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Hofors
Skip Hofors unless you have a specific reason to visit the ironworks or mines: a half-day stop on the E16 between Gävle and Falun, not a destination.
Hofors is a small industrial town in Gävleborg County, best known for its historic ironworks and mines. The town centre is compact, but the main sights are a few kilometres apart. Most travellers pass through on the E16 between Gävle and Falun; a 2–3 hour stop covers the Kratte furnace and Storberget's mine in summer. The railway station is 3.5 km north of the centre, making it awkward for a quick visit without a car.
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- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- SEK
- Best months
- Jun–Aug (mines and furnace open, guided tours)
- avoid Nov–Mar (most outdoor sights closed or snow-covered)
- Airports
- ARN · GVX
- Nights
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- 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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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Hofors112 ▾
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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 Hofors, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Swedish krona (SEK, kr); the euro is not used.Sweden-wide
- SIM or eSIMEU roaming applies for EU/EEA SIMs.Sweden-wide
- Tap waterTap water is excellent; ask for 'kranvatten', often free.Sweden-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Included; add 5–10% on the card terminal for good service.Sweden-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Sweden-wide
- SafetyHofors is a quiet town with low crime.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are clean but often card-paid (SEK 5–10 (≈ US$1–2)); cafés reserve them for customers.Sweden-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police, fire, ambulance · 114 14 police non-emergency · 1177 Health advice (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums often close on Mondays outside summer; Systembolaget closes around 19:00 weekdays, 15:00 Saturdays and all Sunday.Museums often close on Mondays outside summer; Systembolaget closes around 7:00 PM weekdays, 3:00 PM Saturdays and all Sunday.Sweden-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportARN Stockholm Arlanda (About 2 h by car or train via Gävle).
- Getting aroundCar is easiest: the E16 runs through town.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a cafékr 30–45
- Metro or bus rideBus 141 one waykr 80 (check)
- Budget bedDouble room at Hotell Bergsmannen, a night, per roomSEK 1,000 (≈ US$110)
- Mid-range bedDouble room at Hotell Bergsmannen, a night, per roomSEK 1,500 (≈ US$160)
- High-end bedDouble room at Hotell Bergsmannen, a night, per roomSEK 2,200 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget SEK 500 (≈ US$55) · Mid SEK 1,000 (≈ US$110) · High SEK 2,000 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
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.
- Airports
- ARN Stockholm Arlanda (About 2 h by car or train via Gävle) · GVX Gävle Airport (Limited flights; check)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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Feb
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0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Mar
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4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Apr
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May
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jun
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20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Sep
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Oct
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Nov
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Dec
Avoid
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Best: Jun–Aug. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jan (−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C) low), wettest Jul (11 rain days), driest Apr (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Hofors: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
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)30°F (−1°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
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0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
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Mar
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
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0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
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16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
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Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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Aug
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
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Sep
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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Oct
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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Nov
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
11 rd
Dec
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
11 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
Car is easiest: the E16 runs through town. Bus 141 connects Gävle, Sandviken and Hofors. The railway station is 3.5 km north of the centre; a connecting bus runs, but check the schedule.
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: About 1 h
Car via E16, about 45 min; or bus 141, about 1 h
Gävle has a larger town centre, the Gävle Goat and a prison museum.
Door to door: About 30 min
Car via E16, about 20 min; or bus 141
Sandviken has a lake beach and the Göransson Arena.
Falun
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Car via E16, about 50 min; or train from Hofors station, about 40 min
Falun's copper mine and Dalarna folk culture are a full day.
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.
Hofors town centre
Hotell Bergsmannen and a few small guesthouses; walkable to shops and Viva Bar & Kök.
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
- Budget
- kr 500–800 excl. bed
- Mid
- kr 800–1,500 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room at Hotell Bergsmannen1 × 1 night × SEK 1,500 | SEK 1,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × SEK 1,000 | SEK 2,000 |
| Bus 141 Gävle–Hofors one way2 × SEK 80 · check | SEK 160 |
| Train Gävle–Hofors one way (regional)2 × SEK 120 · check | SEK 240 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | SEK 390 |
| Trip total≈ SEK 2,145 per person per day, bed included | SEK 4,290≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in SEK; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | kr 30–45 |
| Meal at Viva Bar & Kök | kr 150–250 |
| Bus 141 one way | kr 80 (check) |
| Train Gävle–Hofors one way | kr 120 (check) |
| Petrol (per litre) | kr 18–20 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Hofors railway station is 3.5 km (2.2 mi) north of the town centre; plan a bus or taxi connection.Hofors railway station is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) north of the town centre; plan a bus or taxi connection.
- Storberget's mine is open only in summer with guided tours; call ahead.
- Kratte furnace is an outdoor site with no facilities; bring water and snacks.
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 for non-EU travellers: check in Gävle or Falun.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus 141 Gävle–Hofors: about kr 80, about 1 h (check)
- Train Gävle–Hofors: about kr 120, about 40 min (check)
- Taxi from Hofors station to centre: kr 150–200
Say or show
- Hej — Hello (hey)
- Tack — Thank you (tahck)
- Hur mycket? — How much? (hoor myk-eh)
- Var är stationen? — Where is the station? (var air sta-shoo-nen)
- Pratar du engelska? — Do you speak English? (prah-tar doo eng-els-kah)
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 Hofors. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Aug (mines and furnace open, guided tours) · avoid Nov–Mar (most outdoor sights closed or snow-covered) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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