Valbergsängen

Many active people who visit Torsby do so to go cross-country skiing in the famous ski tunnel. If you’re visiting the town as a cyclist, you’ll therefore get a wealth of culture related to physical activity as a bonus. A perfect bike-friendly place to stay in the area is Sporthotell Valbergsängen which is a newly built facility for sports, recreation, and conferences. It features both a hotel and a hostel, as well as plenty of activities to choose from.

Sports Hotel Valbergsängen is located 1.5 kilometers from Torsby. For those who enjoy biking in the woods and off-road, the surrounding area offers many great opportunities. The Valberget outdoor recreation area features mountain bike trails of varying difficulty and length. The facility also includes a gym with treadmills, spin bikes, and various strength training machines. There is also a sauna and a relaxing environment perfect for unwinding.

If you like culture and painting, a visit to the Sahlströmsgården museum in nearby Utterbyn is recommended. A beautiful farm from the last century where the three siblings and artists Anna, Bror and Ida Sahlström lived. More art can be found in Gallery Bovil in Bovilgården, which is also located in Utterbyn.

In the restaurant at Valbergsängen Today’s lunch is served, including a salad bar, drinks, and bread. Healthy and delicious for those who like to stay active and need energy. The hostel section has 62 rooms. All rooms have a TV and Wi-Fi. Guests can prepare their own meals in the kitchen, which is equipped with a refrigerator, freezer, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, and electric kettle. The hotel section has 32 rooms. All are equipped with private bathrooms featuring a shower and toilet. Frukost included in the price. The hotel rooms are also equipped with a TV and wireless Internet access, and are furnished with a desk, chairs, and storage space.