Enjoy the summer with us! At Kristinehamn Herrgårdscamping you
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Enjoy the summer with us! At Kristinehamn Herrgårdscamping you
Welcome to Kristinehamn Tourist guide 2013 Welcome to Kristinehamn! You have in your hands Kristinehamn’s tourist brochure for 2013. It has 44 pages of ideas and tips for all the days of the year, regardless of whether you enjoy being active or prefer to relax and take it easy. Kristinehamn lies on the shore of the inland sea, Lake Vänern. It’s the perfect place for fishing, travelling around the archipelago on the historical vessel Christine af Bro, island hopping on boat bus no. 95 whilst dipping your feet in the water, exploring, bathing, barbequing, camping or just heading out to yet another island, or the nearby town of Karlstad, and back again. There are lots of things for children to do: jump in the hay at the city farm; meet the junk man Skrotnisse at Kristinehamn’s Art Museum; take a pirate trip to find Captain One Eye’s treasure; enjoy the excitement of a ride in a double go-cart and have fun sliding down the water chute in the town’s public swimming baths. The Picasso sculpture is always worth a visit whatever the time of year. Other ideas of things to do include visiting the museal general store Ölme diversehandel to buy homemade, old-fashioned, boiled sweets; checking out the popular silhouette of Kristinehamn made by the Nordic master potter at the pottery Keramik hemjord and visiting the geranium museum at Niklasdam, which was If you are the more active type you can hike along the whole, or just part of, the Iron Trail (Järnleden) which is 30 km long and has a long history. Or maybe even pedal a trolley bike through the forest, looking out for wildlife on the way. You will find lots more ideas of things to do and see as you look through the brochure and, of course, you are more than welcome to contact us at Kristinehamn’s Tourist Office. We are at your service! Fredrik Lööf won a gold medal in sailing in the 2012 Olympics. Growing up on Lake Vänern was a great advantage. Foto: Roland Svensson, Krifo.nu Södra Torget 3 681 84 Kristinehamn Tel. +46 (0)550-881 87 turist@kristinehamn.se www.kristinehamn.se/turism-english Jan. 2 to May 18 Mon.–Fri. 9–12, 13–16 Sat. 10–13 June 15 to Aug. 18 Sept. 16 to Dec. 30 Mon.–Fri. 9–19 Mon.–Fri. 9–12, 13–16 Sat. 10–16 Sun 12–16 Sat. 10–13 May 20 to June 14 Mon.–Fri.9–17 Sat.10–14 Aug. 19 to Sept. 14 Internet Mon.–Fri.9–17 access available Sat. 10–14 – 2 – History of Kristinehamn – 3 – 2 4-5 Lake Vänern and activities 6-11 Adventure in the forest 12-13 Playful activities 14-15 Places of interest 16-19 Sleep well 20-23 Meetings 23 Eat well 24-25 Shop ’til you drop 27-29 Inspiring adverts Events recently featured in the TV programme ”Sommar med Ernst”. The Tourist Office in Kristinehamn is open all year round just for you. We promise to do our best to make your visit even more fun! The Kristinehamn Tourist Office Places of interest Map 26, 30-38, 42, 44 39 40-41 43 Foto: Gun Karlsson, krifo.nu History of Kristinehamn The money box ”Lusseasken” at the museal general store Ölme diversehandel. Foto: Bernt Magnusson, krifo.nu The world market price of iron Foto: Pernilla Andersson, krifo.nu Relax in the park Vågparken. Nearby there are monuments from the time when iron was at its most important. Wahlundsgården and Torgkällan by the Varnan river, where you also find Bildarkivet at Västerlånggatan 22. Its location close to water and to the route used to transport iron to Lake Vänern resulted in the harbour and market place of Bro becoming the town of Kristinehamn in 1642. At that time, 200 people lived in Bro. The town’s position as a centre for exporting timber and iron from Bergslagen was reinforced when one of the first railways in Sweden was built between Kristinehamn and Sjöändan. In the year 1633 Peter Flygge was appointed customs officer at Bro market place. One of his first tasks in serving the interests of the crown was to set up a toll gate in the 2,453 m long fence that he had built around Bro. It ran around the streets known as Staketgatorna (the Fence Streets). The toll gates were to the north and south, at the ends of today’s street Kungsgatan. The gateposts remained there until the end of the 1850s, when they were moved to the newly built church. They are now in the church wall, facing the street Östra Staketgatan. The market Fastingsmarknaden was relocated from Karlstad to Kristinehamn in 1686. People of authority, merchants, traders and mill owners from far and wide added to the population of the town for a few weeks every spring. Kristinehamn became not only the centre for handling iron in the county of Värmland but also the place where the world market price of iron was fixed. Although the Fastingmarkanden ceased in 1903, it still exists today in the form of a fun fair and street market, see p. 39. – 4 – Kristinehamn is known locally as Lusasken, and many people wonder why. So here’s the true story. In the 18th century there was no poor-law in Sweden, which meant that the state did not help very poor people. In Kristinehamn this was resolved by placing three money boxes around the town. The money collected in one of them went to the town’s sailors and their widows. This particular box was emptied on December 13th, which is Lucia Day in Sweden. It’s easy to imagine how much this meant to the sailors who lost their jobs when Lake Vänern froze over for the winter. The sailors used to say, “Now we’re going back home to Lusseasken”. Someone, at some time, had jokingly said “Lusasken”, which stuck and is still used today. Feel free to drop a coin in the box, which is at the museal store Ölme diversehandel, see p. 18. Kristinehamn’s coat of arms includes a boeier (a traditional kind of vessel) to emphasize the importance of shipping to the town. A full-scale model of a boeier was built in the 1990s and given the name Christine af Bro. It now sails on Lake Vänern and is a popular summertime attraction. For information of the boeier see p. 6-9. If you interested in the history of Kristinehamn, there are suggestions for trips to historical places on pages 18 & 19. The photograph archives Bildarkivet have exhibitions and 550,000 historical photos of Kristinehamn. Study the photos from the middle of the 19th century onwards. These show how Kristinehamn looked at that time, and how the town has changed. – 5 – Kristinehamn’s floating coat of arms: the boeier Christine af Bro. Foto: Kookie Tarp, krifo.nu Foto: Helené Grynfarb, bildarkivet.se Foto: Foto: Bengt Salander, krifo.nu Lake Vänern and activities Summer on an island. Don’t forget your book! Picasso Bathing Karlstad Fishing area Boat trips Eat well Gurgling water 1) Vålön On the eastern side of this island there is one of the finest sandy beaches in the archipelago. Its children’s play area, Sandvikarna, makes it a very popular place for young families. Some parts of Sandvikarna are adapted for the disabled, with a footpath leading to the bathing ramp, toilet facilities with wheelchair access, barbeque areas and an information site. Vålön - Kalvön - Sibberön are connected by a series of bridges and a 4 km long walking trail. Wander along the path and you will come across lovely bays and rocky beaches. – 6 – to seek shelter in case of poor weather. The island is suitable for walking around on and for enjoying Lake Vänern. If you are lucky you may even have the small beach, north of the jetties, all to yourself! 6) Långön Find your own rock to take a dip from on the island´s own little Riviera. Seek out the channel at Krakosundet and gaze out over Vänern. 7) Rävön The northern part of the island is unspoilt and is a popular bathing area. The eastern beach has some nice, and somewhat flatter, rocky bathing areas. 8) Hammarö/Lövnäs Hammarö Cultural Heritage Centre is at Lövnäs. Here you find the Archepelago Museum, Hammarö church, Hammars gård, Hammarö folklore museum and the school museum. 9) Karlstad, Inre hamn The harbour area welcomes you with the smell of freshly roasted coffee in the air. Here you can see many local people in the area around the marina enjoying a meal or simply spending time together. Boeier – Christine af Bro see p. 34 Hamnvägen 9. Tel+46 (0)550-881 87. www.bojorten.se Dep: Kristinehamn´s guest harbour. The boeier Christine af Bro has become a reminder of the times when Kristinehamn was Lake Vänern’s most important seaport town. It was here that timber and iron ore were once shipped out into the world. The boeier was launched on 4th May 2002 after 8 years of work in the dock. This historical vessel, built in the traditional Dutch way, is a great experience for people of all ages who are interested in boats. From the deck you can admire the endlessly glittering Lake Vänern, and in the cabin you can enjoy a cup of coffee. If you go to Karlstad or take a charter trip you will eat off the vessel’s specially designed porcelain. From the deck you can admire the villas from the last century and the seemingly endless Lake Vänern. The stairs down to the cabin are fitted with a chair lift. Pirate Trip with Treasure Hunt Can you find Captain One Eye’s lost treasure? Go on a pirate trip in Lake Vänern’s archipelago together with Captain One Eye and the rest of the crew on the Christine af Bro. There’s supposed to be treasure on the bottom of the lake close to the mythical island of Saxholmen. That’s what we are going to find! Watch out for the canon shot. Ship ahoy! The price includes a sandwich, ice cream and a soft drink or coffee. Jan Lööf-boattrip Enjoy the boat trip to the Kristinehamn’s Art Museum where it is the time for children, see p. 16. Coastline Trip On the boat ride you can admire many beautiful 19th century houses and the Picasso sculpture from the water. The ride goes back to the guest harbour. Cake Buffet This is the same as the Archipelago trip above with the added bonus of there being a cake buffet on board. You also have the option of setting off from Marieberg. Blues Cruise Blues music at sunset, incl. food, beer / wine. Kristinehamn - Karlstad - Kristinehamn Discover 25 nautical miles of the beautiful archipelago in Lake Vänern. This enjoyable trip on the boeier Christine af Bro, which is a copy of a 17th century ship, goes between Kristinehamn and Karlstad. Foto: Øyvind Lund 2) Kalvön The smallest of the three linked islands. There are lots of areas here suitable for pitching a tent. The pretty beach with smooth rocks right by the jetty on Kalvön is perfect if you don’t like getting sand between your toes! There is also a barbeque site located close by. 3) Sibberön The southernmost of the three linked islands of Vålön - Kalvön - Sibberön. This island offers wonderful outdoor experiences, with its rocky bathing areas and sandy beaches, wooded areas and open fields. The large grassy area by the cabin is suitable for playing games as well as camping. You will be sure to find a suitable fishing spot. 4) Saxholmen An island surrounded by myths in Kristinehamn’s archipelago, where archeological excavations have been carried out. In bygone times there was a fort, or stronghold, on Saxholmen. Now only ruins remain. The Värmland Museum in Karlstad has many of the artifacts that were found in the archeological excavations , see p. 40. 5) Alvön The island’s flat rocks, with lovely smooth surfaces, face the west and are probably unique in Vänern. The eastern side of Alvön, facing the channel leading to Svinön island, is best. The flat, smooth rocks there are often deserted, waiting for eager bathers to arrive. There is a small windbreak that is suitable for overnight stays or as a place in which Stöten, m/f Vålön Vålösundsv. 156. Tel +46 (0)550-881 87, +46 (0)70-553 37 31. Departure: Vålösundsbryggan, Café Pärlan. Go to one of the finest sandy beaches in the archipelago, Sandvikarna on Vålön, see p. 6. Enjoy Lake Vänern and the wonderfully smooth rocks in the archipelago. Hulda II Vålösundsvägen 156. Tel +46 (0)550-881 87. www.kristinehamn.se Departure: Vålösundsbryggan, Café Pärlan. Boat trips to Karlstad, via Alvön, Långön, Rävön and Lövnäs, see p. 6. The boat leaves twice a day, and allows you several options. You can go out to an island and either return from there or carry on to Karlstad, before taking the bus or train back. Or you can go on to another island and sleep over in your tent, if you have one with you. – 7 – Foto: Øyvind Lund Dear guest, welcome to life in the archipelago! Climb on board a ferry and head out for a beautiful island in Lake Vänern. Paddle in the water, discover new territory, swim, light a barbeque, pitch a tent, pull up a bucket of water and quench your thirst before heading off to another island. You can also take the ferry to Karlstad, the largest town in Värmland, to go shopping, visit museums and have fun. The train, bus and ferry all bring you back to Kristinehamn. Or get off at the stop on Hammarö, and take a walk around Lövnäs, a pretty area of cultural interest, and then take the ferry back. We can recommend the ferry whatever the weather: if it’s fine then you can visit the small islands, where you can swim and walk or, if it’s raining, you can explore the town. see p. 17 see p. 10 see p. 40 see p. 10 see p. 7-9 see p. 24 Book a seat on the popular pirate trip on Lake Vänern. Ferries in the northern archipelago BÅTBUSS 95 m/s Hulda II Price Adult/0-19 yrs Kristinehamn–Hammarö–Karlstad Tues.-Sun. N.B. not Mon. Oneway ticket - all prices in SEK June 25–Aug. 11 On board Vålösundsbryggan08:3013:10 13:4018:30 Alvön 09:1012:30 14:2017:50 Långön 09:2512:15 14:3517:35 Rävön 10:0511:35 15:1516:55 Hammarö, Lövnäs10:2011:20 15:3016:40 Karlstad, Inre Hamn 10:40 11:00 15:50 16:20 K-hmn-Karlstad 90/60 K-hamn-Långön/Alvön 45/30 K-hamn-Rävön 75/50 K-hamn-Lövnäs 90/60 Karlstad-Lövnäs 23/15 Karlstad-Rävön 45/30 Karlstad-Långön/Alvön 75/50 Lövnäs-Rävön 45/30 Lövnäs-Långön/Alvön75/50 Bus No. 66 The archipelago bus June 25–Aug 11, Tues.–Sun. Kristinehamns RC 08:15, 13:15, 14:15, 18:45, 19.30 Vålösundsbryggan 08:30, 13:30, 14:30, 19:00, 19.40 Vålösundsbryggan 08:45, 13:45, 14:45, 19:15, 19.45 The archipelago bus 25/15 Kristinehamns RC 09:00, 14:00, 15:00, 19:30, 20.00 Online 99/65 54/35 84/55 54/35 84/55 Tickets are available: On board the boat . When purchasing on board, then the rule is “first come, first served”. Online www.destinationvarmland.se N.B. booking in advance guarantees a place on board. Important information: The times given are approximate only, as they are reliant upon the weather. The boat can carry max. 65 passengers. Bicycles are allowed if space allows. Information is available on www.kristinehamn.se/oluff if the trip has to be cancelled for safety reasons (i.e. bad weather). There is a cafeteria on board selling coffee, soft drinks, cakes, sandwiches and ice cream. Remember that you can stay as long as you like in either Karlstad or Kristinehamn and take the train or bus back. Timetables can be found on www.varmlandstrafik.se Accessibility: Lena Dyberg +46 (0) 54-540 46 11. Sjöfartsverket © 13-01585 Lake Vänern and activities Karlstad Inre Hamn Kristinehamn Rävön Lövnäs Marieberg Saxholmen Kristinehamns gästhamn Kristinehamn Vålösundsbryggan Långön Part of: Jan Lööf Ta fast Fabian. © Jan Lööf Boeier: Pirate Trip Dep. guest harbour Tues. and Sun. June 25–Aug. 25 Thurs. July 4–Aug. 1 Dep. 13:30 Arr. 16:30 Price: Adult 300 SEK, 2-15 yrs 175 SEK Boeier: Krhmn - Karlstad - Krhmn Dep. guest harbour / Karlstad Sat. July 6, 20 and Aug. 3 Kristinehamn 10:30 17:30 Karlstad , Inre Hamn 14:00 14:30 Price: Adult 400 SEK, 2-15 yrs 300 SEK Boeier: Jan Lööf-boattrip Dep. guest harbour and Marieberg. Sat. June 29. Sat. July 13, 27. Sat. Aug 10, 17. 12:00 15:15 Guest harbour Marieberg 12:30 14:45 Boat oneway: 70 SEK Entrance and boat oneway: adult: 150 SEK. 0-18 yrs 70 SEK Entrance and boat roundtrip adult: 220 SEK. 0-18 yrs 140 SEK Boeier: Blues Cruise Dep: guest harbour Fri. June 28, July 26, Aug. 9. Dep: 19:00 Arr: 22:30 Food, vine and music. Visit the Tourist Office. Boeier: Coastline Trip Dep: guest harbour Wed. June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. Wed. Aug. 7, 14, 21. Price: Adult 250 SEK 2-15 yrs 150 SEK Dep. 13:00 Arr. 15:15 Boeier: Cake Buffet (incl. cake) Dep. guest harbour / Marieberg Sat. June 29. July 13, 27. Aug 10, 17. Guest harbour Dep. 12:00 Arr. 15.15 Marieberg Dep. 12:30 Arr. 14:45 Price: Adult 300 SEK, 2-15 yrs 150 SEK Alvön Vålön Kalvön Sibberön Stöten, m/f Vålön Adult 30 SEK Mon, Weds.-Sun. N.B. not on Tues. 3–19 yrs 20 SEK June 15–Aug. 18 round trip ticket Vålösundsbryggan 10:00 11:00 12:00 14:00 15:0016:00 17:00 Vålön 10:08 11:08 12:08 14:08 15:08 16:08 17:08 Vålösundsbryggan 10:16 11:16 12:16 14:16 15:16 16:16 17:16 Tickets are available: Online www.destinationvarmland.se N.B. booking in advance guarantees a place on board. Important information: All of the times given are approximate, as they are reliant upon the weather. The boat can carry max. 55 passengers and 45 on the pirate trip. Information is available on www.kristinehamn.se/oluff if the trip has to be cancelled for safety reasons (i.e. bad weather). The price of the pirate trip includes a sandwich, ice cream and a soft drink or coffee. On the tour: Krhmn-Karlstad-Krhmn are meals available, if ordered in advance, at a cost of 200 SEK. Remember that you can stay as long as you like in either Karlstad or Kristinehamn and take the train or bus back. Timetables can be found on www.varmlandstrafik.se The Archipelago trip on Saturday includes the cake buffet. The Jan Lööf-trip includes the entrance fee to the Kristinehamn Art Museum and the Jan Lööf exhibition, see p.16. Accessibility: The boat’s staff can help wheelchairs on board using a small hoist. No permobiles. The stairs down to the cabin are fitted with a chair lift. Accessibility: The boat’s staff can help wheelchairs on board using a small hoist. No permobiles. – 8 – Tickets are available: On board the boat . When purchasing, then the rule is “first come, first served”. Important information: The times given are approximate only, as they are reliant upon the weather. The boat can carry max. 28 passengers. Bicycles are allowed if space allows. At peak times, the boat makes several journeys until all passengers have been ferried across. The ferry Hulda II takes you out into the archipelago. The impressive boeier Christine af Bro. – 9 – Take the ferry m/f Vålön and admire the Picasso sculpture from the water. Foto: Abu-trolling Lake Vänern and activities Fishing luck: a memory for life. Jump into Lake Vänern Fishing water There are several fishing areas to choose from. Consult the fishing brochure at the Tourist Office in Kristinehamn. Lake Vänern Fishing is free with handheld tackle. It has more than 30 species of freshwater fish, including pike, perch, pikeperch, salmon and burbot. You can, of course, fish directly from the islands named on p. 6. Baggeruds camping site: a trolling heaven for all. Ramp fee: 65 SEK. Trolling charter on Lake Vänern We troll for salmon, salmon trout, pikeperch and pike. We can offer complete packages with fishing trips and accommodation. Abu-trolling Tel. +46 (0)70-582 24 69. www.abu-trolling.se Hökens trollingcharter Tel. +46 (0)70-661 13 88. www.trollingcharter.se Kayaking Vänerkajak, see ad. on p. 31. Tel +46 (0)76-765 33 77. www.vanerkajak.se This is a wonderful place to begin a kayaking holiday, whether you try paddling a canoe for just a few hours or take a longer trip lasting several days, with a number of protected bays and lots of small islands to explore. Feel free to combine Kristinehamn’s Herrgårds Camping with Ölme Strandvik, Karlstad Inre Hamnen or Borgvik. Per 1 person 340 SEK / day (9-17) Per 2 persons 580 SEK / day (9-17) Kayaks are also available at the camping site below. Canoeing Kristinehamn Herrgårds Camping & Stugor Presterudsallén 2. Tel +46 (0)550-102 80, see p. 44. Paddle in the Vålösundet bay. Take the canoe out to the Picasso sculpture, Kristinehamn’s Art Museum, the guest harbour or the Hjälmarsundet bay. 120 SEK/2 hrs 250 SEK/ day (9-17) 150 SEK SEK/a.m. (9-13) 200 SEK/p.m. (13-20) RIB boat trip Kristinehamns RIBcharter Tel. +46 (0)70-220 20 42. www.facebook.com/KristinehamnsRibcharter Enjoy the archipelago. Feel the water splash your face and the wind blow through your hair! Sightseeing in the archipelago in an RIB boat. Cost: from 660 SEK/person for a group of 8 Take a ride speeding through the waves. Cost: 440 SEK/person Bathing boat: If you’d like a beach of your own, we’ll take you to one! Cost: depends on destination and number of passengers. Please ask for a quote. Sauna deal: first take a trip in an RIB boat, followed by a sauna on the raft floating in the archipelago. Cost: 800 SEK/person. Min. 6 people, max. 8. – 10 – Wonderful bathing spots The Vänern, Vismen and Skagern lakes have a variety of beaches from which you can bathe: sandy, grassy and rocky. Kristinehamn itself has several alternatives. The starting point for the directions given is the town centre. Bathing areas are shown on the map on p. 43. Those named below all have toilet facilities. Baggerud A lovely rocky beach and a small sandy beach; 30 km south. Bengtsgård Small sandy beach and a large grassy area; 30 km south. Gottbol Shallow bathing on a popular sandy beach on Lake Skagern; 30 km south. Playground. Gräsviksbadet Grassy areas suitable for sunbathing and a small sandy beach on Lake Vismen at Björneborg; 10 km south east. Hult Shallow bathing on a sandy beach on Lake Vänern and a summer café; 15 km south. Jutviken Shallow bathing on a sandy beach on Lake Vänern, suitable for small children; 10 km south. Revsand Shallow bathing on a sandy beach with great views over Lake Vänern; 15 km south. Sandvikarna A paradise for families! Two sandy beaches with shallow bathing and a playground on the island of Vålön in Lake Vänern; 10 km south. See p. 6 for ferry times (Stöten, m/f Vålön). Skymningen Shallow bathing on a sandy beach on Lake Vänern. Great place for a quick dip. South of Kristinehamn Herrgårds Camping & Stugor. The ferries have life jackets for each passenger. Life jackets are available for hire at the guest harbour, see p.33. Cost: 1-3 days: 25 SEK/jacket. 4-7 days: 50 SEK/jacket – 11 – Foto: Øyvind Lund Foto: Lars-Peter Jansson Adventures in the forest See osprey in and around Lake Vänern’s archipelago and the bays of Kilsviken, Ölmeviken and Varnumsviken. Out in the fresh air Cycling Follow the marked bicycle trails to the Picasso sculpture or to the manor Gustafsviks herrgård. Maps of bicycle trails are available at the tourist office in Kristinehamn and on the web site. Team Sportia Albinvägen 2 (in the Coop building), Tel. +46 (0)550-107 01. www.butiker.teamsportia.se/kristinehamn Open: Mon.-Fri. 10-19, Sat. 10-16, Sun. 11-16 Standard bicycle with 3-7 gears: 70 SEK/hr 150 SEK/day 280 SEK/2 days 380 SEK/3 days350 SEK/Fri.-Sun. 800 SEK/1 week Helmet 20 SEK/day child’s seat 70 SEK/day Kristinehamn Herrgårds Camping & Stugor Tel. +46 (0)550-102 80. See advert on p. 44 Bicycle hire standard: 50 SEK/2 hrs 150 SEK/ day 90 SEK/a.m. (9-13) 120 SEK/p.m. (13-20) Tandem: 80 SEK/2 hrs 200 SEK/day 120 SEK/a.m. (9-13) 160 SEK/p.m. (13-20) Skagern Runt Bicycle Trail: see Riding Trail. Hiking The Iron Trail (Järnleden), see advert on p. 34 www.kristinehamn.se/irontrail The trail is an authorized Värmland trail and runs between Hytte and Kristinehamn. Its history is brought alive through several information boards that have illustrations by the artist Kjell Sundberg from Kristinehamn. Riding Trail The footpath is 30 km long. Along the course of the trail you pass several historical sites and places of interest, such as two old ironworks and a hill fort from the Iron Age. You can catch a glimpse of the manor Gustafsviks herrgård, which has a long and interesting history (p. 18), and look around the unique chapel Österviks kapell (p.19). Take a break and enjoy the geranium cake at Niklasdam’s café (p. 16), or buy bread freshly baked in the wood-fired stone oven at Nässundet (p.29). Hiking with guide on the Iron Trail The hike can be 5-30 km long and take a few hours to a whole day. The price for food and guide is from 300 SEK/person. Minimum 4 people. Transport to and from start- and endingpoints are not included. Hiking brochures, Kristinehamn Tourist Office Skagern Runt Hiking: see Riding Trail. Ölme islandshästar Ölme Berg. Tel. +46 (0)70-644 64 74. www.olmeislandshastar.se Two hour long rides on Iceland horses - all year round. Package deals available. All rides include refreshments. Riding school and barbeque hut. 2 hrs Weekends + June, July, Aug. 500 SEK/pers 2 hrs Weekdays Sept.-May 450 SEK/pers Peddling a trolley bike Safari Otterbäcksbanan Station Konsterud. See ad. on p. 35. Hotell Svedjegården. Tel. +46 (0)70-374 20 06. www.svedjegarden.se Hire a rail-trolley and take the whole family on an adventure. Pedal along the long-disused railway. Single trolley 50 SEK/hr 300 SEK/8 hrs Double-rail trolley 60 SEK/hr 300 SEK/8 hrs Trolley single or double 400 SEK/24 hrs – 12 – Skagern runt Riding & Hiking Trail See ad. on p. 36. Tel. +46 (0)70-659 86 89. www.skagernrunt.se For accommodation visit our web site. June 1 - Sep 30. (riding, hiking). Cycle all year round. Riding and hiking trails. Separate bicycle trails. Lake Skagern is surrounded by deep forests, farmed cultural landscapes and red cabins. The riding trail is 100 km long but you can ride however much of it you like, of course. Vildmarksguiden Tel. +46 (0)76-800 02 02, 0550-41 19 12. www.wildernesssweden.com Discover this beautiful landscape and its wildlife together with the professional guide Alistair McCann all year round. Choose from beaver/elk & wildlife safaris, countryside walks, snow shoe safaris and tracking wild animals. Hungry on the go? The café at Niklasdams Trädgård (p. 16) and the bakery at Nässundets Station p. 29) can help you! Order a basket with lunch or light refreshments; pick it up here and drop it off there. – 13 – Foto: Pernilla Andersson, krifo.nu Foto: Emma Martinsson Foto: Gudrun Caesar, krifo.nu Playful activities Say hello to the animals. The town farm is open all year round. Happiness is having fun Foto: Pernilla Andersson, krifo.nu Enjoy Sannabadet, the public baths. Jump in the hay at the town farm Stadsbondgården. Open: Mon. Tues. Morning bathing session Wed. Morning bathing session Adults only Thurs. Morning bathing session Fri. Sat. Morning bathing session Sun. Morning bathing session Price: 11–16:30 6–8 11–18:30 6–8 11–19 19–21:30 6–8 11–18:30 11–19:30 8–10 10–16:30 8–10 10–16:30 Adult 60 SEK Senior citizens 45 SEK 6–19 yrs 40 SEK 2–5 yrs 30 SEK – 14 – Be creative The art workshop, Kristinehamn’s Art Museum Water colours, acrylic paint, coloured paper of all sizes, paper plates, felt pens, crayons, scissors, glue, pencils, wool, cheerful pipe cleaners, magazines. We have everything you need to have fun and be creative. Same opening hours as the art museum (p.16). Free of charge. Bowling passengers: 4 years. Jump in the hay and pet the animals Stadsbondgården Östervik. Tel. +46 (0)550-167 12. Free and always open. See the animals and admire the beautiful scenery! Children will enjoy jumping off the tower into the hay. There is a barbecue area. Mon.–Thur. 10–15, Fri. 10–13 are the times when the café is open. Paintball Kristinehamns bowling Kungsgatan 47. Tel. +46 (0)550-100 80. www.kristinehamnsbowling.nu The bowling alley has 16 lanes. The lanes can be fitted with bumpers to stop the bowling balls from rolling into the gutters. Carlslund hotell Värmlands Säby, Karlslund 3. Tel. +46 (0) 70-308 55 06. www.carlslundhotell.com Fee incl. 300 balls: 275 SEK per person Playing time is included in the fee. Go-carting Play golf / football golf Värmlands gokartcenter, see ad. on p. 31. Motorstadion E18. Tel. +46 (0) 550-177 00, (0) 70 - 590 50 64. www.varmlandsgokartcenter.se Hire a go-kart, trimmed or standard, and challenge your family, friends or colleagues to a “real” race! The junior go-karts are suitable for children from 7 years who are between 130 and 150 cm tall. Book in advance or take a chance and drop in. We do however recommend that you call first and check that we’re not fully booked. Double go-karts mean that just about everyone can either drive or be a passenger. Minimum age of Golf course Kristinehamn Ämbetsägorna. Tel. +46 (0) 550 -823 10. www.kristinehamnsgk.se 18-hole park and woodland course. Bookings to be made in advance. Mon. - Sun. 8-20. Greenfee: Seniors from 300 SEK Accommodation is available at the golf course. Book your green fee and a hotel or cabin via: www.destinationvarmland.se/eng/ Slättens Golf & café, see ad. on p. 31. Ölme, Slättom 1. Tel. +46 (0) 550-311 55. www.slattensgolf.se A 9-hole ”pay and play” golf course. At least one player in each group of 4 must have a Green Card or the equivalent knowledge. Greenfee: Junior 80 SEK Senior 120 SEK Free refreshments for all golf players. Large car park for mobile homes/caravans. Foto: Ellinor van Leeuwen Sannabadet, see p. 31. Arenavägen 3. Tel. +46 (0) 550-131 30. www.sannabadet.nu Sannabadet has pools for all ages so the whole family can have fun together. Everyone who dares can try out the water shute, as you land in a shallow pool. Modern architecture. The family bathing area has a whirlpool bath, relax area, play pool, water chute, 25 m pool and a pool for the very young. The complex is next door to the Kristinehamn Arena and accommodates the Wellness Gym. Football golf at Carlslund Hotell Värmlands Säby. Karlslund 3. Tel. +46 (0) 70-308 55 06. www.carlslundhotell. com Senior 80 SEK 0 - 17 yrs: 50 SEK Kristinehamns Gästhamn, (guest harbour) (p.33). Hamnvägen 9. Tel +46 (0) 550-130 80. www.kristinehamn.se/gasthamn 18 hole miniature golf course. Adult 30 SEK 0–15 yrs 20 SEK 2 adults + 2 children 75 SEK Extra 15 SEK Kristinehamn Herrgårds Camping & Stugor Presterudsallén 2. Tel. +46 (0) 550-102 80. www.herrgårdsliv.se see ad. on p. 44. 12 hole miniature golf course. 30 SEK/pers Hire a go-kart and challenge your family. Foto: Kristinehamns konstmuseum Foto: Bernt Magnusson, krifo.nu Bathing at the public baths The “Junk Workshop” Skrotverkstaden, At Kristinehamn’s Art Museum there will be a junk workshop for children of all ages when Jan Lööf’s work is being exhibited. Come and create artwork from all kinds of junk and waste. Open: May 4 - June 6, Aug. 19 - -Sept. 8 Sat. - Sun. 12-16. June 17 - Aug. 18 Daily 12-16 – 15 – Creative artwork. FFoto: Øyvind Lund Foto: Bengt Salander, krifo.nu Places of interest Geranium museum with over 350 kinds of geraniums. Jan Lööf i rött plan. © Jan Lööf Kristinehamns konstmuseum Foto: Sara Johansson Jan Lööf has illustrated several popular children’s books. Kristinehamn’s Art Museum lies on the shore of Lake Vänern. Dr. Enwalls väg 13 c. Tel. +46 (0)550-882 00. www.kristinehamnskonstmuseum.com Interesting, exciting and beautiful exhibitions at the art museum that touch you emotionally with a varied programme of exhibits. For more information of the exhibitions, see p. 42. The time for children is May - August, when Jan Lööf visits the art museum. He has illustrated several popular children’s books, such as ”Granddad is a Pirate” and the popular Swedish TV programme “Skrotnisse and his friends”. The exhibition includes many original illustrations from his children’s books and series. A number of models that were created for one of them, Skrotnisse and his friends, will also be on show. Release the child within you and come along! The art museum also has an art workshop (p.15). Enjoy the childrens trip with the boat Boeier to the Art Museum, see p. 8. The café Kafferian is housed in the same building, where Olympic gold medalist Agneta Andersson serves food and delicious cakes (p.24). Gift shop with fun items for yourself or a dear friend, see p. 27. Open at exhibition, see p. 42.: Mon. 12–16 Tue.–Thu. 12–18 Fri.–Sun. 12–16 June 24 - Aug. 11 – 16 – Mon. 11–16 Tue. - Thu. 11-18 Fri. - Sun. 11–16 Admission fees Adult 40 SEK 0-18 yrs free May 4 - Sept. 8 Adult 80 SEK 0-18 yrs free Guided tours: For guided tours in English please contact Reception. Tel. +46 (0) 550 – 882 00. Guided tours/group bookings: 75 SEK/pers May 4 - Sept. 8 115 SEK/pers Galleries Galleri Vågen Södra Hamngatan 1. Tel. +46 (0) 550-880 76. This publicly-owned gallery, situated in the artists’ district “Vågen” in the town centre, has temporary exhibitions of all kinds. The gallery is divided into two sections: “Lilla Galleri Vågen” (the small gallery) and “Stora Galleri Vågen” (the big gallery). Open only when exhibitions are on show. Geranium Museum Niklasdams trädgård, see p. 30. Niklasdamm. Tel.+46 (0) 550-550 12. www.niklasdam.se The Geranium Museum, which is housed in a purpose-built greenhouse, has over 350 kinds of geraniums. When you visit the museum we recommend that you try the unique geranium cake in the café. It’s delicious! May - Aug. free Sculptures The Picasso Sculpture Vålösundsvägen 161. Tel. +46 (0) 550 - 881 87. It all started by chance on a dusty country road in France where Bengt Olson, an artist from Kristinehamn, met the Norwegian painter and photographer Carl Nesjar. Nesjar, who experimented with decorative work in a new concrete-based material, was in contact with Pablo Picasso. ”Why not in Scandinavia?” asked the Swede and Norwegian, well aware of Picasso’s interest in this peaceful part of the world. On his return to Kristinehamn Bengt Olson presented the project to the local county council. They, in turn, contacted Picasso and sent him pictures, recordings of traditional folk music, etc. to illustrate the spirit of Värmland. Confirmation from Picasso, in the form of a deed of gift, arrived shortly after; it was a photograph showing a model of the sculpture in the Swedish countryside. It was signed simply “Oui” (Yes) Picasso, 7.7.1964. Work could then begin! The sculpture was constructed by Carl Nesjar. Picasso followed the whole process via films and photographs. The 15 m high sculpture was inaugurated on Midsummer’s Eve 1965 by the Swedish poet Bo Setterlind. The Picasso sculpture in Kristinehamn is one of Picasso’s biggest works of art. It is Kristinehamn’s most famous “celebrity” and the peninsula on which it is placed is the town’s most frequently visited location. The road from the town centre out to the peninsula follows the shore of Lake Vänern, which is lined with jetties, boats and cafés. Out here you can take a trip on one of the many ferries that traffic the northern part of Lake Vänern in the summer, see p. 6-9. A boat trip also means that you can admire the sculpture from the water! Housed in a small building close by, photographs and plans illustrate the process involved when the Picasso sculpture was constructed in Kristinehamn. Take a boat trip and admire the sculpture from the water. Foto: Henric Nahls, krifo.nu Craftsmen see p. 27. Foto: Bernt Magnusson, krifo.nu “Oui,” said Picasso, 7.7.1964 Carl Nesjar’s Fountain Brandkårsvägen 11. Tel. +46 (0)550 152 50. Carl Nesjar, who is one of Norway’s most famous artists, was commissioned by Pablo Picasso to build his monumental concrete sculpture in Kristinehamn’s archipelago in 1965. Nesjar is a versatile artist. This particular Carl Nesjar fountain flows all year round, so its appearance varies according to the season. This stainless steel monumental creation is situated next to Ölme diversehandel & kafé, see p. 18. The lovely street Trädgårdsgatan. – 17 – Foto: Lars Fredriksson, krifo.nu Foto: Gun Karlsson, krifo.nu Places of interest The enigmatic rune stone at Järsberg. Foto: Gun Karlsson, krifo.nu Kristinehamn’s folklore museum is open all year round. The charming museal general store Ölme diversehandel with delicious homemade cakes. The rune stone at Järsberg This is one of Sweden’s oldest rune stones and dates back to the 6th century. The stone is one of the more mystical and has been interpreted in several different ways. When it was discovered, it was lying on the ground, partly covered by soil. The stone now stands upright in the field, in the exact same spot where it was found by the farmer in 1862. He wanted to use it as a gatepost but soon realized that it was something very special! Ölme diversehandel & kafé see p. 30. Brandkårsv 11. Tel. +46 (0) 550-152 50. Imagine the time when clocks were not important, and there were neither conveyor belts nor electrical cash registers. A time when flour – 18 – was not delivered to the store ready packaged and sugar didn’t come in cubes; when ice cream machines were not automatic and coffee beans had to be ground manually. That time, in the mid1800s and the hundred years that followed, is still here. The old general store Ölme diversehandel is a museum that takes you back to the time you had almost forgotten about, or maybe never experienced. There is everything from football shoes to toys, porcelain to full packets of cigarettes, and groceries such as flour, cacao, washing powder, herbs, peas, coconut and coffee, with their original contents and packaging. You can, of course, shop in the store for gifts including pretty serviettes, gifts, tins and baskets, as well as linen goods and jackets. The café always serves freshly brewed coffee and tea, sandwiches, biscuits and cakes. From the outdoor seating area, which has a view over the town, you can listen to the soothing sound of Carl Nesjar’s fountain (p.17). Open all year round: April, May and June Fri. 15-24 Sat. 11-16 Sun. 11-16 Closed June 17 - 23 June 24 - Sept. 29 daily 11-20 Oct. & Nov. Open 2 weekends/month. Times: as in April-June. Dec: 1 – 22, 27-31 daily 11-16 Free entrance Folklore museums Kristinehamns hembygdsgård, Norrgården See ad. on p. 30. Karlagatan 1. Tel. +46 (0) 550-825 23. In the red 19th century house Norrgården you can treat yourself to coffee and homemade cakes and waffles. The area, which has several red wooden buildings, and an 18th century mill, has a stream running through it. Book a guided tour of the 19th century middle class home Lundbomsgården, or the miller’s house. Play boules or let the children let off steam in the park. Open all year round: May 2–Sept. 1: Mon.-Fri. 9–18 Sat.–Sun. 11–17 Other times: Mon.–Fri. 9–17 Sat.–Sun. 12–17 Lundbomsgården: 25 SEK/pers Rudskoga hembygdsgård Erk Orsas i Revsten. www.rudskoga.se Tel. +46 (0) 70-200 40 55. Dates back to the middle of the 19th century whilst the interior decoration is early 20th century. Ölme hembygdsgårdar / folklore centre Tel. +46 (0) 550 - 332 46, 070 - 971 15 96. In the Lundsholm park there is a pavillion that is a gazebo from the 18th century. Näbben, the soldier’s cottage Holmenstugan, has furniture and uniforms from the 19th century. Churches Kristinehamn´s Church Pastorsexpeditionen. Tel. + 46 (0) 550 - 879 00. www.svenskakyrkan.se/kristinehamn Kristinehamn’s church was built in 1858. It has a christening font from the 13th century carved out of sandstone and a 14th century triumph crucifix. Mon.-Fri. 13-16 Sat. 12-17 Sun. 9-14 The main entrance has a ramp for wheelchair access. Guided tours can be booked at the parish office (tel. nr. as above). The parish of Kristinehamn has six churches. The Madonna sculpture in Rudskoga´s church is from the end of the 12th century, making it the oldest of its kind in Värmland. The church in Visnum houses a triumphal crucifix from the 14th century and a picture of St. Olof dating back to the 15th century. Österviks kapell, see ad. on p. 30. Östervik. Guided tours Tel. +46 (0) 550-511 33, 070-531 18 85. www.svenskakyrkan.se/kristinehamn The history of this remarkable chapel always fascinates visitors. Open in the summer only. Foto: Birgitta Andersson, krifo.nu The Manor Gustafsviks herrgård Hjälmarsnäsvägen. Lieutenant Colonel Georg Adlersparre, commander of the Swedish western army, instigated an uprising against King Gustaf IV Adolf when he occupied Karlstad and then marched on to Stockholm. On his way to the capital Adlersparre, then 49 years old, was invited to Gustafsvik by Capten C.A. Linroth, where he fell in love with the 24 year old daughter of the house. Their wedding took place in 1809 and the couple become the new owners of Gustafsvik. Their fourth child, Rudolf, who was born in 1819, later took over the manor. He also built a cemetery in which the Adlersparre family grave is located. Kristinehamn’s church in the town centre is even more beautiful in the monlight. Foto: Mats Öhman Foto: Pernilla Andersson, krifo.nu Historical outings Eric Rafael Rådberg’s sculptures in the dairy at Östervik’s chapel. – 19 – Sleep well Key to symbols E Single room D Double room r Rooms b Beds F Family sud Without shower/wc smd With Shower/wc st el so * S I A Number of cabins Pitches with electricity Summer rate Weekend rate Superior Internet Apartments Sleep well Key to symbols E Single room D Double room r Rooms b Beds F Family sud Without shower/wc smd With Shower/wc st el so * S I A Number of cabins Pitches with electricity Summer rate Weekend rate Superior Internet Apartments Hotels 100m Carlslund hotell Hotell Fröding See p. 35 Centre: 27 km Värmlands Säby, Karlslund 3 Tel. +46 (0) 70-308 55 06 11 r, 25 b, I www.carlslundhotell.com E 575 SEK D 695 SEK F from 950 SEK Centre: 0 m, Kungsgatan 44 Tel. +46 (0) 550-151 80 28 r, 54 b, I www.hotellfroding.com E 795 SEK/650 SEK so* D 995 SEK/795 SEK so* Suitable for the disabled The Pirate package Ölme Prästgård GÄSTGIVERI Centre: 14 km Ölme (E18) Träfors Tel. +46 (0) 550-333 33 www.olmeprastgard.se E 795 SEK F 1 295 SEK 2+(2) includes an overnight stay www.destinationvarmland.se/eng 5 r, 12 b, I Price 2 050 SEK 2+(2) D 995 SEK Bed & Breakfast Hotell Marieberg See p. 35 100 m (One room is designated for pets) Kristinehamn Herrgårds 3 km Camping & Stugor See p. 44. Centre: 2 km, Mariebergsv. 2 Tel. +46 (0) 550-173 40 17 r, 42 b, I www.hotellmarieberg.se E 650 SEK D 850 SEK/800 SEK * F 1 100 SEK 2+(2) S 1 250 SEK 2+(4) Suitable for the disabled A hotel in a cabin Centre: 3 km, Presterudsallén 2 Tel. +46 (0) 550-102 80 www.herrgardsliv.se 20 smd, 100 b, I E 990 SEK D 1 190 SEK Karaby gård B&B 3.5 km Strandgårdens wärdshus b&b See p.35 Centre: 4 km Strandvägen 1 5 r, 11 b, I Tel. +46 (0) 550-800 60 www.strandgardenswardshus.se E 485 SEK D 685 SEK F 885 SEK 2+(2) Centre: 3.5 km Karaby Tel. +46 (0) 70-581 20 92 6 r, 12 b www.karabygard.se E 450 SEK D 600 SEK F 900 SEK 2+(2) Camping sites Park hotell See p. 35 Centre: 700 m, Floragatan 2 Tel. +46 (0) 550-150 60 19 r, 25 b, I www.parkhotell-kristinehamn.nu E from 695 SEK/night D from 795 SEK/night hotell Svedjegården See p. 35 Statts hotell i Kristinehamn See p. 34 Centre: 0 m, Kungsgatan 27 Tel. +46 (0) 550-122 00 40 r, 60 b, I www.harrys.se/kristinehamn E 1 290 SEK/850 SEK so* D 1 490 SEK/980 SEK so* S 1 790 SEK 2+(2)/1 280 SEK 2+(2) so* Värdshuset Stolpen Centre: 26 km, Säbyallén 4, Nybble Tel. +46 (0) 551-101 46, 070-374 20 06 www.svedjegarden.se 20 r, 35 b, I E 695 SEK D 795 SEK F 1 095 SEK 2+(2) A 995 SEK 2 pers Suitable for the disabled – 20 – Centre: 10 km Ölme, Stolpen (E18) Tel. +46 (0) 550-311 95 E 650 SEK/550 SEK so* D 850 SEK/750 SEK so* 2 r, 4 b, I Ölme prästgård GÄSTGIVERI Baggeruds camping Centre: 14 km Ölme (E18) Träfors 4 r, 12 b, I Tel. +46 (0) 550-333 33 www.olmeprastgard.se E 595 SEK D 795 SEK F 995 SEK 2+(2) Centre: 22.5 km Baggerudsvägen Tel. +46 (0) 551-400 29 5 st, 5 r www.baggerud.se Camping spot incl. electricity 175 SEK 78 el Kristinehamn Herrgårds 3km Camping & Stugor See p. 44 Revsands familjecamping Centre: 12 km Revsandsvägen 12 Tel. +46 (0) 70-695 25 08 Centre: 3 km, Presterudsallén 2 Tel. +46 (0) 550-102 80 50 st, I www.herrgardsliv.se Camping spot incl. electricity from 200 SEK 100 el – 21 – 12.5 km 12 km 5 st Camping spot incl. electricity from 240 SEK 49 el Sleep well Key to symbols E Single room D Double room r Rooms b Beds F Family sud Without shower/wc smd With Shower/wc Meetings Key to symbols st el so * S I A Number of cabins Pitches with electricity Summer rate Weekend rate Superior Internet Apartments Hostels E Single room D Double room r Rooms b Beds F Family sud Without shower/wc smd With Shower/wc st el so * S I A Number of cabins Pitches with electricity Summer rate Weekend rate Superior Internet Apartments Cabins Karaby gård 3,5 km vandrarhem Centre: 3.5 km Karaby Tel. +46 (0) 70-581 20 92 6 r, 12 b www.karabygard.se E 350 SEK D 500 SEK F 600 SEK Sheets 50 SEK/b Breakfast 60 SEK Mariebergs vandrarhem 100 m Centre: 2.5 km, Axel Kumliensv 5 Tel. +46 (0) 550-146 60 www.lusaskens.com 20 r, 54 b E 200 SEK D 330 SEK F from 395 SEK Dormitories from 150 SEK 0-6 yrs Free. Group discount Sheets 50 SEK/b Breakfast 60 SEK Hotell Marieberg See p. 35 100 m Värmlands campen Centre: 2 km, Mariebergsv 2 Tel. +46 (0) 550-173 40 1 r, 6 b, I www.hotellmarieberg.se Dormitories 250 SEK/b TV in the r Suitable for the disabled Sheets incl. Breakfast 60 SEK Centre: 3 km Kasernvägen 7 Tel. +46 (0) 550-213 813 10 r, 50 b, I www.varmlandscamp.se 1-4 b 200 SEK/b 5-9 b 175 SEK/b Sheets 60 SEK Breakfast 60 SEK Centre: 3 km, Presterudsallén 2 Tel. +46 (0) 550-102 80 47 st, I www.herrgardsliv.se smd (25 st) 700 SEK–1 200 SEK sud (22 st) 500 SEK–750 SEK Kristinehamn Herrgårds 3 km Camping & Stugor s. See 44 Värmlands Campen Revsands stugor 3 km Baggeruds camping 12.5 km Centre: 22.5 km Baggerudsvägen Tel. +46 (0) 551-400 29 5 st, 5 r www.baggerud.se smd (6 st) 1 000 SEK–1 400 SEK sud (4 st) 400 SEK–500 SEK Kristinehamns Conference Centre Kristinehamn Herrgårds Camping Västerlånggatan 21 Tel. +46 (0) 550-500 050 www.kristinehamncc.se Presterudsallén 2 Tel. +46 (0) 550-102 80 www.herrgardsliv.se Kristinehamns konstmuseum Kristinehamns hembygdsgård Dr Enwalls v 13 b Tel. +46 (0) 550–882 00 www.kristinehamnskonstmuseum.com Norrgården, Karlagatan 1 Tel. +46 (0) 550-825 23 Lev Vackert Värmlands Campen Garnisonsv 1 Tel. +46 (0) 70-641 05 80 www.levvackert.se Kasernvägen 7 Tel. +46 (0) 550-213 813 www.varmlandscamp.se Kristinehamn Herrgårds 3 km Camping & Stugor See p. 44 Group accommodation Centre: 3 km Presterudsallén 2 Tel. +46 (0) 550-102 80 I www.herrgardsliv.se Lodge Vänern 15-30 b 3 200 SEK 3 km 12 km Centre: 3 km Kasernvägen 7 Tel. +46 (0) 550-213 813 750 b, I www.varmlandscamp.se 10 b 1 200 SEK 18 b 1 500 SEK 19 b and more. Please ask! Centre: 12 km Revsandsvägen 12 Tel. +46 (0) 70-695 25 08 5 st, 2 r smd (2 st) 750 SEK sud (3 st) 350 SEK–450 SEK private hosts Cabins and apartments in the town, the woods or close to the lake. Info: turist@kristinehamn.se Tel. +46 (0) 550 - 881 87 Book via: www.destinationvarmland.se/eng Elofstorps gamla Missionshus Private Hosts Guest harbour Kristinehamns gästhamn 20 m See p. 33 Centre: 700 m Hamnvägen 9 Tel. +46 (0) 550-130 80 I Boat berth 150 SEK Hardstanding for mobile homes: 175 SEK – 22 – 3 km Centre: 20 km, Ölme, Broby Tel. +46 (0) 70-321 53 53 2 r, 4 b, I smd (1 st) Extra beds: 8 D 600 SEK Extra bed 150 SEK/b Ölme diversehandel Brandkårsv 11 Tel. +46 (0) 550-152 50 – 23 – Eat well pl=Number of seats indoors ute=Outdoor seating Internet café. Vegetarian / special diets Bageri Höghuset 80 pl Västerlånggatan 41 Tel. +46 (0) 550-823 48 Old-fashioned bakery. Sandwiches. Odengrillen livs och pizzeria 30 pl/30 ute Nolbygatan 31 Tel. +46 (0) 550-186 08 Pizza, salads, kebabs. Fully licensed. Restaurang Vedspisen 60 pl/40 ute Bodalsvägen 4 (E 18) Tel. +46 (0) 550-144 88 Home cooking, à la carte in a pretty setting. Bells Kitchen See p. 38 Kungsgatan 34 Speciality: charcoal grill. 100 pl/50 ute Tel. +46 (0) 550-100 72 Orion kök och café 150 pl/40 ute Vintergatan. Nya Kyrkog. 19.Tel. +46 (0) 550-810 60 Pizza, homemade food, à la carte, daily specials. Skymningens sommarcafé 40 pl/50 ute Skymningsvägen 9 Café with a view over the lake, homemade cakes. Café Borgen See p. 33 36 + 28 pl/25 ute Kungsgatan 41 Tel. +46 (0) 550-827 02 A cosy café in the Salvation Army´s castle. Papaya kök & café See p. 33 70 pl/36 ute Albinvägen 2 Tel. +46 (0) 550-106 68 Lunch buffet, plain fare, à la carte, real Thai food. Statts hotell i Kristinehamn See p. 34 Kungsgatan 27 Tel. +46 (0) 550-120 00 From a simple pub meal to a 3 course menu. Café Broäng 70 pl + 100 pl Kungsgatan 26 Tel. +46 (0) 550-41 06 06 Homemade traditional Swedish food. Picassouddens café 60 pl/150 ute Vålösundsvägen 161 Tel. +46 (0) 550 - 899 16 Café, light lunches, refreshments, ice cream. Strandgårdens Wärdshus See p. 35 50 pl/48 ute Strandvägen 1 Tel. +46 (0) 550-800 60 Good food. Call for booking. Sunday brunch. Café Paus 90 pl Södra Torget 3 Tel. +46 (0) 550-155 51 Café, lunch, sandwiches and pies. Pimiento Rojo 100 pl/80 ute Tegelslagaregatan 17 Tel. +46 (0) 550-21 39 39 Tapas and rock sport bar in a cosy environment. Thanh thai palace 120 pl/75 ute Hamnvägen 7 Tel. +46 (0) 550-152 80 Thai food. Lunch buffet. Mongolian barbeque. Café Pärlan S. p. 33 70 pl/70 ute Vålösundsvägen 156 Tel. +46 (0) 550-120 62 The church´s summer café in the archipelago. Restaurang 2 i 1 60 pl Västerlånggatan 21 Tel. +46 (0) 550 - 821 21 Lunch buffet in a homely setting. Catering. The coffee corner See p. 32 50 pl/48 ute Kungsgatan 33 Tel. +46 (0) 550-173 30 Sandwiches, salads, pies. Great location. Charlies Pizzeria 55 pl Norra Hamngatan 4 Tel +46 (0) 550-193 19 À la carte, pizzas, salads and kebabs. Restaurang China Garden 68 pl Kungsgatan 21 Tel. +46 (0) 550-168 22 Asian and Chinese food. The Pub S. p. 32 80 pl/70 ute Tegelslagaregatan 27 Tel. +46 (0) 550-122 22 Pub dinners, sandwiches, “black rock” bbq. Kafferian (at the art museum) 55 pl/55 ute Dr. Enwallsväg 13c Tel. +46 (0) 550-191 91 Close to Lake Vänern. Lunch & refreshments. Restaurang Mastmagasinet 200 pl/200 ute Södra Hamng. 5. See p. 32 Tel. +46 (0) 550-803 40 The maritime restaurant in the heart of the town. Två Tanter i Lev Vackert huset 52 pl/30 ute Garnisonsv 1 S. p. 30 Tel. +46 (0) 70-641 05 80 Close to Lake Värnern. Homemade cakes & salads. Krukmakeri Hemjords café See p. 30 14 pl/18 ute G:a Kyrkogatan 16 Tel. +46 (0) 550-144 37 150 varieties of coffee. Restaurang Maxim See p. 32 48 + 35 pl/45 ute Kungsgatan 52 Tel. +46 (0) 550-823 20 Homemade food, naturally. Vetekringlan 31 pl Kungsgatan 21 Tel 070 - 581 57 11 homemade cakes and light lunches. Niklasdams Trädgård See p. 30 30 + 60 pl/50 ute Niklasdamm Tel. +46 (0) 550-550 12 Home-made cakes in a beautiful manor environment. Restaurang Pizzeria Träslottet 60 pl/60 ute Tullportsg 11. See p. 32. Tel. +46 (0) 550-102 10 Menu ranges from baby food to fillet of beef. Värdshuset Stolpen 142 pl/50 ute Stolpen, E18 Ölme Tel. +46 (0) 550 - 311 95 Café. Daily specials and menu with 40 dishes. Norrgårdens café See p. 30 70 pl/70 ute Hembygdsgården. Karlag 1. Tel. +46 (0) 550-825 23 19th century building. Home-made cakes. Restaurang Sjöjungfrun 90 pl/100 ute Vålösundsvägen 117 a Tel. +46 (0) 550-899 95 Maritime environment. Suitable for the disabled. Ölme diversehandel & kafé S. p. 30 40 pl/40 ute Brandkårsvägen 11 Tel. +46 (0) 550-152 50 Museal general store with a fully licensed café. Nässundets station S. p. 33 50 pl/20 ute Riksväg 26 N Tel. +46 (0) 550-540 30 A cosy café; bread baked in a wood-fired stone oven. Restaurang Sun-Ran 30 pl/25 ute Järnvägsgatan 3 Tel. +46 (0) 550-123 00 Sushi. Korean and Japanese food. Outdoor seating. Ölme prästgård Gästgiveri 40 pl/40 ute Ölme (E18) Träfors Tel. +46 (0) 550-333 33 Modern food made with care; old-fashioned café. – 24 – – 25 – Shop ’til you drop Omtänksamma Kristinehamn – 26 – Handicrafts Kristinehamns konstmuseum See p. 42 (The art museum) Dr. Enwalls v 13b Tel. +46 (0) 550-882 00 kristinehamnskonstmuseum.com See p. 16 for opening times. Art literature, design artefacts, jewellery, postcards, posters. Gamla Kyrkogatan 16 Tel. +46 (0) 550-144 37 Mon.–Fri. 10–18 Sat. 10–15 www.krukmakerihemjord.se Ceramics, tea, coffee and decorative articles for the home. Café. Lev Vackert See p. 30 Garnisonsvägen 1 Tel. +46 (0) 70-641 05 80 Open every day. www.levvackert.se A unique and inspirational boutique for a gracious lifestyle. Interior design pieces, clothes and new and old goods. Lisas dockbod Lokandergatan 27 Tel. +46 (0) 550-818 29, (0) 70-558 18 24 Mon.–Thurs. 13–18 www.lisasdockbod.se Handmade porcelain dolls and ceramics. Salane Anna Jedrezejewska Svanen konsthantverk Hovslagaregatan 2 Tel. +46 (0) 70-642 97 79 Weds.–Fri. 10–12.30, 13.30-18 Sat. 10–13 Artistic handmade jewellery. Hovslagaregatan 2 Tel. +46 (0) 550-801 49 Weds.–Fri. 10–12.30, 13.30–18 Sat. 10–13 Textiles, glass, ceramic and wrought iron goods. Rudskogaslöjdarna See p. 37 Ölme diversehandel See p. 30 Väg 204, Rudskoga Tel. +46 (0) 551-603 25 June Sat.–Sun. 13–18 July Mon.-Sun. 13–18 Aug Sat.–Sun. 13–18 A large selection of local handicrafts. Brandkårsvägen 11 Tel. +46 (0) 550-152 50 See p. 19 for opening times. The perfect place for pretty serviettes, gifts, storage tins and baskets, linen textiles and jackets. – 27 – Krukmakeri Hemjord See p. 30 Shop ’til you drop Shop ’til you drop Antiques and Second-hand Antikt och diverse Barnsligheter Karlskogavägen 16 Tel. +46 (0) 70-253 19 27 Weds. 14–18 Most Sat. 11–14 Antiques - second-hand - flea market. Tegelslagarg 29 Tel. +46 (0) 70-760 00 79 www.facebook.com/Barnsligheter Tue.–Fri. 10–18 Sat. 10–14 The second-hand shop for children’s articles: clothes, prams, toys, etc. Mariebergs trädgårdshandel See p. 31 Dr. Enwalls väg 9 Tel. +46 (0) 550-153 00 www.mariebergstradgardshandel.se Mon.–Fri. 10–17 Sat. 9–13 Greenhouse, shop, idea garden and food market. Niklasdams Trädgård See p. 30 Niklasdamm. Tel +46 (0) 550-550 12 www.niklasdam.se Garden centre, café and geranium museum. Sells annuals, perennials, geraniums, roses, etc. Delicacies CC AUKTIONSKAMMARE ANTIKT & LOPPIS Skaraborgsvägen 38 Tel. +46 (0) 70-673 10 10 Mon.–Tues. 14 -18 Weds.–Thur. 16.30-19 Sat. 10-14 Antiques and second-hand goods on two floors. Fyndboa Antikt & kuriosa Stolpens trädgård Bodalsvägen 5 Tel. +46 (0) 550-150 04 Mon.–Fri. 10–18 Sat.–Sun. 10–14 Large flea market. 1500 m2 of bargains, antiques and curiosa. Ölme, Stolpen (E18) Tel. +46 (0) 70-747 51 12 www.stolpenstradgard.se Specialist nursery display garden with several very rare species. Lions loppmarknad Pingstkyrkans second hand Nässundets station See p. 33 Norra Staketgatan 18 Tel. +46 (0) 550-100 60 Sept.–May Sat. 9–12 Traditional flea market with lots of bargains. Dr. Enwallsväg 15 Tel. +46 (0) 550-898 90 Mon. 14–17 Sat. 9–12 Buy second-hand: a good environmental choice! Riksväg 26 N. Tel. +46 (0)550-540 30 www.stationfyra.se Bakery with a wood-fired stone oven in a newly-renovated station. Thurs.-Sun. 11-18. Summer Tues.-Sun. 10.-18. Svedrins Trädgård See p. 36 Ostbjörn Gisselbacka, Rudskoga www.stblommor.blogg.se Garden centre for wholesale trade: we now sell a wide variety of plants from our own greenhouse and garden to the general public. Tegelslagaregatan 28 b Tel. +46 (0)70-778 14 09 Tues.–Fri. 10–18Sat. 10–14 Locally-produced delicacies. Delicatessen Food market at Mariebergs trädgårdshandel See p. 31 Dr Enwalls väg 9 Tel. +46 (0) 550-153 00 www.mariebergstradgardshandel.se Locally-produced products are sold on 28.3, 27.4, 25.5, 29.6, 27.7, 31.8, 28.9, 26.10 Oliveriet Kungsg 48 Tel. +46 (0)733-58 67 80 www.oliveriet.se Tue. - Fri. 10-18 Sat. 10-14 Mediterranean delicacies. Sour dough bread, oils & vinager, etc. Italian ice cream in the summer. Garden Centres Röda korset mötesplats Kupan Spelmansgatan 47 Tel +46 (0) 550-159 59 Weds.-Fri. 12-18Sat. 10-13 With your help the Red Cross can help many people. – 28 – – 29 – Sörgården See p. 33 Vike, Sörgården 1 Tel. +46 (0)550-530 00 Thurs. - Fri. 14-18 Sat. 10-13 Meet our animals and visit our farm shop! Organic and local products. We slaughter, hang and process meat in our own butchery. Slättens Golf & Café w. s la tte n s g o lf .s e 1• 05 tto m 50 - 31 lä Ö lm e S 1 55 ww 681 9 4 K r is tin e h a m n e • T l 9-hole Pay & Play + Driving Range Come in for free refreshments when you have finished your round of golf. Ölme Slättom • www.slattensgolf.se • 0550-311 55 Café, garden center and geranium museum! Come and experience the wonderful world of geraniums! Enjoy coffee and delicious homemade cakes in our beautiful garden or cosy café Season open from March www .varm For opening hours check our web site or please give us a call! 0550-55012 lands www.niklasdam.se goka rtcen ter.se New go-carts Factory-adjusted motors Approved racing tracks Monitors situated at the track and in the cafeteria Information and booking: 070-590 50 64 – 30 – – 31 – – 32 – – 33 – Järnleden The Iron Trail - a walk of cultural and historical interest, with roots in the 15th century. In 1413 a letter of patent was drawn up by the Nordic king, Erik of Pommern, that allowed iron ore to be extracted in the mining area of Värmland. In the middle of the 16th century it was the king of Sweden, Gustav Vasa, who realized the value of iron and its importance to both Sweden and Värmland. As well as the state needing income, his goal was to break the trading monopoly enjoyed by the German Hanseatic League. An infrastructure was necessary in order to transport the iron from the mines that were being opened to Lake Vänern. It was then that the Iron Trail between Hytte and the harbour in Kristinehamn was constructed. The Iron Trail is a 30 km long authorized Värmland trail that starts from the northern edge of Kristinehamn. The trail is well marked and runs through varying countryside, passing places of cultural interest. You will pass by small lakes, ponds, ruins of old mines, mansions, open landscape and, finally, end up in a harbour environment where a boeier lies anchored (www.bojorten.se). Welcome to Kristinehamn – a part of Värmland For further information please contact the Kristinehamn Tourist Office. ing nce & din Confere s at KCC facilitie +46 550-50 00 50 www.kristinehamncc.se – 34 – – 35 – – 36 – – 37 – Events 2013 Kristinehamn has lots of fun events – almost one a day! And if nothing takes your fancy whilst you’re here, there are other fun things on offer: the Picasso sculpture, lovely shops, cosy cafés, the archipelago, hiking trails, old buildings, exhibitions, the rune stone, sculptures and nice restaurants. For further details and an updated list of events visit: www.kristinehamn.se or come talk to us at the tourist office in the town centre. Fastingen 30 maY - 1 june The traditional Fasting Market is nowadays an amusement fair: tivoli and musical entertainment in the centre of Kristinehamn. www.kristinehamn.kiwanis.se Welcome to the shopping town of Kristinehamn: personal, nearby and pleasant! Kristinehamn Handel ~ www.kristinehamnhandel.se – 38 – jAN LÖÖF MAY 4 - SEPT. 8 Place: Art Museum Kristinehamn. See p. 16. www.kristinehamnskonstmuseum.com Technology day july 28 So much more than technology. A whole day with something for everyone. More info, see p. 37. www.rudskoga.se culture week 13-22 sepT. incl. ”A town in light.” www.kristinehamn.se rolls royce women´s cup 22-29 JUNE $25,000 tennis competition. www.womenscup.se CUPcake party may 11 The sweetest folk festival of the year! Yummy cup cakes will be baked and eaten for the third year in a row. Competitions, talks and gimmicks in Kristinehamn’s town centre. www.cupcakekalaset.se Honey festival aug. 30-31 Popular annual festival. Place: Marieberg. www.honungsfestivalen.se – 39 – FESTIVITIES IN THE TOWN SQUARE aug. 2-3, aug. 9-10 Popular annual festivities www.torgfesten.se CHRISTMAS MARKET DEC. blues festival julY 19-20 Last year’s success continues this year. A festival area will be built up around the store Ölme diversehandel where wonderful blues music can be enjoyed for two whole days. www.kristinehamnblues. webb.se Many different Christmas markets in and around Kristinehamn www.kristinehamn.se Places of interest Stay fo r a coup le nights by Lake of Vä and giv e yours nern e for an e lf time xt For mo ra outing. re www.v ideas visit: armlan d.se/en start or / the Tourist Office i n Kristine hamn. Kristinehamn Örebro Places of interest Storfors 17 km The canal, which is 64 km long and has 6 locks, is of historical interest and an idyllic place to visit. Foto: Frida Edlund Boda Borg Karlskoga 25 km Gösta Berglings väg 51, Karlskoga www.bodaborg.se Tel. +46 (0) 586-77 11 30 Alfred Nobel at Björkborns herrgård, Karlskoga. Adventure teams of all ages will rise to the challenge. Everyone can play the role of the hero and save the team! Nobelmuseet Karlskoga 28 km Björkbornsvägen 10, Karlskoga www.nobelmuseetikarlskoga.se Tel. 0586-834 94 The last Swedish home of Alfred Nobel is a museum. Alsters herrgård Alster Karlstad 36 km Alsters Herrgårds väg 3, Karlstad www.karlstad.se/alstersherrgard Tel. +46 (0) 54-540 23 50 Foto: Per Eriksson The birthplace of the famous Swedish writer Gustaf Fröding. Alsters herrgård, Karlstad. Sandgrund Lars Lerin Karlstad 43 km V Torggatan 28, Karlstad Tel. +46 (0) 54-10 07 80 www.sandgrund.org Sandgrund, Karlstad’s famous dance restaurant, has recently been converted into a 2,300 m2 museum to show the works of the Swedish artist Lars Lerin. – 40 – Acknowledged as one of Scandinavia’s foremost aquarelle artists, Lerin has recently exhibited artwork of his travels around the world. A new exhibition will be shown in 2013 along with the work of several interesting guests exhibitors. Värmlands museum Sandgrundsudden, Karlstad www.varmlandsmuseum.se Tel. +46 (0) 54-701 19 00 Karlstad 43 km The 9 fixed displays in the county museum allow you to examine Värmland in great detail. Take the chance of seeing the exhibition “JAG HERULEN- a history of Värmland”. The museum also has temporary displays, a shop and a pleasant café with outdoor seating. Nöjesfabriken Lekland Karlstad 43 km Karlagatan 42, Karlstad www.nojesfabriken.seTel. +46 (0) 54-22 22 00 This is one of the biggest playlands in Europe and, above all, most fun. Mariebergsskogen Karlstad 45 km Treffenbergsvägen, Karlstad www.mariebergsskogen.se Tel. Naturum: +46 (0) 54-540 27 60 Visit the nature centre Naturum to discover things such as what a beaver smells like! In the Lillskogen animal area you can meet the pig. Klarälvsbanan, hiking. Entrance Karlstad 49 km www.klaralvsbanan.se 90 km of car-free asphalt on a disused railway embankment. The trail runs from Lake Vänern in the south to the forests in the north. Wasa knäckebröd Filipstad 52 km Konsul Lundströms väg 11, Filipstad www.wasabrod.seTel. +46 (0) 590-182 82 Crispbread museum and factory shop selling Wasa and Barilla products. Göta kanal www.gotakanal.se Sjötorp 60 km One of Sweden’s biggest tourist attractions. A wonderful exhibition of contemporary art with a fantastic atmosphere. Rottneros Park Sunne 101 km Rottneros, Sunne www.rottnerospark.seTel. +46 (0) 565-602 95 The beauty of hundreds of statues, flowers and trees is overwhelming. Large adventure play- ground for children. Mårbacka minnesgård Sunne 103 km Mårbacka 42, Östra Ämtervik, Sunne www.marbacka.comTel. +46 (0) 565-310 27 From Mem, Östersjön - Sjötorp, Vänern. One of the best known authors in the world, Selma Lagerlöf, was born and grew up at Mårbacka. Borgvik Grums 67 km Östra Kungsvägen 148, Borgvik www.borgvik.infoTel. +46 (0) 555-742 45 Klässbols Linneväveri Arvika 105 km Damastvägen 5, 671 95 Klässbol www.klassbols.seTel. +46 (0) 570-46 01 85 One of the country’s best preserved industrial environments of cultural and historical interest. Iron was made here in the period 1627 to 1924. The maximum amount produced was 4,000 t.p.a. Gustavsviksbadet Örebro 71 km Gustavsviksvägen 11, Örebro www.gustavsvik.se Tel. +46 (0) 19-19 69 00 This year-round bathing facility has an incredibly popular adventure pool. Sliperiet Borgvik Grums 79 km Gamla Landsvägen 6 www.sliperietborgvik.se Foto: Wasabröd/Barilla Bergslagskanalen www.bergslagskanalen.se Wasa Bröd, Filipstad. Foto: Sunne Turism Sjötorp The Johansson family have been making highquality linen in Klässbol since the early 1920’s. Vattenlandet i Sunne Sunne 107 km Kolnsäsvägen 6, Sunne Tel. +46 (0) 565-142 80 www.sunnevattenland.se At “Sunne Waterworld” there is a law that says ”everybody must have fun ”. Rackstadsmuséet Arvika 114 km Kungsvägen 11, Arvika Tel. +46 (0) 570-809 90 www.rackstadmuseet.se An art museum that exhibits work by the most prominent figures from our rich art tradition. – 41 – The water theme park“Vattenlandet” in Sunne. A B Good to 1 know 2 E Bathing areas Public baths.......................................Town centre, p. 12 2) Baggerud.........................................................B4, p. 8 3) Gräsvik.............................................................. E3, p. 8 4) Hult....................................................................C3, p. 8 5) Jutviken ...........................................................C3, p. 8 6) Revsand...........................................................C3, p. 8 7)Sandvikarna....................................................C3, p. 8 8) Skymningen...................................................C2, p. 8 9)Gottbol............................................................. E5, p. 8 17 14 Boat trips and other activities: 16 13 15 Bowling..............................................Town centre, p. 12 Bojorten.............................................. Town centre, p. 6 11) Island hopping ..........................................C3 p. 6-9 12) Trolley bike....................................................D4 p. 10 13) Go-carting..................................................... C2 p. 13 14) Golf course Kristinehamn........................D2 p. 13 15) Vänerkajak, paddling..................................C2 p. 8 16) City farm......................................................... C2 p. 12 28 23 18 20 29 8 31 11 7 Walking: 30 5 Bus and train times www.kollplatsen.com www.reseplanerare. www.resrobot.se 6 4 Places of Interest Galleries/Museum/Handicrafts: Shops Mon.–Fri. 10–18 Sat. 10–15 The opening times of the shops in the town centre may vary. 2 omtanksamma kristinehamn.se Galleri Vågen....................................Town centre, p. 14 Art Museum Kristinehamn ..........Town centre, p. 14 Krukmakeri hemjord......................Town centre, p. 27 Salane..................................................Town centre, p. 27 Svanens konsthantverk.................Town centre, p. 27 Ölme diversehandel och kafé ...Town centre, p. 19 12 Medical help Tel. 1177, 24 hours a day 5 Taxi Tel. +46 (0) 550 - 150 45 Tel. +46 (0) 550 - 105 00 Art and history: 16) Östervikskapell........................................... C2, p. 19 Carl Nesjar’s fontain........................Town centre, p. 15 28) Gustavsviks herrgård / manor.............. C2, p. 18 Kristinehamns hembygdsgård...Town centre, p. 18 30) The Picasso sculpture........................C3, p. 14-15 31) The rune stone at Järsberg....................D3, p. 19 19 9 * Contact the tourist office for detailed information, see p. 2 for information. 21 – 42 – 7) Vålön–Kalvön–Sibberön, islands.........C3 p. 4-5 17) Järnleden, The Iron Trail...........................D2 p. 10 18) Kummelön Nature reserve...............................C2* 19) Nötön Åråsviken Nature reserve....................C5* 20) Hultet, recreation area.......................................D2* 21) Skagern runt trails......................................D5 p. 10 3 Police Tel. 114 14 Kungsgatan 30. 4 D Activities Banks Handelsbanken Kungsgatan 38 Tel. +46 (0) 550-348 50 Nordea Kungsgatan 50 Tel. +46 (0) 771-22 44 88 Swedbank Kungsgatan 29 Tel. +46 (0) 550-202 60 Biljettbutiken (tickets) Stationsgatan Tel. +46 (0) 550-875 30 Train & bus tickets (county traffic). Mon. - Fri. 8-17 Opening times may vary during bank holidays. www.biljettbutiken.com 3 C – 43 – 32 Enjoy the summer with us! At Kristinehamn Herrgårdscamping you will find an exciting and wide range of activities that the entire family can enjoy. There is much to see and experience, and activities that are suitable for both young and old. With a long shoreline we can offer cabins and camping pitches with beautiful views over Lake Vänern. Welcome! The Manor Presterud Manor with its beautiful surroundings is perfect both for conferences and weddings. We tailor your stay to match your expectations - and then some! Contact us for more information. Address: Presterudsallén 2, 681 52 Kristinehamn Telephone: +46 (0)550-102 80 E-mail: kristinehamn@sommarvik.se Website: www.herrgårdsliv.se