Every Thursday evening, we start for a tour down the mighty river Klarälven and watch for beavers. We make a stop along the way and make coffee and grill something to eat over an open fire. You find dates and prices here…

Note! You must book in advance.

The church of Norra Ny, just south of Klarälvens Camping, is a wooden church erected in 1764. The church houses relics from the 13th century, a time when pilgrims walked through Klarälvdalen on their way to St Olof’s grave in Nidaros (Trondheim), Norway. Other interesting churches are Dalby church, situated approximately 35 km north of the Camping and Ekshärad church, approximately 30 km south of the Camping. Dalby Church is famous for having Sweden’s highest wooden church tower, which is 60 meters high. Ekshärad church is particularly well-known for the crosses with forged leaves which mark the graves. When the wind blows you can hear the sound of the many hundreds of leaves.

The Klarälven valley is a vibrant area, with villages dotting the landscape at regular intervals. This mix of old and new creates a unique character, where modern grocery stores stand alongside charming country stores with a more traditional feel.
As you explore the valley, you’ll come across various homesteads and settlements, including Dalby, Ekshärad, Hagfors, Kärnåsen in Västra Skymnäs, and Kollsberg in Torsby. These communities offer a glimpse into the local way of life. During the summer months, the valley comes alive with a variety of community events and activities. You may stumble upon local markets, outdoor performances, and cozy cafes, all of which provide an opportunity to immerse yourself in the culture and traditions of the region.

Fänstjärnskogen [Fänstjärn Forest] is a nature reserve approximately 8 km east of Klarälvens Camping. The area offers fantastic old growth forest, which is considered to be among the most valuable in Middle-Sweden due to its long continuity with low level of forestry activities. The forest and its old trees i.e. show traces of forest fires long ago. A large number of threatened species, like mosses and lichens or different bird species, thrive within the nature reserve. The area is accessible by good paths and hiking routes. Just outside the reserve there is also an old log-drivers’ cabin, which is a perfect place to take a break and eat your packed lunch.

A lovely place to visit is the river Fämtån, approximately 20 km north of Klarälvens Camping. A few kilometres from road 62, Fämtån runs through a deep ravine, and before flowing into Klarälven it plunges downhill as a fine waterfall. There is a nice hiking trail, about 8 – 10 km long, which offers fantastic views.

Hovfjället nature reserve, approximately 28 km west of Klarälvens Camping, has three hiking trails between 3.7 km – 12 km. They are quality marked by Värmlandsleder. The upper parts of the mountain are dominated by lichen and heather-rich rocky terrain with low, windswept pines. In the lower lying areas, there are spruce forests and bogs. Many places have miles wide views.

The three hikin trails are:
Hovfjället round, 12 km.
Råkullsrundan, 8 km.  Torprundan, 3,7 km. 

You can also hike from the top of Hovfjället to Torsby. A challenge of 27km.

Torsby is situated 35 minutes from Klarälvens Camping along road E 45 towards Gothenburg. Torsby is northern Värmland’s central town, offering all different types of service, around 60 shops, an indoor swimming pool combining swimming pool and adventure pool, etc. In Torsby you also have a chance to try cross-country skiing in the middle of the summer! Torsby Ski Tunnel offers the longest ski tunnel in the world. (www.skidtunnel.se)

In the area by the ski tunnel, there are also nice exercise tracks of different lengths in the forest.

In Ekshärad, about 30 minutes by car from Klarälvens Camping, Värmlands only Moose park is located. Very competent staff offers guided tours that give you the chance to meet the “King of the forest” closely. See www.mooseworld.com for business hours and guided tours.