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Major city · Sweden

Filipstad

Skip Filipstad unless you are a mining-history or Nils Ferlin enthusiast; a half-day stop on the Värmland road trip is enough.

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Filipstad is a small industrial town in eastern Värmland with about 6,000 people. It is the birthplace of engineer John Ericsson and poet Nils Ferlin. The main draws are the Ferlin Museum and the Långban mining museum. Most travellers pass through on roads 63 and 26 rather than staying overnight.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Weather
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Currency
SEK
Best months
Jun–Aug
avoid Nov–Feb (short days, cold)
Airport
KSD
Nights
0

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This is a basic guide for Filipstad: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
  • Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
  • Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
  • Nordic countries ↗Decide light or dark before anything else: summer trips (June–August) and aurora trips (September–March in the Arctic) need different countries, clothes and bases.
  • Nordic countries ↗Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland and the Faroes sell stronger alcohol only in state shops with short hours; buy before evening and before Sundays and holidays.
  • Sweden ↗Sweden is in the EU and the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border.
  • Sweden ↗Many shops, cafés, buses and even toilets do not accept cash: bring a card that works with PIN and contactless.
  • Sweden ↗The right of public access (allemansrätten) lets you walk and camp for a night on most land; keep away from homes and leave no trace.
  • Sweden ↗Drinks stronger than light beer are sold only at the state Systembolaget shops, which close in the evenings and on Sundays.

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Filipstad112 ▾
  • Police, fire, ambulance112
  • Police non-emergency114 14
  • Health advice1177

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Filipstad, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Show all 12 answers
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Ferlin MuseumLångban mining museumJohn Ericsson birthplaceOutdoor life in lakes and hills
Airports
KSD Karlstad Airport (About 1 hour by car; limited flights)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    −1°C (30°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    0°C (32°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    4°C (39°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    10°C (50°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    16°C (61°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  9. Sep

    not flagged

    16°C (61°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    10°C (50°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    4°C (39°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    1°C (34°F)

Best: Jun–Aug. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)), coolest Jan (−7°C (19°F) low), wettest Jul (11 rain days), driest Apr (7). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Filipstad: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

−1°C (30°F)

−7°C (19°F)

10 rd

Feb

0°C (32°F)

−7°C (19°F)

8 rd

Mar

4°C (39°F)

−4°C (25°F)

8 rd

Apr

10°C (50°F)

0°C (32°F)

7 rd

May

16°C (61°F)

5°C (41°F)

8 rd

Jun

20°C (68°F)

10°C (50°F)

10 rd

Jul

22°C (72°F)

12°C (54°F)

11 rd

Aug

21°C (70°F)

11°C (52°F)

11 rd

Sep

16°C (61°F)

7°C (45°F)

10 rd

Oct

10°C (50°F)

3°C (37°F)

10 rd

Nov

4°C (39°F)

−1°C (30°F)

10 rd

Dec

1°C (34°F)

−5°C (23°F)

10 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

The town is walkable. A car is needed for Långban and the surrounding lakes.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Karlstad

go

Door to door: About 1 h

Car via road 63, about 1 h

Regional capital with cathedral, museums and riverfront.

Långban

go

Door to door: About 20 min

Car, about 15 min north

Mining museum with underground tours; check opening times.

Hällefors and Grythyttan

go

Door to door: About 40 min

Car via road 63, about 30 min

Glassworks and culinary scene.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Town centre

A few small hotels and B&Bs; book ahead in summer.

Lakeside cabins

Self-catering cabins around nearby lakes; check availability.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
SEK 500–800 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
Mid
SEK 800–1,500 (≈ US$85–160) excl. bed
High
SEK 1,500 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed

Watch out

Safety

Very safe. Normal precautions: lock your car and do not leave valuables visible.
  • Långban opening hours vary by season; check the official site before going.
  • Restaurants may close early outside summer.
  • Road 63 and 26 are main routes; watch for heavy trucks.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
112
Police non-emergency
114 14
Health advice
1177

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance112
  • Police non-emergency114 14
  • Health advice1177

Embassy

Most embassies are in Stockholm; nearest consulate in Karlstad (check).

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Karlstad Airport → Filipstad: About SEK 800–1,200 (≈ US$85–130) by taxi, about 1 h (check)
  • Bus Karlstad → Filipstad: About SEK 100–150 (≈ US$11–16), about 1 h 15 min (check)

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  • Tack — Thank you (tahk)
  • Hur mycket? — How much? (hoor mew-keh)
  • Var är…? — Where is…? (vahr air)
  • Ja / Nej — Yes / No (yah / nay)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Filipstad. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Jun–Aug · avoid Nov–Feb (short days, cold) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to Sweden

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