Activities

Activities in the area

There is so much to enjoy around Huize Nolby. The surroundings offer not only peace and quiet but also countless opportunities for wonderful outings. Whether you enjoy walking, canoeing, touring through beautiful landscapes or discovering local sights, there is something here for everyone.

The region offers many lovely walking routes for both beginners and experienced hikers. Värmland is also wonderful to explore on and around the water, for example at Vänern, the largest lake in Sweden. Several golf courses are located nearby as well. And how about visiting inspiring cities? Because Värmland borders Norway, you can reach Oslo within two hours. Karlstad, the capital of the province, is also just one and a half hours away.

A folder full of activities and suggestions is available in Huize Nolby to help you plan your days.

A selection of what you can do:

Nature
• Glaskogen Nature Reserve
• Dalsland Canal
• The mountains of Gullrosa
• Bryelsegrottan, an impressive Ice Age cave in Skillingsfors
• The viewing towers of Valfjället and Fågelåsen in Skillingmark and the bird tower at Bysjön
• Spotting white elk and deer in Köla, a truly unique experience

On and in the water
• Swimming in one of the many lakes
• Fishing
A fishing permit is required
• Canoeing

Walking
There are many marked routes in the area. A booklet with walking routes and sights can be found in Huize Nolby.

Golf
There are three golf courses close by
• Årjäng
• Eda
• Arvika

More golf courses can be found further afield and playing a round in Norway is also possible. We are happy to share tips.

Museums
The region offers a surprisingly wide range of museums. Some favourites
• Eda Skans Museum in Åmotfors
• Eda Glass Museum near the Norwegian border
• Mosstakans School Museum where we are part of the board
• The Peace Monument and Morokulien, symbolising one hundred years of peace between Norway and Sweden

Shopping and groceries
• Supermarket in Koppom, seven kilometres away
• Indoor shopping centre in Charlottenberg, around eighteen kilometres away
• Indoor shopping centre in Töcksfors
• Arvika, a charming town with shops, restaurants and several museums
• Årjäng with culture, shops and several petrol stations
• Oslo reachable via the motorway or via the scenic Sockervägen gravel road

Theme parks
• Sunne Sommarland in Sunne, a large water park, around 1 hour and 15 minutes
• Daftöland in Strömstad, a pirate themed amusement park, around 2 hours
• Klatring på gränsen in Norway, climbing park and paintball, around 1 hour and 30 minutes
• Oslo Klatrepark in Norway, climbing park for all ages, around 1 hour and 45 minutes
• Megafun in Norway, the largest indoor play centre in Scandinavia, around 1 hour and 40 minutes
• Rush Norway in Norway, trampoline park, around 1 hour and 30 minutes