Canoe Tours on Rottnan
The Rottnan meanders through the north Värmland Finnish Forest, so called because of the Finnish farmers who migrated here from the east during the 16th and 17th centuries. They specialised in burning and beating the land to cultivate rye. In this way they managed to sustain themselves in this isolated forest landscape considered far too hostile by Swedish farmers.
It was here that the largest Finnish communal buildings were erected. Today the Finnish place names and traditional dishes still survive. A number of farms have been preserved in their original condition.
Duration: 4 days
Dates/Period: Start any day 05.05-19.09.08 (min. 4 adults required, see below)
Price: from £97/adult
Accommodation: Camping
Required: Swimming ability for adults, good health, average fitness/strength. Suitable for the whole family. Minimum 4 adults required. Smaller groups are possible (for safety reasons must contain min. 2 adults), charged at the full rate for 4 adults due to transport logistics.
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Rottnan is a small forest river which offers wonderful canoeing. The tour starts on the Swedish/Norwegian border by Rottnemon and ends approximately 35km south by lake Skallbergsjön.
Narrow and winding parts where pine and spruce trees stand close to the river blend with smaller lakes and open views. The river runs through Värmland's Finnish Forest and offers a real wilderness feeling. You will also pass a small village and a few farms on your way south.
Keep a lookout for wildlife - the area is home to a wide variety of animals and if you keep quiet and still near dusk you may see beaver in the river from your canoe.
This is not a guided tour - it is a discovery of your own, taken at your own pace, and you will choose your own camping spot each night. You will be given detailed advice and guidance before the start of your canoeing holiday.
See also: Canoe Tours on Röjdån
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 Rottnan:
"We had a fantastic time. On the first day we took your advice and stayed in the first couple of lakes before the river really starts. We liked it so much that we also stayed there a second night too. That day was very relaxing and well worth it but as you can imagine the next two days involved rather harder work! On the last night it rained but we had got the hang of starting good fires so that was OK...All in all it was fantastic and something we will be looking to do again next year. Thank you for all your time and effort in the lead up to the trip. It is rare in this country to get good service and well-informed people so thanks again." Nick
"I wanted to drop a quick note to thank you personally and not through a feedback form for your assistance in setting up a great trip. Sweden is a truly pretty place and your service and the service of the guys in Sweden was spot on. Even Ryanair seem to be on your side! No delays either way. Thanks very much." Jon
"The experience was thoroughly enjoyable - I will be suggesting you to all of my friends - I didn't want it to end! Thanks for a great time." Clare