After Midsummer, we start up the engines. Welcome aboard!
For only 33 SEK, you can travel to one of the islands in Lake Vänern. In Kristinehamn, there are two Boat Bus lines: Boat 96 takes you to Alvön or Långön in about one hour, and Boat 97, the old wooden boat Stöten, takes you to Vålön in about ten minutes. You can read more about the islands further down the page.
Boat 96 has its home port at the campsite First Camp Herrgårdsliv, and the first trip of the day departs from there at 9:30 a.m. After that, the boat operates three departures from Vålösund Pier (opposite Café Pärlan on Vålösundsvägen 156) and ends the day by returning to the campsite. Boat 97 departs from the pier Vålösundsbryggan.
Welcome to start your summer adventure in the Kristinehamn archipelago!
What awaits you in the Kristinehamn archipelago?
A gem by the shores of Lake Vänern
- Boat buses to five scenic islands – for just 33 SEK.
- Cycle by the lake – route suggestions for families or ready-made cycling packages
- Paddle a kayak at sunset or to the sound of birdsong – soak in the lake views
- Lakeside hikes across three islands, nature reserves, and peninsulas – enjoy the horizon
- Swim in fresh water – from smooth cliffs or shallow sandy beaches
Hop on a boat bus and discover small islands where you can hike, swim, barbecue, and enjoy the outdoors. Walk the Three Islands Trail and take in spectacular views and sandy beaches with your travel companions. Or why not paddle a kayak and experience sunsets, birdlife, and total tranquility? Whether you’re looking for a peaceful day at the beach or a small adventure on the water, the Kristinehamn archipelago has something for the whole family – close to nature, close to the water, and close to each other.