Outdoors in Västervik
Västervik is internationally top-class when it comes to outdoor activities. On the Småland coast, you can freely and for free consume as much sea air and sea scent as you want, and at the same time take the opportunity to embark on an adventure you will not soon forget. Welcome to discover the archipelago paradise!
Hike
Västervik offers a variety of hiking trails that wind through forests, along coastlines and across archipelago islands. Whether you are looking for a short walk or a longer hike, there are options …
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Västervik offers a variety of hiking trails that wind through forests, along coastlines and across archipelago islands. Whether you are looking for a short walk or a longer hike, there are options for all levels. One of the most famous trails is Tjustleden, an approximately 200 km long hiking trail that stretches through the municipality of Västervik. The trail is divided into several stages and passes through varying landscapes, from deep forests to open fields. For those who want to explore the archipelago on foot, Hasselö and Sladö offer beautiful trails that connect the islands via a small wooden bridge.
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Cycling
A fantastic way to experience Västervik is from the saddle of a bicycle or on foot. There are cycling and hiking trails along the coast and along country roads, depending on what you want to see an…
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A fantastic way to experience Västervik is from the saddle of a bicycle or on foot. There are cycling and hiking trails along the coast and along country roads, depending on what you want to see and discover. For the adventurous there is a popular mountain bike track at the Karstorp leisure area, just outside the centre of Västervik. If you don’t have your own bike with you on holiday, there are several bike rental companies.
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ArkNat wind protection
In Västervik municipality you will find unique wind shelters created by architecture students through the ArkNat project. These artistic and natural shelters are scattered from Tällsjön in the sout…
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In Västervik municipality you will find unique wind shelters created by architecture students through the ArkNat project. These artistic and natural shelters are scattered from Tällsjön in the south to Storsjön in the north, and invite you to spend the night or take a break in the middle of beautiful nature. The wind shelters are designed to blend into the landscape and provide a different outdoor experience.
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Climbing
If you like climbing, Västervik is the perfect destination for you. The bouldering trails, where you climb rocks, attract the elite from all over the world and Västervik’s granite cliffs offer one …
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If you like climbing, Västervik is the perfect destination for you. The bouldering trails, where you climb rocks, attract the elite from all over the world and Västervik’s granite cliffs offer one of the world’s best bouldering areas for both advanced climbers and beginners. Every year the International Boulder Meet attracts the world’s elite, but there are of course also well-secured trails for beginners.
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Eagle and seal safari
Västervik’s outer archipelago offers a true wildern…
Nature & adventure
Småland is full of nature and adventure. Hiking, cy…
Go kayaking
In Västervik you can paddle in both the lake and the archipelago. There are several trails of varying difficulty and the possibilities are endless. A nice trip that stretches just over 30 kilometer…
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In Västervik you can paddle in both the lake and the archipelago. There are several trails of varying difficulty and the possibilities are endless. A nice trip that stretches just over 30 kilometers takes you through the lakes out to the sea and the archipelago to Gränsö Udde. After a lift at Ålsjön towards Toven there is a café, perfect for a coffee break. There you can replenish your energy reserves and then continue paddling through Grönvållsfjärden and Hultö where the sea opens up. Most of the islets and skerries are small and only inhabited by seabirds.
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Boat trip in the archipelago
The archipelago welcomes you with your own boat to dock wherever you please as long as you follow the rules and regulations. If you don’t have your own boat, there are places to rent in Västervik, …
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The archipelago welcomes you with your own boat to dock wherever you please as long as you follow the rules and regulations. If you don’t have your own boat, there are places to rent in Västervik, for example – sailboats or motorboats. Perhaps the easiest way to get out into the archipelago is with the archipelago traffic that calls at the larger islands in the outer archipelago during high season. Boat taxis or mail boats are other options that run regardless of weather, wind and season.
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Enjoy a meal in the Västervik Archipelago
Explore the unspoiled islands of Hasselö, Idö and R…
Archipelago traffic
Easily navigate around Västervik’s archipelago with…
Archipelago fishing in Västervik
Fishing in the Västervik archipelago offers a fantastic combination of scenic surroundings and really good fishing waters. With over 5,000 islands, islets and skerries, the area is one of Sweden’s …
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Fishing in the Västervik archipelago offers a fantastic combination of scenic surroundings and really good fishing waters. With over 5,000 islands, islets and skerries, the area is one of Sweden’s most species-rich archipelagos, creating perfect conditions for sport fishing. Here you can catch both pike, perch and sea trout – all year round.
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Wind-swept skerries, full-service islands or sun-warmed bathing cliffs? The choice is yours. Find your archipelago paradise.
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