Filipstad Tourist Guide

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The four “Must See and Do’s” when visiting Filipstad  Hornkullens Silver Mine  Trollstigen - The Troll Trail  The Mill Museum/Ferlin Museum  Asphyttans Lock - The Bergstags Canals

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Population 11 000

Area 1 545 km²

Regional Center Filipstad

County Värmland

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Internet www.filipstad.se www.varmland.org

Newspapers Filipstads Newspaper www.filipstadstid.se Värmlands Community Page www.vfb.se

Filipstads Tourist Bureau Stora torget 3 D (ingång biblioteket) Don’t forget to say hi to Nils Ferling when you visit Filipstad. Photo Copyright: Filipstads Turistbyrå Filipstad +46 590-613 54 www.filipstad.se Welcome to Filipstad

Notes Time to relax and enjoy nature - and be able date back to 1611 when it was founded by 03 to hear yourself think. It is called the quality King Karl IX and named after his son Karl of life, which you can find in Filipstad’s Filip. The area is rich in minerals and industry Emergency 2 municipality, along with much more! Everyone is also prominent in the region. Filipstad Police 114 14 is welcome! We would be happy to share our is more commonly known for Wasa Crisp Country Code +46 nature, culture, activities and entertainment. Bread and the poet Nils Ferlin. But here in Area Code 0590 Långban, the two innovative brothers, John History and Nils Ericsson are more famous for their Filipstad is the second oldest town in the accomplishments in building canals and region of Värmland. The town’s privileges locks in Sweden and abroad.

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Swimming From Filipstad follow Rt 26, about 40 km towards Vanbro. Located on the right-hand Djuprämmens Swimming side of the road. A large and fine sandy beach. You can also find good places to camp along the lake. Nykroppas Swimming Area - From Filipstad, take Rt 26, about 45 km Bottnarna towards Vansbro. After the exit to Hagfors The bathing place has a small sandy beach follow the sign for Rämmen. Continue and an adjoining grass lawn, floating docks, several km then turn right at the Bathing sign. changing rooms, and restrooms.

Spångbergshallen - Sports Hall Handicap Information: Wheelchair ramps Inside Sport Facility for the entire family. are available. Adult and Children swimming pools, sauna, Take Rt 26 to Kristinehamn 12 km and turn solarium. left at Nykroppa. The bathing area lies on Spångbergsvägen 1, Filipstad the right-hand side. +46 590-611 78 Talluddens Swimming Area Lesjöbyns Swimming The bathing place has a small sandy beach The swimming area has a small sandy beach and an adjoining grass lawn. Swings, surrounded by a large grass lawn. Floating sandbox, floating docks, restrooms, table docks, swings, sand boxes and play area and benches are available. are provided on the beach. Changing room, From Filipstad, take Rt 246 about 3 km restroom and kiosk are located at the camping towards Hagförs. Turn left at the Swimming Photo Copyright: Shutterstock entrance. The campground is private. sign.

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Family Activities Close to Silverleden is a small stream that The journey begins at Munkebergs camping. still bears gold and panning is still popular. You can even setup your tent on the raft, and Hornkullens Silver Mine if you do not have one, you can rent one! To go down into a mine is exciting for almost Exhibition Information: Guides in Swedish, The raft is supplied with a small motor. everyone. According to legend, silver English and German. From Filipstad, take Rt 246 towards Hagfor mining broke out in Homkullen before The +46 590-501 00 Black Plague, (around 1350). Operations Gold Panning www.munkeberg.com then ceased around the 1800’s. The silver Pan for gold in the stream near Homkullens ore was melted partially in Nykroppa and Silver Mine. Paddle the Bergslags Canal partially in Herrhult. The road used from the Vaska guld i bäck närliggande Hornkullens (Bergslagskanalen) mine to the melting house is now part of a silvergruva. Paddle on Bergslagskanalen. Locks. hiking tour called Silverleden. Combine hunting for gold with a trip to the Channel descriptions can be found at the Silver Mine. tourist agencies in the area. The mine area is a unique monument for From Filipstad take Rt 26, 12 km towards Tour suggestions can be provided by many Swedish mining. There are several mines in Kristinehamn. Turn left at Nykropa. of the canoe/kayak rentals. Homkullen, which include Dunderkammaren In Nykroppa, turn left at the sign for and Tors Hål, and is possible to tour. With a Silvergruvor. little imagination you can still hear the beat +46 70-284 16 76 The Troll Trail in Lesjöfors - of the sledge hammer, or maybe even smell www.nykroppa.se Hiking Path the fires burning. Walk 3 km among trolls and other characters. Rafting on Lersjön Start by Lesjöfors Museum. Bring coffee In connection with the mine, there is a The raft is 6x4m and accommodates 2-8 and snacks with you and have a break on culture path to the old settlement ruins and persons. the path. to the remains of the path used to drive the Ideal for a family outing or fishing trip, or just water pumps to the mine. enjoy the beautiful nature, wildlife and birds A popular hiking tour for both young and in the area. old.

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Nordmark’s Mill Museum Museum (gruvmuseum) Lesjöfors Museum Nordmark’s Mill Museum covers 700 years The museum mirrors culture and society of history, 700 m2 in size, with the head going back 300 years in history. You will operations at Bergsbruk. The museum also find an apartment from the 40-50’s, consists of 12 buildings and covers a large along with The Peoples House Room, area of 10,000 m2, near Normarks Church. Sporting Room and Machine Hall. In 1996, In Nordmark, Bergsbruk (mills and melting the museum was nominated best in Europe. houses) has existed since the middle ages Large Groups must book in advance. You (1200-1300) up until 1980 when the last mill can even relax with a cup of coffee and was closed. fresh baked goods. Filipstad’s mountainous region, was one of From Filipstad, take Rt 26, 35 km towards the greatest producers of iron ore. Up until Vansbro. The museum is located in the 1650s, the mills produced 10% of the Lesjöfors on the right-hand side. worlds iron ore. The museum offers cards, +46 590-311 22 photos, tools, and a model of the mine Photo Copyright: Shutterstock www.lesjoforsmuseum.com farms, the workers homes and the melting houses in the area. Långbans Mining Village You will also find the “Gunde Johansson” Fishing Well preserved industrial environment with Museum where memories from the Tourist Fishing License a mining field, melting house and mineral popular author, artist and entertainer are The Tourist Fishing Licenses are a exhibition. The world’s most remarkable displayed. During the later part of his life, cooperation between the following Fishing mineral discoveries of approximately 300 Gunde resided in the area and owned the Area Associations: different minerals. Birthplace of John “Motjärnshyttan”. The Mineral Museum also Alstern-Lungen, Grundsjöhyttan, Långban, and Nils’s Ericsson, exhibitions, nearby exhibits Nordmarks Mineral. The fields in Rämen, Yngen, Aspen-Daglösen, Gåsborn, guesthouse, fish smokery. Nature reserves Nordmark are one of the most mineral rich Nordmarksälven och Skåltjärnshyttan. (Tibergs udde) with beautiful orchids in May territories in the world. The license is valid for 46 lakes, maps are and June. provided at the time of purchase. From Karlstad, take Rt 63 to Filipstad. In the museum area there are 12 buildings Locations: Tourist Bureaus, Satoil, OK, Continue north. Turn left on road 26 from 1700-1800s. Munkebergs Camping, Badsta Camping in towards Mora and Lesjöfors. The Rock Collection represents the rocks Storfors and Vidmark in Gunnerud. +46 590-221 15, +46 590-221 81 found in Filipstads community, as well as

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horizontal mine. There is a memory stone in the reserve dedicated to the first organized mine strike in 1869. Mining operations were ceased in 1906. The area is highly populated with many beautiful flowers such as the orchid. From Filipstad, take Rt 63, 6 km towards Ludvika. In Persberg, turn right then follow the signs to Högbergsfältet. Rämsberg- Hiking Trail - 5 km Located in the northern part of Filipstad, near Rämmen, is the mill village Rämsberg, surround by a very beautiful countryside. The village is very interesting both geological and botanical due to the rare plants and rocks found in the area. At one time, Rämsberg consisted of 16 rented summer cottages and in the middle of the 1800s, when the mining operations were at their peak, lived 120 inhabitants. Welcome to Rämsberg Hiking Trail. North of Lesjöfors, turn left at Rämmenkorset towards Hgfors then follow the signs Rämsberg 1 Photo Copyright: Shutterstock Wilderness Safari Take a tour around the wild wilderness and the beautiful nature. We search for the variously old, large machine parts produced Handicap Information: king of the forest - the Moose - and stop in in connection with Finnshyttans Mill in the A wheelchair ramp is available along with a beautiful places for a cup of coffee. 1880s. handicapped friendly restroom. An elevator is available to the upper floor Wilderness Safari: The museum’s summer buffet is in an old The Museet Kvarnen is located on Through the endless forest, along the rivers barn from 1700s with infrared warmers alongside Hötorget in Filipstad. and lakes, down the hiking trails, far away are used for the cooler days. Please make www.ferlinmuseum.se from the tourists, we will show you the reservations. www.clix.to/kvarnen beauty of Swedens nature. With a little luck, From Filipstad take Rt 246, 16 km towards maybe see a moose or one of the other wild Hagfors. In Nordmark take “Sandsjön 11” animals typical for the area. Each season and follow the signs to the museum. Nature offers its own fascination. +46 590-504 04 Brattforsheden - Nature Reserve Enjoy the peace and tranquillity. www.nordmarksmuseum.com From Filipstad, take Rt 26, 3 km, turn left A unique nature area and delta. Many at the sign for Utpostens Café and the sign The Mill Museum/Ferlin Museum interesting geological formations. There are showing a coffee cup, about 1 km (Museet kvarnen/Ferlinmuseum) three smaller nature reserves located inside, +46 590-10413, +46 70-681 13 62 The Ferlin exhibition is permanently located Lungälvsravinerna, Geijersdalsmossen och www.adelforsguldvaskning.se on the upper floor. Kittelfältet. Many interesting plants. You can A Gallery is located on the lower floor. You purchase a map for Brattforsheden at the can even arrange exhibitions for handicrafts, Karlstads and Filipstads Tourist Bureau’s. Yearly Celebrations lectures and musical evenings. As the name Open all year round  National Day Celebrations suggests, the museum is a mill from 1807 From Filipstad, take Rt 63, 10 km towards  Filibjurveckan - Tourist Week which had replaced the older mill from 1654. Karlstad. Follow the signs.  Mineral Fair and Story Telling Proceeds from the mill are given to help Festival build up Filipstads Church and maintain Högbergsfältet (Nature Reserve)  Oxhälja Market the old asphalt bridge (the cities first stone Explore 15 mines in the area. Experience  Swedish Rally bridge from 1818). the excitement by going down in Tilas Stoll, a

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Ferlin sitting on a park bench, wearing a this was under the harvest time. Therefore, Worth Seeing large top hat. The statue was purchased for the authorities condemned the Squire to Asphyttans Lock - The about 137,000 kronor and was dedicated on be fined 50 öre every day for the rest of his Bergslags Canal the 24th of May 1975. life. Furthermore, he should always wear a The artist was K.G. Bejemark and made horse hair ring around his neck. This served Asphyttans Locks and Canals, included from Bronze. as a warning and a reminder about cheating in Filipstads Berglags Canal, were Next to Skillervälven, at the large Square, with the committed bell-ringing for the dead constructed 1853-57 to ease transportation in the center of Filipstad. king. The congregation decided that one of of goods between Filipstads bergslag and the churches west belfry windows always Kristinehamn. Brattfors Church had to be open. The locks lift the boats 5 meters at a time The church located in Brattfors, is built of From Filipstad take Rt 63, 10 km towards wood and the inauguration was held in 1669. Karlstad. In Brattfors, follow the signs to South of Asphyttan, about 4,5 km, is There is an interesting story which has not the church. Bjurbäckens locks with a summertime café. been documented but there is certain truth A guard is stationed at Bjrbäckens locks and to the background. Breviks Community Center also cares for the locks in Asphyttan. The king referred to was presumably Oscar A cottage, barn and forge from the 18th Take the old road (west) Filipstad - Storfors I that died on 8 July 1859. They say it century. Everyday life of the natives from (- Kristinehamn). Asphyttan is located 10 happened right in the middle of the harvest Nykroppa are reflected in the community km south of Filipstad and 13 km northwest season. center. Cabinetmaker’s workshop, textile, of Storfors. farming and industry. www.bjurbackensslussar.se The legend of the open belfry window: The king of Sweden was dead and a bell- Handicap information: Handicap restroom is Ferlin Statue ringing was ordered to honor the dead king. available. Community Center building does The Ferlin statue is one of Sweden’s most The squire decided that only two of the not have a handicap access. famous poets, Nils Ferlin. The statue is of three bell-ringers should carry on because Please make reservations.

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Mausoleum From Filipstad, take Rt 26, 40 km towards One of the famous brothers, John Ericsson Vansbro. Turn left towards Rämmen and is buried at Ostra Cemetery in Filipstad. The continue about 10 km and turn left again impressive mausoleum was inaugurate, towards Näset. The church is locate on a Wednesday, 31 July 1895. cape of Lake Näsrämmen. Handicap Information: There is a slope +46 590-300 86 going up from the parking lot. Östra kyrkogården Filipstad Älvsjöhyttans Horse Transport Trail Sjösta Memorial Hill - The first road to transport iron in Sweden was Sudermatte around 1850 and iron had to be transported Sjösta Memorial Hill “Sudermatte” is by horses. In western Bergstagen, there southwest of Lesjöfors by Dalkarlssjön. Here are over 50 horse trails that go between the Photo Copyright: Shutterstock you will find the statue of Mattes Simonsson lakes and rivers, where goods were loaded or “Sudermatte”, as he is referred to by transported. In Älvsjöhyttan the horse trail friends. He played a large part in building up has been rebuilt. the iron industry in Lesjöfors. From Filipstad, take Rv 26, 17 km towards The statue is surrounded by iron blocks from Vansbro. At the sign for Gåsborn, turn right. the different mine fields in Sweden. Follow the asphalt road in the direction of Fredriksberg. Turn right in Äalvjöhyttan Spångbergskällan - Filipstads Water Supply The “Spångberg” is named after Harald Other Spång, from Västergötland, in the late City Tours 1600s. The small house around the well was used to bring water to the city for over A variety of tours can be found at the Tourist 100 years - before the piped water supply Bureau. Walking tours are available, such Photo Copyright: Shutterstock was built at the end of the 1800s. It was as the Ferlin tour or the Cultural City Tour. most likely a natural source of water coming from the mountains. The stones built around For groups: the small building are from the later part of Guided City Tours are booked via Filipstads the 1800s. The water was still used up until Tourist Bureau. the 1950s. Welcome! Storbrohyttan (Melting House) Minerals - Långban, Nykroppa One of the grandest houses in Värmland The world’s most mineral-species-rich place from the 1590s. The construction is from is in Långban. Långban mining village is 1853-67. The house was restored during one of the most interesting mining deposits the 1950, then totally renovated in 1980. in Värmland with a large number of well- From Filipstad, take Rt 246, 800 m towards preserved buildings and surroundings. Hagfors. The House is on the left side, More than 300 different minerals have been besides Munkebergs Camping. found in Långban which has made it to be one of the world’s most interesting places Unique Ceiling Painting in for minerals. Rämmens Church Borrow a pickax and lead your own mineral The church was inaugurated in 1787. It exhibition. was rebuilt by the architect C.G. Brunius in +46 590-221 81, +46 70-284 16 76 1851, which changed the churches character www.nykroppa.se and further renovations were done in 1899 which is the way it looks today. The church is SOURCES made of wood, in the shape of a cross, and Filipstads Turistbyrå painted red. The ceiling is made of slate. The www.kommunernaskalender.com old punishment pole has been preserved www.eurotourism.com which is rather uncommon. Unique ceiling www.dagspress.se paintings. Near the church is also a clock Med reservation för eventuella ändringar yard from 1839 and a little school museum. Photo Copyright: Shutterstock

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