STF Hostel Mårbacken/Lekvattnet
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  • Conference facilities
  • Pets
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tour leader
  • Café, plain and simple dishes
  • Canoe rental
  • Fishing
  • Internet
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Opening hours
1/6-12 - 31/8-12
Telephone
Reception: +46 560-520 05
Mobil: +46 70-638 57 02
E-mail

Member's prices 2012
Single room: from 215:- /person
Bed: from 165:- /adult
Bed: from 80:- /child
Double room/Twin-bedded room: from 165:- /person
Number of rooms
9
Number of beds
24
Address
Mårbacken, Skogsgården
68591 TORSBY
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Hostel host
Jan Barten, Ingrid Barten
Website
www.skogsgarden.se

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STF Hostel Mårbacken/Lekvattnet

During the 17th century many people emigrated here from Finland, bringing with them their unique culture and heritage.

Today the word Finnbygden (Finnish settlement) has become a term to describe the traditions that live on through the culture, names, relics and buildings.

Lekvattnet was one of the villages built by the Finnish people and the hostel once served as a forest station. Today it offers cosy accommodation in cabins and dormitories. There are many animals for children to get acquainted with, and rowboats and canoes for exploring the attractive lake.

Värmland is landscape of woods and crystal clear lakes. There is great paddling and fishing along the Rottnan, a small forest river that winds its way leisurely past the hostel and through the Finnskogen (Finn woods), and is also home to many beavers. It’s well worth a visit to Karmenkynna, a homestead farm museum with several buildings displaying the living conditions of Finns that immigrated to the area.

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  • Handikappanpassat

    Accessibility for persons with disabilities

    This symbol shows that the hostel conforms to recommendations from the De Handikappades Riksorganisation (DHR): the entrance is level, or there is a ramp with maximum gradient 5 cm/m. The front door of the hostel and doors into the guest rooms and toilets are wider than 80 cm. There is at least 80 cm free space at the side of the lavatory and 130 cm in front. The shower is suitable for use by persons with disabilities. There is wheelchair access to kitchens and common rooms. At least two rooms are suitable for use by persons with disabilities.

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    Pets

    This symbol denotes that the hostel has a limited number of rooms for guests accompanied by pets. It is recommended that such rooms are booked in advance (except for at the mountain huts, where it is not possible to book in advance).

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    Shop 1

    This symbol denotes that the hostel offers a limited range of food for sale.

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    Shop 2

    This symbol denotes that the hostel offers a wider range of food for sale.

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    Shop 3

    This symbol denotes that the hostel offers leisure equipment and a wide range of food for sale.

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    Cafeteria 1

    This symbol denotes that there is a cafeteria at the hostel that offers coffee, sandwiches, and other simple meals.

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    Cafeteria 2

    This symbol denotes that there is a cafeteria at the hostel that offers breakfast, in addition to coffee, sandwiches and other simple meals.

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    Cafeteria 3

    This symbol denotes that there is a cafeteria or restaurant at the hostel that offers both breakfast and hot meals throughout the day and evening.

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    Internet

    This symbol denotes that the hostel offers at least one computer for guest use, or wireless internet connection.

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    Conference facilities

    This symbol shows that the hostel has conference facilities. There is at least one conference room with minimum capacity of 20, and at least one group room. Conference equipment such as fax, Xerox, overhead, whiteboard and flipover are available. The facility offers breakfast, lunch and dinner or self-catering facilities for conference groups.

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    Credit and debit cards

    This symbol denotes that most common credit and debit cards are accepted.

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    Laundry facilities

    This symbol denotes that the hostel has laundry facilities.

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    Equipment hire

    This symbol denotes that the hostel has a range of leisure equipment for hire.

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    Cycle hire

    This symbol denotes that it is possible to hire cycles at the hostel.

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    Canoe hire

    This symbol denotes that it is possible to hire canoes or kayaks at the hostel.

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    Sauna

    This symbol denotes that the hostel has a guest sauna.

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    Guides

    This symbol denotes that guides are available and that activities are organised by the hostel.

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    Fishing

    This symbol conforms to the recommendations of the Swedish Angler’s Association: The hostel sells fishing licences and can give advice and information about fishing waters. The hostel also has a location for cleaning fish and drying space for wet clothes.

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    Golf

    This symbol conforms to the recommendations of the Swedish Golf Federation: The hostel collaborates with the closest golfing facilities concerning information about fees and the difficulty of the courses. The hostel also serves breakfast and provides a lockable luggage room or trolley shed.

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    The Swan – official Nordic ecolabel

    This symbol denotes that the hostel conforms partially or fully to the standards of the Swan – official Nordic ecolabelling. More information

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    Nature’s Best

    This symbol denotes that the hostel arranges activities that have been certified as Nature’s Best. More information

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    The Green Key

    This symbol denotes that the hostel is partially or fully certified according to the Green Key campaign of Keep Sweden Tidy. More information

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    KRAV

    This symbol denotes that the hostel has been partially or fully certified by the KRAV organisation. More information

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    The EU Eco-label

    The EU Eco-label is a certification scheme aimed to help European customers distinguish greener, more environmentally friendly, products and services. The EU Eco-label is administered by the European Eco-labelling Board (EUEB). More information