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Travel Guide Water Sports in Sweden

Water Sports in Sweden

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The 10 most beautiful water sports in Sweden

Canoeists on a lake in Dalsland
Canoeing · Dalsland
Canoe route on the course of the Dalsland Kanot Marathon
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
69.1 km
13:30 h
50 m
50 m
The three-day canoe route takes us along the route of the largest Swedish canoe race: the Dalsland Kanot Marathon
West Sweden
Paddling Rönneå
Canoeing · Skåne
One-day canoe route from Stockamöllan to Forsmöllan on the Rönne Å
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
11.4 km
3:30 h
9 m
13 m
It is said that this is the most beautiful section of the Rönne Å river in southern Sweden. For the route described here, you need about 3 to 4 hours.
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Canoeing · Värmland
Värmeln - Glafsfjorden canoe circular route
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
58.9 km
12:20 h
67 m
80 m
Peace and solitude, mixed with campfire romance and wild camping on quiet shores and small lonely islands in nature in southern Sweden. If you like these things, you are exactly right here!
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Canoeing · Värmland
Dalsland Canal full route
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
162.3 km
32:35 h
47 m
107 m
on the Dalsland Canal from the Norwegian border to Vänern. Traveling by canoe, you sometimes sleep wild, at campsites, or at the DANO rest areas (paid nature card required).
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It is not always windless...
Canoeing · Jämtland
Harkan canoe route
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
102.8 km
20:54 h
28 m
106 m
6-day canoe route and 104 km paddling on the Harkan. Leisurely route without major difficulties in magnificent nature.
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Småland offers numerous canoe rentals and designated kayak and canoe routes
Kayaking · Småland
KAYAKING ON ÖDEVATEN
Toprecommended route
1
13.9 km
2:24 h
11 m
11 m
A wonderful kayaking area can be found at Ödevata, 15 kilometers east of Emmaboda in Småland: Lake Ödevaten offers nature experiences in pure wilderness – including moose sightings.
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Canoeing · Dalarna
Kanutour Svartälven 1: Tyfors-Hällefors
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
1
51.9 km
72:00 h
12 m
45 m
Kanutour von Tyfors nach Hällefors
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Kajakk i Bohuslän: Enkel kajakktur til en nydelig plass
Kayaking · Bohuslän
Enkel kajakktur med overnatting
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
5.8 km
0:59 h
0 m
14 m
Dette er en tur som passer om man bare skal en liten tur og overnatte ute i havet. Turen går fra Nordkoster ut til Tenholmarna ca 1 km. padletur avgårde, deretter dagen etter  en liten padletur inn til Basteviken.
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Canoeing · Värmland
Kanutour Dalsland 2017 Tag 5
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
11.5 km
5:41 h
169 m
165 m
Tag 5 unserer Kanutour im Dalsland, mit Besuch des Autofriedhofes Bastnäs.
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Create beautiful memories in Sweden | Canoe Sweden
Canoeing · Eidskog
Short Norwegian Tour | Canoe Sweden
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
57.5 km
11:35 h
100 m
181 m
Short Norwegian Tour Easy 4-Day Tour that starts in Norway and ends in Sweden.
Canoe Sweden
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Solviken - Ryssbyån by Flo
August 11, 2025 · Community
Route done on August 11, 2025
Photo: Flo, Community
Photo: Flo, Community
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Long Norwegian Canoe Tour | Canoe Sweden by Stefan
March 12, 2025 · Canoe Sweden
Fantastic route done with Canoe Sweden.
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Route done on July 05, 2024
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Nice kayakingtour outside Dalarö by Daniel
February 16, 2024 · Community
Great daytour when we rented kayaks from Dalarö Kajak
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