Welcome to Villa Storfors, for the ultimate Swedish experience
About Villa Storfors
Villa Storfors was built in 1875, at a time when the iron industry was flourishing. Back then, the house was home to the engineers who helped drive that development. The park and the surrounding buildings are like an open-air museum that brings this rich history to life.
Much of that past can still be seen around Villa Storfors: the oldest fire station in Värmland (now a museum), Sweden’s oldest hydroelectric power station still in operation, a former bathhouse with sauna, a historic laundry house, a water wheel with a stamping mill (once used to produce charcoal), a stately manor house (the director’s residence) and a park with a remarkable collection of century-old trees.
Villa Storfors lies in a unique setting… Bergslagen!
It is Sweden’s largest connected lake district: a water paradise set against beautiful greenery and rugged wilderness. It is also one of the most mineral-rich areas in the world, which results in spectacular flora and fauna. An inviting place for lovers of nature and culture alike.
The apartments
Villa Storfors has two holiday apartments, each with its own kitchen. They were renovated in 2018 and come with a cooker and oven, fridge, freezer, kettle, coffee maker and Dolce Gusto machine, a cordless vacuum cleaner, plenty of crockery and all the utensils you need.
Each apartment has a cosy sitting area with charming antique furniture and a TV to stream from your own accounts. Free Wi-Fi is available. Every apartment has its own bedrooms, its own bathroom, and a washing machine and tumble dryer. The ground-floor apartment opens directly onto the garden.
All guests are welcome to use the seating and dining areas in the garden.
Ground floor
from 950 SEK / night+ 400 SEK cleaning fee (optional)
- max. 4 guests
- 60 m²
The ground-floor apartment has direct access to the garden and offers a kitchen, living room and a bedroom for 2. A sofa bed is available.
- Private kitchen
- Direct garden access
- Sofa bed
- Private bathroom with shower
- Towels and bed linen included
- Free Wi-Fi
- TV with streaming
- Washing machine and dryer
- Dogs welcome (included in the price)
First floor
from 1,100 SEK / night+ 400 SEK cleaning fee (optional)
- max. 8 guests
- 90 m²
The first-floor apartment has a kitchen, living room, a bedroom for 2 and a bedroom for 4. A sofa bed is available.
- Private kitchen
- Sofa bed
- Private bathroom with shower
- Towels and bed linen included
- Free Wi-Fi
- TV with streaming
- Washing machine and dryer
- Dogs welcome (included in the price)
Rooms
At Villa Storfors you can also stay in one of our three rooms: two twin rooms (with two single beds) and a family room (with two single beds and a bunk bed).
Every room has a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer and toilet, a TV with Chromecast to stream your own content, and free Wi-Fi. Coffee, tea and chilled soft drinks are available from our honesty bar.
We serve breakfast upon request. Email us for more information and prices.
Room 1
from 600 SEK / night
- max. 2 guests
- 20 m²
Spacious twin room with two single beds and a private bathroom.
- Private bathroom with shower
- Towels and bed linen included
- Free Wi-Fi
- TV with streaming
- Dogs welcome (100 SEK per dog per stay)
Room 2
from 600 SEK / night
- max. 2 guests
- 15 m²
Cosy twin room with two single beds and a private bathroom.
- Private bathroom with shower
- Towels and bed linen included
- Free Wi-Fi
- TV with streaming
- Dogs welcome (100 SEK per dog per stay)
Room 3 – family room
from 800 SEK / night
- max. 4 guests
- 25 m²
Family room with two single beds and a bunk bed, private bathroom.
- Private bathroom with shower
- Towels and bed linen included
- Free Wi-Fi
- TV with streaming
- Dogs welcome (100 SEK per dog per stay)
Discover the area
Plenty of (historic) sights, viewpoints, museums, castles, manor houses and towns, plus canoeing, cycling, walking, hiking, downhill and cross-country skiing, ice skating, snowshoeing and much more. The area has everything you need for a great stay.
The landscape is varied: from gently rolling hills to rugged, rocky terrain, with water everywhere (large and small lakes and the canals that link them), vast (ancient) forests alternating with farmland, and the famous red Swedish houses.
In the past, iron and mineral mining was very important here. Transport to Vänern, Sweden’s largest lake, went mainly by water, so canals and locks were built between the many lakes. A spectacular example can be seen at Bjurbäcken, about ten minutes away by car: the locks there overcome a difference in height of no less than 20 metres. They are more than 150 years old and still in use.
Beautiful views
Explore Värmland
More tips and activities at Visit Värmland
Hiking
The area around Villa Storfors is perfect for beginners and experienced hikers alike. There are many marked trails (from 2 to 28 km) that take you past the most enchanting places. You can also plan your own routes and hike with GPS. We are happy to recommend our favourite spots!
City trips
Karlstad, Filipstad, Kristinehamn, Örebro and Karlskoga are all within an hour’s drive. These towns are known for their rich cultural heritage, and their highly regarded museums put on surprising exhibitions every year. Karlstad and Örebro are perfect for a day out.
Flea markets
Love flea markets or hunting for the best vintage finds? Then the typically Swedish loppis is just the thing. You will find them in second-hand shops, and even in people’s homes.
Golf
Fifteen minutes by car from Villa Storfors is Lundsberg Golf Club, a nine-hole course between the lakes Matlången and Hållsjön. There is rarely any waiting, and beginners can join a free practice session every Tuesday.
Nature
Värmland County has 239 nature reserves and one nature conservation area, all full of varied experiences. Some are easy to reach and have visitor facilities; others are more challenging or better suited to those looking for peace and quiet. Grab your backpack or picnic basket and head out on an adventure!
History
The Bjurbäcken locks are a picturesque, historic lock system on the Filipstad–Karlskoga waterway. To make transport between the Filipstad mining district and Kristinehamn easier, a canal with locks was built along the Bjurbäcken rapids between 1853 and 1857. In season you can visit the lock café, and an easy walking trail runs along the canal.
Contact
We are happy to help! Get in touch if you have any questions or would like to book.