STF Tivedstorp
– the old village hostel in the midst of Tiveden
Tivedstorp is an old village located in a glade in the middle of the forest, surrounded by the beautiful and mysterious nature of Tiveden, ”the fairy tale woodland”, with meadows, fresh water and crisp air.
Tivedstorp is a hostel, cafe and restaurant. It’s a perfect spot for relaxation and recreation, and with the National Park of Tiveden right around the corner you have endless possibilities for outdoor activities.
The complex has 70 beds in the hostel, a caravan parking, camping, conference facilities, chapel, bookable party venue, sauna, hot tub, outdoor stage, volleyball court, green areas and more.
Tivedstorp is also rich in culture, as we host a variety of art exhibitions, music events and more.
Contact
Address:
Tivedstorp
695 96 Tived
Phone: +46 584 47 20 90
E-mail: boka@tivedstorp.se
Hostel
Tivedstorp’s hostel offers pleasant rooms and cottages in an old-fashioned and rural environment. We also have camping areas for tents and mobile homes (see more further down this page).
More information about the specific rooms is available further down this page. Booking can be made directly in our booking system.
As a resident at the hostel, you have access to kitchens for self-catering. Some rooms come with their own kitchenette and for the ones without we refer you to one of our shared kitchens. Remember to bring the food you want for your stay at Tivedstorp. The nearest store is Tived’s Lanthandel in Sannerud (distance 8 km). The nearest larger grocery stores are in Laxå, Askersund or Karlsborg.
Our reception can be found in Kaffestugan, where we also have wireless internet, which our guests are welcome to use for free. Please note that we are located in a remote area and the internet connection can be poor.
Don’t plan for heavy internet usage during your stay.
Check-in is 16:00-19:00. Staffed reception Friday and Saturday during low season and daily during high season (June 21st – August 17th 2025). At other times, keys are given via a key cabinet or by agreement. Let us know if you will be arriving late (when you make your reservation), and we will make sure you get access to your reserved room. More information follows in the booking confirmation.
Check-out is 08:00-11:00. Staffed reception Saturday and Sunday during low season and daily during high season (June 21st – August 17th 2025). At other times, the key is left in the key cabinet.
Kaffestugan is also the home to our café and restaurant. It has varying opening hours depending on season and capability. If you plan to eat in our restaurant, please check our website for opening hours or contact us to ensure that it is open. In 2025, the café will be open daily during high season (June 21st – August 17th).
Breakfast buffet is served in Kaffestugan on weekends during low season and daily during high season (June 21st – August 17th 2025) at 08:00-10:00. The price is SEK 130 per adult and SEK 85 per child aged 3-10. Children under the age of 3 eat for free with adults. Breakfast is available as an option when booking online. It can also be booked in the reception during check-in.
WC and/or shower is available privately for some rooms, others have shared access to common facilities, see more information in the room list below. There are public toilets in the WC-house near Kaffestugan.
Bed linen and towels. You can bring your own or rent a set from us. The price for renting bed linen and towels is SEK 125/set. For reasons of hygiene, a brought along sleeping bag is not an alternative to a made bed. The bed linen set is available as an option when booking online.
Cleaning the room on departure: you can choose to clean the room yourself, or you can leave it to us for a fee. The price for final cleaning varies depending on the type of room, from SEK 400, and can be selected when booking online. If you choose to clean yourself but leave the room in a very poor condition or uncleaned, we charge a cleaning fee from SEK 800/bedroom, (SEK 1600 for a two-bedroom accommodation).
Extra bed can be had for most rooms, at a cost of SEK 200. Available as an option when booking online. Travel cot for babies is available to borrow free of charge. Children under 3 stay free with adults, if they do not need an extra bed.
Dogs are allowed in the accommodation premises. The owner is responsible for everything the dog does and must keep a good eye on their dog at all times, for the sake of other guests. The dog must be leashed outside and not left tied and unattended. Dogs are not allowed in common indoor areas.
Cancellation policy: free cancellation up to 7 days before arrival. The full amount is then charged. For large group bookings, other cancellation rules apply, as agreed. If the booking has been made via a booking service other than our own, the cancellation must also be made through them (e.g. STF or booking.com)
Tivedstorp is connected to STF, the Swedish Tourist Association. For those of you who are members of STF, a discount of SEK 50/person and night is deducted from the room price. (Does not apply to more extra beds than the room is calculated for). This is done in the booking system, using your membership number. Example: for 2 adults staying 2 nights, choose “Member of STF” when finishing your booking, add 4 as the amount.
If you want to become a member of STF (345 SEK per adult), we are happy to help you when you arrive at Tivedstorp, and give you a discount afterwards.
For larger bookings and other questions, feel free to contact us:
Phone: +46 584 47 20 90
E-mail: boka@tivedstorp.se
Our cottages
Helgestugan
The cottage Helgestugan is our smallest room and one of the coziest. Imagine a tent in which you can stand upright, but with real walls and electricity and you will have the right expectations. It has a double bed where the beds can be pulled apart. Helgestugan has its own patio and outdoor furniture. Toilet, shower and kitchen are shared with others and are located in the nearby building, Stallet (F).
Up to 2 people: SEK 750/night
Johannastugan
Cozy cottage with comfortable double bed and fireplace. The cottage has basic cooking options with a small kitchen with hob, microwave, fridge, tap and sink, dining table and patio. Shared WC, shower, kitchen and dining room in the nearby building Stallet.
Up to 2 people: SEK 1100/night
Hindrikstorp
Cozy and genuine old cottage with comfortable double bed. Fireplace in both the bedroom and in the living room with sofa. Shared WC, shower, kitchen and dining room in the nearby building Stallet.
Up to 2 people: SEK 950/night
Tibacken
Our largest and most equipped cabin, which is a bit remote from the rest of the village. Equipped with a comfortable double bed and fireplace in the large room. In the kitchen there is a wall-mounted single bed in child size. The kitchen is equipped with a small stove, small oven, refrigerator, coffee maker, faucet and sink as well as a dining area. In the outhouse there are three small rooms, one of which has two beds, and the others have a shower and composting toilet. The patio overlooks our paddocks and has the finest sunset view of the village. Highly recommended for families.
Up to 5 people: SEK 2150/night
Johansgården (A)
Johansgården is the largest house at Tivedstorp and it holds ten beds. For rent as a whole unit. Perfect for a larger group who wants their own areas to socialize. The house has WC and shower on the upper floor, well-equipped kitchen, spacious dining room and lounge with fireplace on the ground floor. Space for extra beds is available. Johansgården’s beds are divided into four bedrooms, A1 (two rooms), A2, A3 and a daybed in the living room.
Entire house, up to ten people: SEK 3650/night
A1: Unit on the lower level with two bed rooms. One with a double bed, and the other with two single beds.
A2: Room on the upper level with two single beds, put together.
A3: Room on the upper level with a double bed and a single bed.
Our rooms in houses:
Bagaren (B)
Building Bagaren (transl. The Baker) has two rooms with three and four beds respectively, as well as showers and a WC downstairs. It also houses our bookable sauna and hot tub. It has a shared kitchen (called the B-kitchen) for self-catering with a separate entrance on the ground floor. Bagaren shares a pleasant courtyard with Prästgården, where there are barbecue areas and outdoor furniture.
B1:
4-bed room divided into two separate rooms with two single beds in each, on the upper floor in Bagaren. (Evacuation route through window). Private WC in the hall between the rooms. Coffee maker and faucet with sink. A communal kitchen can be found in the same building, via another entrance. Shower shared with others on the ground floor.
Up to 4 people: SEK 1350/night
B2:
Room on the upper floor in Bagaren with three single beds. (Evacuation route through window). Fridge, faucet with sink and coffee maker among other things. Shared WC and shower on the ground floor. A communal kitchen can be found in the same building, via another entrance.
Up to 3 people: SEK 900/night
Prästgården (C)
In Prästgården (C) there are twenty-four beds divided over eight rooms. Several rooms have their own WC and some have their own shower. Outside the L-shaped house there is a pleasant courtyard with barbecue areas and outdoor furniture for socializing. It is shared with the building Bagaren which also houses a kitchen for self-catering as well as a shared toilet and shower.
C1:
Room on the upper floor in Prästgården. (Evacuation route through window). Divided into two separate rooms with three and two single beds respectively. Kitchenette with coffee maker, microwave oven, fridge and faucet with sink in one of the rooms. WC in the hall between the rooms. Shared shower and shared kitchen in adjoining building (Bagaren).
Up to 5 people: SEK 1550/night
C2:
Room on the ground floor in Prästgården with a double bed. Kitchenette with coffee maker, fridge, faucet with sink, dining table and private WC and shower. Shared kitchen in the adjoining building (Bagaren).
Up to 2 people: SEK 1000/night
C3:
Room on the ground floor in Prästgården with double bed and private WC. Shared shower and shared kitchen in adjoining building Bagaren.
Up to 2 people: SEK 900/night
C4:
Room on the ground floor in Prästgården. Divided into two rooms, with a bunk bed in one room and two single beds in the other. Private WC in the hall between the rooms. Shared shower and shared kitchen in adjoining building Bagaren.
Up to 4 people: SEK 1200/night
C5:
Room on the ground floor in Prästgården with a double bed and two single beds. Shared WC, shower and shared kitchen in adjoining building (Bagaren).
Up to 4 people: SEK 1100/night
C6:
Room on the ground floor in Prästgården with a single bed and a bunk bed. Kitchenette with hob, coffee maker, microwave, fridge, tap with sink and dining table. Private shower and WC.
Up to 3 people: SEK 1050/night
C7:
Room on the ground floor in Prästgården with a single bed and a bunk bed. Kitchenette with hob, coffee maker, microwave, fridge, tap with sink and dining area. Private shower and WC.
Up to 3 people: SEK 1050/night
C8:
Room on the ground floor in Prästgården with two single beds and a bunk bed. Kitchen with hob, coffee maker, oven, fridge, tap with sink and dining area. Private shower and WC.
Up to 4 people: SEK 1,500/night
Stallet (F)
A slightly cheaper accommodation option with a simple but comfortable standard. Stallet has plenty of common areas, several shared toilets and showers, a large double-equipped shared kitchen and a pleasant dining room with several long tables, a fireplace and sofa group. Outside there is a barbecue area with a beautiful view of the village and a wood fired pizza oven that guests are free to use. The building also has a party lodge.
F1:
Room on the ground floor in Stallet with two single beds. Shared showers and WC’s as well as shared kitchen and dining room with fireplace in the same building. Please note that sound travels easily between Stallet’s bedrooms and the room is priced accordingly.
Up to 2 people SEK 700/night
F2:
Room on the ground floor in Stallet with two single beds. Shared showers and WC’s as well as shared kitchen and dining room with fireplace in the same building. Please note that sound travels easily between Stallet’s bedrooms and the room is priced accordingly.
Up to 2 people SEK 700/night
F3:
Single room on the ground floor in Stallet with a 120 cm bed. Shared showers and WC’s as well as shared kitchen and dining room with fireplace in the same building. Please note that sound travels easily between Stallet’s bedrooms and the room is priced accordingly.
SEK 450/night
F4:
Room on the ground floor in Stallet with a double bed and a bunk bed. Shared shower and WC as well as shared kitchen and dining room with fireplace in the same building. Please note that sound travels easily between Stallet’s bedrooms and the room is priced accordingly.
Up to 4 people: SEK 1000/night
F5:
Room on the upper floor in Stallet with six single beds. It also has a table and six chairs. Shared shower’s and WC’s as well as shared kitchen and dining room with fireplace in the same building. Please note that sound travels easily between Stallet’s bedrooms and the room is priced accordingly.
Up to 6 people: SEK 1500/night
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Camping sites and Caravan parking
At Tivedstorp you can put up your own tent in our Camping sites and park a mobile home or caravan in our Caravan parking.
Tents at camping sites
We have two areas for camping in tents at Tivedstorp. One is in the middle of Tivedstorp, near the volleyball court, between the buildings Prästgården and Stallet. The other is a little more remote and is called Naturcampingen, opposite the house Missionshuset.
When you book a tent spot at Tivedstorp, you get access to many things in the area. In the building Stallet there are several toilets and showers and a shared kitchen and dining room with a fireplace and common areas. Outside Stallet there is a barbecue area and a wood-fired pizza oven. Barbecue areas are also available next to the tent site.
If you come by car, it must be parked at the main parking lot, as there are few parking spaces near the tent sites and they are reserved for rooms and cottages nearby.
Booking a spot at the camping site is made through our booking system.
Motorhomes & Caravans at the Caravan Parking
Our Caravan parking is right next to the main parking, close to Kaffestugan. There are some spaces with access to electricity. They can be booked in advance via our booking system. There’s also places without electricity. The booking includes access to WC in the nearby Toaletthuset by Kaffestugan.
Café & Restaurant
Kaffestugan (transl. The Coffee Cottage)
Our reception can be found in Kaffestugan, where we also have wireless internet, which our guests are welcome to use for free.
Kaffestugan is also the home to our café and restaurant. It has varying opening hours depending on season and capability. If you plan to eat in our restaurant, please see our opening hours or contact us to ensure that it is open.
Breakfast buffet is served in Kaffestugan at 08:00-10:00. Only on weekends during low season and daily during high season (28/6-11/8 2024) . The price is SEK 130 per adult and SEK 85 per child aged 3-10. Children under the age of 3 eat for free with adults. Breakfast is available as an option when booking online.
Activities
Hiking
Tivedstorp is the perfect starting point for longer hikes around Bergslagsleden and Kyrkstigen. Stage 16 and 17 of Sweden’s famous Bergslagsleden both starts and ends here at Tivedstorp. We also have two forest walks of 2 and 5 km right around the corner. With the beautiful wild nature of Tivedens National Park just 5 km away we can assure you the adventurous hiking experiences. Offering over 30m of marked paths, the Tiveden National Park provides ideal settings to explore the rich nature. Regardless of how far you want to hike, there will be a route to suit what you’re looking for.
More information about the national park can be found at the official site Tiveden National Park
Biking
Bring your bike and pedal 4 km to Vitsand for clear white beaches and great swimming possibilities, or try some of the other biking trails. Various trails across the area provide a pleasant ride or a serious challenge for the hardened mountain biker. For more information on biking in Tiveden see www.tiveden.se/cykla
Horseriding
Ride on your own or rented horse along Tivedens long riding trails. Horseriding guests who come to Tivedstorp have the perfect opportunity to stay here, leaving their horses in one of our pastures. Visit www.ridledertiveden.se for more information.
Paddling
Rent a canoe and paddle in lake Trehörningen and other beautiful lakes. Contact us for more information.
The Chapel
The wanderer’s chapel at Tivedstorp can be used for services, weddings, christenings and other ceremonies. The chapel holds about 40 people. With the grand bells right outside, wedding ceremonies can be held outdoors in a beautiful and idyllic atmosphere.
For more information about the chapel, contact us.
History
16th century-19th century
: In the late 16th century large areas of Sweden were still wild and unsettled. At the same time there was crop failure, land shortage and uprising in the woods of eastern Finland. The Swedish state saw an opportunity to get more taxes by populating the wilderness and offering the Finns land and tax-free years. This resulted in the cultivation of the remote woodlands which we today call Finngrounds. Tiveden was one of the most southern areas populated by Finns and Tivedstorp was originally a Finnvillage.
In the 17th century Lill-Hindrik Hindriksson came wandering through the forests of Tiveden to cultivate the woodground. Lill-Hindrik slashed and burned the first wood ground here, far away from other populated areas. This lonely settlement made the base for a village which was called “Lilla Hindrikstorp” for a long time. Lille-Hindrik was the first of the Finns who found work here at a charcoal kiln and many others followed. Many of them settled in the beautiful glade which today is known as Tivedstorp.
The growth was slow, where a population register from 1774 states five households, 1829 nine, 1846 fourteen, and in 1870 twenty. It was hard to make a living working in a charcoal kiln and Tiveden quickly became a deserted area. The village now known as Tivedstorp became more and more desolate as a result.
20th century : Two hundred years later – in the 1950s – Tiveden was like many other rural areas in Sweden, being abandoned with many of the farms remaining empty. In 1952 the foundation Tivedstorp was created. Sven Danell, bishop of Skara, and many nonprofit organizations created residencies for immigrants whose family providers could find work in forestry. Farms were bought and made ready to use and in 1954 the first immigrants moved in. In 1956 a Romanian family of three generations consisting of 21 people arrived. People came to visit the small colony in the forest. They modestly asked if it was possible to buy a cup of coffee. Of course! It became popular and in 1959 IM opened a proper coffee place serving by the tree in the cabin of old mother Johanna, today known as the old coffee house. When the Romanian family moved to other jobs in the area in 1961/62 they had grown to 42 people. The foundation discontinued and IM took over the responsibility for the ground and facilities.
Throughout the years Tivedstorp has expanded much from it’s original buildings. The handicraft shop was built in 1961, the new coffee house in 1965, the chapel 1968, the stables 1971, the bells 1973, the guest houses in 1975 the tent places in 1985 and the Grillstuga in 2021.
Take a look around Tivedstorp!
or have a look a the area map:
How to find us
GPS-coordinates:
WGS 84: N 58° 45.5000′, E 14° 35.5333′
WGS 84 – decimal: 58.758333°, 14.592222°
RT90: X 6515754, Y 1429799
SWEREF99: N 6513214, E 47640
By car
Take your car or motorcycle. From E20, exit at Laxå or Finnerödja towards Tived, then follow the signs to the National Park.
From Askersund, go to Laxå, exit towards Tived, follow the signs to the National Park.
From Karlsborg, take road 49 towards Askersund, exit at Bocksjö towards Tived, follow the signs to the National Park, pass through the park.
From Töreboda, go towards Karlsborg, exit at Undenäs towards Tived, follow the signs to the National Park, pass through the park.
By train & bus
The nearest railway station is in Laxå, located at the western junction between Stockholm and Gothenburg. Both regional and commuter trains stop there. Hallsberg is a larger station, and might be a better option, depending on where you travel from. See www.sj.se for more detailed information.
Travel to Tivedstorp with the help of Närtrafiken in Örebro Län. If you pre-book, they provide pick up at major stops (Laxå or Askersund) and drive you to us. They operate within these times: Daytime: Non-holiday Monday – Friday 09.30 a.m. to 02.30 p.m. Evening time: Non-holiday Monday-Thursday 05.30 p.m. to 09.00 p.m. Weekends: Saturday – Sunday 10.00 a.m to 04.00 p.m.
The booking is made by phone. The trip can be booked no earlier than 14 days before departure. You can call the Order Center Monday to Friday 08.00 a.m. to 04.30 p.m via phone (+46) 771 – 92 00 00. When you book, you need to state: social security number, phone number, planned payment method for the trip, number of passengers, if you are bringing any pram, aids, luggage. If you are going to travel further by connecting bus or train, you need to let them know when you order the trip. Närtrafiken plans the journey so that you arrive in time. More info at Närtrafiken Örebro Län.
Hike, Bike & Ride
There are plenty of ways to get to Tivedstorp, and it can be extra exciting and fun if you choose to leave your car.
Hike on Bergslagsleden, which is one of Sweden’s longest hiking trails. It is divided in 17 stages which are between 7 and 23 km long. The trail starts at Kloten, which borders to Dalarna, and Tivedstorp represents the last stop (stage 16 and 17) before it ends at Stenkällegården.
Bike after the green marked Sverigeleden and make a detour to Tivedstorp on Tivedsrundan.
The riding trails of Tiveden have fine routes to Tivedstorp – both the rider and the horse can have a break and rest here.