Plan your stay. We write about everything from fishing waters to hidden gems around Arvika.
Guided moose safaris in the forests of Värmland, just 11 km from the cabin. A chance to encounter the region's famous white moose. Book safari and accommodation with us.
Glafsfjorden 1 km, Kolsjön 3 km, Ingestrand 18 km. Christer at Sulvikstugby lists favourite swimming spots near Arvika with practical tips and the best times to visit.
Sulvikstugby is located 28 km from Valfjället, just under half an hour's drive from the ski lift parking area. Peaceful accommodation by Glafsfjorden with room for equipment and private parking.
Elins Bakgård with its courtyard on Magasinsgatan, concerts in Stadsparken and Musikhögskolan Ingesund. Christer at Sulvikstugby shares his favourite spots in Arvika.
We run Sulvikstugby 25 km from Glaskogen nature reserve. A proper cabin with kitchen and hot shower gives a far better base for day trips than camping inside the reserve.
Eda GK at 22 km and Arvika GK at 33 km. Sulvikstugby in Sulvik is a quiet base for a golf holiday in Värmland, with space for equipment, your own kitchen and evenings by the lake.
Glafsfjorden 1 km from the cabin, hire 11 km away. Christer at Sulvikstugby shares where to rent a canoe, which routes suit you, and how to make the most of a paddling day.
Nature, swimming, culture, cafes, moose safaris and day trips, all starting from 11 kilometres outside Arvika town centre. Christer at Sulvikstugby guides you through the best of the area.
Hotels in central Arvika are booked months in advance for Hamnfest, and the campsite gets crowded and noisy. A cottage 10 minutes from the harbour gives you your own parking, kitchen, shower and peace and quiet after the festival ends. Our guide to why a cottage beats both hotels and tents during festival week.
Arvika municipality has plenty of cottages to rent, from simple summer cabins to well-equipped year-round houses. We have been cottage hosts in Sulvik for quite some time. Here is what we know about where, when, and what to look for.
Sulvik is one of the few places in Värmland where dogs are genuinely welcome, not merely tolerated. Forest on the doorstep, a lake nearby, no neighbours. Here is what we have learnt from years of hosting guests who brought four-legged family members.
Two days in the heart of Värmland without rushing or missing what matters most. We have seen guests try to squeeze three counties into a single weekend and end up sleep-deprived instead of rested. Here is our 48-hour plan that actually works.
Värmland tastes better than you'd expect. Our guide to good food addresses around Arvika and Sulvik. Ask us before your stay for current favourites.
Winter in Värmland is magic if you know where to go. Our guide to cross-country ski trails, downhill at Valfjället, ice fishing and making the cabin cosy when it's -15 °C outside.
When autumn arrives in Värmland the forest becomes a pantry. Local tips on where to find chanterelles and porcini near our cabins in Sulvik, seasonal timing, safety and recipes from your hosts.
Planning a family holiday in Sweden? Our guide to child-friendly beaches, day trips, rainy-day activities and everything in between, from the owners of Stugby i Sulvik.
Värmland's largest nature reserve lies 25 min from Sulvik, 300 km of trails, canoe water, wind shelters. Our guide to the best routes after years of experience, seasonal timing, packing list and what beginners often miss.
Glafsfjorden, the lakes of Glaskogen and Klarälven river. Our complete guide to sport fishing around Sulvik and Arvika, licences, the best pike bays, pike-perch, seasonal timing and the sweet spots we use ourselves.
