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Accommodation

The accommodation’s home page: STF Stad-Arvids stuga Färnebofjärden

Self-catering

The cabin is equipped for self-catering with pots, pans, and tableware for 8 people. You need to bring all consumables, such as kitchen and toilet paper, dish soap, cleaning supplies, dish brush, dishcloth, towels, and trash bags.  

There is no drinking water in the cabin. Bring your own.  Water for dishwashing and bathing can be taken from the river.   

A cold cellar is available.  

Cooking

Cooking is done on a wood stove. A grill is available in the outbuilding. Bring your own charcoal and lighter fluid. 

Keys

Keys are stored in a key box at Stadarna (near the boat landing). You will receive the code via SMS before arrival. Spare keys are available at Hovnäs ferry. 

Cleaning

Guests are responsible for leaving the cabin clean. Cleaning instructions and supplies are provided. A fee of 2,000 SEK applies if cleaning is not properly done. 

Toilet

There is an outhouse. Bring your own toilet paper. 

Heating

There is no electricity. Heating is provided by fire places and a wood-burning stove, and firewood is available. 

Lighting

There is no electricity. There is no electricity. Bring candles; candelabras are available. 

Parking

Parking is available at the turning area at the end of the road, near Stadarna. 

Pets

Pets are welcome but not allowed in the beds. 

Mosquitoes

There can be a lot of mosquitoes in the area. Bring insect repellent and mosquito coils or similar. 

Smoking is not allowed inside the cabin. 

Remember to bring:

  • Drinking water (Water for dishwashing and bathing can be taken from the river.) 
  • Bedding: Bring your own sheets, duvet covers, and pillowcases. Sleeping bags may be used with a bottom sheet. Blankets and pillows are provided. 
  • Candles 
  • Matches 
  • Consumables such as kitchen and toilet paper, dish soap, cleaning supplies, dish brush, dishcloth, towel, and trash bags. 
  • Mosquito repellent and mosquito coils 
  • Charcoal and lighter fluid if you want to grill 

During your stay

You are in a national park and must follow its regulations. You’ll find these in the cabin, along with maps and other information. 

Cows graze near Stadarna. Do not feed them, but feel free to talk to them. 

Please notify us if something breaks so we can replace it as soon as possible. 

Shops & postal services

The nearest store is Dalälvens Bensin & Handel in By, 20 km from Stadarna, offering a wide range of groceries. Larger stores are located in Horndal (26 km) and Österfärnebo (32 km). These stores also provide pharmacy, postal, and liquor store services. 

Upon departure

  • Ensure all fires are extinguished. 
  • Clean the cabin according to the instructions. 
  • Take your trash and empty bottles with you. There is a trash bin for combustible waste at Balforsen, about 1 km from Stadarna. A recycling station is available at the gas station in By. Thank you for considering the environment! 

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