Paddling through Småland’s watery wilderness
Småland’s untouched wilderness, lakes, seas and waterways are perhaps best experienced from a canoe or kayak. Spectacular water routes permeate the area allowing you to quietly navigate your serene surroundings. Whether you’re on a relaxing day trip or an action-packed weeklong expedition, Småland’s wild and wonderful waters will satisfy the adventurer in you.
Kayaking in the archipelago
Discover Småland’s archipelagos and spend the night on your own little island: there are plenty of islands but very few people. Tjust archipelago in Västervik is a beautiful place to explore by kay…
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Discover Småland’s archipelagos and spend the night on your own little island: there are plenty of islands but very few people. Tjust archipelago in Västervik is a beautiful place to explore by kayak. If you are lucky, you might even spot some sea eagles or seals among the island and skerries. Some islands have restaurants, accommodation and activities such as kayak and cycle hire. Misterhult’s archipelago is another beautiful place to experience from the waterside. Set off from charming Klintemåla to quickly arrive at this dense and initing group of islands where your paradise awaits.
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Canoeing and kayaking in Åsnen
Canoeing or kayaking across the waters of Åsnen may be the most scenic way to experience the lake. Suddenly, you will reach a different world, in many ways hidden from the mainland. The sound of hu…
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Canoeing or kayaking across the waters of Åsnen may be the most scenic way to experience the lake. Suddenly, you will reach a different world, in many ways hidden from the mainland. The sound of human activity is rare and the number of buildings negligible. There are several companies to rent your canoe or kayak from.
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Kyrkekvarn
Kyrkekvarn Kanotcenter is situated directly at the river Tidan northwest of Jönköping. The river passes through a great number of culture historical mill-ponds. The trails are sailable from may to …
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Kyrkekvarn Kanotcenter is situated directly at the river Tidan northwest of Jönköping. The river passes through a great number of culture historical mill-ponds. The trails are sailable from may to september. The nature along the canoetrails are varied and beautiful. A trip along Tidan north of Kyrkekvarn contains several places, to pass the mill-ponds, where you have to carry the canoe. A canoe-carriage is therefore necessary. The transports on land are always marked with signs.
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Korrö Craft Village
Korrö is a perfect starting point for a day of paddling in Ronnebyån. You can find all the equipment you need there, as well as picnic baskets. Ronnebyån winds from Lake Rottnen in the north, to Ro…
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Korrö is a perfect starting point for a day of paddling in Ronnebyån. You can find all the equipment you need there, as well as picnic baskets. Ronnebyån winds from Lake Rottnen in the north, to Ronneby in the south. This route is equally suitable if you want to experience a few days of hiking, or if you want to settle for a few hours.
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Kayak and SUP Adventures in Kalmar
While Småland’s nature offers incredible canoe and kayak experiences, water adventures aren’t reserved for remote areas alone. You can also explore the city of Kalmar from the water. A paddle throu…
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While Småland’s nature offers incredible canoe and kayak experiences, water adventures aren’t reserved for remote areas alone. You can also explore the city of Kalmar from the water. A paddle through the historic canals brings you up close to old buildings, and you can even paddle all the way around Kalmar Castle. Kalmar is also ideal for experiencing on a SUP board, where – if your balance allows – you can get remarkably close to the echoes of history.
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More places for your canoe experience:
Helge å (Helge river) flows into the lake Möckeln in several places. It forms a waterway perfect for canoeing both in the open lakes and calm rivers. There are also 10 or so nice resting spots in the area. If you want to try your luck at fishing you will need a fishing license which is valid for all the waters you pass in this area.
Nissan River by Gislaved is an 86 km long waterway from north to south, which has been popular among canoeists for years. The river is mostly calm, with some stretches with more currents. It runs through a beautiful landscape dominated by pine forests. Picnic spots and places for overnight stays can be found along the river.
The Emån starts in the largest tributary, the Solgenån, at Värne and continues in the main channel all the way to the coast. In the area of Vetlanda, the trail passes the villages Skede, Holsbybrunn, Alseda, Ädelfors and Kvillsfors. You will see plenty of forest along this trail.
Kristdala Kanot offers paddling experiences where you can enjoy nature together with the family on the meteorite lake Hummeln. To experience the meteorite lake in the best way, Hummeln offers several paddling experiences that you can choose from during an excursion.
Spend time in nature on nature’s terms
Enjoying nature also comes with responsibilities. Visiting nature is all about showing respect to the animals, the environment, other visitors and landowners. Leave the places you visit in the same…
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Enjoying nature also comes with responsibilities. Visiting nature is all about showing respect to the animals, the environment, other visitors and landowners. Leave the places you visit in the same state as when you arrived. Also remember that fires are not permitted everywhere – so use prepared fireplaces instead. This way, we can keep Småland’s wonderful nature healthy and rubbish-free so we can all enjoy canoeing through the wilderness for many years to come.
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