In 2025, a unique edition will take place, from Sunday, August 10 to Sunday, August 17.
Would you like the Family Canoe Trip to return next year with more dates? 🛶✨ Let us know now by expressing your interest! Just click here.
– And family –
– And family –
New in 2025: The Family Canoe Trip!
For kids and adults alike, experience 7 days of family adventure, combining nature and exploration! Discover Sweden and its wild nature, paddle on lakes, take part in activities suited for both little and big adventurers, and create unforgettable memories in the great outdoors.
Taking a trip back to your roots, The Family Canoe Trip invites you on an adventure in the heart of Värmland-Nordmarken, a region where children are the true explorers. Discover preserved places together, away from the beaten path, and reconnect with what matters most: nature
Your odyssey begins at the base camp with a comprehensive briefing that will perfectly prepare you for the start of the adventure: understand the route, master your canoe, know the equipment, and ensure your safety. Join in on activities that spark curiosity, learn bushcraft techniques, and end your days around a campfire, roasting marshmallows and sharing your adventure moments.
Our on-site team, available 24/7, ensures your experience is unforgettable every step of the way!
Every day, you paddle between 10 and 20 kilometers. No worries, it's a manageable and accessible distance for families with children from 8 years old. Younger kids under 8 are also welcome, but from 8 years old, we consider them ready to paddle! If needed, an extra seat can be added, allowing for a third person. Our route remains flexible: you can choose to paddle leisurely or take on a challenge, every kilometer will be experienced at your own pace.
The days are built around simple and authentic activities: wood carving with branches collected on-site, treasure hunts in the forest, techniques for starting a campfire, bread baked directly on the coals, and more.
Set off to discover the Swedish lakes by canoe. Start with a canoeing introduction on the lake from the base camp, then explore the beauty of Sweden during your multi-day stay.
In the evening, what better way to warm up than by a campfire? Have you ever tried to start a fire with flint? And of course, marshmallows are a must!
With a fishing license, you can fish all week and try to catch pike, perch, or bream. This license is available at the base camp. Who knows, maybe you'll enjoy some freshly caught fish during your water adventure?
At the end of the day, our team often organizes activities. It's the perfect opportunity for parents to enjoy a moment of peace in front of their tent.
Set off on an adventure with your Explorers' Notebook. Through it, discover all the secrets of Swedish nature: follow animal tracks, learn to navigate using the sun, and have fun with a variety of games.
Every day, prepare your meal in the great outdoors with the cooking kit we provide. But what could be better than cooking directly over the campfire? Roast bread on a stick and treat yourself to delicious homemade cinnamon rolls cooked over the coals.
While paddling, you might just spot deer, moose, foxes, or even osprey. The wildlife in Sweden is amazing! Will you be able to find all the animal tracks mentioned in the Explorers' notebook?
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In 2025, a unique edition will take place, from Sunday, August 10 to Sunday, August 17.
Would you like the Family Canoe Trip to return next year with more dates? 🛶✨ Let us know now by expressing your interest! Just click here.
Starting from €415 per person. Children benefit from the following discounts:
The age considered is that on the day of departure.
The package always includes the following elements :
Optional:
For a successful adventure, good nutrition is essential! That's why we've designed a week of meals, including all breakfasts, lunches, and dinners for the entire duration of the adventure. Whether you're a vegetarian or a meat lover, we've got you covered, including practical and nutritious freeze-dried meals to suit your tastes and needs. Be sure to add the food pack to your reservation for peace of mind!
You can check out a sample of the food pack here. Please note that the contents of the food pack may vary slightly.
We'll also provide you with a cooking kit to prepare your meals. This kit includes:
All the necessary canoeing equipment for your adventure will be provided. Wondering what you need to bring? We've put together a packing list that summarizes all the essentials for your trip.
It's important to travel light, as everything has to fit in the canoe. The less you bring, the easier the navigation and land movements will be. A maximum weight of 15 kg per person is ideal!
By car
The base camp for the Family Canoe Trip is located at Outpost North, by the water, near the Swedish village of Bengtsfors.
This densely wooded region, in the heart of nature, features a vast network of lakes and rivers. It's the perfect spot for a canoeing adventure.
From Belgium, you can expect about 16 to 19 hours of driving to reach Outpost North. We recommend taking the ferry between Puttgarden and Rødby.
Address:
Kråkviken Lindekullen
666 93 Gustavsfors
By plane
If you prefer to travel by plane, Oslo Gardermoen airport is an option. The easiest way is to rent a car at the airport to reach the base camp. Another option is to take a Flixbus to Årjäng and then book a shuttle to the base camp.
Nights during the Family Canoe Trip
During your canoe adventure, some nights will be spent at our base camp and others in wild camping areas. On certain days, you'll enjoy the camp's sanitary facilities, while on other days, you'll get back to basics with only dry toilets nearby.
When booking your vacation, you can choose to add the following options to your trip.
A good diet is important during a sports trip! That's why we've created a food pack that meets all your needs during this adventure. It includes a combination of freeze-dried meals, one-pot dishes, and snacks. We offer a vegetarian version as well as a meat version.
For kids, we've created a separate version filled with meals tailored for children. Is your child a big eater? Then opt for an adult food pack.
You can find an example of last summer's food pack here. Please note: the food pack for next summer may differ from this example.
Do you not have camping gear or don’t want to bring too much stuff to Sweden? No problem! With us, you can rent quality camping equipment for your trip. We will provide you with a tent (for 2 people), a sleeping bag with a liner, and a mattress.
Since we recommend bringing as little gear as possible in the canoe, you will receive a tent for two family members if you rent camping gear for two people. Additionally, to help you with your preparations, we have created a packing list that summarizes all the essentials for your trip.
Note: you will need to bring your own pillow.
Dogs are not allowed in the rented tents. Are you traveling with your four-legged friend? Then please bring your own camping gear.
At the base camp, a limited number of fishing rods are available for rent. A kit includes: a rod, a fishing line, and lures. You can't add this to your reservation in advance, but you can rent it on-site.
Of course, you can also bring your own fishing gear. We recommend bringing spinners and/or shads as bait.
With the Family Canoe Trip, every day is a new adventure. Of course, paddling will be a central activity, but that's not all! Check out an example schedule for the week below.
On site, the program may vary slightly.
Children under 8 years old can travel for free.
Children aged 8 to 16 years receive a discount of €100.
1 canoe
Depending on your child's size and strength, he/she can paddle with an adult starting from the age of 8.
1 canoe
No matter the age, we add an extra seat in the canoe for the child.
1 canoe + 1 kayak
If one of the children is old enough and strong enough to paddle with an adult, an additional seat can be added in the canoe for the second child. The second adult paddles alone in a kayak.
1 canoe
If one of the children is old enough and strong enough to paddle with an adult, an extra seat can be added in the canoe for the second child.
2 canoes
With each adult, one child who is old enough and strong enough to paddle can get in the canoe. For other children, an extra seat can be added in the canoes.
