Hällefors Vandrarhem-hostel Älghornet

Welcome to Hällefors Hostel & Canoe-center 'Älghornet', just between Stockholm and Oslo, surrounded by many lakes, rivers and forrest.

Many people use our central location and facilities for a travelbreak and visiting the interesting area, which is typical for the 'Heart of Sweden'. Perfect place to have a travelbreak in this country village which is surrounded by beautiful nature and wilderness. Even centrally situated to visit the Hällefors Sculptureparks, Grythyttan/Måltidens Hus and Nature reserve Knuthöjdsmossen. And because the nearby Svartälven-river, you have to experience at least one Canoe-or Kayak-adventure, which you'll never forget! Also bikes and wildlife-equipment for hire.

In winter you can participate in the popular ice-sculpture workshops or undertake a cross country ski-tour. Or visit Hällefors Icefestival 'Isstjärnan' in February.

Directions

From airport, by car:
- Stockholm 3 hours
- Nyköping 2,5 hours
- Västerås 2 hours
- Oslo 3,5 hours
- Götenborg 3,5 hours
- Örebro 1 hour
- Karlstad 1 hour
By train from Karlstad,
or train till Örebro further with bus.
Train and bus-stop only 800 mtr. from the hostel!!

Facilities

Breakfast Included, Internet Access, Bicycle Hire, Wheelchair Friendly, Towels, Luggage Storage, Telephone/Fax Facilities, Bureau de Change, Common Room, Bike Parking, BBQ Area, Free Carpark, Breakfast Not Included, Meeting Facilities