Sights and Attractions in Värmland: SouthThe Picasso Statue
Photo: Copyright © Värmlands Turistråd For more information please call Kristinehamn's Tourist Agency phone: 0550-881 87 ApertinThe oldest nature reserve is Apertin outside Kil in southern Värmland. Apertin is a mansion that got its name from the Scottish town Aberdeen. The mansion has a peculiar park since the saying is that every landlord should plant an unusual plant in the garden. If you walk around in the garden of Apertin you will see that the saying is true.For more information please contact Kil´s Tourist Agency phone: 0554-318 11. The church of Southern RådaAlmost by the border to the province of Västergötland lies Southern Råda. Here you can find a wooden church from the 13th century. It is famous because of its beautiful and somewhat remarkable ceiling and wall paintings.For more information and opening hours please call Degerfors Tourist Agency phone: 0586-483 93. Björkborn - the home of Alfred NobelAlfred Nobel spent his last years at Björkborns mansion near Karlskoga in south-eastern Värmland. Here you can visit his home, see his laboratory and the children are able to make their own experiments.For more detailed information please call Björkborn phone:0586-811 11 The East Bridge in KarlstadThe East Bridge is the longest stone bridge in Sweden, 168 meters long with twelve spans. The bridge crosses the river Klarälven, which is the largest river in Sweden.For more information contact Karlstad Tourist Agency phone: 054 -14 90 55 The mansion of AlsterIn this house Gustaf Fröding, one of the most famous poets in Sweden, was born. The house has a commemorative exhibition and is situated 8 km east of Karlstad.For more specific information, please call Karlstad Tourist Agency, phone: 054-14 90 55.
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