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Voykit pocket guide · Sweden
Årjäng
Half a day to one night: the car cemetery and trotting museum are worth a stop on the E18 between Oslo and Stockholm, but not a detour.
Årjäng is a small border town in western Värmland, 2 h from Oslo and 3.5 h from Stockholm by car. Its main draws are the quirky Ivanssons car cemetery, the Nordic Trotting Museum and the scenic DVVJ heritage railway. Most visitors pass through on the E18; half a day covers the town, one night if you want to ride the rail bus or attend a trotting race.
- Country
- Sweden
- Best months
- Jun–Aug
- Avoid
- Nov–Mar (short days, some attractions closed)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- SEK
- Money
- Currency is the Swedish krona (SEK, kr); the euro is not used. About 11 SEK to €1 — check.
- Daily spend
- Budget kr 500–800 excl. bed · Mid kr 800–1,500 excl. bed · High kr 1,500+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- EU roaming applies for EU/EEA SIMs.
- Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance 112 · Police non-emergency 114 14 · Health advice 1177
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Standard European two-pin; UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: Included; add 5–10% on the card terminal for good service.; Café and bar: Nothing expected.; Taxi: Round up.; Guides: Optional.
- Water
- Tap water is excellent; ask for 'kranvatten', often free.
- Toilets
- Public toilets are clean but often card-paid (SEK 5–10); cafés reserve them for customers.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | kr 30–45 |
| Lunch (dagens rätt) | kr 100–150 |
| Dinner main course | kr 150–250 |
| Beer (systembolaget / bar) | kr 20–30 / kr 60–90 |
| Petrol (1 litre) | kr 18–22 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- OSL · Oslo Airport, Gardermoen
- 2 h drive via E18
- ARN · Stockholm Arlanda
- 3.5 h drive via E18
Typical fares
- Årjäng → Karlstad by car
- about 1 h, toll-free
- Årjäng → Oslo by car
- about 2 h, toll on Norwegian side
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walkable centre. Car or taxi for the car cemetery (5 km (3.1 mi) north). The DVVJ rail bus runs only Jun–Aug; check the schedule.Walkable centre. Car or taxi for the car cemetery (3.1 mi (5 km) north). The DVVJ rail bus runs only Jun–Aug; check the schedule.
See and do
Known for
- Ivanssons car cemetery
- Nordic Trotting Museum
- DVVJ heritage railway
- Årjängstravet trotting track
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Karlstad | Car via E18, about 1 h | 1 h |
| Arvika | Car via E18 and 172, about 45 min | 45 min |
| Oslo | Car via E18, about 2 h | 2 h |
Sleep
- Town centre
- Walkable to restaurants and the trotting track.
- E18 roadside
- Motels and cabins near the highway; convenient for a stopover.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Hejhay |
| Thank you | Tacktahk |
| How much is it? | Hur mycket kostar det?hoor mycket kostar de |
| Can I pay by card? | Kan jag betala med kort?kan yag betala med kort |
| Where is the toilet? | Var är toaletten?var air twaletten |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake with eye contact; first names; avoid: Kissing on the cheek with new acquaintances
- Fika: Accept the invitation; it is how people connect at work; avoid: Treating it as a quick takeaway
- Home visit: Shoes off; bring flowers or chocolates; avoid: Arriving early — or late
- Conversation: Keep calm, modest and factual; lagom; avoid: Boasting, raised voices, pushing opinions
- Queues: Take a number (nummerlapp); avoid: Jumping the queue
- Public transport: Let people off first, keep quiet, give seats to elderly; avoid: Loud phone calls
Scams and watch-outs
- Ivanssons car cemetery is an open junkyard, not a curated museum: wear sturdy shoes and watch for sharp metal.
- DVVJ rail bus operates only between June and August; off-season the track is open for cycling.
- Årjängstravet has races on select dates; check the calendar if you want to attend.
- Last restaurant meals served by 21:00 on weeknights.
Very safe. The main risk is traffic on the E18; the car cemetery has uneven ground and debris.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Årjäng yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Ivanssons car cemetery
- Nordic Trotting Museum
- DVVJ heritage railway
- Årjängstravet trotting track
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Visit Årjäng: www.visitarjang.se/en
- Wikivoyage: Årjäng, revision 5207373 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5207373
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/arjang). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.