Culture & History

Did you know that Sunne was the hometown of Selma Lagerlöf? She was a Swedish author, who was the first woman to win the first Nobel Prize in Literature. She is mainly known for her book "The Wonderful Adventures of Nils Holgersson", about a little boy who flew all over Sweden on the back of a goose.

Today, you can visit her home and its beautiful surroundings. In summer, there are guided tours in English. In autumn and winter, there are several markets, ghost tours and events. Don't miss the Christmas market during the first weekend of November!

The Alma Löv Museum of Unexpected Art surprises you every time. 

You can spend hours in this vast museum, offering 16 moving installations and art pavilions, both inside a magnificent barn and outside in a big garden.

It is also a great place to have a fika, either outside or in one of the cozy chairs in the heart of the museum; Paleis Oranjestraat. The name refers to the hometown of the Dutch founders: Marc and Karin Broos.

Boasting a weaving heritage dating back to the 1920s, Klässbols Linen Mill is well known as the supplier for the Swedish Royal Court and the tablecloths for the Nobel Prize Banquet. With the company's historical background and outstanding quality, Klässbols is seen as a Swedish cultural treasure.

You can book a tour at the weaving mill and buy high-quality damask

at the factory store.

Swedes know how to celebrate Christmas! Starting in early November, you can visit cozy Christmas markets all over the country and attend Christmas concerts. Check out our calendar with upcoming events for our tips in the area!

Every restaurant has its version of the "julbord": a delicious buffet with traditional food. We will be happy to provide you with tips.

By just driving through the villages in Värmland, you will notice the typical Scandinavian building style of the churches. 

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Close to Nygård, the churches of Sunne & Gräsmark are well worth a visit. Or how about the Cathedral in Karlstad?

Sunne is overflowing with culture and you will find a vast range of permanent exhibits, craft shops and museums. 

Almost every weekend in spring and summer, you can visit art galleries in the countryside and discover unique aquarelle paintings or sculptures. 

We absolutely love Västanå Teater! It is one of Sweden's most popular theatres, performing at their spectacular home stage, Berättarladan. Västanå Teater offers magical spectacles with tale-telling, dancing and magnificent folk music. Even if you don't understand a word of Swedish, it is well worth a visit! Book your ticket in advance, because people travel far to see the shows.

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In addition to the performances, Berättarladan also opens an exhibition of the stage costumes during your theater visit. You can see beautiful colorful skirts and dresses, decorated jackets and fancy headdresses here. 

Rottneros Park is a flower and sculpture park inspired by the great European parks, and also a wonderful place for children to play. Here you will find works of the great Nordic sculptors in a wonderful environment filled with flowers and plants. 

Loppis is the Swedish word for flea market. As you drive around the countryside, you will notice a lot of loppis signs. They will point you in the direction of everything from small backyard sales to huge flea markets attracting thousands of visitors.

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Just stop by and maybe you will find a nice souvenir to take home! Sunne also has a permanent extra big "Jätteloppis" in a typical old barn.