Filipstad: History, Markets and Active Days

Filipstad combines a distinctive history with a wide range of opportunities for active days. Those looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home can tailor their stay to a variety of interests: culture and tradition are available alongside hiking, cycling, Nordic walking, disc golf and – when weather conditions permit – winter sports.

Town History and Living Tradition

Filipstad was granted town privileges on 6 April 1611 and is the second-oldest town in Värmland. This historical background gives the town a distinct character and makes it interesting for travellers who do not want to plan their stay exclusively around leisure activities. Another special connection to the town’s history and regional tradition is the Oxhälja market. It is considered one of Sweden’s oldest established markets and takes place in Filipstad on the first weekend of September.

Individual aspects of art and culture can also be included when discovering the town. The Kvarntuppen sculpture stands in front of the Kvarnen Museum. Those who want to combine historical themes with a cultural visit during their stay in Filipstad will find a specific place to visit here, without having to limit their trip to a single area of interest.

Active Days at Kalhyttan

Kalhyttan offers several ways to spend the day being active. There are several exercise trails of varying lengths for hiking, jogging and Nordic walking. For cyclists, Brattforsturen is an interesting option: the cycle trail is 30 kilometres long and starts at Kalhyttan. The route can therefore serve as the main focus of an active excursion, while the different exercise trails offer a choice based on the desired activity and distance.

Winter sports are also part of what Kalhyttan offers. There is a 4-kilometre artificial-snow cross-country ski trail and a total of 40 kilometres of ski tracks when weather conditions allow. This limitation is important when planning a trip. Anyone wishing to focus their stay on cross-country skiing should take the conditions at the intended time of travel into account and plan the town’s other options as additional alternatives.

The Kalhyttan sports and leisure arena in Filipstad also has a disc golf course with 18 holes of varying length and difficulty. This allows travellers to switch between different active experiences instead of spending every holiday day in the same way. When travelling with several interests, this range of options helps keep the daily schedule flexible.

The Right Accommodation for Your Travel Plans

Which accommodation in Filipstad is right for you depends primarily on your preferred focus. If you would like to visit the Oxhälja market, the first weekend of September is the key period. For a stay involving hiking, cycling, Nordic walking or disc golf, Kalhyttan can be the centre of your plans. In winter, the weather dependency of the ski tracks is an additional factor. When looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home, therefore, check which location and travel period suit the experiences you have planned. This leaves room for culture, tradition and active days without limiting your stay to a single season or activity.

Discover More Places

If you would like to continue planning your trip beyond Filipstad, you can also explore Nykroppa, Nordmarkshyttan, Gåsborn, Persberg, Brattfors and Lesjöfors.

For the overarching travel overview: Filipstad.