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Some tips before you go
- Start with a short and easy trip to see what you can do.
- Stay close to the shore, distances look shorter on the water.
- Bring a map.
- Check the weather, it can change quickly.
- Do not paddle alone. Paddle with others, it is safer and more fun.
- Wind and currents can be stronger than you think.
- Keep spare clothes, your phone and keys in a waterproof bag, and dress for the water temperature, not just the air.
- Bring extra food, you may need more energy.
- Always wear a life jacket.
Askersund
From the harbour in Askersund, there are good paddling routes for both beginners and more experienced paddlers. The areas close to the harbour and shore are calmer and suitable for shorter, safer trips. In calm weather, more experienced paddlers can follow routes out to islands and more open parts of northern Lake Vättern, where the nature is more dramatic but also more exposed to the weather.
More information:
- Bus stop Askersunds busstation, route 700, 704, 707, 752 (weekdays only) and 790.
- Welcome to Experitur – rentals and activities in Askersund
- Dohnaforsån - bäversafari - Visit Askersund
- Bäversafari in Dohnaforsån - Naturkartan
- Nature and culture with true wilderness - Visit Askersund
- Vildmarken runt udden (Wilderness along headland) - Naturkartan
- Paddle through nature and culture with a real sense of wilderness - Naturkartan
Hällefors
Svartälven in Hällefors offers canoe trips along a varied river, with routes suitable for day trips in a natural setting.
The experience can vary depending on the route, water level and weather conditions. The area is used for organised canoe trips as well as canoe hire, with start and finish points designed for paddling
More information about:
- Bus stop Hällefors resecentrum, route 400, 402 (weekdays only), 420 och 490.
- Svartälven canoe routes - Hällefors Vandrarhem & Kanotcenter (canoe rental)
Karlskoga
Möckeln is a large and varied lake with open water, calm bays and scenic shores. Around Karlskoga, there are many places where you can easily get in and out of the water. The lake offers both wide views and sheltered areas for calm paddling.
For beginners, it is best to paddle close to the shore and in sheltered bays. It is safest to go out when the wind is light. Möckeln can quickly become difficult to paddle on when it is windy, with waves on open water. In strong winds, you should avoid going out. More experienced paddlers can, in good weather conditions, take longer trips and explore more of the lake.
Möckeln is best suited for planned day trips, where you adapt your route and level of difficulty to the weather and your own experience.
More information about:
- Bus stop Karlskoga lasarett, route 502 and 593 (weekdays only). You can change to bus 502 or bus 593 at Karlskoga bus station. It is about 1 km from the stop to the kayak vending machine (Kayakomaten).
- KAYAKOMAT - Karlskoga Aggerudsviken - Canoe rental
Lindesberg
Lindesjön offers varied paddling, with both more open water and more sheltered areas close to the shore. The lake is centrally located in Lindesberg and combines easy access with a natural setting, making it popular for everyday outings and calm day trips.
For beginners, it is best to paddle close to the shore and in the calmer parts of the lake, where it is easy to take breaks and feel safe on the water. More experienced paddlers can, in good weather conditions, take longer trips across more open water and experience the full variety of the lake. In windy conditions, Lindesjön can quickly become more challenging, so it is important to adapt your route and trip to the conditions.
More information about:
- Bus stop Lindesbergs resecentrum, route 30 (weekdays only) and 31 (city bus) and route 300, 308 (weekdays only) 351, 406, 420 and train.
- KAYAKOMAT - Lindesberg - Canoe rental
Nora
Norasjön offers beautiful Bergslagen scenery, with forest-lined shores and several calm bays that are well suited for paddling. Its location close to Nora makes the lake easy to access and popular for shorter trips and quiet nature experiences.
For beginners, it is best to paddle close to the shore and in sheltered parts of the lake, where it is easy to take breaks and feel safe. More experienced paddlers can, in calm weather conditions, take longer trips and also paddle out to Alntorps island. This requires good judgement of weather and wind, as it involves paddling across more open water.
More information about:
- Bus stop
- Nora station, route 401, 402 (weekdays only), 403 (weekdays only), 406, 420 and 490. It is about 1.1 km from the bus stop to the kayak vending machine (Kayakomaten).
- Gunnarsbergsvägen, route 401. It is about 700 m from the bus stop to the kayak vending machine (Kayakomaten).
- KAYAKOMAT - Nora First camp - Canoe rental
Örebro - Hästhagen
The area around Hästhagen, Karlslund- and Stadsslingan offers calm and easy paddling close to the city. The water runs through green areas, parks and cultural sites, creating a peaceful and fun activity.
The routes are sheltered and suitable for beginners and families. Stadsslingan makes it easy to combine nature and the city, while Karlslund offers a greener and more calm environment.
More information about:
- Bus stop:
- Stödjegränd, route 3 (city bus), 800 m from the bus stop to Hästhagen.
- Hagacentrum, route 6 (city bus) and route 520 och 890 (Sommarbussen). 1.3 km from the bus stop to Hästhagen.
- Hästhagens activities and prices – KFUM Örebro - Canoe rental
- Karlslundsslingan - Naturkartan
- Stadsslingan - Naturkartan
Örebro - Hjälmaren och Hemfjärden
In Örebro, you can paddle in different types of water, from calm city areas to more open water. Lillånslingan offers safe and easy paddling through green areas and the city. It is especially suitable for beginners and short trips. At Fågeludden and in Hemfjärden, the water is more open. These areas are best when the weather is calm but can become more difficult when it is windy.
These areas make it possible for both beginners and more experienced paddlers to find suitable routes and adjust their trip to the weather and their own ability.
More information about:
- Bus stop Wadköpingsvägen, route 6 (City bus). It is about 200 m from Wadköpingsvägen to Örebro Kanotförening and about 1 km from the bus stop to the kayak vending machine (Kayakomat).
- Canoe rental - Örebro Kanotförening
- KAYAKOMAT - Örebro småbåtshamnen Canoe rental
- Lillånslingan - Naturkartan
- Kanotföreningen - Fågeludden - Naturkartan