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Värmland · Sweden

Värmland Lakes, Sweden

Forest, still water and a lakeside lodge with a wood-fired sauna.
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A swimmer alone in a calm blue lake at dusk

Värmland is a forested region in western Sweden, between Lake Vänern and the Norwegian border. It has thousands of lakes, very few people and long, light evenings in summer.

Our lodge sits on its own lake, a short walk through pine forest from the nearest road. There is a wood-fired sauna on the jetty, canoes for guests and almost no phone signal by the water.

Space, silence and the Swedish right to roam make Värmland our home for meditation and rest weeks from late spring to early autumn.

Sunlight falling through tall pines onto a forest path
A path through a dense forest of tall straight trunks
A woman swimming in a still forest lake

Retreats in Värmland Lakes

A woman swimming in a still forest lake
Places available

Värmland Lakes, Sweden

Spring Stillness

Mindfulness & Meditation

Dates
20–25 May 2027
Duration
5 nights
Starting price
From €1,290 per person
A swimmer alone in a calm blue lake at dusk
Places available

Värmland Lakes, Sweden

Lakeside Reset

Rest & Reset

Dates
15–19 Jul 2027
Duration
4 nights
Starting price
From €990 per person
Sjövik Lodge: A wooden lodge living room with a hanging fireplace

Where you stay

Sjövik Lodge

A timber main lodge with a large shared living room and kitchen, plus six cabins along the shore. A wood-fired sauna sits on the jetty.

Sjövik Lodge is owned and operated by a local family. SOLARA books the whole lodge for each retreat; the hosts cook and look after the house.

Room types

  • · Shared twin rooms in the main lodge (shared bathrooms, two rooms per bathroom)
  • · Private lakeside cabins (double bed, private shower room)

Amenities

  • · Bedding and towels provided
  • · Wood-fired sauna and lake swimming
  • · Canoes and life jackets
  • · Meditation room with cushions, stools and blankets
  • · Limited Wi-Fi in the main lodge
  • · Rubber boots and rain jackets to borrow

Accessibility

The main lodge has step-free access and one ground-floor room with an accessible bathroom. Cabins are reached by a forest path with roots and slopes.

Check-in & check-out

From 15:00 on arrival day. By 11:00 on departure day.

Nearby

  • Glaskogen nature reserve — marked forest trails and lakes
  • Arvika — a small arts town with galleries and cafés
  • Klarälven river for slow raft trips (summer, optional)

Seasons & weather

We run retreats here from May to September. Days are 15–24°C, nights cooler; in June the sun barely sets. Mosquitoes are common in midsummer.

Getting there

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Nearest airport
Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) is about 3 hrs by road; Gothenburg Landvetter (GOT) about 3 hrs 15 min. Karlstad has a small regional airport.
Transfers
A shared SOLARA minibus meets the afternoon train at Arvika station on arrival day (direct trains run from Oslo and Stockholm). Book a seat during checkout.
When to arrive
Aim to reach Arvika by 15:30. The minibus leaves at 16:00 and the lodge is 40 minutes away.
Local transport
Public transport near the lodge is very limited; we handle transfers for planned outings.
Parking
Free parking at the forest road, a 5-minute walk from the lodge. We help carry bags.
Entry requirements
Sweden is in the Schengen Area. Check entry rules for your passport.

Questions about Värmland Lakes

Is the lake safe for swimming?

Yes, the lake is clean and calm. Swim with someone else and stay within sight of the jetty; there is no lifeguard.

Will I have phone signal?

Signal is weak by the lake and reasonable in the main lodge. There is a landline for emergencies.

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