🛶 30 Canadians • Tours 1–10 days

Kayak rental in Värmland

Paddle on sparkling lakes and rivers – at the oldest canoe center in Western Värmland outside Arvika

Adventures for everyone

Welcome to our canoe center


Sandvikengården is The oldest canoe center in Västra Värmland With over 30 Canadians and a few kayaks. We offer canoeing adventures ranging from one day to ten days on some of Värmland’s most beautiful lakes and rivers.

The packages include all the equipment and transportation to the starting point, but you can also build your own package.

30 Canadians

INCAS AL 525 — Stable and comfortable for up to 3 people and 400 kg

Transport service

We will drive you to the starting point at 10:00 or 14:00 and pick you up if necessary

Detailed descriptions of the joints

Complete driving instructions, maps and safety walkthrough are included

All equipment

Complete package with all the canoe equipment you need – just bring your clothes and food

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Our most popular tours

Choose your paddling route


Värmeln Round Trip

4–7 days

The perfect first canoe trip! Paddle around the islands in the beautiful Värmeln, a 35 km long waterway system with minimal human development and many camping spots.

  • Start and finish at Sandvikengården
  • No transportation needed
  • Many islands for overnight stays
  • Calm paddling in beautiful scenery
⭐ Easy – Perfect for families
⚠️ During the autumn, the passage in Malsjöån may be difficult to access due to heavy vegetation growth
🎒 Canoe package Värmeln
4 days (2 people) — 1,700 kr
7 days (2 people) — 2,830 kr
Includes canoe, equipment & map

Rinnen – Värmeln

2–4 days

A classic weekend trip through an old cultural village where the first settlers in Värmland settled down. Paddling through lakes and rivers with varied landscapes.

  • Varied paddling through lakes and rivers
  • Longer lifts occur
  • Can be extended to a week trip
  • Transport to the start is included
⭐ Easy to medium
🎒 Canoe package Rinnen–Värmeln
1 canoe (2 people) 2 days — 1,740 kr
Includes canoe, equipment, map & transportation

Kola River

5–7 days

Family-friendly tour through agricultural villages along the winding Köla River. Approximately 35 km with relatively easy paddling and fewer land transfers.

  • Start in Lake Askesjön (Sweden/Norway)
  • 7 land transports
  • Bath and camping sites
  • Perfect for families
⭐ Easy – Family-friendly
🎒 Canoe package Köla river
1 canoe (2 people) — 4,510 kr
2 canoes (4 people) — 7,230 kr
Includes canoe, equipment, map & transportation to Skillingmark

Jösse river (Finnmarken)

7–14 days

For the more experienced paddler! An adventure of one or two weeks with 14 lifts through small lakes and rivers. It is often combined with Glaskogen.

  • Medium difficulty classification
  • 14 lifts (100m – 6500m)
  • Edane, Austmarka, Gunnarskog, Arvika
  • Supply-chain options
⭐⭐⭐ Medium difficulty
🎒 Canoe package Jösse river
1 canoe (2 people) — 4,510 kr
2 canoes (4 people) — 7,230 kr
Includes canoe, equipment, map & transportation to Mittanderfors

Interested in something completely different? We can customize a package for your trip or group. Fishing licenses: can be purchased digitally on ifiske.se

Complete package

What is included in the canoe package?


Everything you need for an unforgettable canoe trip. Our complete package includes:

Incas Canoe AL 525

Stable and comfortable, up to 3 people

Kayak trailer

For simple land transport

Pack tub 60L

Waterproof storage for your gear

Led description & Map

Detailed roadmap for your chosen leadership position

Tarpaulin

Protection against rain and moisture

Lifejackets

Safety for all paddlers

Rep & Spade

For anchoring and toilet needs

Transport

We’ll drive you to the starting point

Optional extras & Prices

Canoe transfer usually at 10:00

Optional extras Half day Day/time Week
Kayaking 250 kr 500 kr 2,500 kr
Kayaking is a person 250 kr 500 kr 2,500 kr
Kayak trailer – kr 40 kr 120 kr
Pack tub 60 liters – kr 20 kr 100 kr
Trangia storm kitchen – kr – kr 140 kr
T-spirit 1 liter – kr 80 kr 80 kr
Tent for 2–4 people – kr 300 kr 700 kr

Transfer

Ask us about transfers to your desired starting point – we tailor the transport to your schedule!

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Practical information


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Questions & Answers

Booking, equipment, transport, fishing and safety

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The right of all citizens to roam freely in nature

Camping, lighting fires and spending time in nature responsibly

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Security, packing list, food, clothing and weather tips

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Värmland – a landscape of nature and culture

Värmland is a region full of opportunities for adventurers and nature lovers. With beautiful lakes, calm rivers, and pristine nature, it is the perfect destination for canoeing. Here you can experience tranquility, freedom in nature, and genuine Swedish outdoor life.

Ready for adventure?

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