Accommodation, shopping and experience

“Regardless of whether you want to live close to nature or in the middle of the village, there are various options to choose from. During the festival, like many others, you can camp at our Bluegrass camp in the middle of the village close to the festival area. Whether you want to camp, take the caravan or motorhome, there is room for you. At Ica, the local grocery store you’ll find everything you need for a festival weekend and take the opportunity to eat and drink well at the restaurant Gästis.”

Katarina Petersson, president

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BLUEGRASS CAMP – Torsåkers IF

If, like many, you want to stay at the Bluegrass camp at IP, make sure to pre-book your place in time! Booking, information and contact takes place via www.torsakersif.se/bluegrass

BLUEGRASS WILD CAMP – Festival area

This year we´re opening up a camping area, right by the festival. Bluegrass Wild camp is located close to the festival area so you´ll have access to both showers and restrooms, but no electricity. Book a place via bokatorsaker@gmail.com

MÅRTENS GÅRD

Just outside Torsåker you will find super cozy accommodation on the farm Mårtens in Hästbo. In the beautiful baker’s cottage from 1811 there are 5 rooms and 8 beds and is perfect for those who want to live in the countryside. During the summer, the farm shop is open and there is also a café. You can find more information on their website martensihastbo.se

GOLFVILLAN BnB

Golfvillan BnB is located next to Hofors Golf Club with a view of the lake Storgösken. Here you’ll find one of Sweden’s most beautiful 18-hole courses with its own restaurant. The golf villa offers 8 double rooms with a high standard and its own fully tiled bathroom. Another room is available with 3 beds in a bunk bed. There is also a suite to book with 8 beds and its own balcony. Extra beds are available if needed. The golf villa has large living rooms such as the family room, and a fully equipped kitchen. Residents in the Golf villa have a discount on the green fee and access to the sauna tub by the lake. Check out their website: www.gulavillanbnb.se

Långnäs Herrgård

At Lake Stor-Gösken, close to nature and swimming and only 200 meters to the first tee at Hofors Golf Club and Hofors Padel, our renovated and modernized 19th-century farmhouse is available for rent. The cottage is fully equipped for self-catering for four people with bedroom, kitchen and dining area, and shower. In addition, there are amenities such as a sofa corner with TV, Wi-Fi, and a patio with a view of the lake and golf course, as well as barbecue facilities. Check out their website: visthuset.nu

Tips on accommodation and other excursion destinations can be found at www.visithofors.se

Tourist agency

Phone: +46290-77 14 01  Mail: focus@hofors.se

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Shopping

Ica TorCenter

You don’t have to go far to find most things. At Ica TorCenter, the local grocery store in the middle of the village, there is a good selection to fill up the fridge in the caravan, for a great festival picnic or if you need a stamp. ICA is open every day between 08:00 and 20:00 and the address is Berglins väg 8.

Gulf Torsåker

Fuel, leisure accessories, fishing licenses, mosquito nets, bicycle hose and everything else that may be needed for a festival can be found at this store in Torsåker! We also want to tell you about their “Lifeguard”. Imagine waking up after a lovely festival weekend and feeling like you need a little extra energy, what’s better than two sausages with mash and prawn salad! A lifesaver!
The address is Solbergaleden 26.

Gästis

Gästis has for many many years served us good á la cart, hamburgers and pizza. This is where we have our meetings when the festivals are to be planned and this is where you go when you want to offer a nicer dinner. Did you know they have a pizza called Bluegrass! If you plan to eat, please book a table to be sure of getting a seat!
Phone: +46290-40940 Address: Gamla Landsvägen 7.

Torsåker’s Blommor

When you’re in the village and craving a really good coffee, take the opportunity to visit Torsåker Blommor. Not only is coffee and home-baked cake served here, but you will also find everything from cut flowers, bouquets and lots of other nice things to plant outside.

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EXPERIENCE

“Visiting Torsåker can be an experience in itself and we want to take the opportunity to share with you more to discover when you visit us. Of course, there is more to experiece and feel free to ask us who live there when you are visiting.”

Geranium museum

At Linda you can both see and buy over 250 different types of geraniums! In addition to gorge in geraniums, you can find fine interior details and garden plants. At your visit, you can take the opportunity to have a coffee and taste geranium cake. This is as cozy as it gets! It is the Geranium Museum that stands for the fine floral creations that adorn our bluegrass scene. Check out their new website pelargonmuseet.se

A cooling dip

Something that is wonderful is cooling off a sun-warmed body in a sparkling lake. There are more swimming lakes to choose from, but the closest are Malmjärn and Säljsjön.

Industrial history

If you’re interested in industrial history, then you have come to the right place. Visit Storberget’s mines, take a guided tour and get the story of the watchful mine lady and how 12 out-of-parish men lost their lives when they didn’t listen to her warnings. The mining of ore in Storberget laid the foundation for Gävle harbour and is a large part of our region’s history.

Gammelstilla bruk

In the middle of this industrial idyll you will find the cozy café and a whiskey distillery. Here there is art, a flea market and an interior design shop. You can find more information of this place at their website gammelstillahwhisky.se