This beautiful little mill town right on the border between Dalsland and Värmland offers cozy environments, good food and boundless nature. In the lock area you can stay and eat well at Roynes Sjömagasin and in the summer buy ice cream at Elvira's canal ice cream and watch the boats glide past.
Nature experiences & utility environment at the lock
Keep your eyes peeled for the tiny mill museum, when it's open it's well worth a visit.
The Alcatraz Activity Center is housed in the old factory premises right on the Dalsland Canal. Perfect for those who want to rent a canoe, kayak, SUP or mountain bike and go out to discover the wild nature in the area.
Gustavsfors is located by the old railroad, which today is served by trolleys. You can easily rent one at ICA Optimisten in Gustavsfors if you choose not to start at the train station in Bengtsfors.
Food & coffee
Roynes Sjömagasin
In the charming warehouse at the guest harbor, you eat well with a view of the water. Combine it with a dip in the hot tub.
roynesmagasin.se
Alcatraz
Enjoy homemade pizza and burgers at the activity center in the old factory.
alcatraz.se/restaurant
Elvira's Canal Ice Cream
In the summer, the small ice cream kiosk opens in the lock.
facebook.com/Elviras-Kanalglass
See & do
Alcatraz
Activity center with focus on nature experiences. Paddle, bike or hike. Here you can rent all the equipment you need. Stay under the stars or at their hostel/camping.
alcatraz.se
Vänna gård
On a beautifully situated farm outside Gustavsfors, very worthwhile concerts and festivals are organized, often with American music.
vannagard.se
Dressin DVVJ
Pedal along the disused railroad between Bengtsfors & Årjäng. You can rent a trolley at Optimistens Lanthandel in Gustavsfors.
www.dvvj.se/dressin
Gustavsfors Bruksmuseum
One of the world's smallest mill museums is located in an old mill in Gustavsfors. The museum is run entirely on a voluntary basis and opening hours can vary greatly.
vastsverige.com/gustavsfors-bruksmuseum
Nordleden
Hike between Bengtsfors & Gustavsfors. The 28 km straight and varied trail offers beautiful views and nice forest trails.
vastsverige.com/nordleden
Staying overnight
Roynes Sjömagasin
Small hotel with great views. With restaurant, bar and hot tub.
roynesmagasin.se
Alcatraz
Here they offer hostels, private apartments and campsites.
alcatraz.se/boende
Gustavsfors Gästhamn
The guest harbor with amenities is located by the lock at a convenient distance to restaurants, cafes and grocery store, but still in the middle of nature!
vastsverige.com/gustavsfors-gasthamn/
Gustavsfors Ställplats
Small parking lot at the community center with space for three motorhomes. Facilities are available at the guest harbor a short walk away.
vastsverige.com/stallplats-gustavsfors
Lock keeper's cottage in Gustavsfors
Rent Dalsland Canal's charming lock keeper's cottage in the middle of the lock.
Vammervikens Camping
Small and quiet family campsite 6 km outside Gustavsfors, located by Lake Västra Silen.
vammervikenscamping.se
Bunkering & stores
ICA Optimisten
Charming country store with most of what you need incl. gas and LPG.
ica.se/optimisten-lanthandel