Scan Magazine | Special Theme | Swedish Destinations Not to Miss in 2017
Explore the great wilderness in Arvika Are you on the hunt for the perfect active holiday destination this year? Look no further than Arvika in Sweden, where the nature reserve Glaskogen awaits you with 300 kilometres of hiking trails. By Ellinor Thunberg | Photos: Per Eriksson
The conditions for hiking, canoeing and fishing can hardly get any better than in Arvika in Värmland, Sweden. The region is home to Glaskogen, a nature reserve with 28,000 hectares of wilderness waiting to be explored. “It has deep forests but also heights with views. On the outskirts you also find Glava glassworks, which was an active workshop in the 19th century,” says Eva Aasum, head of tourism in Arvika. Glaskogen has windshields and cabins for overnight stays and it is possible to enjoy everything from a five-kilometre trek to a week-long stay. There are 19 hiking routes to choose from no matter if you are a beginner or a pro. Despite the area having around 30,000 visitors per year, you can find peace
and quiet and Aasum explains that it never gets crowded thanks to the area’s vast reach. A new lake every day Arvika municipality has 365 lakes, which means that there are plenty of options for fishing and exploring – and canoes are available to rent. The deep forests and lakes are also easily combined with some arts, crafts and culture. You can, for example, enjoy a visit to Klässbol linen weaving mill, where, among other things, they make tablecloths and napkins for the annual Nobel Prize dinner. “You can visit the weaving mill, watch the production and do some shopping, and there is also a nice café that is open from April to September,” says Aasum.
For more information, please visit: www.visitarvika.se/en