Family-Friendly Nature Experiences

For those of you who want to take the whole family out into nature around Arvika! We’ve listed a few suggestions that we think might be a good fit. You’ll find links with more information about each suggestion under “Documents and Links.”

Toppturen, 700 m

A loop trail through coniferous forest terrain atop Storkasberget, featuring informational signs about nature for younger children. The trail consists of a nature path and a few boardwalks. At Storkasberget, there are picnic tables for a snack break. The trail is marked in blue and is maintained in collaboration with Friluftsfrämjandet Arvika-Sunne; it’s located about 4.5 km from downtown Arvika.

Gallbergsleden, 5 km

For older children, it can be fun to hike the more hilly Gallbergsleden through a beautiful coniferous forest. The loop trail takes you up Gallberget to 263 meters above sea level. Here, there is a rest area with a view of Lake Racken. On the way down, you’ll pass the beautiful Hartjärnet. The trail is marked in orange and is maintained in collaboration with OK Jösse.

Björnmyra, 3 loop trails

The distance from the parking lot on Road 175 to the Björnmyrastugan cabin, where the trails begin, is 1.9 km. Measured from the cabin, the trails are 1.8 km, 4.9 km, and 5.6 km long. They are marked in orange and maintained in collaboration with the Gamla AIS:are association.

The hike goes through relatively flat terrain, often on wide coniferous trails but also in places on logging roads. Although the area is close to Arvika, Ingestrand campground and swimming area, and Route 175, you still feel a sense of seclusion deep in the forest. In the winter, you can buy coffee and pastries at Björnmyrastugan on Sundays. The cabin is accessible and is run on a nonprofit basis by the Gamla AIS:are association.

Storkasberget, 3,8 km

If you park by road 175 and walk the trail up to the view tower it is 3,8 km back and forth. The climb up the view tower is steep and should be done carefully, but the view is beutiful from the top. By the base of the tower, there are bench tables. The trail is marked with orange colour.

The Ingestrand Area

This is a popular outdoor area around 5 km south of central Arvika, offering disc golf, swimming area, mountain bike and walking trails. There is also a camp ground and a minigolf course.

Skutboudden Nature & Cultural Walk, 2,3 km

The local heritage centre of Brunskog is the base for many different events during the year. The most well known is probably Gammelvâla (The Old World) in July and the Christmas fair. The cultural path, a loop of 2,3 km, starts at the heritage centre, which also provides a description of what you find along the trail. Among other things there is a soldiers' burial site and several interesting plants. A link to more information will be provided shortly.

Glava Glasbruk Cultural Walk, 2 km

In this idyllic environment you can stroll along Lake Stora Gla and discover more about the area following the information signs about the old glass works. The loop is 2 km and an easy hike, mostly on gravel. At a short passage by the lake shore, you must pay attention if you bring a stroller or a wheel chair as you need to cross over a rock surface. The Café Hyttan is open during some weeks in summer, visit theirwebsite for details.