Canoeing from Forest Cabin in Southern Sweden

Overview

Duration: 8 days/7 nights.

Accommodation: Choice of two cabin sizes, fully-equipped with kitchen, shower and toilet.

General good health. Suitable for the whole family. Swimming ability for adults if canoeing, no previous canoeing experience required.

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Southern Sweden is lovely canoeing country - a region of thick forest, calm rivers and clear lakes ideal for exploring by canoe.

Canoeing from Forest Cabin in Southern Sweden is a flexible log cabin holiday where each day brings a fresh adventure. With a number of options for self-guided canoe tours in the network of lakes surrounding the cabins, you will be paddling the waters of three of the counties of southern Sweden: Halland, Småland and Västergötland. The area is rich in wildlife and particularly good for birdwatching, and canoeing is a marvellously quiet and unobtrusive way to encounter the varied fauna of the region.

Canoes used are Canadian canoes suitable for up to three persons. As an alternative, you can also choose single kayaks or even a rowing boat - ideal if you would like to do some fishing!

Accommodation is in traditional log cabins near the water, fully equipped for self-catering with shower and WC. There are two options for log cabin accommodation, depending on the size of your party and the type of cabin you would prefer:

Hare, Pine Marten, Lynx and Fox cabins

Ideal for couples or families, these cabins offer accommodation for up to 5 persons in 1 x 2-person room with additional sofa-bed accommodation in the living area.

Moose and Roe Deer cabins

Perfect for groups of friends, larger families or those who simply enjoy plenty of space, these cabins sleep up to 10 persons in 4 bedrooms with additional sofa bed accommodation for 2 persons.

Canoeing from Forest Cabin in Southern Sweden is ideal for families or adults. Couples seeking a romantic getaway will find the quiet lakes and forests of southern Sweden a tonic to stir the heart! Families or more mature clients who do not wish to camp wild can combine the adventure and tranquility of a canoe tour with the comfort and convenience of cabin accommodation, with the freedom to choose for yourself the distances you would like to cover and the level of challenge.

With a choice of cabin accommodation, Canoeing from Forest Cabin in Southern Sweden offers the ideal combination of outdoor activity during the day and a comfortable and welcoming bed for the night!

Dates & Prices

Dates

The cabins are available for booking year round. Best season for canoeing mid-May to September.

Rental periods are 8 days Saturday-Saturday.

On arrival, you will be met and shown to your cabin. You will have access to your cabin from 16.00. Please check out by 12.00 on your departure day.

The Price

Prices are in British Pounds. If you wish, you are also welcome to make your payment by bank transfer in Euros or Swedish Kronor. If this would be of interest, please let us know and we will be happy to provide prices.

Hare, Lynx, Pine Marten and Fox (smaller) cabins:

£375/cabin/week + bedding and towels £8/person/stay

Moose and Roe Deer (larger) cabins

£845/cabin/week + bedding and towels £8/person/stay

What The Price Includes

Accommodation

End cleaning is included.

Hare, Lynx, Pine Marten and Fox cabins:

• Area on ground: 48 sq. metres.
• Grounds: Unfenced nature grounds with garden furniture and grill.
• Sleeping accommodation: Sleeps up to 5 persons in 1 x 2-person room with additional sleeping accommodation in living area.
• Rooms: Living room, bedroom, kitchen and bathroom.
• Kitchen: Electric stove with three hotplates and oven, fridge and freezer, toaster, coffee machine.
• Towels and tea-towels provided as standard.
• Bathroom: WC, shower, hot and cold water.
• Heating: Electric.
• Radio/TV: Radio only.
• Dogs allowed: Yes (only in Hare and Lynx cabins)
• Smoking allowed: Yes (only in Hare and Lynx cabins). Please specify when booking if you would like a smoking or non-smoking cabin.
• Fishing: Fishing opportunities next to the cabins with many good fishing lakes in the local area.
• Nearest store: 5km to small store, 10km to larger store.

Moose and Roe Deer cabins:

• Area on ground: 75 sq. metres. Total living area 110 sq. metres on 1.5 floors.
• Grounds: Garden furniture and grill.
• Sleeping accommodation: Sleeps up to 10 persons in 4 bedrooms with additional sofa bed accommodation for 2 persons.
• Rooms: Ground floor with bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and large living room; upper floor with 3 bedrooms and hall.
• Kitchen: Electric stove with four hotplates and oven, fridge and freezer, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, coffee machine.
• Towels and tea-towels provided as standard.
• Bathroom: WC, shower, hot and cold water, access to washing machine.
• Heating: Heat pump and air conditioning.
• Radio/TV: Radio only.
• Dogs allowed: Yes (Moose cabin only).
• Smoking allowed: No.
• Fishing: Fishing opportunities next to the cabins with many good fishing lakes in the local area.
• Nearest store: 5km to small store, 10km to larger store.

What The Price Does Not Include

Electricity is metered in the cabins and usage is paid on departure, rate 2.5 SEK/kWh.

Optional Extras

Canoes, kayaks and rowing boats

Canadian canoe (2-3 persons), sea kayak (1 person) or rowing boat (suitable up to 3 persons if fishing or 5 persons for other use). Paddles and buoyancy aids are included. Maps are available to purchase on site for 50 SEK (around £5) and you will be advised of paddle tour possibilities in the area.

• Weekly hire: £91/week, extras days £13/day for guests staying longer than one week.
• Daily hire: £21/day, please specify days required.

Before 16th July, bird conservation regulations mean that canoe day-tours begin approx. 1km from the cabins. After 16th July, tours begin approx. 400m from the cabins.

NB: In addition to a variety of possible paddle tours in the local area, a number of additional options for canoe day-tours which require transfers are also available. Your host will transfer you to the start point in the morning and meet you for return transfer at an agreed point in the afternoon. For these options, there is an additional charge for transfers of around 125-220 SEK/stretch and canoe, based on transfer of min. 2 canoes. Arrangements and payment for these options should be made locally with your host on arrival.

Fishing equipment

Hire of fishing equipment: £35/week or £10/day (a deposit of 300 SEK is taken locally to cover possible damage).

If you choose to go fishing for a day on the private lakes in the area, persons over 15 years of age are required to purchase a fishing licence locally, cost 200 SEK/person/week (about £20). The most commonly caught species are pike, perch and pike-perch.

NB: Fishing is on a catch and release basis. However, you are welcome to eat reasonable quantities from your catch during your stay. Pike smaller than 40cm or larger than 75cm must not be taken. Max. 3 pike/person/day - other fish must be released. Fish must be kept full length and not cut shorter - guests must show all fish for the gamekeeper upon request.

Transfers

For guests travelling by public transport, transfers from Ätran or from Ullared on arrival* (where you can shop for provisions for your stay before pick-up) and to Fegen on departure can be arranged, prices as follows:

• Transfer Ätran-cabin-Fegen: £39 for groups 1-4 persons, £58 for groups 5-8 persons
• Transfer Ullared-cabin-Fegen: £78 for groups 1-4 persons, £116 for groups 5-8 persons

*Connections Gothenburg-Ätran are limited, whereas Gothenburg-Ullared offers a wider choice of connections and shopping opportunities for provisions. Note that the food store in Ätran is closed on Saturday afternoons. Which is the most suitable pick-up point for you will therefore depend on travel times and dates.

Practical Info

Health requirements/experience

This experience is suitable for anyone in general good health who enjoys the outdoors. If canoeing, minimum 2 adults required for safety reasons, swimming ability is required for adults. No previous canoeing experience is required.

Equipment/clothes needed

A detailed recommended equipment list will be sent with your booking confirmation.

NB: We advise you not to buy equipment or clothes for your trip or to incur other non-refundable expenses such as flights until you have received confirmation of your booking from us in writing.

Groups

This experience is ideal for groups. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Paddling in three counties

Halland is a richly fertile area and was originally a province of Denmark, becoming part of Sweden in the 17th Century.

The neighbouring county of Småland in many ways typifies idyllic rural Sweden and is home to some of Sweden's greatest cultural and historical icons: Astrid Lindgren, children's author creator of Pippi Longstocking, the botanist Linnaeus and Ingvar Kamprad, the founder of IKEA. Over 50% forest, with a large number of lakes and valuable areas of bogland, Småland also contains three of Sweden's national parks.

The county of Västergötland has a varied landscape, ranging from the hills of the southern Swedish highlands in the south and east to the plains of the north and west. To the west lie the islands of the Gothenburg archipelago, while to the north the county borders Sweden's two largest lakes, Vännern and Vättern.

Additional Notes

This host has received a prestigious Swedish Ecotourism award for its commitment to high standards to cultural and environmental sensitivity.

Location

Detailed information on travel options will be sent with your booking documentation. We are happy to advise on suitable connections and assist you with any aspect of planning your journey.

By Air

Fly to Gothenburg for train and bus to Ullared (travel time from Gothenburg approx. 1 hour 45 mins) or Ätran (travel time around 3 hours). Transfer from Ullared or Ätran can be arranged as an optional extra.

Without Flying

Ferry from Harwich to Esbjerg (Denmark) for onward train/bus connections to Ullared or Ätran.

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