Hovfjället summer 2015
There are numerous activities available in close vicinity to Hovfjället. Beautiful scenery and numerous lakes invites to fishing and swimming for a relaxing vacation. The pure and endless forest is suitable for hiking, biking, berries and mushroom picking, and much more.
Something for everyone
Here are several interesting places to visit. The beautiful indoor bath, the bowling alley and the unique ski tunnel. Also Torsby Finn Cultural Centre, Torsby automotive museum and our heritage centres are popular. For the art-interested a visit to the four collaborating farms in "Fyrklövern" is well worth the time. Bovilgården and Sahlströmsgården in Utterbyn, Heidrun Book & Art Café in Fensbol and Konstnärsgården in Vägsjöfors.
The area offers a wide selection of activities, whether you are an art lover, car enthusiast or just common curious and inquisitive tourist. What you choose to do,depends on your ambitions and goals of the visit. The tourist office can help you with information, maps, brochures and accommodation.
Summer in northen Värmland
Sweden´s southernmost fell mountain nature
Most of the activities in North Varmland are intimately connected to our wild and beautiful nature, but there are also many options for those seeking an active holiday. You can always find alternatives for all ages and lines of interest.
The Finn Forest
"Finnskogen" in northern Värmland can present several preserved historical places. A number of heritage centers in the area gives the visitor an exciting insight to the unique forest-Finnish culture with buildings, handicraft and traditions, magic and witchcraft.
Events
What's going on in Torsby
Some arangemang during the summer: In early June, the Day of Nostalgia is arranged with a car show, vetaran-MC contest and Rock'n'roll Summer in the Granevik park. Midsummer is celebrated at many places, in Torsby it's a tradition since the late 1800s. July starts with the European Rallycross Championships in Höljes. For Mountain Bike enthusiasts, there is the competition Abbas-Touren. Heidrun Book & Art Cafe are arranged summer evenings in the cosy garden with some great artists. the Torsby Country Festival. In August attracts the youth football tournament Svennis Cup. In September, tens of thousands visiting the Torsby Market, a 3-day autumn event with more than 800 stalls and a large amusement park. In the same month, Autumn glow - Culture Week in Torsby take place.