstorp in Glaskogen Naturreserve (Fishing license for Glaskogen or Övre Glas is required, and can be bought at the information centre in Lenungshammar, at the Tourist Information Centre in Arvika or at www.ifiske.se.)

For game fishing, there are adapted jetties at the following put & take waters:

• Östra Stocketjärn, Bogens FVOF
  
• Stora Bogtjärn, Bortan – Hälgeboda FVOF
  (2025: Not for sale due to new national guidelines for put and take waters; no new fish stocked.)
• Svarttjärn, Mangen Treens FVOF
  ( Tiskaretjärn 2025: Not for sale due to new national guidelines for put and take waters; no new fish stocked but there is an accessible jetty.)

The fishing cards to their respective areas are sold at Arvikas Tourist Information Centre. More can be found at www.fiske.se.

Here you can find a digital map with the places mentioned above.