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Time to enjoy life and nature- to be able to hear your own thoughts...
That´s quality of life. You will find this and much more here in Filipstad. Welcome! We are more than happy to share our nature, culture, activities and events.
Filipstad, the second oldest town in the region of Värmland, were granted its town privileges in 1611. It was founded by King Karl IX, whose son, Karl Filip, gave name to the town.
Mines, enchanted forests, foundries and steelworks from a by-gone area are ready to tell you their story. Mineral riches and monuments from our industrial past feature heavily in this area. Today the town has a population of 11.000 and is perhaps most closely associated with Wasa crispbread and the poet Nils Ferlin.
But in Filipstad-Långban to be more precise-two Swedish greats where born; the innovator John Ericsson and his brother Nils, whom had great success building canals and sluices both in Sweden and abroud.
Filipstad, the second oldest town in the region of Värmland, were granted its town privileges in 1611. It was founded by King Karl IX, whose son, Karl Filip, gave name to the town.
Mines, enchanted forests, foundries and steelworks from a by-gone area are ready to tell you their story. Mineral riches and monuments from our industrial past feature heavily in this area. Today the town has a population of 11.000 and is perhaps most closely associated with Wasa crispbread and the poet Nils Ferlin.
But in Filipstad-Långban to be more precise-two Swedish greats where born; the innovator John Ericsson and his brother Nils, whom had great success building canals and sluices both in Sweden and abroud.
AccommodationYou can choose to stay in a hotel, manor house, hostel, campsite or cottage - there is room for everyone! All according to your own wishes. |
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ActivitiesGoldwashing, trecking, horse and praire schooner?… Or just take the opportunity to relax by the beach, swim in one of our nice, clear lakes or try your luck fishing in the rivers. There are lots of different choices at the companies that organizes activities. It´s up to you! |
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