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TOURIST
OFFICES
BENGTSFORS
Sågudden 1, 666 30 Bengtsfors
Tel. 0531-52 63 55
E-mail. [email protected]
www.dalsland.com/bengtsfors
DALS-ED
Torget 4, 668 30 Ed
Tel. 0534-190 22
E-mail: [email protected]
www.dalsland.com/dalsed
HÅVERUD
Dalsland Center
464 72 Håverud
Tel. 0530-18 990
E-mail: [email protected]
MELLERUD
Medborgarkontoret
Storgatan 13, 464 80 Mellerud
Tel. 0530-18 900
E-mail: [email protected]
www.dalsland.com/mellerud
ÅMÅL
Hamngatan 1, 662 31 Åmål
Tel. 0532-17 098
Fax. 0532-16 750
E-mail: [email protected]
www.dalsland.com/amal
FÄRGELANDA
Medborgarkontoret
458 31 Färgelanda
Tel. 0528-56 73 00
E-mail: [email protected]
www.dalsland.com/fargelanda
VÄNERSBORG
Järnvägsstationen,
462 22 Vänersborg
Tel. 0521-135 09
E-mail: [email protected]
www.visittv.se
DALSLANDS TURIST AB
Dalsland Tourist Board
Centrumvägen 2, 666 30 Bengtsfors
[email protected]
www.dalsland.com
CEO, Johan Abenius, +46(0)70-568 06 83
Web, Lena L. Wong, +46(0)70-604 54 89
Marketing, Gaby K. Hain, +46(0)70-5864987
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Who says far away can’t be near?
There are many ways to travel to us in Dalsland, whether you prefer bus, car, train, plane
or ferry. Here are some places that could be your end-destination or just a stop-off on your
journey to somewhere else:
If you travel by train there are stations in Mellerud, Åmål, Ed and Vänersborg.
If bus works better for you, you should know that the public transport company Västtrafik runs services throughout Dalsland. In addition, the coach company Swebuss run express
coaches to and from Dalsland.
There are airport buses from Landvetter International Airport, City Airport in Gothenburg
and Karlstad. The airports in and around our region are Landvetter International Airport, City
Airport Gothenburg, Trollhättan, Karlstad, Rygge and Gardermoen.
If you arrive by boat, you have a choice of ferries between Gothenburg and Kiel in Germany, Sandefjord in Norway to Strömstad, and Danish Helsingör to Helsingborg or Fredrikshamn
to Gothenburg.
By choosing the Öresund Bridge, between Denmark and the south of Sweden, you can drive
all the way.
Like we said – many roads lead to Dalsland.
Dalslands Turist AB is a regional company that is assigned to work for the development
of tourism within Dalsland’s six municipalities. Cooperation with local government and
businesses makes Dalsland stronger, more visible and more competitive.
Cooperation makes us destination Dalsland!
CONTENTS
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15
TOURIST OFFICES 02
ALL OF SWEDEN IN ONE PROVINCE 05
ACTIVE HOLIDAY 06
GOLF 11
HOLIDAY TIPS 12
THE DALSLAND CANAL
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CANOEING 18
FISHING
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LAKE VÄNERN 22
LIVE WELL & EAT WELL
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CONFERENCES
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A TASTE OF DALSLAND
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CAMPING 32
CULTURE 34
ADVERTS 42
COMPANY REGISTER 53
MAP OF DALSLAND 59
DALSLAND 2015 is produced by Dalslänningen, NWT AB tel. 0531-54 18 00 and Dalslands Turist AB tel. 0705-86 49 87. Text & photo: Dalsland Turist
AB. Translation Patricia Söder Print Sörmlands Grafiska.
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ALL OF SWEDEN
Tresticklan National park. Photo: Mats Karlsson
View over the lakes Djup and Ånimmen
Photo Lasse Forsberg
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Lake Vänern near Åmål
Photo Björn Lindblom
DALSLAND
All of Sweden
in one province
Deep forests, mountains, fertile agricultural plains, white sandy beaches, canals, lakes and archipelagos… that’s Dalsland!
I congratulate you! You have in your hands
a magazine marketing most of what happens in Dalsland 2015. You can just pick
and choose. The landscape is not huge but
it is packed with different events and holiday
possibilities to select from.
We like to boast that Dalsland is all of Sweden in one county, or as Prince Eugen once
said “Dalsland –a Sweden in miniature”.
WATER
Lake Vänern with 22,000 islands in stunning archipelagos, the flat plains in the
southeast, the hilly forest landscape reflecting a pure northern environment and so the
water. The abundance of which is so prominent in the county. The Dalsland canal
system stretches over 250 kilometers and
consists of lakes, ponds, streams and so Vänern, our beautiful inland sea. Glancing at
the map of Dalsland, it almost looks like an
archipelago landscape. Yes, here in Dalsland we are proud of our nature.
CULTURE
We are also equally proud of Dalsland’s rich
culture partially characterized by a strong
feeling for our native heritage such as the
unique Straw Handicrafts tradition.
However Dalsland is also known for
international design courses at university
level and innovative places of art. All of
which are advantageous for a prosperous
cultural scene allowing us to have events,
exhibitions and festivals all year round.
SELECT AND COMBINE
Nature and culture, there is always something for both body and soul. Browse
through the magazine and be inspired.
Hiking, fishing, biking, boating, trolley, art
walks, canoe, food, book days, blues, trot-
ting, elks, museums, beaver safaris, industrial history, aqueduct, canal, swimming,
camping, manor house hotels, cottages,
concerts, festivals, markets, flea markets,
skiing, adventure, canal boats, golf, galleries, prehistoric petroglyphs and riding are
some examples of what is on offer. Select
and combine. Check out all of the current
events at www.dalsland.com and please visit our tourist offices. We have always something that would attract you so why rush
around all over Sweden when you can have
it all here?
Enjoy your reading and
welcome to Dalsland!
Johan Abenius,
Managing Director
Dalslands Turist AB
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AKTIV SEMESTER
ACTIVE HOLIDAY
Riding tour at Dalslands Aktiviteter
Vy över sjön Ärr utanför Fengersfors
Foto Lasse Forsberg
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Photo: Arne Berg
Hiking on Pilgrimsleden. Photo: Kjell Fjelsén
A C T I C E H O L I D AY
Dalslands Aktiviteter
experiences that last a loooong time
Dalslands Aktiviteter at Steneby Farm
outside Dals Långed is an adventure center with many years experience. Having
the exciting and un-spoiled Dalsland nature as a base you can choose from over
50 different activities, everything from an
adrenaline kick to enjoying and relaxing
in the pleasant surroundings.
FOR THE ADVENTURER
At the adventure center the more daring can
easily fill their entire quota of daring challenges, such as rope courses, zip lines and pole
jumps. Together with a knowledgeable guide
on hand, you will find yourself up in treetops,
in the air, down mountains and trying out new
and exciting experiences. But not all activities
take place in the air, try swinging an ax or
shooting with a bow and arrow.
NATURE AT A SLOWER PACE
Will you experience Dalsland’s nature at a
slower pace? A popular option is to see the
nice surroundings on horseback. You can
take a ride along paths in the forest and beside
the lake. Two-day trips are available but also
shorter trips for the inexperienced rider.
Fancy a magical walking experience? Since last year you can even enjoy the enchanting scenery around Steneby River on foot by
strolling along a 1.8km boardwalk (suitable
for pushchairs and wheelchairs) which takes
you through the jungle-like old forest with the
river right beside you.
EXCITING ACCOMMODATION
& GOOD FOOD
Here you live in the wild. There are three fine
campsites with tee pees for sleeping, holding
conferences and a third one for eating in. You
can also choose to sleep in a modernized lakebarn or a simple little waterside cottage with a
wood stove. Steneby Grytan ensures that you
won’t get hungry during your visit. This wellrecommended restaurant offers good wellcooked, nature-inspired food at reasonable prices. Try an elk burger, a specialty made from
local game. After an eventful day you can relax
at Steneby Grytan’s outdoor veranda.
DROP-IN
During the summer a wide variety of scheduled activities are available every day for
the whole family that don’t require advance
booking. Kids love Dalslands Aktiviteter!
There are lots of exciting animals, pony rides
and an elk park as well as pike and crayfish
in the Pike oasis – a play and learn room for
the children.
Rapelling på Dalslands Aktiviteter
Experience more – Pedal a Rail Trolley
Pedaling a rail trolley is exciting and easy at
the same time. Steel wheels roll pretty well
along the steel track and there is no chance
of going astray either….just follow the track.
Here you can pause anywhere and enjoy
what the landscape has to offer.
The stretch between Bengtsfors and Årjäng is 50km, not quite flat but no direct
tough climbs. Trolleys can be hired at DVVJ,
railway station, either in Bengtsfors or Årjäng. The tour of the border area between
Dalsland and Värmland is varied and beautiful – not for nothing it’s called “The Beautiful View Railway Line”. You pass forests,
open countryside and several nice lakes on
your tour so, if the weather permits, it is a
good idea to bring along your swim-suit.
The second stretch is 10km long and follows the idyllic lakes from Forsbackabaden
outside Åmål to Bollsbyn in Svanskog. Trolleys can be hired at Daltrail.
All trolley tours can be combined with a
canoeing trip and naturally assistance with
transport can be arranged.
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A C T I C E H O L I D AY
Hike, wander, stroll, walk!
BRÄNDA BERGET
Two trails – 9 or 11 km around Bengtsbrohöljen starting at the fire station in Bengtsfors. It’s mostly hilly forest terrain and with
beautiful views over the lake.
STORSPÅRET 20 KM
From Hanebols outdoor facility in Åmål a
trail leads you to Edsleskog, from where you
can reach the Pilgrimsleden.
At the top of Sörknatten
The following are some of our most popular trails. The trails are between 2 and
56 km long. Follow them and experience
amazing Dalsland on foot.
KARL XII´S TRAIL, KROPPEFJÄLL
This is one of our most popular tourist trails.
It is 15 km long and stretches over the hill
at Dals Rostock to Järbo church on the hill’s
west side.
TRESTICKLAN, ED
On the border to Norway you will find
Dalsland´s one and only national park with
excellent hiking trails from 3 to 22 km taking
you through unique untouched wilderness.
MOTIONSGÅRDEN TAVLAN, ED
A first class hiking and ski area. Starting at
sport center Tavlan just outside of the town
Ed, the trails between 4 and 24 km long take
you across widespread bog lands.
KROPPEFJÄLL
With its abundantly rich fauna and panoramic view, the nature reserve in the southern
part of Kroppefjället is an ideal choice for
an excursion. Nature trails and circle routes
of various lengths are easily accessible from
Ragnerudssjön Camping.
PILGRIMSLEDEN, 56 KM
Dalslands longest hiking trail extends from
Holms church outside of Mellerud to Edsleskogs church in the community of Åmål.
This stretch is marked with St. Olof’s sign, it
is a historical trail which traces the footsteps
of ancient pilgrims on their way to Nidaros
in Norway.
EDSLESKOG
Several great hikes begin in and around
Edsleskog. Such as: The 3 km long Bräcke
Änger Nature reserve trail, the 1,5 km trail
up to Dalslands highest mountain in Baljåsens nature reserve and the trail to Linheden
which is 4 km.
Pilgrimsleden. Photo: Kjell Fjellsén
SUNDALS RYR
Here you will find 13 very nice hiking trails
of various characters in and around Kroppefjäll. The paths are between 2 and 14 km
long. Maps are sold, for example, at Eventorps Gård.
YTTRE BODANE
Several different trails and circle routes are
provided in this fascinating nature reserve by
the shores of Lake Vänern. Boardwalks and
bridges have been built in this hilly hiking
terrain making it possible to explore Lake
Vänerns islands and skerries.
TORRSKOGSLEDEN
On a 25 km long circle trail north of Bengtsfors, Torrskogsleden takes hikers along old
paths through ancient woodland and over
clearings with their panoramic views. Don’t
miss the awesome view from the two nice
observation towers!
EGERSKNATTEN
The trail up to Egersknatten is about 2,5 km
long with its starting-point at road 172 north
of Bengtsfors.
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More hiking tips and maps can be found at
www.dalsland.com. The new book “Vandra
i Dalsland” contains information on 20 oneday trips together with photos, text, maps
and GPS coordinates (Swedish and Dutch
only).
AKTIV SEMESTER
RACES & COMPETITIONS
Dalsland is full of different races and competitions. The following are a few of the
larger categories, but check with the tourist office - there are more!
Dalsland XC
Dalsland X-Country is a little tougher
race for MTB organized for the fifth time
in 2015. It is a great bike challenge! Chose
between the distance of 35 km and 60
km winding its way through the beautiful Dalsland nature. Dalsland is a varied
landscape, a Sweden in miniature which
is also seen in the competition’s courses
and trails. The tournament is held on the
2nd of May. Both the start and finish-lines
are in Bengtsfors.
Brudfjäll
Bike Race
Bring some friends and cycle a lap along
a beautiful and hilly course through the
scenic Brudfjäll in Dalsland. The race is
110 km long and with its 1150 meters of
altitude a good challenge for most.
The shorter course is 47 km long and
takes you over the famous Aqueduct
in Håverud. Excellent if you are looking
for a pleasant enjoyable bike ride along
Dalsland’s roads between Mellerud and
Brudfjäll. The races will take place on
16th May.
On two wheels through Dalsland
The bridge at the 18th lock.
Photo: Lasse Forsberg
Biking is fun! If you combine this healthy
activity with your vacation, new beautiful
scenery or challenges in the form of different competitions you will make biking
even more fun.
Dalsland is made for adventures on two
wheels. Our rural countryside with its winding gravel roads will take you through forests, across prairies and alongside lakes.
These roads are connected to villages, churches, farmyards, second-hand shops, museums, cafés, art studios… Create and put
together your own individual bike route. Or
make your life a little bit easier and use our
official cycling routes; Dalslandsleden or
Sverigeleden.
If you want to be sure to explore the best
of Dalsland, you can let a skilled native of
Dalsland organize activities and beautiful routes for your individual biking. Lotta
at Dalslandsresor has many lovely biking
packages in her program. She will even take
care of your baggage transport!
With its hilly terrain Dalsland might not
be the easiest biking challenge in Sweden,
but rewards after hard pedaling are never
far away. Thanks to the landscapes changing
character fantastic views are always around
the corner and after biking upwards there are
almost always wonderful downhills waiting.
If you should prefer to hop over the hills,
Dalsland can offer the beautiful plains of
southern Dalsland. It is not as flat as Skåne
but much easier biked than the rest of Dalsland.
The abundance of small gravel roads and
forest paths offer perfect possibilities and
adrenalin kicks for the more enthusiastic
biker. MTB-cyclists love Dalsland. Kroppefjäll in the south of Dalsland is one of many
areas with tricky paths and challenges.
Interest in biking competitions is huge
today. Dalsland arranges several road and
mountain bike races plus a couple of multisport events. You will find the most popular
of these in the calendar of events below and
to the left.
RACES AND COMPETITIONS
Running
June 6th Karolinerjoggen, Dals Rostock Kroppefjäll.
Distances: 6 km and 15 km
Aug 1st Baldersnäsjoggen, Baldersnäs.
Distances: 6 km and 12 km
Aug 15thHagenrundan, Åmål.
Distance: 7,6 km and 14,9 km
Oct 3rd Dalsland X-Trail, www.dalslandxt.se
Distance: 9 km and 13 km
Cykling
May 2nd Dalsland X-Country, Bengtsfors,
Distance: 35 km and 60 km
May 16thBrudfjällsracet & Brudfjällsrundan, Mellerud,
Distance: 110 km and 47 km
June 7 thKarolinertrampet, Kroppefjäll
Distance: 10 km and 30 km
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A C T I C E H O L I D AY
Trotting, races and entertainment
Horse trotting has a long history in Sweden and Dalsland has been part of it from
the start. Here people have competed with
their horses since the 19th century. Åmål’s
racetrack is one of Sweden’s smaller tracks
with 11 racing days from April to September.
Here local and visiting trainers and jockeys
mainly from Sweden and Norway meet and
take part in the competitions.
The most distinguishing feature of this racetrack in Åmål is its friendly atmosphere.
Each year 20,000 visitors get together to enjoy the beautiful horses, exciting races, make
a bet, have a bite to eat in the restaurant, try
out the hamburgers from the grill and generally have a good time. If you are lucky your
wallet can be much thicker on the way home.
This year’s highlights include V 86 in June
, Bluestravet in July and The Right Way in
August.
The organizers of Åmål’s racetrack offer a wide range of activities with horses,
which include various forms of team events,
children’s parties, tandem riding and more.
If you have never ridden a racehorse at full
speed, they promise an out of the ordinary
experience, customizing different events for
both children and adults.
The sun is shining, the flags fluttering
against the blue sky, the horses ready for
start, tension rises….Welcome!
Beautiful, MC-friendly Dalsland
A great way to discover Dalsland is by MC,
a landscape that offers comfortable cruising
along winding, quiet roads, past grazing horses and red wooden houses. Experience the
fresh countryside, glimmering bright blue
lakes, tempting swimming coves and bikefriendly summer cafés, farm shops, artisans
and second hand shops. It is easy to find favourite roads of which you can’t get enough.
The bike, the MC clothes and the limited
amount of baggage is what differs motorcycle riders from other adventure-seeking
tourists. Everyone wants nice accommodation and good food and of course you are
welcome everywhere but we know that you
would specially appreciate being able to
shelter the bike under cover, as close by as
possible. Even better are facilities for washing/drying clothes and bike-care. Some examples of extra friendly MC accommodation
are Hotell Dalsland in Ed, Gammelgården’s
hostel in Bengtsfors and Brålanda’s hostel in
Brålanda.
At all Tourist Offices in Dalsland you will
Foto:Villa Smile
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find the brief MC map containing three fine
route recommendations varying from 240,
290 and 340 km. Carefully selected by Dalsland motorbike riders they contain tours on
bike-friendly, well-maintained roads connecting nice views and friendly places to visit.
Maybe you would like a free day from biking so why not try something else such as
fishing or even canoeing.
PS. Don’t miss the windiest road in Dalsland, Brudfjällsvägen between Håverud and
Högsbyn. Curvy and hilly (21% slope) it’s
a real challenge for all bikers. Another fine
tour is Route 2218 between Dals Långed and
Road 166.
GOLF
23 beds. You can hardly live closer to a golf
course than this!
MELLERUD
The golf resort outside Mellerud is beautifully
situated at Sunnanå Farm, close to Lake Vänern. Thanks to being built on sandy soil it is
playable early in the season. A restaurant and
accommodation is available adjacent to the
golf course.
Golf at Forsbacka. Photo: Leif Sundberg
Great golfing options in Dalsland
Three golf courses. That is what golfing visitors to Dalsland may choose from. Or why
not all three? In Dalsland, you can play golf
in Åmål, Mellerud and Färgelanda. These
three courses define the unique Dalsland
landscape in different ways. Regardless of
your playing level, whether a beginner or a
pro, we can guarantee that you will find a
suitable course.
ÅMÅL
Forsbacka Golf Club, 7 km west of Åmål, is
said to have one of Sweden’s most beautifully situated courses. The golf club has almost everything a golfer could ever wish for
featuring a golf shop, the newly renovated
club house, driving range, short hole course,
cozy hotel standard accommodation and restaurant.
Forsbacka’s scenic 18 holes park- and woodland course is beautifully situated on and
around Lake Forsbacka. The first nine holes
have wide fariways with tough water obstacles. The last hole reflects the character of a
forest course where challenges lie more in
placing your drive and approaching the green
from the fairway. Forsbacka Gård consists
of several historically interesting buildings
FÄRGELANDA
Dagsholms Golf Club is laid out in pleasant
surroundings adjacent to Lake Ellenö in Färgelanda municipality in southern Dalsland.
It offers not only a good game on an exciting 18-hole golf course but also a driving
range and a nice short practice area. The
main course has three different tees (46, 55
and 58) so you can choose which length of
course you want to play. The fairways could
be described as fairly wide with some park
like holes and some containing many exciting challenges with narrow, tricky woodland
sections. It is considered moderately difficult. The comfortable Dagsholm Hotel is just
30 meters away – welcome to a golf holiday
in southern Dalsland.
Forsbacka
from the 18th and 19th century. Most of the
buildings are declared sights of historical interest. The old main building from 1747 has
today become the newly renovated golf hotel
Jägmästarflygeln. This popular hotel offers
13 uniquely designed rooms with a total of
Golf at Dagsholm
Åmål´s Skicenter in Högheden
When it comes to downhill skiing Dalsland
hasn’t got any Alpine peaks directly but
rather good ski slopes at much closer range.
Nearby Edelskog, 22km south of Åmål is
Åmåls Skicenter, Högheden, a well-run high
class ski resort. There are four lifts serving
four slopes and a snowpark, a cafeteria with
hot dogs and hamburgers and of course it’s
possible to rent both skiing equipment and
snowboards. As soon as the temperature
permits 35 snow cannons ensure that there
is snow and lighting throughout the facility
which guarantees, under normal winter con-
ditions, lovely evening skiing. If you wish
to barbecue there are two wind shelters with
grill possibilities. Take a look at the ski
center’s website to get daily updated info on
the slopes. www.amalsskicenter.se
Tips: For those who prefer cross-country skiing there are many opportunities throughout
Dalsland, for example Tavlans Motionsgård
outside Ed. From here you can choose from
many well-prepared ski tracks on the vast
moor terrain and through the forest.
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H O L I D AY T I P S
GOLF FOR FOUR OR MORE
For those who want to stay near
Play golf in a picturesque setting and
stay at the friendly Dagsholm Hotell
& Golf, only 30 meters from the
golf course. This holiday package
includes, green fee, welcome drink,
3-course dinner, breakfast, sharing a
double room and skincare products
from Avera worth SEK 500
Price: from SEK 1195 p/p
A TOUR AROUND GRANNSJÖN
www.dagsholm.se
An experience on horseback
BASE CAMP: INSPECTION TROLLEY,
CANOE & MTB
5 days with 3 different activities
Combine inspection trolley, canoe and
mountain biking in northern Dalsland
and discover the wild and beautiful
Dalsland nature in a different and
exciting way. Your own muscle power
will take you along on the lakes, trails
and railroad tracks. You stay 4 nights
in your own tent at Silver Lake Camp.
Get acquainted with beautiful Dalsland on horseback during a 2-day ride
around the Lake Grann. You ride on
trails and roads in undulating terrain
while enjoying many moments of pure
wilderness. The tour offers full board
with accommodation in a Sami tent.
For groups of at least 5 people
Price: SEK 2200 p/p
Price: SEK 700 p/p
www.dalslandsaktiviteter.se
www.silverlake.se
More holiday tips available at:
CANAL PACKAGE
Boat trip on the Dalsland Canal
with hotel stay and good food
You can stay at Hotel Dalia which is within
walking distance of the passenger boats or
at Baldersnäs Manor House. Whichever
you choose, a 3-course dinner and canal trip
taking you through 16 locks and over the
aqueduct in Håverud is included. Lunch is
served on board the passenger boat and you
return on DVVJ’s railcar.
Price: from SEK 1500 p/p
THREE-DAY ACTIVITY PACKAGE
Accommodation at Hotell Dalsland
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www.dalslandsresor.se
HARBOUR LIFE AND MC NOSTALGIA
Motorcycle tour with accommodation
in Brålanda
Spend a few active days at Hotell Dalsland in Ed and see northern Dalsland
by bike and canoe. Accommodation is
in nice terrace apartments and you have
access to the pool and relax area. The
package price includes bike and canoe
rent for a day, 2 dinners, 2 packed lunches
and 2 nights sharing in a double room
with breakfast.
Bring your friends for a MC-tour on our
scenic, winding Dalsland roads. This
package contains a map with route suggestions, buffet lunch at Sunnanå harbour
restaurant, entrance fees to MC museum
in Ed and an overnight stay with breakfast,
sharing a double room, at Brålanda hostel.
The rooms have a shower and WC and
bed linen is included in the price.
Price: from SEK 1690 p/p
Price: SEK 810 p/p
www.hotelldalsland.se
www.bralandavandrarhem.se
H O L I D AY T I P S
SHORT DALSLAND’S TOUR
3 days with varied cycle routes
Starting from Baldersnäs Manor you
will experience three days of varied
cycling on the Vackra Byars Väg,
along the coast of Vänern and past
Håverud with the aqueduct. Included
is a packed lunch along the way and
comfortable overnight stays with dinner. Naturally we deliver your luggage
to your destinations.
Price: from SEK 3455 p/p
HIKING PACKAGE IN EDSLESKOG
www.dalslandsresor.se
3 days hiking and relaxation
ELKS, ADVENTURES AND LANDRACE
ANIMALS
2 days family cycle package
You stay at Edsleskogs Wärdshus
on Lake Edslan, situated between 5
nature reserves. The hotel rooms have
a balcony and lake view and the price
includes 2 nights sharing a double room,
breakfast, a two-course dinner and 2
self-guided walking tours with a packed
lunch and map. (min. 2 people)..
Take a bike tour from Bengtsfors to
Dalslands Aktiviteter where the children
get to meet elks, take part in an adventure
course and try their luck in panning for gold
followed by an exciting night in a Sami tent.
The next day setting off on a bike tour to
Baldersnäs Manor paying a visit to Baldersnäs Landrace Farm followed by a canal boat
tour back to Bengtsfors.
Price: SEK 1750 p/p
Price: from SEK 1190 p/p
www.edsleskogswardshus.se
www.silverlake.se
SKÅLLERUDS FARM
AND CANAL TRIP
2 days including a canal, culture x 4,
good food and guesthouse
accommodation.
Experience 2 days filled with culture and
nature in Håverud and its vicinity. The
price includes a canal tour with picnic on
M/S Ericson, entrance to the Canal Museum, a night in a shared double room
and dinner at Skållerud Farm. Lunch at
Håveruds Brasserie is also included.
Price: from SEK 1395 p/p
FISHING DALSLAND – LAKE VÄNERN
Experience Dalsland’s best sport fishing
with a professional fishing guide!
The type of fishing is varied depending on the
season and your preference (belly boat fishing,
salmon trolling in Lake Vänern or trolling
in freshwater lakes for pike and trout). The
package includes one whole days fishing with
guide and equipment, 2 nights with breakfast at
a hotel sharing a double room, lunch & coffee
on the fishing trip and fishing licence.
www.dalslandsresor.se
FROM PETROGLYPHS
TO A MANOR HOUSE
2 days paddling in the Dalsland Canal’s
southern part, accommodation in a
hostel.
Combine two great canoe tours on Lake
Laxsjön and Lake Råvarpen with a visit
to Baldersnäs Manor and the amazing
rock carvings sites in Tisselskog.
Accommodation is provided at the
hostel Kanalvillan situated right on the
Dalsland Canal.
(based on a group of 4 persons).
Price from SEK 2495 p/p
Price: from SEK 775 p/p
www.dalslandfishing.com
www.kanalvillan.com
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BÅTLIV
THE DALSLAND CANAL
The beautiful lock in Buterud
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Vi trivs i Dalsland!
Lake Råvarpen
THE DALSLAND C ANAL
One of the world’s most beautiful waterways
Once Dalsland Canal was a vital transportation route for sawn timber and iron ore,
today it is a beautiful and popular waterway.
The Canal consists of a 250 kilometer long
lake system and small channels with magnificent and varied scenery, all linked together by 31 locks divided between 17 lock
stations that regulate a height difference
of 59 meters. There are 11 guest harbours
but also many natural harbours for those
who prefer that alternative.
constructions: The aqueduct in Håverud. The
aqueduct is 32,5 meters long and the metal
plates are connected by 33,000 rivets. The
canal was officially opened in 1868 by King
Carl XV.
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL IN THE WORLD
For a few decades, the canal served as the
transport corridor as originally intended. After that, the railway increasingly took over
leaving the canal to pleasure boaters, canoes
and passenger boats. Experience a unique
journey along the canal through one of the
world’s most beautiful waterways, travelling
through a miniature Sweden.
The canal dates back to the 1860s when the
Swedish-Norwegian union parliament decided to link Dalsland’s long, narrow lakes
with Värmland and Lake Vänern. The idea
was to transport goods by water from the
steel and saw mills to Värmland. The task of
building the canal was given to Nils Ericson,
whose biggest challenge was to take the canal
past Håverud waterfall.
THE AQUADUCT
Due to the prevailing ground conditions, it
was not possible to build an ordinary lock
mechanism there. The solution was a sheet
metal passage suspended over the waterfalls
where the boats could pass. And so it came
to be for one of Sweden’s most remarkable
In May 2013 the Aqueduct together with the
locks in Håverud and Upperud were declared
as listed sites. A very pleasing and important
action as it assures that a particularly valuable and unique cultural heritage is preserved
for future generations.
M/S Dalslandia on the
aqueduct in Håverud.
INFORMATION FOR THE SKIPPER
In order to plan a dream vacation with your
own boat you will need information regarding the channel’s open hours, fees and payment arrangements regarding locks, maximum height and depth, guest harbours and
so forth. Last year Dalsland canal moved its
office location to the historical Kamrersvillan close to the lock in Upperud. Information
and contact details can be found at www.
dalslandskanal.se
How about a cruise on Dalsland canal?
A visit to Dalsland without cruising the canal is like being in Paris without seeing the
Eiffel Tower. You don’t need to own a boat
because there is an abundance of beautiful
pleasure boats during the summer season.
OUR CANAL BOATS & TOURS
A canal tour with passenger boats M/S Storholmen and M/S Dalslandia starts either in
Bengtsfors or Håverud – the boats go alternately from the two places. During the summer
they have scheduled tours and through cooperation with DVVJ –Dal VästraVärmlands
Järnväg – there are also opportunities to vary
the round-trip by taking a train one way.
M/S Storholmen has operated the canal for
70 years. With Bengtsfors as her home port
the boat is fully modernized and equipped to
pass through the narrow locks.
Even M/S Dalslandia is custom built for
Dalsland Canal. Her maiden voyage took
place in 1973 and she has room for 110 passengers, 10 more than her elder “colleague”.
M/S Nils Ericson af Håverud offers shorter trips on the canal starting in Håverud and
passing the Aqueduct. Trips can include a
visit to Högsbyn, where a highly interesting
petroglyph (rock carvings) area is well worth
the visit. Special theme evening tours are
also available.
All three canal boats have a fully licensed
restaurant on board and can be booked for
special occasions outside the summer season.
M/S Dalslandia on her way to Buterud
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THE DALSLAND C ANAL
JOIN US - LET’S TAKE A DAY TRIP!
A journey on Dalslands canal consists of
passing through more than 16 locks. These
locks lift vessels 46 meters above Lake
Vänern’s surface. If the tour is to begin from
the south of Dalsland canal it will start in Håverud. Before your boat trip, take time for a
stroll through this quaint village to visit the
M/S Nils Ericson in the aqueduct
tus which means the conveying of water.
There is a rumor saying the aqueduct is built
from the same sheet metal as the Eiffel Tower. Not only is the aqueduct unique in itself – this is the only place in all of Europe
where road, rail- and waterway meet. After
the next lock we travel across the deep Lake
Åklång, followed by one of the canal’s two
manual locks. The journey then continues
out on Råvarpen Lake. To the east of the lake
lies Högsbyn with Dalsland’s largest rock
carving area.
STENEBY AND BALDERSNÄS
After we have passed Råvarpen we approach
the first of six locks in Dals Långed; Mustadfors. As we travel through the Dals Långed
and Långbron locks we are in the neighborhood of Steneby – School of Craft and
Design which is an educational department
within The Faculty of Fine, Applied and Performing Arts of Gothenburgs University. We
are also in the vicinity of Mustadfors Bruk
Canal Museum and Dalslands Center where
you will find tourist information and exhibitions, music events, glassblowing, crafts
shop and a large souvenir shop. When the
boat sets out it will pass through the first gate
which is lock number 4 followed by one of
the canals few double locks. It is an impressive sight to see the water rush out of the
slide gates!
THE AQUEDUCT AND ROCK CARVINGS
Our journey takes us to the famous aqueduct.
The word is derived from Latin’s Aquæduc-
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find ourselves out on Laxsjön. To the right of
the canal is one of Dalsland’s most beautiful
places; Baldersnäs Manor, a historical manor
surrounded by a huge English park. Here you
can enjoy lunch, dinner or refreshments and
even spend the night.
As we approach the end of our journey we
still have one real pearl left. After the two
locks in Billingsfors we come to the eighteenth lock where a little red-painted cottage
surrounded by luxurious vegetation awaits
us. An idyllic symbol of the Swedish summer and probably the canal’s most photographed cottage.
M/S Storholmen in the 19th lock
AB, which is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of horseshoe nails.
When we have travelled under the land
and railway bridge after Långbron’s lock we
All that remains of our cruise, before
passing the final two locks, is a narrow passage alongside Höljerudsforsen – a paradise
for fly fishing. After the final locks we come
to Bengtsbrohöljen, the boat trips final destination. Once we have docked it is just a short
walk to the next adventure which is a railcar
back to Håverud.
Håverud & Dalsland Center
One could almost believe that all roads lead
to Håverud! For whether you choose to
come by car, motorbike, bus, bicycle, camper, train, shanks’s pony (on foot) or boat
you arrive in Håverud and experience what
we proudly call our gem on the Dalsland Canal!
Obviously, we want you to familiarize
yourself with the unique aqueduct and Nils
Ericson’s astounding technical solution. What
makes the aqueduct so special is the meeting
between the waterway, rail and road, a subject
that has been photographed by so many visitors over the years.
THE HISTORY AND CULTURE OF
THE KANAL
If you want to learn more about the history of
Håverud and the Canal make a visit to our lovely Canal Museum or why not take a guided
walking tour along the locks and aqueduct.
But there are also many other sights, stroll
along the quayside, visit some of the friendly
shops, see the seasons exhibitions or listen
to an afternoon concert. Why not try glass
blowing, enjoy a good lunch on the quayside
followed by an ice cream in the sun while
watching small boats and canoes being channeled through the four locks?
LARGE RANGE OF ACTIVITIES
AVAILABLE
Are you looking for an active holiday? Then
don’t forget to pack your hiking boots when
you plan your visit to Håverud – Pilgrimsleden
(the Pilgrim Trail) is just a stone’s throw from
the lock area! Here it is possible to hire a canoe
and you can buy a fishing licence and hopefully
catch a fish for dinner! If, contrary to expectations, the fish are not biting there are several
restaurants in the area so you won’t need to go
hungry!
The personnel at the Tourist Information Office located in Dalsland Center, a former paper
mill, can advise you on interesting sights and
attractions in the area. They also provide help
with bookings and information on when you
can hop on the next canal boat to experience
our lovely landscape from the water. Children
can have a relaxing break from Mum and Dad
when they attend Fun Summer Camp, organized by the tourist office in high season.
COTTAGES & HOSTELS
Can’t manage to see and do everything in one
day? No need to worry. In Håverud there are
several options of accommodation that guarantee a good night’s sleep, allowing you to
see even more of Dalsland another glorious
day!
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The Canal museum
PA D D L I N G I D A L S L A N D
CANOEING
IN DALSLAND
The DANO Lake District, otherwise known
as Dalsland-Nordmarken’s lake system, is
unique in many ways. The surrounding area
is characterized by a hilly landscape with
many deeply cut and narrow clear water
lakes. This is not a small territory either!
DANO District is an area of almost 10,000
square kilometers and reaches from northern
Dalsland up to Årjängs municipality in
Värmland. There is a widespread system of
innumerables lakes and watercourses linked
together by cross connections with Dalslands
canal.
PERFECLY MADE FOR CANOEING
This is by far one of Europe’s finest lake systems, rich in nature with clean air and fresh
water. DANO- Lake District is created for
canoeing. A large majority of the lakes are
long and narrow with almost no waves to
speak of. When it’s coffee time and you need
some fresh water, just dip the coffee pot into
the lake. The water is crystal clear. Without a
doubt canoeists get closer to nature, gliding
silently through the water without scaring the
moose that come down to the water’s edge to
quench their thirst or the beavers splashing
with their broad tails.
Canoeing on Lake Stora Lee
Photo: Canodal
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Canoeing in Buterud Photo: Lasse Forsberg
In addition, there are rangers working throughout the lake system which provide information and help canoeists and boaters on their
visit. They also sell the Nature Conservation
Card.
NATURE CONSERVATION CARD
The lake system currently has over 100 prepared campsites, all equipped with wind
shelters, open fire pits, wood and environmentally friendly toilets. The service is not
only convenient for canoeists but contributes greatly to limit wear and tear in sensitive
natural areas. Campsites are made possible
by canoeists purchasing a Naturvårdskort,
Nature Conservation Card, and by doing so
can avail themselves of the camping facilities. By obtaining this card you contribute to
sustainable tourism and show that you take
a conscious responsibility for our common
resources.
The Nature Conservation Card can be
bought at all tourist offices and canoe rentals.
CANOE COUNTRY
Canoe Country is the name of 2011’s updated canoe guide. This booklet contains maps,
information on camp sites and the areas nature and wildlife. The guide is in Swedish,
German and English. Around ten different
canoe rental agencies are to be found in
the lake area. More information concerning
canoe rental can be found at www.scoa.se
CANOEING IN DALSLAND
The guide book Paddla i Dalsland (only in
Swedish) is a comprehensive and richly illustrated guide to canoeing, the nature and
culture in one of Sweden’s most striking
and best developed canoeing waters. The
described tours vary in length from two to
four days, the intention being that you can
easily shorten, extend and combine trips as
you wish. A canoeing map is sold separately.
CANOEING
The start at Baldersnäs. Photo: Erik Josefsson
Dalsland Canoe Marathon+
Beautiful, exciting and a major challenge. It
is the Vasalopp for canoeists, the Dalsland
Canoe Marathon+, which this year is being
held on August 8th for the 12th time. About
700 canoeists from 15 countries normally
take part. They all start at the marina by Baldersnäs Herrgård early in the morning. The
Dalsland Canoe Marathon+ takes place in
the mighty rift valley lakes in the northern
part of the lake system. The race passes through the four lakes Laxsjön, Svärdlång,
Västra Silen and Lelång. The finishing line is
in central Bengtsfors, where a host of fringe
events take place on the day of the race for
both spectators and the canoeists taking part.
The race is for amateurs but has also a class
for top level canoeists. The course paddled
covers 55 kilometres, which is substantially
longer than other long-distance races. Participants can paddle one or two person kayaks,
or Canadian kayaks.
For elite participants, the course takes
around four hours to complete. The oth-
ers have 11 hours in which to complete the
course.
The Canoe Marathon+ is both a challenge
and a natural experience. Dalsland is known
for its fine canoeing waters, something that
many have already discovered. Many canoe
marathon entrants return to Dalsland’s perfect canoeing waters – but as tourists.
C A N O E I N G CO M P E T I T I ON S
Dalsland is the canoe and kayak paddlers’ paradise. Every year a number of races and competitions are arranged, making paddling a little more
fun. Dalslandspaddeln consists of a series of 6
races and then of course, the icing on the cake,
is our canoe marathon.
6/6Svanrännet, 12 km in the lakes
Lelången and Ärtingen
13/6Åmålsloppet, 8 km och 16 km in
Lake Nedre Kalven
27/6Svärdrännet, 10 km in Lake
Svärdlång
12/7 Råvarpen, 10 km och 20 km in
Lake Råvarpen
8/8 Dalsland Kanotmaraton+,
55 km through 4 lakes
29/8 Bäverloppet, 12 km in
Lake Svärdlång
27/9Ärtingen Runt, 17 km in
Lake Ärtingen
Info: Bengtsfors Tourist Office
+46(0) 531 526355 and on
Elite participants on their way towards Gustavsfors
Photo: Julia Blüme
DKM+ Open Water
Want to paddle Dalsland Canoe Marathon+
but without the element of competition and
stress? Then DKM+Open Water is just right
for you!
This is a new concept whereby you follow the 55km route of the DKM+ race but
paddle at your own pace.
All you need is a Start Card, obtainable
through www.dalsland.com, Bengtsfors
Tourist Office or any of Dalsland’s canoe
rental agencies.
At a cost of SEK 200 this includes a map
with information and three coupons, one for
a night on one of the DANO campsites, one
for the restaurant Brukshandeln in Gustavsfors and one for the locks in Gustavsfors.
The Start Card has space for 3 stamps clearly marked for the start, transit and finish
stamp. On completion of the course and on
presentation of your fully stamped card at
Bengtsfors Tourist Office, you will receive
a unique diploma indicating that you have
paddled DKM+ Open Water.
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FISHING
Trolling on Lake Vänern. Photo: Dalsland Fishing
In the calmest of waters…
…swim the largest fish. Or was it the ugliest?
Whatever is true, both exist in Dalsland. The
biggest pike you can imagine and the ugliest
prehistoric fish the Fourhorn Sculpin, which
incidentally is the province’s fish symbol.
Few Swedish provinces can offer good sport
fishing like Dalsland. One reason is of course
the
abundance
of lakes in our region. So whether you like
spin-fishing, fly fishing, action-packed trolling with a guide after salmon and pike or
angling – Dalsland has it! Here you will find
river fishing, calm ponds, deep fissure valley lakes and not least Lake Vänern’s inland
lake. The variety and diversity of species are
huge. There are around 38 different species
just in Lake Vänern.
In the north and northwest of Dalsland you
will find the beautiful, deep fissure valley lakes with their crystal cold water inhabited by
full-grown Pike. You will also find salmon,
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trout, char, perch and a few of the whitefish
species.
The western region of our province is great for fishing char, with Lilla Le Lake and
the three Kornsjö lakes among some of the
best. Spinning, trolling and bait fishing are
ideal methods for these lakes. The northeastern and eastern regions around Åmål and
Mellerud offer enormous fishing possibilities
having access to Sweden’s largest lake, Lake
Vänern. Its coastline has an abundance of various freshwater species, plus the finest trolling in the region with its full-grown salmon
and trout.
Ängebytjärnet, 12 kilometers west of
Åmål, is a nice and well kept woodland lake
where you can catch char and rainbow trout
all year round. During the summer season
the lake is continually filled with new fish.
Jetties, wind shelters and campsites have
been conveniently placed around the area.
The waters in Dalsland’s southern region
are often more nutrient-rich and are prime
areas for fishing. The lakes Ellenösjön, Viksjön and Långhalmen are great for catching
pikeperch and also excellent
for fishing carp, tench, chub,
orfe, common rudd and many
other species. As if
that is not enough,
the Dalsland canal
flows
through
a large part of the
landscape with its
25 km long lake
system,
linked
by canals where
many of the previously mentioned
lakes and fishing
areas are found.
FISHING
Fishing Licence and Fishing Tips
The Swedish word Allemansrätten is unique.
It is sometimes called the right of public access in the wilderness. It gives Swedes and
international tourists freedom to roam the
woods and fields, using what nature has to
offer completely free – with one exception.
There are special rules regarding fishing. In
most lakes in Dalsland fishing with a lure is
permitted if you have purchased a fishing licence but there are exceptions. How is one to
know what applies and where?
MUNICIPAL AND CANAL FISHING
LICENCE
A lot of lakes demand that the fisherman buy
an individual licence for each lake, there are a
few areas in Dalsland where fishing districts
have gone together and designed a multi fishing licence that applies to several different
lakes. Bengtsfors has a community fishing
information guide and licence which allows
fishing on 14 municipal lakes. For those who
travel the Dalsland canal with their own private boats a fishing licence is available.
WHERE TO BUY?
Contact the nearest tourist office. Some offices sell fishing licences and if not they can
offer information regarding where licences
are sold. They can also inform visitors as to
which rules apply in their particular community.
LAKE VÄNERN
Vänern is the largest of all five lakes in Sweden. A fishing licence is not needed here when
using tackle such as rods and artificial lures.
FISKELAND.SE
Welcome to FISKELAND, a Norwegian/
Swedish collaboration of fishing waters
both sides of the border. On the Swedish
side are Dalsland and southern Värmland
and on the Norwegian side Akershus and
Östfold counties.
Here is a large and varied selection of
lakes and streams offering good fishing,
great lodgings near to the water, good
boats and fine hospitality.
Whether you’re an avid angler or just
want to try your hand at fishing with the
family during your vacation FISKELAND
is the perfect place!
At the website www.fiskeland.se you will
find detailed information on the lakes,
renting fishing lodges and booking a fishing package for everything from trolling
to belly boat fishing.
Put and take - Ängebytjärnet
Fishing Trips with Experienced Guides
Fishing, in enjoyable surroundings should be
an adventure, especially if the fish are biting
properly. Beautiful nature, memories and
excitement are all well and good but most
fishermen dream of having their photograph
taken with the big catch or even taking the
Andy Van Assema with a big pike
fish home. This is where our expert fishing
guides come into the picture!
as his home water, but he is also an active
fisherman in the larger lakes Lelång, Östra
and Västra Silen – all good fishing spots. If
the winds are too severe on Lake Vänern you
have the possibility to launch your boat in
one of Dalsland’s calmer wilderness lakes
instead and still catch a trout or salmon!
TROLLING
Salmon trolling on Lake Vänern is often called the Nordic regions ”Big Game Fishing”
- not surprising considering the giant salmon
that can be caught here. If the dream of catching the Big One on Lake Vänern is tempting there are tours that depart from Sunnanå,
Tösse or Åmål harbours. A trolling tour usually takes about seven hours. All equipment
needed is on-board and included in the price.
The boat Tommy uses is a McLay 720
Hardtop Cabin Cruiser with plenty of room
for four passengers and guide
SPORT FISHING DALSLAND
About two years ago Andy van Assema
started up his company Sportfishing Dalsland. He specializes in organizing spin fishing tours for pike in lakes mostly in eastern
Dalsland such as Ånimmen, Ärran, Käppesjö, Edslan etc. and Tösse archipelago on
Lake Vänern. Other special arrangements
are perch and jerk bait fishing during early
spring when the pike swims into the shallow
bays to start feeding after a long winter.
One of the boats used is a Marcraft, an
open cockpit boat accommodating 3 people
and guide. It is specially equipped for spin
fishing.
Both Tommy and Andy offer accommodation and boat hiring packages. They even
rent out custom built fishing boats and motors.
DALSLAND FISHING
Fishing guide Tommy Nerstrand, from Dalslands Fishing, can customize excursions
ranging from day trips to a package with accommodations in a cozy cabin by the lake
or the convenience of a hotel. Tommy is a
full time fishing guide with Lake Vänern
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LAKE VÄNERN
Unique Lake Vänern
Photo Björn Lindblom
Lake Vänern is an extraordinary lake in
many ways. Let’s start with a quick refresher
course in geography.
Lake Vänern was formed after the most recent glacial period which was approximately
10,000 years ago. When the ice melted, Sweden was covered with a longitudinal body
of water creating a connection between the
Kattegatt and Bothnian Sea. The rise of land
masses caused lakes like Vänern and Vättern
to be cut off from the sea. The previous connection with the sea is the reason why there
are species in Lake Vänern which normally
do not live their entire life cycle in freshwater, an example of this would be the Vänern
salmon.
Vänern is divided into a west and east region by a strait between Kållandsö on the south
and Värmlandsnäs on the north. The west region of the lake is called Dalbosjön and the
east region is Värmlandsjön.
Lake Vänern is Sweden’s largest inland
lake, Europe’s third largest lake.
Here are some more interesting facts:
Surface area - 5,650 km2
Maximum depth – 106 m
Volume - 153 km3 of water
Drinking water – 800,000 people
Number of islands and skerries – 22,000
T I P S F O R L A N D LU B B E R S
Experience Lake Vänern
with M/S Vänervåg
Would you like to experience Lake Vänern
from the water? That’s no problem. During
the summer Skipper Sten Nilsson offers
guided boat rides on Lake Vänern which
depart from the marina in Åmål. Four days
a week you can travel to “The Dalsland
Riviera” the sandy beach is well worth its
name. You might also want to experience
their Shrimp-cruise.
Another popular tour is Vikingaleden (the
Viking Route) between Säffle and Arvika.
Photo Björn Lindblom
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Water renewal time – 8 to 9 years
Birds – almost 50 species of sea and wetland birds breed on the lake. Among these
are a number of threatened or near threatened birds of prey. This makes Lake Vänern a
nationally and internationally important area
for many bird species.
Fish – 38 species of fish live in the lake all
year. The most common are the smelt and the
vendace.
Plants - Lake Vänern’s sea-like nature makes the shoreline vegetation unique.
LAKE VÄNERN
Åmål´s guest harbour
The Beautiful Harbours of Lake Vänern
Lake Vänern, although an inland lake, is
more like an inland sea. An archipelago of
thousands of islands, islets and warm smooth
rocks, friendly beaches and reed-rich bays,
makes it a perfect habitat for the Pike. Here
you can also hear seagulls yelling and the
Black-throated Loon’s bewitching hoots.
Sunnanå harbour
It is not difficult to find a natural inlet but
of course there are friendly and well-maintained harbours along the coast. Three of
them are Dalbergså, Sunnanå and Åmål, all
different and each one with its own special
charm.
DALBERGSÅ
The quietest of them is Dalbergså, a naturally sheltered harbor at the mouth of the river.
Once a safe haven for shipping and freight
boats today it is a picturesque, homely marina with an adjacent camping where many
visitors return year after year. A must when
you visit Dalbergså is a visit to the local general store with furnishings from the start of
the 20th century. Here you can have coffee
in their cozy café before a visit to the Castle
ruins of Dalaborg, once a fortification built at
the beginning of the 14th century by Magnus
Ladulås sons, Valdemar and Erik. Want to
see an elk? Just south of the marina are intriguing Bronze Age rock carvings, showing
images of elks.
SUNNANÅ
Sunnanå was originally a small boats harbour but now it is modern and lively, providing full service for comfortable and worryfree boating. In the area is a beautiful park,
a convenience store in an old warehouse, a
playground/bathing place, grill facilities, a
boule court and not least the cozy Sunnanå
restaurant. With lovely views over the harbour and Lake Vänern the restaurant caters
for everything from coffee and home-made
biscuits to á la carte and also organizes dance
and troubadour evenings. It is also possible
to rent a bike and cycle up to Mellerud, a
pleasant town with a pharmacy, liquor store,
supermarkets and small boutiques selling
everything from toys to clothes.
center for crafts, trade and shipping Åmål
developed into a prosperous small town in
the 18th century, and today the town center
has one of the best preserved 18th century
examples of wooden buildings.
“Sweden’s most friendly town” on the waterfront is welcoming and offers everything
from shopping, music, art and cafés to fishing and partying. There is always something
going on in Åmål. There is a steady stream
of events, both large and small, to choose
from, but perhaps the annual Blues Festival,
reportedly Scandinavia’s coolest, and the annual “Book Days in Dalsland” with seminars
and readings by well-known authors would
be worth checking out. Treat yourself to the
luxury of taking each day as it comes, stroll
around the charming town center, have a
coffee or just enjoy the beautiful atmosphere
around the lake.
ÅMÅL
In Åmål, Lake Vänern extends almost into
the town center and the popular marina is
only a stone’s throw from the square. As a
Cosy Dalbergså
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CAMPING
LIVE WELL
& EAT WELL
Romantic
Baldersnäs estate is a cultural and historical
treasure dating from the 18th century but
also a modern hotel with a restaurant of high
class, surrounded by a lovely park and Lake
Laxsjön’s sparkling water. It was the iron
industry in Dalsland that formed the economical foundation for Baldersnäs. The present
main building was designed in 1910 by the
owner Rudolf Lilljeqvist, an engineer, who
was a business associate to Alfred Nobel.
Baldersnäs Estate is a romantic gem in Dalsland. The English Park was in its time one of
the country’s largest and foremost in the romantic style and certain areas of the original
park can still be seen today. Take an evening
stroll down onto the headland with a spectacular view of Lake Laxsjön. Discover the
many exotic species of trees and plants, picturesque bridges, a cave and the man-made
small islands with their charming pavilions.
Baldersnäs Estate
Thinking about getting married? The romantic surroundings of Baldersnäs make it a natural and popular place for weddings.
Photo Clas G Carlsson
Photo Clas G Carlsson
THE MANOR HOTEL
At Baldersnäs you either stay in the historic
main building or in the pleasant two new hotel wings beautifully situated on both sides
of a tree-lined avenue. At one wing you will
find a Jacuzzi and a wood-fired hot tub. The
new lakeside sauna at Lake Laxsjön, Baldersnäs is perfect for relaxation.
FINE DINING & WINE
In the Manor’s restaurant Chef Emil Öjentorp and his colleagues work primarily with
products obtained from the forests and lakes
in the area. Local specialties, together with
seasonal ingredients stand in focus. The
kitchen’s five-course menus are very much
appreciated. Want to learn more about wine?
The hotel’s sommelier will be happy to guide
you in exciting wine tasting in the manor’s
beautiful wine cellar.
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EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS
The list of annual events arranged at Baldersnäs is long and varied: Baldersnäs jog ,
Hunting, Fishing & Forestry Fairs, Dalsland
Canoe Marathon, October Festival, Christmas Fair, concerts, veteran car shows and art
auctions…just to mention a few.
Rian, the old granary dating from the 19th
century houses the Steneby Handicraft store.
Open all year it has an extensive selection of
handicraft products.
LANDRACE FARM
Baldersnäs Lantgård was opened in 2013. A
show farm for Swedish native breeds. Take
the
opportunity to purchase
meat and other
locally grown
products in the
small farm shop.
L I V E W E L L & E AT W E L L
Between the two lakes Stora and Lilla Lee in
Ed, about 13 km from the Norwegian border
stands the historic Hotel Dalsland. Built in
1909, it got the present appearance largely
during the l930’s. The building bears witness to Ed’s historical importance as a tourist
and winter sport resort.
Since more than 10 years Finn Brynildsen
welcomes guests from far and near to this
very special hotel and conference center. At
Hotell Dalsland there are no ordinary rooms,
but all guests stay in nice big terrace apartments overlooking Lake Lilla Lee. The reception area, dining rooms, meeting rooms
and the hotel’s two bars can be found in the
large main building.
It is easy to feel at home at Hotel Dalsland, you get the best of both worlds, the
freedom that comes with living in your own
apartment and the luxury of hotel service.
In the spa and wellness center you can have
a sauna or take a dip in the pool. You can
fill up your sun reserves in the special sun
room with a south sea atmosphere and enjoy
a variation of SPA treatments. Good food and
drink is of course very much in focus at Hotell Dalsland. “Tasty and well-prepared with
finesse” is the motto of the hotel’s kitchen.
Dagsholm in Färgelanda
The friendly and pleasant Dagsholm Hotell
Konferens & Golf, outside Färgelanda in
southern Dalsland, is located only 30 meters from Dagsholm 18-hole golf course and
within walking distance to the newly laid
Sweden Bowls Arena. The hotel is known
for its excellent hospitality and offers menus
with local specialties, as good as homemade
for both golfing guests, families with child-
ren and conference participants. During
the summer the hotel’s café and family accommodation with self-catering is open.
The staff can recommend local scenic tours
where farm visits are included. Affordable
MC package deals for members of SMC and
other travel solutions are easily arranged and
booked through the internet.
Åmåls Stadshotell
Stay at a classic hotel in the town center of
Åmål, Dalsland’s only town. Åmål became
prosperous during the 18th century being
known as the center for crafts, trade and sea
navigation. The city center is one of the best
well preserved of its time and is a genuine
example of earlier architecture.
Åmåls Stadshotell is surrounded by beautiful wooden buildings next to the park Plantaget. The hotel, completed in 1904, is built
in the architecture of its time using both Art
Nouveau and classic architecture. Over the
years the building has been carefully renovated, maintaining its genuine style.
The hotel has a total of 29 rooms, each
designed with their own individual charm.
Parties and wedding celebrations are popular
in the elegant banquet hall. Skilled chefs and
service minded staff make sure that everyone
has a pleasant visit.
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L I V E W E L L & E AT W E L L
Chipboard faced former dwelling house from Ärtemark, built 1868, currently a hostel in Bengtsfors.
Stay at hostels and B&Bs – a cultural experience
The era of sharing rooms is almost over.
Today’s hostels are comfortable and often
have double- or family rooms. Hostel accommodations in Dalsland are not only convenient they can often be both interesting
and an educational. Several of our hostels
are located in culturally and historically interesting environments, carrying their own
history.
At Bengtsfors Hostel you can stay in a unique setting with Scandinavians only straw
museum and the open-air museum Gam-
Håverud’s hostel has an amazing location
next to the Dalslands canal. It is just a short
distance from shops, restaurants and the nationally famous and historically interesting
aqueduct.
Bäckefors hostel is beautifully located
in the old Bäckefors iron factory district, a
The Visitor stugby i Håverud
Brålanda Hostel
Håverud´s Hostel
melgården at your doorstep. The surrounding nature is full of hiking trails with berry
and mushroom forests nearby. Gammelgården consists of a nice strolling area with a
variety of important cultural and historical
buildings.
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location that best preserves the memory of
the earlier ironworks in Dalsland. Alongside
the stream one finds ruins of the forges, remnants of a charcoal-stack, a grinder, a lumber mill and the Bäckefors heritage museum
where one can learn about the old ironworks.
The hostel itself was once the housing where
the factory’s employees resided.
The hostel in Ed is located in en old rectory. Should one choose the hostel in Åmål
they will be staying in the city’s old Epidemic Hospital from 1899 which offers a nice
view over the harbour and Lake Vänern.
There are a number of additional facilities
which also offer accommodation at hostel
prices such as Dagholm Hotell & Vandrarhem in Färgelanda, Kanalvillan in Dals
Långed and Brålanda Vandrarhem.
A MANOR HOUSE B&B
Another alternative of friendly, affordable
accommodation that is becoming increasingly popular is Bed and Breakfast. In Åmål
there are two B & B’s: Quaint little Villa
Örnäs near the marina and Nygårds Manor
House at the northern entrance to Åmål. At
the Manor you stay in comfortable, delightfully decorated rooms in a nice newly built
wing. All meals are served in the Manor’s
main building.
Nygårds Manor, park view
L I V E W E L L & E AT W E L L
Rosellmagasinet on Lake Lelång
Directly on the lakeshore, Rosellmagasin
clearly has the best restaurant location in
Bengtsfors. Marenko and his staff spoil their
guests with enticing food in a pleasant setting. Inside, the rustic wooden walls and
dimmed lighting give a cozy atmosphere but
on fine summer days it is of course the large
partly glassed-in veranda which is a favourite
with the guests. You can view the boat traffic
while enjoying all that Rosellmagasin’s international cuisine has to offer. Be sure to
visit the popular pub evenings with musical
entertainment.
Rosellmagasin, built by wholesaler Mårten
Rosell some time at the end of the 19th century, is considered to be the oldest building
in Bengtsfors.
Photo Clas G Carlsson
got a complete face lift 2012. Here, in a cozy
English-inspired pub environment, you can
enjoy a good meal, socialize and maybe even
watch a football match. The restaurant’s panoramic windows provide you with a stunning view of Lake Lelång and, weather permitting, you can enjoy the benefits of good
food, drink and a view on the hotel’s balcony. So you see it’s a nice combination when
England meets Dalsland at Hotel Dalia.
Hotell Dalia & Pitcher’s
The beauty of our hotels in Dalsland is that
they all are situated near or on water and Hotel Dalia is no exception. Centrally located in
Bengtsfors, it has 41 spacious bright rooms,
most with a view out over the lake. It is right
next to the marina on Lake Lelång and close
to the passenger boats jetty and railway station.
In a unique collaboration with the sports bar
chain Pitcher’s the reception and restaurant
Photo Clas G Carlsson
Café Gruzzolo
…a large portion of Italy, combined with a
little of America and the best of England….
and all this in Dalsland. Café Gruzzolo in
Mellerud, has adopted an Italian style. The
menu features many Italian specialties and
delicacies but also good salads, sandwiches
and several American barbecue dishes from
the restaurant’s charcoal grill. Chose an exciting new coffee flavor from the impressive
variety and relax drinking it in the conservatory or on the large glassed-in Terrazzan. A
take-away section offers the best from Italian
cuisine.
In the same building is a hotel with 19 rooms
and a genuine English pub. Café Gruzzolo
also organizes popular dance evenings, all
year round, with performances by famous
artists.
Hotel Hemgården
Hotel Hemgården is a small family run hotel
with an excellent location for active, outdoor
people. Centrally situated in Bengtsfors, direct on Dalsland Canal it offers both hostel
accommodation and bright double-rooms
with hotel standard. The hotel has a canoe
center and works closely with the local rail
trolley rental company DVVJ.
Hemgården is the perfect starting point for
those who want comfort while discovering
Dalsland by canoe, bicycle or on foot. Exciting package trips where you can combine
different types of outdoor activities are arranged.
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B O O C H Ä TA
Great views in Edsleskog
Edsleskogs Wärdshus lies between Åmål
and Bengtsfors directly on Lake Edslan.
Here Johan and Hanneke Postma have created a cozy family hotel with a wonderful atmosphere. Interesting furnishings, attention
to detail and all round awareness for good
service contribute to making you feel at
home here. The hotel’s lovely lakeside location may also entice you to stay an extra day.
All rooms have balconies facing the lake.
For those who enjoy nature and are looking
for an active holiday there are great possibilities.
At Edsleskogs Wärdshus many different
hiking packages are on offer, both with and
without a guide. Johan himself loves hiking
and knows the trails in Dalsland like the back
of his hand. It is also not far to the mushroom
and lingonberry forests.
Edslan is a fantastic fishing lake so why
not hire a canoe and take a tour out on the
lake. Canoes you can rent at the reception.
Winter in Dalsland? Absolutely! In winter you can enjoy ice fishing, ice skating
tours, snowshoe hikes or try the nearby ski
slopes at Högheden.
rooms and an apartment, all with a view over
Lake Lelång and Dalsland Canal. Guests have
access to showers and toilets in the corridor as
well as a kitchen and lounge. While visiting,
take the opportunity to enjoy the hotel’s lakeside sauna and hot tub.
Roynes
Sjömagasin
One of the newer establishments offering
food and accommodation is Roynes Sjömagasin situated on a prime location at Gustavsfors
marina.
Here in the small popular town, nearby the
former mill and pulp factory, an old boat magazine from 1860 has been tastefully converted into a hotel and restaurant. On the large
outdoor terrace, directly by the water guests
can enjoy barbecues, theme nights with buffet
and troubadour and enjoy mingling with other
tourists. The hotel has 6 brightly decorated
Dalslands
Gästgiveri
Beautifully situated next to Lake Ånimmen
is one of Dalsland’s gems Dalsland Gästgiveri. Since 2012 run by Margaret and Gustav
Jansson and their daughters it caters for families and conferences. In this tranquil environment you are welcome to spend a relaxing
weekend with wonderful scenery and good
food. Enjoy the beautiful sunset from your
own pier at the fantastic Gästgiveri sea suite
or reside in one of the nine well-designed
double rooms.
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Veranda dining at Dalsland Gästgiveri
CONFERENCES
Photo Clas G Carlsson
We call it THE FORCE OF NATURE
For centuries in Dalsland meetings between
people have led to exciting innovations and
growing businesses. When the Dalsland Canal was built most predicted that it would
end in Håverud as one would never be able
to cross the falls. However, after meetings
between people, Nils Ericsson was able to
convince them that it certainly was possible to
overcome the hinder by building an aqueduct.
Suddenly mills and factories in Dalsland and
western Värmland had an uninterrupted transportation route to the North Sea and hence out
into the world.
THE FORCE OF NATURE
For meetings to be successful they must take
place in an environment that inspires. Dalsland, with its forests in the wilderness and
shimmering lakes, provides these surroundings. No wonder that conferences arranged
in Dalsland even today, result in new and fast
growing companies. Take advantage of the
unique environment that exists here and let
people get together in Dalsland! It generates
results. We call it THE FORCE OF NATURE.
ON THE WATERS EDGE
People are drawn to water. So has it always
been. Preferably, people build houses so that
it is possible to see the reflection of water and
choose a hotel overlooking water.
In Dalsland we have an abundance of lakes;
VENUES IN DALSLAND
There are good and appropriate meeting places and locations in Dalsland. Conference
facilities suitable for all needs regardless if
you are four or one hundred participants or if
you are attending for a day or longer. There is
plenty to choose from, not just modern conference hotels but even guesthouses, hostels and
other alternative venues that could be perfect
for smaller groups. It goes without saying that
proprietors can arrange additional exciting
events and excursions, all designed to rally
together participants.
We look forward to seeing you in Dalsland!
Baldersnäs Herrgård, Brålanda Vandrarhem,
Dagsholm Hotell, Dalslands Aktiviteter, Dalslands Center, Dalslands Gästgiveri, Hotell
Dalia, Hotell Dalsland, Wärdshuset på Dal
and Åmåls Stadshotell.
Photo Clas G Carlsson
so many that we want to share them. Some
of the long, narrow, sparkling lakes are linked
to the Dalsland Canal, others are just there,
somewhat magical. Water provides an inner
peace and makes it easier to concentrate on
what is essential and important. Water provides the inspiration to accomplish great things.
We call it THE FORCE OF NATURE.
Photo Clas G Carlsson
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A Taste of Dalsland
Genuine food craftsmanship is a dedication
to food, creating unique produces with a
taste, quality and freshness which cannot be
savoured in industrially processed food.
Farms and food producers in the area proudly offer a wide selection of local delicacies
and items from home-made tasty sausages,
honey, apple cider, bread baked in a woodfired stove, jams, juices and goats cheese
to soft smooth sheepskin and much, much
more. Have an enriching experience by visiting some of them and fill up your shopping
bag with genuine home produced food and
wares. Let loose your taste buds and enjoy
everything which has been grown, produced
and eventually cooked in the cafés and restaurants in Dalsland.
PS If you have never tasted a klengås take
the opportunity now. What is it? A bread
cake which is served with butter and shredded cheese. In northern parts of Dalsland a
special cheese, “mesost”, is used instead. It
is made from boiling the whey left over from
cheese production, drying it and then grating
it over the bread.
HAMRANE BAK & KAFFESTUGA
The best place to enjoy klengås, here with
plain cheese, is in the lilac arbour at Hamrane
Bak & Kaffestuga outside Mellerud where
they have baked and served klengås for over
30
30 years. The baking of Dalslandskaka – the
bread – is baking craftsmanship. The dough
is rolled out by hand and Britt-Marie Dahlqvist sees to it that it is baked with great care
in the wood-fired stone oven according to
Dalsland tradition.
cers and food scandals. Matrally takes you
out on small idyllic roads and what can be
better when both the eye and stomach are
satisfied. Life simply gets a little more comfortable.
EVENSTORPS GÅRD
On Evenstorps Farm, outside Brålanda, Sofia Karlsson and her family mainly grow organic raspberries and rhubarb but they also
have free-range meat animals and children
can pet the goats, sheep, chickens and rabbits on the farm. Purchase local products in
the farm shop and enjoy their delicious berry
pies in the lovely farm café.
Ecological raspberries, Evenstorps gård
GO ON A FOOD RALLY
Why not take a culinary trip? The association Dalslandsmat has produced a nice Matrally brochure that makes it easy for you to
find all of the province’s food producers and
processers. So venture out onto the roads
and follow the food rally map which takes
you around farm shops, growers and dining
options. Good food is an important part of
a holiday and here you can find food as it
should be, far away from anonymous produ-
HUNGRY FOR DALSLAND
The food event “Glupsk” is a mixture of food
and culture experiences. It takes place in
August in the historic paper mill environment at Fengersfors Bruk, where Not Quite, a
cooperative for artists, designers and artisans
has its base. Local growers, bakers, brewers,
fishermen, bee keepers and sheep farmers
mix together with craftsmen, artists, musicians and writers to create an effervescent atmosphere. All are united around good high
quality food and as a visitor you are invited
to take part with all your senses: you can
look, taste, smell, feel, learn and just enjoy.
L I V E W E L L & E AT W E L L
Falkholts Dalslandskrog
In the old elementary school from the 20th
century is a gourmet restaurant that has been
awarded several gastronomic awards. Carin
and Christer Falkholt have always worked
with food and they are constantly developing
their food craftmanship skills and drink expertise. Their food philosophy is characterized by a healthy way of thinking – excellent
food which gives more energy contributing
to better health and quality of life. Their
environmental profile is obvious and feeling
strongly for local traditions they are happy
to share their ideas and thoughts about your
meal when they describe the region and the
origin of the food. Most of their menu consists of seasonal game delicacies, freshly
caught pike from Lake Vänern, smoked
beaver, wild duck and wild game – here it’s
nature which determines the ingredients in
a meal.
Falkholts wine cellar, specializing in Bordeaux wines is worth a visit in itself. Carin
and Christer will be happy to suggest which
wine will best accompany your meal.
StenebyGrytan
It is liberating to find taverns that operate
in rural districts and not be ashamed of it.
Situated in the middle of the forest there
is nothing better than having the pantry almost on your door step. Joakim and Mira
at StenebyGrytan offer rustic food in a rustic
atmosphere - affordable, authentic Dalsland
food with high quality raw materials from
the lakes, forests and countryside.
The menu is seasonal but elk dishes are
available all year and the bread served is
home-made.
In the same building as the restaurant is
the Pike Oasis, a large fresh water aquarium
and nearby elk and deer graze in the Elk
Park. Have a taste of Kjell’s elk stew or the
kitchen’s good elk patties. A tip for beer lovers, StenebyGrytan has Dalsland’s largest
beer selection. You are guaranteed a total
experience of food, drink and environment
at StenebyGrytan.
Håfveruds Brasserie
At Håfveruds Brasseri on Dalsland Canal,
just steps away from the famous aqueduct
and locks, the menu revolves around seafood. Lars Lundberg and his staff serve
exciting salmon dishes from their own smokehouse. The fish is processed by pickling
and hot and cold smoking in the classic way
using genuine alder wood chips.
The Nordic salmon comes from Lake Vänern but also from fish-farms in the Norwegian fjords. The brasserie’s fish soup is
somewhat legendary, but of course there are
also good meat dishes on the menu for those
who prefer it. In the mood for something
lighter - there is a café and glass kiosk in the
lock area. So why not enjoy a salmon burger
or an ice cream with a parquet view of boat
owners maneuvering their boats – passing
through locks can offer both dramatic and
comical moments.
PS Feel free to purchase salmon from the
Brasserie’s deli.
Upperud 9:9
gave them the idea of offering a little more
basic accommodation for walkers and cyclists, as did hostels in the past.
Home-baked bread and delicious lunches
are served and you can enjoy a coffee on
the café’s large jetty. Take off your walking
shoes and dip your feet in the soothing, cooling water of Upperudshöljen. In the spring,
summer and autumn the café organizes evening entertainment where you can enjoy music and a good bite to eat.
At Upperud 9:9, Kerstin and her collea-
With a superb fine location on Dalsland Canal, only a stone’s throw from the aqueduct
in Håverud is the old mill warehouse Upperud 9:9. Since last summer Kerstin Söderlund and her daughter run a café and, if all
goes according to plan, as of summer 2015
they will be able to rent out rooms (check
their website to be sure). Their proximity to
Pilgrimsleden and Dalsland’s bicycle routes
gues sell maps and can provide information
about hiking possibilities in and outside
Dalsland.
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CAMPING
CAMPING
Camping is a Lifestyle
Camping is not just a question of where to
spend the night, it’s just as much a lifestyle,
enjoying simple things like grass under your
feet, no stress, relaxation and friendliness.
Camping can be waking up in a tent, caravan, cottage or camper in a beautiful forest
glade and taking a morning swim. It can also
be an opportunity to meet new friends from
different countries in one the large family
campsites – the choice is yours.
CAMPING AT LAKE VÄNERN
Örnäs Camping near Åmåls center, Vita
Sandars Camping outside of Mellerud and
Ursands Camping outside of Vänersborg
Örnäs Camping
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are examples of three somewhat larger establishment right next to Vänern. All three
sites have long, sandy beaches, surrounded
by an open pine forest terrain with excellent
opportunities for jogging and walking. The
interest in these sites lies of course on sun,
bathing and all the other fun things to do
when you have Vänern direct on your doorstep. All three camping grounds are suitable
for children; all have long shallow beaches
and activities on offer.
CAMPSITES FOR ALL TASTES
By Lake Vänern you will find a few smaller and more peaceful camping grounds. One
little pearl is Dalbergsås Camping & Gästhamn, outside Brålanda, perfectly situated in
a quiet corner of Lake Vänern and adjacent
to the inland seas open water. It’s a homey,
ideal place with hospitality and room for
both body and soul.
Dalslands Camping Kanotcentral in
Bengtsfors, Laxsjöns Camping & Stugor in
Dals Långed, Gröne Backe Camping in Ed
and Ragnerudsjöns Camping & Stugby at the
foot of Kroppefjäll outside of Högsäter all
with lake location and the woods just around
the corner. There are cabins and caravan
parks, café/restaurant, playground, canoes
and a wide range of activities which make
camping holidays a little extra fun for kids
and extra relaxing for their parents.
Kerstins Camping outside Mellerud is
real forest camping, small and comfy with
pleasant camping cottages – in the middle of
nature.
Vita Sandars Camping
C A M P I N G & C OT TA G E S
Historical Rolfskärr on Lake Vänern
Rolfskärrs Stugby is about 20 km. south of
Åmål and is considered a little gem in Dalsland. Cosy cabins which are scattered on a
small peninsula in Lake Vänern provide
secluded accommodation right on the shoreline with stunning views of Lake Vänern.
Swim, fish, linger and enjooooy!
The 15 red wooden houses were built over
60 years ago by the Swedish Railway Company as a recreation facility for their employees. Rolfskärr is really the Swedish Railways
first holiday village
Rolfskärrs Stugby would probably easiest
be described as a well-preserved small part
of the Swedish welfare state of the 50’s.
As a visitor you are struck by the charming
Directly on the water’s edge of Lake Grann on
route 164 about 10 miles south of Ed, it is easy
to enjoy the familiar and cordial atmosphere
of Norebyns Camp & Café. A perfect stop for
a lunch break! Or why not stay a little longer
in one of the fine log cabins? There are also
waterfront caravan and tent sites, a newly
built service building and private beach.
The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch buffet, pastries and à la carte. The food is good
homemade cooking and the large wooden veranda with a view of the lake is the perfect
place to enjoy it.
Do you like fishing? Lake Grann offers
fantastic fishing possibilities. Hire a rowing
boat at the reception and test your luck! It’s
possible to cook your own catch on the stone
grill belonging to your cabin or on the larger
grill at the Camp.
simplicity of the holiday facilities and how
the interiors of the cottages have a feeling
of the 50’s. Even if hand pumps for water
and the small underground storehouses have,
over the years, been replaced by running
water and refrigerators the outside toilet still
remains. However, this is exactly how the
many returning guests want it – simple and
snug – a “blast from the past” idyllic place in
the center of Tössebäckens archipelago with
panoramic views of Vänern on the doorstep.
The manageress Gullan Nilsson rents out
rowing boats, boat motors and bikes. There
is a barbecue grill, playground, volleyball
and boule court and the whole area has wifi.
Rolfskärrs stugby
Norebyns Camp & Café
Cottages at Norebyn´s Camp
With a view of the Aqueduct
Cottages near the aqueduct
Imagine a really cozy breakfast on an outdoor terrace in the sun - almost the best part
of a holiday, or what?
At The Visitors holiday cottages in Håverud, you have your breakfast on the veranda
overlooking the lake Upperudshöljen and Håveruds charming lock area. Here pass pleasure boats, canoes and passenger boats which
traffic the Canal all summer. A fascinating
spectacle, often with some drama attached
and you happen to be in the front row or with
a grandstand view given that the holiday village is located on the mountain just above
Nils Ericson’s famous aqueduct.
The cottages were built between 2011 and
2014 and although of simple standard lack
very little. All are equipped with bathroom
and kitchenette and the majority have a microwave and TV.
After short walk you reach the Canal Museum, restaurants, antique and craft shops,
the salmon smokehouse, Dalslands Glassworks and The Dalsland Center which has
tourist information on exhibitions and a diverse range of interesting events.
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CULTURE
Dalslands Art Museum, where art meets nature
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Sculpture by Karl Hallberg
Not Quite
C U LT U R E
Dalslands Art Museum
Welcome to Dalslands Art Museum in Upperud, this is where art meets nature. The Museum lies in the beautiful countryside
in the middle of Dalsland, only
five minutes from the aqueduct in
Håverud. The lawn leads down to
Lake Spången, a part of the Dalsland canal, with its own guest pier.
The building is built according to
ecological principals with natural
material that blends well into the
surrounding environment.
The museum, which opened in
1995, has a permanent collection of
artifacts and artwork from Dalsland.
There are also three unique rooms set
aside for ever-changing exhibitions.
Every year the museum displays 12 different exhibitions from March to December
with emphasis on material-based art
focusing on the dynamic meeting between nature and artistic expression.
With such a large variation of expression and technique one always finds a
new exhibition or artist to add to their
list of favourites.
In addition to the artifacts and
exhibitions, guests can enjoy the
lake view, beautiful park or the cafés cozy glass terrace. The museum
organizes concerts, yearly parties on
Midsummer’s Eve and a fire and light
evening in November. Dalslands Art
Museum is open from the middle of
The exhibition hall
March to the middle of December. Please
check for current open hours and up-to-date
information at www.dalslandkonstmuseum.
se . The museum has free admission.
Text and photo Dalslands Konstmuseum
Glasswork
in Håverud
Strategically situated, right next to Dalsland Canal in Håverud is Dalsland Glassworks and Aqueduct Shop run by Johnny
Persson, the province’s only glass blower,
and his wife Ingrid. The workshop is integrated with the spacious well-lit boutique so that
visitors can study at close range how Johnny
turns glowing molten glass into beautiful utility and decorative glass. Visitors can even
try glass blowing under Johnny’s guidance
– a very exciting experience, especially for
kids. NOTE! This must be booked in advance.
The Aqueduct Shop contains an attractive
selection of glass wares and other crafts such
Try out glass blowing with Johnny Persson
as wrought iron, textiles, food specialties
of Dalsland and souvenirs. Here you can
browse for a while and after shopping avail
yourself of the sightseeing possibilities in
Håverud, the aqueduct, locks, fish smoking,
canal museum, exhibitions and restaurants.
Discover Not Quite in Fengersfors
20 km from Åmål, surrounded by forests and
lakes, lies the old industrial district Fengersfors. The factory’s proud industrial area from
the beginning of the 1900’s today houses a
large amount of activities, such as artists and
the arts and crafts cooperative Not Quite.
Smiths, carpenters, photographers, potters,
textile artists, painters and other enthusiasts,
together have created a vibrant environment
with shops, café/bistro, boutiques, galleries
and exhibition halls. One finds a bubbling
creativity here but also a peace and quiet in a
special atmosphere that has made Not Quite
a highly popular excursion.
A nice visit could start at the Bistro with
a cup of coffee and one of their renowned
cheese sandwiches. Weather permitting
guests can enjoy refreshments under a tree
in the park.
After refreshments, count on an enjoyable
sightseeing tour in the beautiful buildings
which house everything from historical industrial environment to art exhibitions. Here
you can visit Sanna Wijks pottery workshop,
Brukets Godaste, a bakery with wood-fired
stone oven and Not Quite’s boutique and gal-
lery. Open all year, the gallery exhibits carefully selected works of art large and small,
genuine and fantastic. The factory also arranges concerts, courses and the chance to
enjoy good food or a drink at their pub- and
theme nights.
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Halmens hus
-the House of Straw
Halmens Hus is a museum and a handicraft
shop i Bengtsfors. The museum is located on
the top of a mountain called Majberget with
a fantastic view over the Dalsland forests and
Lake Lelång.
This is where you can see the permanent
exhibition on the history of straw and how it
has been used by different cultures and why
straw has been so important for Dalsland.
In the late 1800’s more than 100 000 straw
hats a year were exported throughout Europe
and the USA. The hats produced in the areas
around Bengtsfors supported many families
and knowledge of how to braid straw and
sew hats was often passed down from mother to daughter.
Even today we have skilled craftsmen in
our region. Every year the museum celebrates Halmens dag, Straw Day, on the first
Sunday in August. On this day some of our
craftsmen demonstrate working with straw.
Maybe you would like to try your hand at
it? With tradition in mind and future goals
in sight Halmens Hus wants to preserve the
knowledge and technique concerning straw
handcraft and at the same time find new and
exciting ways to use this wonderful material.
There are also a number of temporary exhibitions throughout the year, lectures, concerts and various special events. In the crafts
shop, there is a large assortment of high-quality handicrafts consisting of straw, ceramics,
wood, silver, birch-bark and textiles. Christmas decorations are sold all year round.
The museum has free admission.
Open-air Heritage Museum Gammelgården
Situated high above Bengtsfors on Majberget with breathtaking views of lakes Lelång
and Bengtsbrohöljen is the open-air Heritage
Museum Gammalgården.
Here there are some 20 authentic buildings which have been relocated into this
cultural environment. Then, as today, rural
areas were often brimming with life and this
collection of houses shows us how people
lived and worked in the past. These include
everything from the well-off farmer’s red
Dalsland house to the crofter’s timber cottage with a dirt floor. The oldest building is
the miller’s cottage from the late 18th century and a unique building is the press house
for straw hats – straw still being highly relevant to Majberget today. At Gammelgården is Scandinavia’s only straw craft museum, Halmens Hus, a chip wood panelled
hostel from 1870 and a coffee shop with a
magnificent view overlooking Bengtsfors.
Everything is however not just connected to folklore, Gammelgården is eminently a living museum with a variety of
activities for the whole family. The Midsummer celebration at Majberget is magical when the sun slowly sets over lakes
and the distant blue hills. There is a stage
for entertainment from rockabilly to singa-long evenings and Handicraft Day where
you can learn everything from plaiting straw,
to the making of red paint and tar burning.
Steneby - Craft and Design
Erland Borglund came to Dalsland 1919, a
pre-school teacher from Gothenburg with
high ambitions and an enormous willpower.
He founded Steneby School in 1934 which is
located next to Dalsland canal in Dals Långed. Borglund’s view on the importance of
handicraft for human dignity attracted a large
quantity of people. These were thoughts he
shared with his close friend Carl Malmsten.
During this era of the school’s history there
were a variety of courses such as weaving
and braiding with straw, textile weaving, carpentry and forging.
Today Steneby has two academic pro-
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grams, one is a full institution directly under
the Artistic Faculty of the Gothenburg University and the second is an artistic vocational school which is material based with focus
on wood, metal and textiles. The school is
large and the educational facilities are inspiring with impressive design and a beautiful
view over the lake.
Steneby is a meeting place for the public,
inviting active interaction in its art gallery, library with art literature and magazines from
all corners of the world and a design shop
where former Steneby students sell their
work.
Text and photo Steneby
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The Herb Garden in Dals Rostock
Örtagården
Kerstin´s greenhouse
A bit of lady’s mantle against wrinkles or
perhaps coltsfoot to cure a cough... In Dals
Rostock there is a beautiful and fascinating
herb garden with around 300 medicinal
plants that all have some form of use or interesting story. The herb garden was created
in the memory of Johannes Henriksson. He
was a medicinal herbalist who was active
around the turn of the last century. He produced large amounts of plants for the Swedish
pharmacies.
The herb garden is now run by the artist
Kerstin Ljungkvist, who for more than 15
years has gathered information about plants
and researched the history of principal Henriksson and the cultivation of medicinal
plants. She has compiled the material in a
book Nyttans Växter (The Beneficial use of
plants). The book is primarily a reference
book with interesting reading about more than
one thousand plants and their uses, past and
present.
Nearby the herb garden you can also visit
Kerstin’s Studio, a somewhat different and
exciting environment in the old parish hall.
The shop is open during the summer. Beside
the studio outside is a beautiful and special
greenhouse and porch where many of the herb
garden’s plants can be purchased.
Dals Rostock has an interesting background. Once upon a time, there was a spa
where people drank to improve their health.
The herb garden is located in the old spa gardens and in a couple of the old houses you
find a summer café and a museum rich in local
history.
Lästviks Säteri & Galleri
The manor is an old Dalsland forest farm
house outside of Dals Långed which has belonged to the same family for generations.
The love of art and culture is evident throughout the entire farm, and its many activities.
In the manor farmhouse one finds for example a function room with its unique mu-
Villa Nelsson
rals from 1858 designed by the rural painter
C F Pagander.
Lästviks Galleri is housed in the beautiful old grain warehouse, located close to
the manor farmhouse. Here you will find
exciting art of cultural enrichment. In the
downstairs gallery there is a craft shop that
sells high quality fancy arts and crafts. A lot
of different artists and handicraft artists are
represented with their jewellery, pottery and
glassware, textiles, sculptures and paintings.
In the vintage store Birgit’s Wardrobe you
can find everything from exclusive designer garments to items from today’s clothing
chain such as shoes, jewellery and other accessories.
Function room with mural paintings
Unique Rock Carvings
As early as the Bronze Age Högsbyn, by
Lake Råvarpen, was inhabited by people.
This is witnessed by the remarkable and
beautiful rock carving area that extends all
the way down to the lake. Råvarpen was an
important communication route at the time
of the carvings and on many of the peninsula rocks experts have found traces left
from these ancient people. The most common motifs are small shallow depressions
and carvings. Other common motifs are feet,
people, circles and ships.
We do not know why people in the Bronze
Age made the rock carvings. The most com-
mon interpretation is that it was part of a
magical and religious ritual in sacred places
where people prayed to their gods. Gods
who had power over the climate and weather
and therefore also over the harvest, the hunt
and fishing. Today we cannot fail to be fascinated by these carvings, even though we do
not fully understand what they mean.
The landscape around the rock carvings is
enchantingly beautiful. There is a tranquil,
solemn atmosphere over the slopes down to
Lake Råvarpen. Perfect for a stroll or perhaps a cozy picnic.
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International Blues Festival in Åmål. Photo: Tony Berg
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Installation at Not Quite
Levande hantverkstraditioner
Midsummer at Dalsland´s Art museum
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the museum to visit. In an area of about 1000
square meters a collection of 1050 vintage
motorcycles, mopeds and moped motors
from several different countries is displayed.
It is worth mentioning that among the motorcycles there is a complete and rare collection
of Swedish Rex from 1923-1953. There are
also foreign rarities such as Wanderer 1912,
Cleveland 1919, Indian Scout 1927, Raleigh
1929, … The list goes on!
The museum also displays a little over 70
chainsaws, 50 boat engines, 300 radios, an
assortment of model airplanes and a small
collection of antique sewing-machines.
A mix of Santas & Motorcycles
The history of culture can have many faces.
Our countryside is full of different and interesting museums. The museums for Santas
and motorcycles are two of them.
MEET SANTA IN MELLERUD
Santa Claus definitely lives in Mellerud – at
least his cousins and relatives of all types do.
Mellerud has a Santa museum called Nordiska Tomtemuseet. Here you will find a totally
unique collection of Christmas santas, gno-
mes, tomtar, elves and pixies, big and small,
made of porcelain and other materials. The
collectors Sten Torstensson and Patrik Stridh
are the entrepreneurs of this idea. Parts of
their collections are displayed at the Nordiska Tomtemuseet in a beautiful old red brick
building which was once a brewery.
FOR MC FANS
If you are interested in motors and motorbikes then Ed’s MC and Motor museum is
A Wealth of Art All Year Round
Creativity flows in the province and here are
many wonderfully diverse artists and artisans. Maybe it is the tranquility, the silence
and the magical scenery that inspires. Here
you will find art that stimulates, disturbs and
challenges.
ally, on Ascension Day holiday weekend an
Art Walk is arranged whereby artisans open
their homes, workshops and galleries to the
public. View their works and listen to the artists describing what inspires them and what
thoughts they want to convey.
VIEW ART WHERE IT IS CREATED
Art does not come about by chance. Annu-
ART GALLERIES
It is possible to view art throughout the year
Britt-Marie Jern, ”Shirehäst”, bronze
Dalslands Konstnärsförbund (photo: Björn Carlén)
Rolf Gustafsson, ”Resedagbok”, mixed technique
Dalslands Konstnärsförbund (photo: Rolf Gustafsson)
in Dalsland. Cultural centers and libraries
offer a wide range of exhibitions, as do
Steneby Konsthall and Galleri Olika in Dals
Landed, Lästviks Sätteri in Steneby, Galleri
Carlén and Lilliestiernska Gården in Åmål to
name a few. Visiting an art exhibition often
involves unexpected, exciting and sensual
encounters and if the gallery is situated in a
beautiful natural setting you get the best of
both worlds.
ANNUAL EXHIBITIONS
Art attracts a large public in Dalsland. This
is particularly evident during the summer
and autumn exhibitions organized by Dalsland Art Association showing works by
members of the Dalsland Art Society. The
summer exhibit in Steneby Konsthall always
opens Sunday after Midsummer Day and
continues for about two months. The autumn exhibition is held in Åmåls Konsthall
except for every fourth year when it returns
to Steneby Konsthall and then all Dalsland
artists are invited to participate.
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Open House
Art Walk
Photo: Tony Berg
Bluesfest
Every year on Ascension Day weekend,
Dalsland is filled with art and culture lovers.
The Art Walk is one of the most popular art
events in Dalsland, gathering several interested visitors from near and afar.
Every year about 50 artists are participating! Dalsland’s artists are extremely varied
with a number of different art forms presented.
Traditionally the Art Walk begins with the
opening of an exhibition where artists and
artisans are represented with one of their
works. Visitors select their favourites and
then embark on a cultural trip to meet the
artists personally in their studios and workshops. This year the exhibition is at Åmåls
Konsthall in Åmål. Information is available
at www.kvid.nu
Åmål’s Blues Festival is today greater than
ever before and Sweden’s largest blues festival. It is always held on the second weekend of July but actually continues during the
entire week. Following tradition, the festival
begins with blues from different scenes throughout the city, on streets, in stores and cafés and on the squares and in the clubs. Blues
music is heard everywhere this week in the
summer town of Åmål, even at the horse racecourse!
The blues festival attracts a large crowd to
Åmål vicinity. It’s a happy, loyal and faithful
audience who truly love the music and the
feeling it delivers that gather in Åmål. For
current information about artists and more,
see Åmåls Blues Association website:
www.bluesfest.net
Photo: Åsa Carlsson
Days with Books
in Dalsland
Bokdagar i Dalsland, (Days with Books
in Dalsland), has been arranged since 2001.
The event lasts over several days and attracts visitors from all over the country. It offers author readings, exhibitions, seminars,
books sales and more. During the year, other
opportunities are also organised for readers
and authors to meet.
Since the beginning of Bokdagarna there
have been an impressive number of well
known authors as book festival guests. Björn
Ranelid has participated, as well as Märta
Tikkanen, Birgitta Stenberg. Ernst Brunner,
Jan Guillou and Håkan Nesser. At www.bokdagaridalsland.se you can find the program
for 2015.
Second-hand – looking for a bargain!
Handwritten signs “Loppis” askew in the
ditch along the road entices us bargain hunters. Behind every other curve in the road
there are places selling second hand and brica-brack. Follow the sign, turn off the road
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and begin your trip of discovery. Who knows
what you’ll find!
Nowadays this is a trendy way of shopping,
affordable and environmental friendly – in addition to giving you a personal touch in your
home. Keep an eye out in the local press for
all the enjoyable summer auctions. Note!
Don’t forget to bring cash, not all “Loppis”
take credit cards.
Wandels Handel south of Mellerud is a real
Eldorado for people looking for second-hand
objects. It was started by Eva Wandel in a little
yellow house that soon became full from floor
to ceiling so she now makes use of the barn
on the farm. Today there are over 600 sqm fil-
led with antiques, curios,
second-hand
and crafts.
Furniture, china, glass, lamps, hats, clothing
and lots of odds and ends fill one building after another, so allow yourself plenty of time.
Other enjoyable second-hand establishments
open all year are Herbert Antik in Dals Långed, Eds Nostalgi and Vassvikens gammalt och
nytt in Ånimskog. Established antique dealers
include Stens Antik in Mellerud and Patriks
Antik in Håverud. Good luck with your treasure hunt!
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EVENTS
The cozy marketplace in Sunnanå
20-29 March – Dalsland Film Festival
25 April – Spring Market in Ed
14-17 Mai – Open House Art Walk in
Dalsland
26 Mai -25 Aug – Veteran Classic, Oldtimer Shows, Sunnanå hamn
2-30 Juli – Musical evenings in Ed, Thursdays
3-5 Juli – Canal Festival in Mellerud/
Håverud
9-12 Juli – Åmål‘s Blues Festival
17-19 Juli – Nössemark Festival
24 Juli – Craft Day in Bengtsfors
30 Juli -1 Aug – Literature Festival, Åmål
1 Aug - Sunnanå Market
2 Aug – Straw Day in Bengtsfors
8-9 Aug – Fishing Festival, Åmål
22-23 Aug - GLUPSK på Dalsland, Food
and Culture Festival in Fengersfors
29 Aug – Town Festival in Färgelanda
29-30 Aug – Monster Race in Ed
10 Okt - Market in Ed
14 Nov – Light Festival in Upperud
Markets, Festivals & Gatherings
Spring and autumn mean market time in Ed.
Around 250 stallholders gather from all over
Sweden, filling the town’s thoroughfare with
market stalls and goods. They are the two
biggest markets in Dalsland with at least
10,000 visitors each. The spring and autumn
markets have been organized since 1948 and
engine noise is deafening when NössemarkEd Offroader organizes its annual Monster
Race in Trolldalen, Ed at the end of August.
Around 5,000 people usually make their way
to Ed that weekend. It’s all about massive
vehicles with gigantic wheels and thick tires
that compete in various classes. Trolldalen
is the only permanent Monster Racetrack in
Sweden.
Across the region, other markets are held
in various forms and at different times.
Åmålshälja is held every August in Åmål, it’s
a town festival with entertainment and a pleasant atmosphere. In Färgelanda they celebrate
Harvens dag. The program includes markets
and entertainment. In the autumn Dalsland is
crawling with harvest markets and in December it is difficult to choose among all of the
lovely Christmas fairs.
Kanalyran (The Canal Festival) in Mellerud is perhaps the largest of all town celebrations annually held in the communities throughout Dalsland. Kanalyran is a three-day
event in the beginning of July with plenty of
entertainment for young and old. Everyone
can enjoy a wide range of stage performances
in music and dancing, a parade through the
town center, talent competitions and much
more.
are now both a tourist attraction and a meeting place for locals. In the summer time, a
number of well attended car-boot sales are
also organized.
There is a smell of burnt gasoline and the
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BBQ evenings
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Open May-August 10-18
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During April and September
we´re open weekends.
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Restaurant +46 530-351 31
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Sailing boats
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Boat tours on
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Åmål & Säffle
m/s Vänervåg
www.vanervag.se
Cultural reserve
Åsnebyn just
outside Mellerud
is always open.
Take a picnic basket
and visit our valuable
culture heritage
Hushållningssällskapet Väst
0521-72 55 00
www.hushallningssallskapet.se/vast
MS -20 or
MS -26
4–5 people
Tel: 070-607 36 22
E4
Vattenpalatset
is an experience
-not just a swimmingpool!
%
0521-675 50
www.vattenpalatset.com
G3
Gustavsfors Varv & Mek. AB
Bruksvägen 2B, 666 93 Gustavsfors
Tel. 0531-201 10
www.gustavsforsvarv.se
Vänerparken 1 • 462 35 Vänersborg • tel 0521-675 50
• fax 0521-656 18 • www.vattenpalatset.com
One of Sweden’s top ranked and
most beautiful golf courses!
First-class hotel rooms with golfing
close to Hotel Jägmästarflygeln!
Dine in our manor restaurant!
B5
Beaver safari
Canoe hire
www.dalslandnaturguide.se
Dalsland Naturguide
Färgelanda, south of Dalsland
Welcome to Forsbacka Golf Club
Information and booking:
070 3490093
0532-616 90 • www.forsbackagk.se
Discover
Dalsland
on foot!
This hiking guide
(in Swedisch and Dutch only)
describes 20
one-day walks and
is available in all
tourist offices in
Dalsland.
Price SEK 150:-
WWW.FISKELAND.SE
Fishing in Dalsland, Värmland & Norway
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Exciting art and unique
wall paintings in a historic
cultural environment
Welcome to us
At the Aqueduct in Håverud
C3
Gallery • Open Studio
Well filled vintage and handicraft shops • Guided elk
safari in Lästvik’s Forest
D4
Glassblowing & Sales
Aqueduct shop with: Ceramics, Wrought iron, Souvenirs,
Tourist Office, Canoe Rentals, Fishing Licences, Camping
Cards, Ice-cream, Sweets and more!
We welcome bus groups
Open daily from May – Aug. In September Sat. and Sun.
Bookings and inquiries: 0709-969 149 • Canoe rentals: 076-579 19 98
On route 172 - 2km. south of
Steneby Church
WELCOME!
Tel. 0531-330 44, 070-330 28 85
www.lastviks-sateri.se
www.studiomarkor.nu
www.dalslandsglashytta.se
CULTURE EXPERIENCES
Experience a step
back in time… B3
Visit Dals Rostock
Heritage Museum
with summer café
Herb garden
and plant sales
West Sweden’s largest
Open Air Heritage Museum
E3
Textile Museum
Unique artist studio with
shop and greenhouse
The Station House
built in half scale
Events on www.dalsland.com
Rent The Mission House/Red Barn for
christenings, weddings, parties etc.
0531-12620
www.gammelgarden.com
[email protected]
STF Vandrarhem
Tel: 0531-61075 • 0730-464429
Bengtsforstraktens Hembygdsförening
B3
Textile Museum
0707-59 23 72
www.textilmuseum.se
Herb garden, Station house & Studio:
0530-206 80, 0730-58 68 47
www.rostock.se
C3
Museum and café:
070-68 20 670
www.hembygd.se/kroppefjall
C2
DALSLANDS KONSTFÖRENING
www.dkf.se
Summer Art Exhibition 2015
Museum – Arts and
Crafts Shop in Bengtsfors
Permanent exhibition on the history
of straw.
Visiting exhibitions for shorter periods.
Art works in straw, wood, silver, wrought
iron, textiles and ceramics.
Free admission
www.halmenshus.com
Tel: 0531–528020/21/23
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www.halmenshus.com
Steneby Konsthall
21st June - 23rd August
80 th Anniversary 2015
Rackstadmuseet
19th Sept. – 15th Nov.
DALSLANDS
KONSTFÖRENING
Package holidays
- activities
- natural wonders
- comfortable accommodation
- delicious food
- group tours
www.dalslandsresor.se
[email protected]
+46 (0)531 - 20100
Sweden’s biggest with:
150 vintage motorcycles
75 chainsaws
50 marine engines
300 different radio apparatus
and much more...
www.mc-dalsland.se
C U LT U R E E X P E R I E N C E S
Sweden’s #1 Blues Event - 24th Annual
B3
100’s of Blu
B5
from USAes-Soul-Gospel Ar
tist
, EU & S
candinavias
es
(8)pre-blu
[email protected]
9-12
July
2015
www.bluesfest.net
C3
Steneby Store for unique gifts
Steneby Gallery for unique exhibitions
Steneby School for unique programmes
www.steneby.se
Enetsvägen 1, Dals Långed, +46 (0)531 71040
Welcome to
DALSLANDS
Entertainment Center
Valhalla park in Bengtsfors!
Program for summer season 2015
April:
July:
10 Sol vind och vatten 3 Lasse Stefanz
A tribute to Ted Gärdestad.
11 Sannex
Indoor in the Café Valhall
25 Lars Kristerz
May:
August:
9 Streaplers
8 Pilebos
16 Blender
22 Pia Philgrens
30 Casanovas
28- MilitärfordonsJune:
30 träff
6 Rövballebandet
Additional programs
13 Holidays
can occur
M
MÖTESPLATS
valhall
BENGTSFORS
Folkparken Valhalls Framtid in cooperation with Kongahälla IK and others.
www.folkparkenvalhall.se – 0733-12 34 90
The
bigg world
’s
es
Mus t Santa
eum
!
ODÉON
E4
– Bengtsfors –
CINEMA B3
and
ACtIvItIEs
Info:
E4
www.odeon.nu and the
newspaper Dalslänningen
Centralbacken 6, 0531-104 00
F4
Ecological
Raspberries &
rhubarb cultivation
2
700m
Farm shop with café
F3
Antiques • Flea market
Opening times
Summer
22/6 - 16/8 daily 11-18
Spring/Autumn Sat. - Sun. 11-16
Winter
Ring to book a time
Take the E45 to Erikstad towards
Grinstad approx 7 km, see roadsigns
www.wandelshandel.se
070-340 77 53 • 070-621 94 98
Small animals for the
kids but also larger
animals to look at!
Huge tin figure collection!
Open: Every day from 10:00 to 18:00
During low season, please call before
Shop & Cafeteria
Telephone: 0530 401 16 or 070 32 85 210
Järnvägsgatan 16, Mellerud
www.nordiskatomtemuseet.com
Be happy shaken
sentimental amazed
impressed
Activity trail and
rock carving
Open
Daily 11-18
week 26-34
Tel: +46 (0) 730-26 79 95
www.ekologiskahallon.se
Evenstorps Gård in Sundals Ryr,
10 km west of Brålanda, towards Stigen
MORE
HOLIDAY TIPS
AND
INFORMATION
AVAILABLE AT
E4
www.kulturbruketpadal.se
0530-182 78
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SERVICE & SHOPPING
Welcome to
Möbelhörnan
Furnitures • Rugs • Lamps
Curtains • Gifts
Open all year round!
Optimistens
Lanthandel
Family swimming – Adult Evenings – exercise swimming
Rehabilitating pool – Children’s landscape – 25m pool
Sauna – Bubble pool – Waterslide – Solarium
Tel. 0531-200 01
Fitness gym – Workout – Personal Trainers
Rehabilitation training – Senior fitness – Sports halls
F3
Don’t miss Brudfjällsracet May 16, 2015
For current offers, events and opening hours please
visit our website!
Gustavsfors
300m from harbour!
Daily open!
Groceries • Fresh bread
Liquorstore and more
Gasoline • Diesel
Welcome!
A3
E4
Open:
Weekdays 9-18 • Saturdays 9-13
SERVICE & SHOPPING
B3
Wonderful shopping in Dalsland!
E4
3,500
square metres
packed with
bargains!!
KAYAK & OUTDOOR SHOP
We rent out rooms, kayaks and canoes.
Clothes for all
the family!!
Shoes
home furnishings
glass & china
furniture
toys
lingerie
and more…
mon - fri: 9:30 - 12:30 / 14 - 18 ; sat - sun: 10 - 15
BENGTSFORS - STRANDVÄGEN - tel +46 531 125 40
www.bootshaus.se - www.kajaklodge.se
F2
Kronan i Mellerud
0530-106 33 • 0530-105 04
Open daily
Road 45, 3 km north of Mellerud 0530-404 80 www.blomsvaruhus.se
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Welcome!
E45
Road166
Café
N
Storgatan
9-21
E4
You will find
us here
Open daily:
7–22
June • July • August
S
7–21
September – May
In the middle of
Mellerud!
Centrumvägen Färgelanda
Tel 0528-105 65
SERVICE & SHOPPING
Welcome
to Färgelanda!
F2
What’s happening
in the Church?
App Kyrkguide shows churches, maps and religious services across the country. Available for
download to Android and iPhone
Tourist office:
0528-56 73 00
Edshus AB has approximately 500 apartments of various
sizes. We also have facilities for retail and office business.
In addition there is also housing around Lake Lilla Lee
varying in distance into town, but not more than 2 km.
More than half of our residences are located on ground level
and are therefore attractive for those wishing to live on the
bottom floor. You are never further than 500 meters to the
lake or pond!
We have your
next home
B3
www.bengtsforshus.se
C2
0534 - 190 60 • Storgatan 27 Ed • www.edshus.se
Välkommen till - Welcome to
Willkommen bei - Welkom bij
Bengtsfors
kommun
Bengtsfors
B3
B3
Tel 0531-103 25, 103 38
Located in the center of
Bengtsfors, next door to
the liquor store
We make summer a little
easier for you!
fresh fish and
seafood delicacies
Warm Welcome!
from christer and staff
AY
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8-10
EV
OPEN
AM
PM
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L uth Shore
So
Ursand –Vänern’s riViera
Vattenpalatset – Water park
Vänersborgs MUseUM
Hiking in Vänerstad
Vänersborgs doll MUseUM
MUsic FestiVals
idyllic sHopping
Tel 0520/0521 135 09 | [email protected] | www.visittv.se
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LODGING
Baldersnäs Herrgård
Baldersnäs, 66010 Dals Långed
www.baldersnas.com
0531-412 13
Brålanda Vandrarhem &
Konferens
Mistelgatan 7, 464 61 Brålanda
www.bralandavandrarhem.se
0521-302 02
Bäckefors Vandrarhem
G:a Bruksgatan 71-77
668 40 Bäckefors
www.backefors.com
0530-609 90
Dagsholm Hotell & Konferens
Dagsholm 2, 458 92 Färgelanda
www.dagsholm.se
0528-199 90
Dalbergså
Gästhamn & Camping
Dalbergså 7, 460 65 Brålanda
0521-33009
Dalhall Hotell & Restaurang
Fågelmyrsgatan 2, 66234 Åmål
www.dalhall.se
0532-24740
Dalslands
Camping & Kanotcentral
Grean, 666 91 Bengtsfors
www.dalslandscamping.se
0531-100 60
Dalslands Gästgiveri
Gyltungebyn 810
662 97 Ånimskog
www.dalgast.se
0532-25011
Rolfskärrs Stugby
Rolfskärr, 662 98 Tösse
www.rolfskarr.com
0492-306 00
Dalslands Turist ABs Stugförmedling
Bengtsfors Turistinformation
Sågudden 1, 66630 Bengtsfors
www.dalsland.com
0531-526355
Edsleskogs Wärdshus
& Vandringscentral
Länsväg 164, 662 91 Åmål
www.edsleskogswardshus.se
0532-510 55
Roynes Sjömagasin
Bruksvägen 7, 666 93 Gustavsfors
www.roynesmagasin.se
0531-200 06
Gammelgården Vandrarhem
Majberget, 666 31 Bengtsfors
www.gammelgarden.com
0531-610 75
Kerstins Camping
Hålsungebyn 1, 464 94 Mellerud
www.kerstinscamping.se
0530-127 15
Gröne Backe Camping
Södra Moränvägen 64, 668 32 Ed
www.gbcamp.nu
0534-10144
Kilsborgs Gård
Södra Skarbol Furumon
662 96 Svanskog
www.kilsborg.com
0532-306 66
Hotell Dalia
Karlsbergsvägen 3, 666 31 Bengtsfors
www.hotelldalia.com
0531-727 00
Hotell Dalsland
Strömstadsvägen 2, 668 31 Ed
www.hotelldalsland.se
0534-123 50
Hotell Hemgården
Brogatan, 666 31 Bengtsfors
www.silverlake.se
0531-106 40
Håveruds Vandrarhem, STF
Museivägen 3, 464 72 Håverud
www.svenskaturistföreningen.se
0530-302 75
Laxsjöns Camping & Stugor
660 10 Dals Långed
www.laxsjon.se
0531-300 10
Norebyns Café & Camp
Norebyn, 660 10 Dals Långed
www.norebyn.se
0531-350 17
Nygårds Herrgård B&B
Strömsbergsgatan 23, 662 34 Åmål
www.nygards-herrgard.se
0532-510 03
Skålleruds Gård
Skållerud 10
464 40 Skållerud
www.skalleruds-gard.com
0530-303 05
The Visitor Stugby &
Restaurang
Upperudsvägen 4, 464 72 Håverud
www.thevisitor.se
0530-103 10
Ursands Resort & Camping
Ursandsvägen, 462 60 Vänersborg
www.ursand.se
0521-186 66
Villa Smile i Nössemark
Nössemarks Näs 171
668 91 Dals Ed
www.villa-smile.com
0702-98 04 55
Villa Örnäs B&B
Gamla Örnäsgatan 28,
662 31 Åmål
www.villaornas.se
0730-96 10 93
Ragnerudssjöns Camping & Stugby
Jolsäter 1, 458 97 Högsäter
www.ragnerudssjonscamping.se
0528-400 64
Kanalvillan
Stenebyvägen 11, 660 10 Dals Långed
www.kanalvillan.com
0531-411 16
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Vita Sandars Camping
Box 14, 464 21 Mellerud
www.vitasandarscamping.se
0530-12260
Wärdshuset på Dal
Tingshusgatan 1, 464 31 Mellerud
www.wpdal.com
0530-126 64
Åmåls Stadshotell
Kungsgatan 9, 662 21 Åmål
www.amalsstadshotell.se
0532-616 10
Örnäs Camping
Gamla Örnäsgatan, 662 31 Åmål
www.amal.se
0532-170 97
EATING OUT
Baldersnäs Herrgård
Baldersnäs, 66010 Dals Långed
www.baldersnas.com
0531-412 13
Brukshandeln Café & Restaurang
Bruksvägen 9, 666 93 Gustavsfors
www.kanotuthyrning.com
0531-20197
Café Gruzzolo
Tingshusgatan 1, 464 31 Mellerud
www.wpdal.com
0530-126 64
Dalslandsmat
Matrally- en kulinarisk resa
www.dalslandsmat.se
Dalslands Gästgiveri
Gyltungebyn 810
662 97 Ånimskog
www.dalgast.se
0532-25011
Evenstorps Gård
Evenstorp 200, 46463 Brålanda
www.ekologiskahallon.se
0730-267995
Kaffetorpet
Svecklingebyn, 46492 Mellerud
www.dalslandsglashytta.se
0530-51049
Falkholts Dalslandskrog
Norebyn 1, 660 10 Dals Långed
www.falkholt.com
0531-350 70
Kanalcafét i Bengtsfors
vid kanalbåtsbryggan
www.storholmen.com
070 - 54 106 33
Hamrane Bak & Kaffestuga
Hamrane, 464 93 Mellerud
www.hamrane.se
0530-511 73
Mat & Café Brévé
Nordkärr 4, 464 94 Mellerud
0530-13213
Hotell Dalia
Karlsbergsvägen 3, 666 31 Bengtsfors
www.hotelldalia.com
0531-727 00
Håfveruds Brasseri
Dalsland Center, 464 72 Håverud
www.haverud.se
0530-351 31
Norebyns Café & Camp
Norebyn, 660 10 Dals Långed
www.norebyn.se
0531-350 17
Not Quite Bistro & Café
Fabriksvägen 2, 662 95 Fengersfors
www.notquite.se
0532-233 88
Rosellmagasinet
Karlbergsvägen 5, 666 31 Bengtsfors
www.rosellmagasinet.com
0531-100 40
Roynes Sjömagasin
Bruksvägen 7, 666 93 Gustavsfors
www.roynesmagasin.se
0531-200 06
Skålleruds Gård
Skållerud 10, 464 40 Skållerud
www.skalleruds-gard.com
0530-303 05
Spiskupan Bergagården
Bergagården Hunneberg
468 21 Vargön
www.spiskupan.se
0521-22 12 45
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C O M P A N I E S I N C O O P E R AT I O N W I T H D A L S L A N D S T U R I S T A B
Steneby Grytan
Steneby Gård, 660 10 Dals Långed
www.dalslandsaktiviteter.se
0531-330 05
Sunnanå Hamnkrog
Sunnanå Hamn 1, 464 80 Mellerud
www.sunnanahamnkrog.se
0530-10084
Canodal
Gamla Edsvägen 4
668 30 Ed
www.canodal.com
0534-618 03
Dagsholm Golfklubb
Dagsholm 1,
458 92 Färgelanda
www.dagsholmgolf.se
0528-20385
The Visitor Stugby & Restaurang
Upperudsvägen 4, 464 72 Håverud
www.thevisitor.se
0530-103 10
Upperud 9:9
Upperud 9, 464 40 Åsensbruk
www.upperud.se
0707-498779
Åmåls Stadshotell
Kungsgatan 9, 662 21 Åmål
www.amalsstadshotell.se
0532-616 10
ACTIVITIES
Baldersnäs Lantgård
Baldersnäs, 66610 Dals Långed
www.lantras.se
0707-898410
Bootshaus
Norra Grean 4, 666 91 Bengtsfors
www.bootshaus.se
0531-125 40
Bloms Varuhus
Nordkärr 4
464 94 Mellerud
www.blomsvaruhus.se
0530-404 80
Dalsland Fishing
Norra Grean, Ekeudde
666 91 Bengtsfors
www.dalslandfishing.com
0531-100 18
Dalsland Kanotmaraton+
Camp Dalsland
Centrumvägen 2, 666 30 Bengtsfors
www.kanotmaraton.se
0531-52 68 87
Dalsland Naturguide
Rådanefors Näsberget 8
458 93 Färgelanda
www.dalslandnaturguide.se
0703-490093
Dalslands Aktiviteter
Steneby Gård, 660 10 Dals Långed
www.dalslandsaktiviteter.se
0531-330 86
Dalslands Kanal AB
Nils Ericsons väg 1, Upperud
464 72 Håverud
www.dalslandskanal.se
0530-447 50
DVVJ
De Vackra Vyernas Järnväg
Järnvägsstationen, 666 21 Bengtsfors
www.dvvj.se
0531-52 68 01
Dalslands Moose Ranch
Södra Moränvägen 65, 668 92 Ed
www.dalslandsmooseranch.se
0702-945012
Forsbacka Golfklubb
Forsbacka Gård, 662 91 Åmål
www.forsbackagk.se
0532-616 90
Dalslandsresor
Vammerviken, Berget 4
666 93 Gustavsfors
www.dalslandsresor.se
0531-201 00
Friluften
Storgatan 38D, 666 30 Bengtsfors
www.friluften.se
0531-120 80
Daltrail
Forsbacka 122, 662 91 Åmål
www.daltrail.se
0532-431 15
Gustavsfors Kanotuthyrning
Bruksvägen 9, 666 93 Gustavsfors
www.kanotuthyrning.com
0531-201 97
Kungajaktmuseet Älgens Berg
Hunneberg 121, 468 31 Vargön
www.algensberg.com
0521-270040
Kvalitetstid i Dalsland
Bronäs 2, 464 93 Mellerud
www.kvalitetstid.net
0530-400 86
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C O M P A N I E S I N C O O P E R AT I O N W I T H D A L S L A N D S T U R I S T A B
Marin & Fritid
Gamla Örnäsgatan 9, 662 22 Åmål
www.marinfritid.com
0532-100 15
Silverlake Camp & Kanot
Brogatan 2, 666 31 Bengtsfors
www.silverlake.se
0531-121 73
M/S Dalslandia
Torpgatan 23, 464 32 Mellerud
www.dalslandia.com
070-665 96 03
Sportfishing Dalsland
Vallsjön 710, 662 95 Fengersfors
www.sportfishingdalsland.com
0702-067370
M/S Storholmen
Kullagatan 4, 666 32 Bengtsfors
www.storholmen.com
0705-41 60 33
Trav på Kroken
Tydje, Kroken 110, 662 98 Tösse
0761-09 59 98
M/S Vänervåg
Gamla Örnäsgatan 3, 662 31 Åmål
www.vanervag.se
0706-07 36 22
M/S Nils Ericson af Håverud
Upperudsvägen 4, 464 72 Håverud
www.thevisitor.se
0530-103 10
Rådahallen
Sport-och Friskvårdscenter
Bergsgatan 28, 464 30 Mellerud
www.radahallen.se
0530-130 50
CULTURE & CRAFTS
Vattenpalatset Vänersborg
Vänerparken 1, 462 35 Vänersborg
www.vattenpalatset.com
0521-675 50
Villa Smile Nössemark
Nössemarks Näs 171, 668 91 Ed
www.villa-smile.com
0702-98 04 55
Åmålstravet
Mörtebol, 662 00 Åmål
www.amalstravet.com
0532-166 40
Åmåls Skicenter
Högheden 110, 662 96 Åmål
www.amalsskicenter.se
0532-510 03
Ateljé Kerstin Ljungqvist
Brunnsvägen 45
464 50 Dals Rostock
www.rostock.se
0530-206 80
Bokdagar i Dalsland
Dalslands Litteraturförening
www.bokdagaridalsland.se
070-440 11 91
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Dalslands Glashytta
Dalsland Center, 46472 Håverud
www.dalslandsglashytta.se
0530-510 49
Dalslands Konstförening
Arrangör av konstutställningar
www.dkf.se
0531-618 96
Dalslands Konstmuseum
Upperud, 464 40 Åsensbruk
www.dalslandskonstmuseum.se
0530-300 98
Dalslandsresor
Vammerviken, Berget 4
666 93 Gustavsfors
www.dalslandsresor.se
0531-201 00
Gammelgården
Hembygdsmuseum
Majberget, 666 31 Bengtsfors
www.gammelgarden.com
0531-126 20
Halmens Hus
Majberget, 666 31 Bengtsfors
www.halmenshus.com
0531-0531-528020
Kanalmuseet i Håverud
Skålleruds Hembygdsförening
Museivägen 3, 464 72 Håverud
www.kanalmuseet.se
0530-306 24
Konstvandring i Dalsland
Öppet hus hos 50 konstnärer varje
år under Kristi Himmelfärdshelgen.
www.konstvandring.nu
0531-309 64
Kulturbruket på Dal
Parkgatan 8, 464 22 Mellerud
www.kulturbruketpadal.se
0530-182 78
Kulturmiljögården Åsnebyn
464 90 Mellerud
www.hush.se/vast
0521-72 55 26
Lästviks Säteri
660 10 Dals Långed
www.lastviks-sateri.se
0531-330 44
Eds MC-och Motormuseum
Storgatan 26, 668 30 Ed
www.mc-dalsland.se
070-539 05 34
C O M P A N I E S I N C O O P E R AT I O N W I T H D A L S L A N D S T U R I S T A B
Wandels Handel
Ugglom 1, 464 93 Mellerud
www.wandelshandel.se
0530-500 40
Dalsland’s cottage agency
Picture this: Rise and shine! The sun wakes you up. From your little red
cottage trimmed with white corners, you go down to the lake and dip your
toes into the clear water. Here at the lake, surrounded by forests and mountains is total relaxation. Doesn’t this sound like an enticing scenario? Why
not book your holiday cottage in Dalsland?
It couldn’t be easier – book online! Dalsland’s six municipalities have a
joint cottage agency and holiday rental of private homes. For more information visit us at www.dalsland.com and click on Book cottage on line.
There you will find a wide range of various private homes at Dalsland cottage agency and information about the cottages– summer is saved!
Åmåls Bluesfest
www.bluesfest.net
0532-713 98
Nordiska Tomtemuseet
Järnvägsgatan 16, 464 30 Mellerud
www.nordiskatomtemuseet.se
070-328 52 10
Not Quite
Bruket, Fabriksvägen 2
662 95 Fengersfors
www.notquite.se
0532-233 88
Odeon Biografen
Centralbacken 6, 666 31 Bengtsfors
www.odeon.nu
0531-104 00
Steneby
Hemslöjdsvägen 1, 660 10 Dals Långed
www.steneby.se
0531-710 00
Örtagården i Dals Rostock
Brunnsvägen 45, 464 50 Dals Rostock
www.rostock.se
0530-206 80
COMPANIES THAT SUPPORT TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN DALSLAND
Bengtsforshus AB
Källebergsgatan 1, 666 30 Bengtsfors
www.bengtsforshus.se
0531-52 68 60
Ingvar & Marie HB
Box 61, 668 21 Ed
www.mediaoreklam.se
0534-615 40
Rexcell Tissue and Airlaid
666 25 Bengtsfors
www.rexcell.se
0531-728 00
Dalslands Sparbank
Box 33, 464 21 Mellerud
www.dalsbank.se
0530-440 00
Konsumentföreningen
Bohus Älvsborg
Box 780, 451 26 Uddevalla
www.coop.se/bohus
Stefanssons Fastighetsbyrå
Storgatan 3, 464 31 Mellerud
www.stefanssons.se
0530-470 50
Dalslänningen NWT AB
Kinadalsvägen 1, 666 30 Bengtsfors
www.dalslanningen.se
0531-52 21 00
Melleruds Bostäder
Storgatan 26, 464 21 Mellerud
www.mellbo.se, 0530-360 80
Utsikten Dals-Eds Gymnasium
Nössemarksvägen 10, 668 31 Ed
www.utsikten.info
0534-191 60
ERG Reklam & Information AB
Allégatan 33, 464 61 Brålanda
www.erg-reklam.se
0521-312 62
Flinks Fastighetsförmedling
Storgatan 26B, 666 30 Bengtsfors
www.flinksfast.se, 0531-120 65
ICA Supermarket Färgelanda
Centrumvägen 7, 458 31 Färgelanda
0528-105 65
Möbelhörnan
Mollbergs väg 1a. 460 65 Brålanda
www.mobelhornan.se
0521-304 20
Optimistens Lanthandel
Årjängsvägen 31, 666 93 Gustavsfors
www.ica.se, 0531-200 01
Provinstidningen Dalsland
Kyrkogatan 5, 662 21 Åmål
www.provinstidningen.se
0532-12380
Visit Trollhättan Vänersborg
Järnvägsbacken 1C,
462 22 Vänersborg
www.visittv.se 0521-135 09
Åmåls Stormarknad AB, ICA
Mellanbrogatan 10, 66231 Åmål
www.ica.se
0532-608660
SYMBOLS
Rooms
Retail
Hiking
Trolley
Conference
Cottages
Shopping
Bath
Golf
Animals/Zoo
Hostels
Crafts
Fishing
Mini Golf
Bowling
Camping
Culture
Canoe
Passanger boat
Food
Museum
Riding
Trains
Café
Activity
Bicycle
Guide
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DALSLAND CANAL BOAT/TRAIN
Time table M/S Storholmen 15 June-29 August 2015
M/S Storholmen
For prices and connecting times, please see DVVJ’s time table.
Monday • Wednesday • Friday
Dep 09.50
Bengtsfors
Dep 11.00
Billingsfors
Dep 11.20*
Baldersnäs
Dep 11.40
Långbron
Dep 12.40
Mustadfors
Arr 14.30
Håverud
Tuesday • Thursday • Saturday
Dep 10.50
Håverud
Dep 13.00
Mustadfors
Arr 13.52
Långbron
Dep 14.25*
Baldersnäs
Arr 14.40
Billingsfors
Arr 16.00
Bengtsfors
*Landing at Baldersnäs only on request. Subject to changes in times or any obstacles.
M/S Storholmen is not only transportation on the canal; it is an experience that only a ship over
100 years can give! She is the oldest operating tourist boat that travels the Dalslands canal and has been
loyal to the canal since 1938. Our tours pass through the almost 150 year old aqueduct in Håverud. We
are fully licensed and pamper our guests with high-quality service and good homemade dishes. We offer
tourist information and fantastic culture and nature experiences. We operate the canal from the 1st of
May to the 30th of September. Storholmen can be rented for company- and organization conferences as
well as social events.
Booking: 070-54 10 633, 070-338 25 50
Storholmen Kanaltrafik AB, Bengtsfors
[email protected]
www.storholmen.com
M/S DALSLANDIA
Time table M/S Dalslandia 22 June-22 August 2015
Monday • Wednesday • Friday
Håverud
Mustadfors
Långbron
Baldersnäs
Billingsfors
Bengtsfors
Dep
Dep
Arr.
Dep
Arr
Arr.
10.50
13.00
13.52
14.25*
14.40
16.00
Tuesday • Thursday • Saturday
Bengtsfors
Billingsfors
Baldersnäs
Långbron
Mustadfors
Håverud
Dep 09.50
Dep 11.00
Dep 11.20*
Dep 11.40
Dep 12.40
Arr 14.35
Rederi Dalslandia, Köpmannebro
Booking: 0530-310 27 • 0706-65 96 03
[email protected] www.dals landia.com
*Landing at Baldersnäs only on request. Subject to changes in times or any obstacles.
Group excursions May – September
M/S Dalslandia M/S Dalslandia travels the length of Dalsland Canal, between Köpmannebro and Bengtsfors, via the famous Aqueduct
in Håverud. Along the way she passes 16 locks, unspoiled nature, and a rich bird and animal life. Dalslandia is purpose-built for the canal
and has room for 110 passengers. The restaurant seats 50 guests, who can enjoy tasty home-cooked food in comfort. Fully licensed.
Dal-Västra Värmlands Järnväg
Time table Railbus 15 June-29 August 2015
Departure Bengtsfors station
Mon-Sat
Bengtsfors
Billingsfors
Friluftsgården
Långbron
Dals Långed
Tisselskog
Buterud
Håverud
Åsensbruk
Mellerud
Y7 only Saturdays
Y1 Monday - Friday
Charter and regular traffic with railbus from the 50s, between
Bengtsfors and Mellerud. Rail-cycle rental between Bengtsfors and
Årjäng, can be combined with canoe packages and overnight stays at
hotel, youth hostel or camp site.
13.43
13.56
14.01
14.04
14.07
14.14
14.20
14.24
14.29
14.42
16.35
16.48
16.53
16.56
16.59
17.06
17.12
17.16
17.20
17.31
Departure Melleruds station
Mon-Sat
Mellerud
Åsensbruk
Håverud
Buterud
Tisselskog
Dals Långed
Långbron
Friluftsgården
Billingsfors
Bengtsfors
15.10
15.23
15.30
15.37
15.43
15.50
15.53
15.56
15.59
16.13
Underlined time – connection to canal boat. Subject to changes in times or any obstacles.
400:- Boatticket Bengtsfors–Håverud 310:350:- Trainticket Bengtsfors–Mellerud 110:250:- Trainticket Bengtsfors–Håverud 90:All boat and train tickets for children aged 7-12, half price.
Big Canal Tour
Ticket prices: Half Canal Tour
Small Canal Tour
Pedal a trolley
right into the nature of
Dalsland and Värmland
DVVJ, Stationsgatan 666 31 Bengtsfors
www.dvvj.se
Bengtsfors Tel. 0531-52 68 01
Årjäng 0573-71 17 90
Images property of DTAB
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17.45
17.57
18.02
18.06
18.12
18.18
18.22
18.24
18.28
18.42
[email protected]
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Dalsland´s tourist offices will
help you with all
you need for a
perfect holiday
:-)
Färgelanda, [email protected], +46 (0) 528 56 73 00
Bengtsfors, [email protected], +46 (0) 531 52 63 55
Dals Ed, [email protected], +46 (0) 534 190 22
Mellerud, [email protected], +46 (0) 530 189 00
Vänersborg, [email protected], +46 (0) 521 135 09
Åmål, [email protected], +46 (0) 532 170 98
Magasin DALSLAND is
produced by Dalslands
Turist AB & NWT Dalslänningen
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