Canoe Tours in Bergslagen
Photos: Staffan Widstrand
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Värmland is often described as the province of nature and culture. It is also a province of wilderness with unspoiled forests, distant blue mountains and shimmering wild waters for fishing and canoeing.
The people of Värmland are known for being friendly and helpful. Hospitality and obliging manners are also typical characteristics of a person from Värmland. Värmland is an excellent recreation area. There are a lot of lakes, streams, high mountains and deep forests.
Duration: 7 or 14 days
Dates/Period: Every Saturday 12am 28.06-16.08.08.
Price: from £125/adult
Accommodation: Camping
Required: Swimming ability for adults, good health, reasonable fitness/strength. Suitable for children 10 or over. Some land transports can be physically demanding.
This is the region for those of you who are seeking a quiet, unspoilt nature holiday. Surrounded by marsh and forest, this canoe tour runs through small lakes and rivers starting on Västra Sundsjön west of Hagfors, finishing in Radasjön by Uddeholm.
Depending on the route chosen, the tour is between 85 and 105 km long. The tour also requires about 16 land crossings, many of which are 2 km or more with the longest transport needed being 4-9 km depending on water levels. A canoe wagon is included in the price to help with the portages.
Photo: Staffan Widstrand
Northern Värmland is a fascinating and diverse area, with ancient logging routes, narrow networks of lakes and rivers and enchanting woodland meres. The flora and fauna of Värmland is a cross-section of Swedish species. This is where the north and the south of Sweden meet along the plant geographic boundary of Norrland, which is also the northern limit of the oak.
Northern Värmland and the Norwegian borderland is a region that is perfect for lovers of nature and wildlife.
See also: Canoe Tours on Svartälven
Not sure which of our canoe tours is best for you? You can compare our range of canoe holidays in Sweden here.
Comments on Canoe Tours on Bergslagen:
"I got back today and can say that everyone in my group had an extremely good time. Sweden was amazing, tour as described and the staff very helpful...Again, cheers for your help in sorting out the experience". Ben
"We have just arrived home from Sweden, having experience a very enjoyable holiday. The canoe trip was well organised and equipped. The weather was definitely an improvement over British weather. The friendliness and helpfulness of Swedish people was a joy! I would recommend your holidays wholeheartedly." Tony
"Just like to say a big thank you to all at the centre where we collected our canoes and other kit. Brilliant quality canoes, Trangia cookers, etc. We will definitely be back at some point. Please will you pass on our thanks to Rikard and crew from all our party. Cheers." Martin