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Tall pines glowing in evening sun, mirrored in a perfectly still forest lake

Årjäng · Värmland · Sweden

Welcome to Håltebyn

Small Village. Big Heart.

Hidden among the forests and lakes of Värmland lies a small Swedish village with a remarkable spirit. Discover authentic countryside living, beautiful nature, traditional Swedish hospitality and a welcoming international community.

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A place to slow down

Where the Forest Feels Like Home

In Håltebyn, life follows a gentler rhythm. Mornings begin with birdsong, afternoons invite you into the forest, and evenings are made for conversation, good food and the peaceful sounds of nature.

There are no attractions to queue for here. Instead there are red cottages at the edge of the fields, still lakes that mirror the pines, moose at dusk and neighbours who still have time to stop and talk.

A pine-covered shore reflected in deep blue water under a clear sky

Four ways in

Experience Håltebyn

Summer sunset over a calm forest lake, with smooth rocks in the foreground

Lake Rinnen

Still Water, High in the Forest

Rinnen is the largest of the 25 fishing waters in the Hålteby-Rinnen fishing area, and it lies so high that it can feel like mountain country. Cast for pike and perch, take a swim at the local bathing spot or simply sit and watch the evening light turn the water to gold.

  • Fishing
  • Swimming
  • Photography
  • Lakeside picnics
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A sunny veranda corner with embroidered cushions, a rag rug and a table set for coffee
A fire burning in a whitewashed corner fireplace, with a painted cabinet in the room beyond

The taste of Håltebyn

Baked by Hand, Served with Heart

Good food here is personal. Maria at Bröd från Bygden bakes sourdough, buns and celebration cakes to order in her small craft bakery, while Hagen Familjefarm welcomes weekend guests to a farm café with home-baked cakes, hearty soups and animals to meet. And everywhere, there is time for fika.

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Stay in Håltebyn

Your Home in the Swedish Countryside

Wake up to birdsong in a traditional guesthouse in the village, or join the rhythm of a working family farm nearby. All bookings are made directly with the hosts.
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Åsen

The Cozy Guesthouse

A traditional red Swedish stuga at Åsen in Håltebyn, with a wood-burning fireplace, a shared pool and sauna, and room for up to six guests.

  • Up to 6 guests
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Åsen
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Destination Håltebyn does not take bookings or payments. Prices, availability and booking terms are set by the host and the booking platform.

A bearded face carved into the trunk of a living pine tree
A wooden eagle carved from a tree stump, with the forest in the background
A glazed veranda and a stone patio with a white bench beside the red guesthouse

Our international village

Four Countries, One Village

Håltebyn is a small, living community. Families from Sweden, Norway, Germany and England have made their homes here — some born in Värmland, others drawn by the forest, the silence and the space to live differently.

What they share is a love of this place and a habit of welcoming others. Here, a visitor is quickly a neighbour.

Sverige · Norge · Deutschland · England

Meet the village

Four seasons

Every Season Has Its Own Håltebyn

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Follow Life in Håltebyn

Moments from the forests, lakes and kitchens of our little village.
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  • Summer sunset over a calm forest lake, with smooth rocks in the foreground
  • A moose cow grazing in tall green grass while her calf looks towards the camera
  • A sunny veranda corner with embroidered cushions, a rag rug and a table set for coffee
  • A bearded face carved into the trunk of a living pine tree
  • A fallow deer buck and a spotted doe grazing on a sunlit meadow
  • Water rushing over a small weir in autumn, with golden birch leaves reflected in the river
  • A white porch with Christmas sheaves of grain on a red cottage in fresh snow
  • A grey heron among tall reeds at the water's edge
  • A small dog on a forest path among tall pines, with a lake glowing in the evening light behind

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Discover Håltebyn on Film

Films from Håltebyn — the lake, the forest and the people who live here.

Our YouTube channel “Destination Håltebyn” is being prepared. The first films about Lake Rinnen, the forest and village life will appear here.

Say hello

We Would Love to Hear from You

Mette Hermansen is the destination manager of Destination Håltebyn. Whether you are planning a stay, have a question about the area or would like to work with us, she is happy to help.

Mette Hermansen

Destination Manager — Destination Håltebyn

+47 958 80 164info@haltebyn.se

Håltebyn, Värmland

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