Holiday apartment in Borgvik – industrial history on the Borgviksälven

Borgvik is a well-preserved former industrial town on the Borgviksälven in Grums Municipality. The historic setting reflects Värmland’s industrial development from 1600 to 1900, which was shaped primarily by sawmills, wood processing and iron production. Borgvik is designated as a national cultural heritage site of special interest.

Culture and history

The industrial past is particularly vividly illustrated by the former facilities: in the 19th century, the Borgvik ironworks had two hammer mills, three sawmills and seven mills. Numerous buildings and surroundings of cultural and historical interest date mainly from the ironworks era of the 18th and 19th centuries. A connection to international architectural history has also been preserved: steel from Borgvik was sent to Paris for the construction of the Eiffel Tower.

Borgvik Museum was originally housed in a granary that was used for drying grain. In 1983, the granary was converted into Borgvik Museum in connection with Billerud’s 100th anniversary. Today, the museum enables digital searches for historical information about places and people in Borgvik.

Other cultural sites explore different chapters of the region’s history. Sliperiet is a gallery for modern art in a former pulp mill. Today’s Kungskvarnen dates from the early 19th century and is now a restaurant and conference centre.

Nature and water

Borgvik is home to one of Sweden’s northernmost beech forests. The water-based activities also include a specific rental option: in Borgvik, a boat can be rented for fishing or excursions; it is available with a petrol or electric motor.

Getting around

The seventh stage of the Unionsleden runs from Borgvik to Karlstad, is 60.9 kilometres long and is designated for cycling. Along the Unionsleden, Borgvik is designated as a stopover for culture, leisure and overnight stays.

Surroundings

Borgviks Kyrka church is located in the immediate vicinity of Borgvik. The island of Dragsön is also nearby. The island of Granön, Grums church, the island of Storön and Ed church are located in the area around Borgvik. Echstedtska gården Museum and the island of Knipan are located in the wider regional surroundings of Borgvik.

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More places: Borgvik, Skoghall, Arvika, Torsby, Sunne, Storfors, Kristinehamn, Skillingsfors

To the higher-level travel overview: Värmland.