Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 0560-313 30;
www.vagsjoforsherrgard.com
;
sites Skr180, dm Skr210, b&b with shared/private
bathroom Skr380/480)
This large manor house is 20km north of Torsby, by a stunning lake. Rooms are individu-
ally and tastefully decorated, and there are hostel beds in little cabins and campsites on the
grounds as well. Hostel breakfast is Skr65 extra. There's also a guest kitchen. Family-size
groups can rent a self-catering apartment (Skr1200, sleeps up to six).
Torsby Camping
CAMPGROUND
(
0560-710 95;
www.torsbycamping.se
; Bredviken; sites Skr190, cabins from Skr570;
May-mid-
Sep)
With its child-friendly beach, playgrounds and minigolf, this large, well-equipped lakeside
campsite (5km south of town along Rd 45) is a popular family spot. There's a variety of
huts and chalets for rent, including a cool 'studio' cottage with a lake-facing picture win-
dow (Skr1190).
Hotell Örnen
HOTEL
( 0560-146 64;
www.hotellornen.se
; Östmarksvägen 4; s/d Skr895/1095; )
Cosy Örnen is a pretty lemon-coloured place set behind a white picket fence in the town
centre. Cheerful, homey Swedish-style rooms practically vibrate with wholesomeness and
folky charm.
Wienerkonditoriet
CAFE
(Järnvägsgatan 6; coffee Skr20, pastries from Skr17; 9am-6pm)
This homey cafe on the main drag feels like an auntie's living room, complete with family
portraits on the walls.
Information
Tourist Office
( 0560-160 50;
www.torsby.se
; Gräsmarksvägen 12; 9am-6pm Mon-Fri,
10am-3pm Sat & Sun, shorter hours winter)
In the large, grass-roofed Torsby Infocentre a
couple of kilometres west of town, on Rd 45.
Getting There & Around
