Kayaks

Rent kayaks in Askersund and explore Lake Alsen – the northernmost part of Lake Vättern. You can start paddling directly from the harbour area in Askersund. A nice stop is Stjernsund Castle where you can stop for coffee or lunch. Afterwards you can continue towards the bay ‘Kärraviken’ in Åmmeberg, or make a tour under the magnificent bridge at Stora Hammarsundet. You can also go as far northwest as you can, into the long narrow Lake Viken.

From Askersund you can of course go all the way to the Archipelago of Lake Vättern, with hundreds of islands. On some of them you are allowed to camp, maybe you would like to spend the night out here? We are happy to tell our favourite areas and islands. Kayaking gives you a wonderful feeling of being united with the water.

Our kayaks

Our Seabird Expedition are safe and stable kayaks if you are a beginner but they are still fun and nice to paddle, also for the more experienced ones. Seabird Expedition is a sea-kayak and is best used on bigger lakes. There is plenty of space for all your gear if you want to go on an overnight adventure. We have two Seabird Expedition for rent. Paddle and life west is included.

We are happy to give you advice where to go and how to find our favourite islands and best routes. Please note that the archipelago is a nature reserve and has specific rules regarding where you are allowed to camp! Read more about the nature reserve and see map of Lake Vättern archipelago.

Are you mainly looking for paddling on rivers and smaller lakes, we recommend our packrafts or inflatable canoes.

If you are going on an overnight adventure we also rent tents, sleeping bags, kitchen gear and other things you might need for your tour.

In case you are going on a day trip and are aiming for the archipelago, we might be able to pick you up a bit further south, from Bastedalen or Olshammar. There will be an extra fee depending on pick up place, see below.

Prices

Full day 350 SEK

24 hrs 400 SEK

3 days/2 nights 1100 SEK

3-day package* 1300 SEK

* 3-day package price includes 3 days/2 nights rental. Start in the morning on day 1 and end your tour late afternoon on day 3. Delivery/pick up to Olshammar or Bastedalen for easy access to Lake Vättern archipelago.

Kayak delivery / pick up

If you want to go kayaking in the archipelago of Lake Vättern we offer delivery and pick up for a small fee, around 200-300 SEK. Good starting places are Olshammar and Bastedalen. Paddle all the way from Askersund and get picked up or have both delivery and pick up. Please let us know your wishes when you book your kayak and we will do our best to organize it!

Rent kayaks in Hallsberg

Except Lake Vättern there are also many other beautiful lakes in the area, all of them offering nice kayaking and great opportunities to overnight on an island. Both Tisaren and Sottern in the municipality of Hallsberg offers great paddling opportunities with a nice mixture of open water and areas with plenty of islands.

Contact us for information about delivery prices to the lakes in Hallsberg.

Paddling in Örebro

If you are mainly paddling along River Svartån we recommend canoe or packrafts instead since they are easier to lift.