Packrafting, hiking and exploring the archipelago of Lake Vättern – the best adventure of the summer!
Go packrafting and hiking in Lake Vättern and explore the most secret archipelago in Sweden. Criss-cross among the islands and maybe you want to explore the biggest of the islands in Vättern.
On this tour you will be using a packraft. A packraft can be described as an inflatable mini-kayak and you use a double paddle while paddling. They are very stable and easy to paddle, even if there are waves. Thanks to the flat bottom you can paddle in very shallow water and easily get to the shore of an island or a cliff.
The total weight of a packraft, paddle and life west is around 4 kg and it can carry approximately 130 kg. That means that you easily can bring all the gear need for a night in the archipelago. You attach the backpack on the front of the raft and the extra weight makes it even more stable to paddle.
Hiking on the island Stora Aspön
In the archipelago of Vättern there are plenty of beautiful islands to explore. The largest one is Stora (=large) Aspön where you find 25 km of marked hiking routes. Pack the packraft together and go explore the inner of the island! Climb the highest part that offers a beautiful view of the area, or go visit the small lake, Aspetärnen.
Choose between crossing the island to visit places where no-one else has been, or walk along the windswept coastline. Listen to the sound of the birds, search the sky for birds of prey and admire the the 400 years old trees. The nature is unique and so is the experience.
Prices
2 days / one night 1100 SEK
3 days / 2 nights 1400 SEK
Life west, fastening straps for the backpack, route plan suggestions and practical information about packrafting is included. If you need a drop off to the starting place it can be booked for 200 SEK/person. This tour can only be booked by phone or mail:
Practical information
You pick up the packraft in Askersund where we will explain how you inflate and handle it and show how to attach the backpack. Of course we are also happy to tell our favourite spots as well as places where you are allowed to overnight.
Aspa boat club, in Olshammar, is the best place to start to explore Stora Aspön, and another possible place is Bastedalen next to Hammar on the east side of Vättern. We can arrange a drop off at the starting place for a smaller fee. If you want to start on one side of Lake Vättern and be picked up on the other side we can arrange that as well.
Läs mer om naturreservatet Norra Vätterns Skärgård