Paddle in Värmland - Visit Värmland

Varying adventures on the water

Värmland offers many paddling opportunities, paddle through the sparkling Klarälven, visit Lurö to experience the archipelago environment or why not book a guided tour to get the most out of your trip on the water through various natural areas. On the Klarälven from Långflon in the north down to Karlstad in the south, which flows into Vänern, you can experience fantastic paddling and at Vildmark in Värmland you can also build your own log raft to experience a real adventure on the river.

At Långberget’s Sports Hotel in Torsby there is a lake system where you can go on canoe trips for a few hours, explore the area for several days, or book guided day trips suitable for the whole family. At Rottnan, you can paddle on your own on the forest river that meanders through the Värmland Finnskogen just inside the Norwegian-Swedish border. .

Enjoy more fantastic paddling areas

Here you can find more Värmland tips on paddling, canoe adventures, and other water experiences.

Discover historic Bergslagen by canoe or kayak

Paddle a canoe or kayak in the realm of locks on the Bergslags Canal. Experience an adventure with history, lock-passing, and nature. The Bergslags Canal is a canal and lake system of 65 km in beautiful nature running between Karlskoga and Filipstad. The level difference is 16 m, which is managed with 6 locks and the canal is the only one in Sweden that cannot be reached from any larger body of water. In eastern Värmland, you also find the Svartälven and Svartån rivers.

Paddle in the middle of Vänern on the beautiful Lurö

In the middle of Vänern, there is also Lurö, a magical freshwater archipelago with over 250 islands and islets. There are also plenty of attractions and hiking trails, and you can overnight and eat well in a wonderful environment. You can paddle or take the boat from Ekenäs out to Lurö. Another tip for those who like the archipelago is Kristinehamn’s archipelago where you can paddle and enjoy both sandy beaches and swimming cliffs. Along the way, there are several accommodations and attractions like Kristinehamn Manor Camping, The Picasso Sculpture, Kristinehamn Art Museum, Kristinehamn Guest Harbor Mastmagasinet.