ÅRJÄNG MUNICIPALITY

Årjäng – The Land of Lakes

Many of us who live, work, and thrive in Årjäng Municipality often say that here, we’re close to everything that truly matters. We’re close to nature experiences and leisure activities, to border shopping and the big city of Oslo, to affordable and high-quality housing, safe environments for children, and excellent schools and childcare. Årjäng also has a strong and growing business sector, which – combined with all the opportunities in nearby Norway – offers a unique job market.

Live Close to Water

Årjäng is a proud and growing municipality with nearly 10,000 residents. Strategically located near Oslo, it offers easy access to the wide range of amenities of a major city. Here in Årjäng, you’ll find homes and plots perfect for realizing your dream of living by the water. You can live centrally in one of our towns and still have nature right outside your door. Big or small, house or apartment, new or old – there are plenty of options. Maybe this is where you’ll find the perfect plot to build your dream home!

An Active Cultural and Outdoor Life

With nearly 1,000 lakes, it’s easy to enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle –whether it’s swimming, fishing, boating, or paddling. The Dalsland Canal runs like a blue thread through our municipality. In winter, we go ice skating and cross-country skiing, and for cycling enthusiasts, there are fantastic gravel roads to explore. Equestrian sports are deeply rooted in the local spirit, as seen in our trotting and riding schools. Many active associations offer activities for children and youth, including football, scouting, golf, floorball, boxing, alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, and karate. At the School of the Arts, children can choose music, dance, visual arts, and design.

Music, exhibitions, and events contribute to a vibrant cultural life. Årjäng is home to Kyrkerud Folk High School with an artistic profile, a three-kilometer sculpture walk, our beloved Årjäng Troll, and beautiful canal lock environments. Every September, the Årjäng Market attracts up to 100,000 visitors over one weekend.

Did you know... Årjäng Municipality is located in one of Sweden’s most lake-rich regions. Here you'll find the Dalsland–Nordmarken lake system – a natural area spanning nearly 10,000 km², where lakes are connected by the historic and scenic Dalsland Canal.

Strong Entrepreneurial Tradition

The local business community is characterized by diversity and a strong tradition of entrepreneurship. Many residents run their own businesses. Trade, services, and manufacturing dominate, and several companies in the manufacturing sector are leading both nationally and internationally.

Travel time to Oslo and Oslo’s international airport, Gardermoen, is about one and a half hours. It takes around three hours to reach Gothenburg, and about four hours to get to Stockholm.

Årjäng’s location near the Norwegian border provides a unique level of purchasing power for a municipality of its size. Cross-border trade is primarily concentrated in Töcksfors Shopping Center and Töcksfors Retail Park. The service sector and manufacturing industry also benefit from the border location. Several Norwegian companies have established themselves in the municipality, contributing to growth in other local businesses.

Move to Årjäng

If you're considering relocating to western Värmland, you're welcome to contact Årjäng Municipality’s Citizen Service Center.

Facts About Årjäng

Population: 9 914 (2022)

Area: 1 653 km²

Towns: Årjäng, Töcksfors, Svensbyn and Lennartsfors

Selection of villages: Karlanda, Blomskog, Holmedal, Östervallskog, Västra Fågelvik

Average house price: 1 570 000 SEK (feb 2025)

Number of businesses: 1 790 (2024)

Major employers: Hanza Group, Dekker Nordic AB, Flexit Sverige AB, Nordmarkens Fasader AB, Nokalux AB and Årjängs Municipality