The Canoe Trip takes place in 2025 from mid-May to mid-September. The start dates of the trip depend on the choice of transportation and duration of the journey.
Discover the Swedish nature in a unique way: with a canoe. Explore hidden spots and paddle independently across the lakes of one of the most pristine and vast areas of Europe: Nordmarken.
This summer, enjoy a moment completely into the wild and fully immerse yourself in the tranquility of the untouched nature. The ultimate chance to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Go back to the essence of travel and connect deeply with nature and your travel buddy.
Be enchanted by the vast natural area at the border with Norway, characterized by hundreds of lakes and islands: Nordmarken, a waterland located in the provinces of Värmland &Dalsland. Since 2017, we have been organizing The Canoe Trip here, and over the years, we have built up a wealth of experience. It is – truly in our opinion – the most beautiful canoeing area in Europe. Here you will also find the home of The Canoe Trip: Outpost North.
Wild camping is a right of public access in Sweden. During your trip, you can choose your own hidden spot in the forest or a private island in the middle of the lake to set up your tent. Whether you’re looking for a sportive challenge or a week of relaxation, you set the pace and intensity.
Hidden in the woods lies our Canoe Trip Basecamp – Outpost North. Here, you wake up with a view of the lake and enjoy endless silence. It is the starting point of our different canoe routes and not just any location: canoe trips have been organized at Outpost North for more than 25 years. This long history confirms what we have known for years – this is simply the best place in the region to begin a canoeing adventure.
During the booking process, you can choose to add the following options to your trip.
If you want to come to Sweden with your own car, that's possible. You can park your car at the basecamp. You can find the address here.
The best routes:
Take the ferry in Puttgarden or the Storebælt bridge to Denmark. You can buy tickets for these crossings online or on-site. Then, travel via the Øresund bridge from Denmark to Sweden. You can buy a ticket on-site at the toll gates or through this link.
Keep in mind that there will be approximately € 190 - € 330 additional costs for the ferry/bridge and toll bridge.
If you choose to travel by plane, please book your own flight tickets from the airport of your choice.
We provide an airport shuttle service from Oslo Gardermoen Airport, which will take you directly to the basecamp in approximately 2.5 hours and drop you off at the airport again after one week for your return flight home.
Please note that the flights connect with the shuttle's schedule:
Pick up Oslo Gardermoen: Monday at 13:00
Drop off Oslo Gardermoen: Monday at 12:30
You will arrive at the basecamp in Sweden on Wednesday morning. The departure from our basecamp back home is the following week on Wednesday evening. The bus will arrive back on Thursday in the late afternoon or evening.
Please note: the exact departure time back home can only be determined on the day of departure. This depends on the arrival time of the bus in the morning. The bus drivers have mandatory rest during the day, so they can bring you back home fresh and rested in the evening.
You will arrive at the basecamp in Sweden on Saturday morning. The return journey from our basecamp back home is on Saturday evening the following week. The bus will arrive Sunday late afternoon or evening.
Please note: the exact departure time for the return journey home can only be determined on the day of departure. This depends on the arrival time of the bus in the morning, which is influenced by traffic and weather conditions along the way. The bus drivers have mandatory rest during the day, so that they can bring you back home in the evening fresh and rested.
Below you will find 4 of the most beautiful canoe trips you can do. They start and end at our basecamp. The route description, map, and recommended camping spots will be provided on-site.
Choose your preferred route during the booking, depending on the athletic challenge you want to take on. Still unsure? No worries, you can always adjust this later. Of course, it's also possible to plan your own route entirely.
A multi-day canoe trek is an exciting adventure for most people. We'll summarize everything below. Did you know that we also offer canoe vacations specifically for families? Take a look at the website of Canoe Tribe to find out more.
The Canoe Trip takes place in 2025 from mid-May to mid-September. The start dates of the trip depend on the choice of transportation and duration of the journey.
The base price for this trip starts at:
€275 per person for a week trip
€150 per person for a 3-day trip
The package always includes:
Optional:
During booking, you can choose a Survival Food Pack. There is a standard version with meat and a vegetarian version. With this, you can easily prepare nutritious meals during your canoe trip. The food pack includes 3 main meals per day and snacks. Here is an example of last year's food pack.
Please note: the food pack for the upcoming summer may differ slightly from this example.
We also provide you with a Trangia cooking set to prepare your meals. This set includes:
During the canoe trip, you will sleep in locations surrounded by nature. You can choose the most beautiful camping spot every day, on a private island or hidden in the forest, as wild camping is allowed in Sweden.
In the Canoe Trip app, you will find all the shelters where you can enjoy a campfire and meet fellow travelers. You will always find a dry toilet there as well.
On the last night of your trip, you will sleep at the basecamp, where you will have access to a toilet and a hot shower.
Need camping equipment? You can easily rent it from us! For every 2 people, you will receive 1 tent, 2 sleeping bags, 2 liners, and 2 sleeping mats.
All the canoeing equipment needed for the trip will be provided by us. Curious about what you need to bring yourself?
We've created a packing list that includes all the must-haves for your adventure.
It's important that you bring not too much luggage, as everything must fit in the canoe. The less you bring, the easier both canoeing and land transport will be. A maximum weight of 20 kg per person is ideal!
Our basecamp is located in the heart of nature, 15 km from Bengtsfors and 33 km from Årjäng.
The address is:
Outpost North
Lindekullen
666 93 Gustavsfors
To make your journey as smooth as possible, we offer various transport options to suit your preferences. Discover the different ways to reach our basecamp and choose the option that best fits your needs.
Go and stay wherever you want in Sweden! Choose the most beautiful camping spots and take advantage of the unique Allemansrätten. Explore the picturesque lakes with a new view around every corner. You decide how your week will look like.
Canoeing allows you to discover Sweden in a completely new way. Paddle across vast lakes, sleep under the starry sky, and explore untouched landscapes. Each day brings new surprises and hidden gems.
Immerse yourself in a spectacular environment, where moose roam through lush green forests, sea eagles circle in the sky in search of prey, and blueberries and chanterelles are abundant for picking.
Leave all distractions behind and fully focus on each other and the surroundings. Get closer to nature and give yourself a break from constant stimuli. Truly meaningful conversations and a strengthened relationship with your canoeing partner guaranteed!
Bookings are open - your Swedish Canoe Adventure Awaits!
Take advantage of the Early Bird offer and secure your spot at the best price! With the temporary free Superflex booking policy, you can adjust your plans or cancel any time before April 1, 2025, completely stress-free.Great organization for a different kind of trip. Everything was perfectly arranged and a super flexible ranger on site who also perfectly accommodated latecomers!
Had a fantastic canoe trip. Everything was well organized, from food to equipment and information. In a beautiful setting! The staff was friendly and helpful. We will definitely do this again!
I did a very beautiful - but challenging - 18km route. The organization was excellent, the on-site ranger was very involved and provided clear and accurate information. She was also easily accessible...
A peaceful paddling route through a beautiful national park from a small and cozy campsite, in short, a fun two-day trip for those who want to adventure and relax...
An amazing experience that we won't forget. Very well organized by Travelbase, with great communication and guidance when needed. Despite that, it still gave us a great sense of freedom...
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