Filipstad is located in the center of the richest historical and natural region of Värmland. Within an hour's drive, you'll find museums, mountain trails, gastronomic destinations, modern entertainment, and of course, hundreds of lakes for fishing.
Within 30 km radius
Trout, grayling, pike
Unique geology
Moose, deer, wild boar
The region's main attraction: over 300 types of minerals, ancient tunnels, demonstration workings. Cozy café with homemade pastries.
Nature reserve with 15 abandoned mines. The largest tunnel Tilas Stoll features an underground lake with turquoise water.
Museum and shop of the famous Swedish Wasa crispbread. Factory history, vintage machines, tasting of various knäckebröd types.
Burial site of the inventor of the screw propeller and creator of the ironclad "Monitor". Beautiful lake view.
Contemporary art gallery in an old mill and museum of poet Nils Ferlin.
Former mining area. Forest walks, abandoned mines, forest lakes.
Cozy town with old wooden buildings. Coffee shops, farmers' market in the square, shops.
Well-maintained beach with playground, café, and changing cabins. Perfect for families.
Excellent spot for zander and pike fishing. Night fishing for zander yields the best results.
"Living water" spring and small chapel in the forest. According to legend, the water has healing properties.
Historic canal with locks. Boat trips, kayaking, historical structures.
Historic village with the legendary Grythyttans Gästgivaregård restaurant, known for fine cuisine.
Depth up to 80m, pike 16+ kg, rare red pike, ide, perch
Trout, char, cisco, whitefish. 15 minutes drive
Rainbow trout, whitefish. Put-and-take water, 20 minutes
Zander, pike, perch. Reed bays, 25 minutes
Trout, whitefish. Hällefors area, 30-35 minutes
Zander up to 8 kg, pike, perch. Part of the canal
For grayling fishing, it's better to head north to the Klarälven River or its tributaries in the Torsby area (2 hours from Filipstad). We organize trips with a licensed guide to the upper reaches of Klarälven.
Wild boar and venison dishes on a hilltop. Panoramic views.
Fine dining in a historic manor. Golf club.
Manor house with restaurant and spa. Swedish classics.
Homemade pies and coffee at the museum. Atmospheric place.
Authentic Japanese ramen in Filipstad!
Wood-fired pizza in Hällefors.
Contemporary art museum, works by Lars Lerin. Värmlands Museum nearby.
City park with mini zoo, historic buildings, beach, and pier.
Large water center with pools, saunas, and water slides.
Ancestral estate of poet Gustaf Fröding. 19th-century interior, park, café.
Summer boat-buses through city canals and to the islands.
Cathedral and old Östra Bron bridge. City symbol.
This is just a small part of what you can discover in our region
Upon request, we organize transfers, excursions, and fishing tours to any of these locations