Värmlands län
Glaskogen is Värmland's largest nature reserve. The area is located in a hilly landscape and has several lakes. There are 30 kilometers of hiking trails, nice canoe trails and a large variety of animals and plants. The two largest lakes are Stora Gla and Öv…
Högbergsfältet is an attractive excursion destination outside Filipstad. In the reserve, you can experience the view from Högberget down over the open farmland and Lake Yngen. You can also see traces of former mining operations and visit the old Tilas stoll…
In the Segerstad archipelago you can experience the unspoiled archipelago nature through winding paths in pine forest and magnificent views of Lake Vänern. Here it is not unusual to see a sea eagle fly by with a prey in its claws. Many of the islands have b…
In the Apertin stream ravines, you can walk among stately deciduous trees and bouquets of hazel and ferns. The Apertin ravines were set aside as a nature reserve back in 1936, becoming the county's first protected area. The ravines at Apertin were formed wh…
This reserve includes rocky beaches, water areas, forests and an ancient cultural landscape. Show consideration for grazing animals From May 1, there may be cows grazing on the land in the nature reserve. Please show consideration for the animals and do not…
The hardwood-covered headland is a popular destination for everyone from pre-school and school children to advanced birdwatchers. The nature reserve is managed by annual grazing with sheep or cattle. In the south-western part of Ölmeviken is Kummelön, with…
Kittelfältet at Alsterstjärnarna is an area with clear traces of the ice sheet in the form of deep dead ice pits. There are both long and short hiking trails, with views of the dramatic ice age formations in the landscape. The pagoda at Stegelviken. Photos…
In the Rennstadsnipan nature reserve, you can hike up to the top of Rennstasnipan. From the tower on the mountain you get a mile-wide view of lakes, forests and mountains. The nature in the reserve varies from pine forests in steep rocky areas to dense spru…
Silence, great views and a real wilderness feeling. In Hovfjället nature reserve you will find all this. Here you can hike on physically challenging hiking trails, go skiing and maybe see a grouse if you're lucky. \There are several hiking trails to choose…
Lungälvsravinerna is one of Värmland's best developed and preserved ravine systems. Poor accessibility on the hiking trail The hiking trail in the reserve is sometimes very difficult to access due to frost heave and slippery and broken paths. Boots or sturd…
Fänstjärnsskogen is considered to be one of the most valuable natural forest areas in central Sweden. Here you can walk in a forest that is almost completely unaffected by modern forestry and see a 600-year-old pine. Perhaps Värmland's oldest tree? Brown-po…
Bergs klätt is a popular excursion destination with interesting nature and culture. The reserve is located on a large headland in the northern part of Glafsfjorden. Photos in the slideshow: Värmland County Administrative Board, unless otherwise stated. Befo…
The shores and archipelagos of Lake Vänern are the country's largest freshwater archipelago. The Värmlandsskärgården Nature Reserve protects large parts of this island world from Värmlandsnäs in the west to Kristinehamn in the east. Lean rocky beaches with…
Stor-Älgsjön is an easily accessible recreational area. It is set in a beautiful landscape where the old pine trees frame the lake and are reflected in the sparkling water. Here you can travel by boat or canoe in the lake. Or perhaps just enjoy nature and t…
Here you can walk for days through a landscape completely dominated by the sounds and shapes of wild nature. In the spring, skylarks, cranes and little owls call over the marshes, while barn owls can be heard at night. In spring, the little grebe calls over…
