Canoeing

Suseån winds through lush vegetation and makes for an exceptionally beautiful canoeing experience in the Swedish nature. The area by the river mouth, where Suseån meets the sea, is especially worth a visit. Small and winding Suseån is a small river that flows through the southern part of Falkenberg. It opens into Kattegatt between the two nature reserves Vesslunda and Grimsholmen. Suseån is due so count with some rapids and trees to get past along your way. Even some lifting occurs on the upper part. If you paddle from the mouth and upstream for about an hour and then back, you will not have to do the lifts. For families with smaller children this is a popular option. Distance: Hallarna (56.867845, 12.577893)-Suseåns mouth. Length: about 7 km. Time: ca 3 h. Lift: 3. Parking is available at the mouth of Suseån and Hallarnas hembygdsgård. Toilet is located at the parking lot at Suseåns mouth. Rent a SUP or kayak? MGD Sport & Kayakomat Villa SurfGarden KiteKalle Suseån SUP

Ätran is the second-largest river in Halland. It runs through the beautiful Ätra valley (Ätradalen) in Falkenberg’s inland region and ends at the Kattegat strait by central Falkenberg. Canoeing through the Ätran river is sure to result in a nature excursion that you won’t ever forget. A three-day trip along the river Ätran The following is our recommendation for a three-day trip that will take you from the town of Ätran (named after the river) to Falkenberg. The route has lots of picturesque campsites, exciting river rafting stretches and tough passages where you will have to carry your canoe overland. If you want a less arduous journey along the river, we recommend that you instead start at Vessigebro and paddle downstream. Distance: Ätran (57.119820, 12.942376)-Falkenberg Length: 43 km Time: 3 days. Overland carrying: 5 times Distance: Vessigebro (56.97804, 12.65796)-Falkenberg Length: 13 km Time: 3-5 hours No carrying. Day 1 Starting point: North of the bridge in Ätran (town). After about 3 km: Light rapids, stick to the middle. Skogsforsen: Carrying overland, 3.5 km. Access point on the left side of the pond embankment by the sign. Walk on the ridge to the right, take the left down a small forest path and proceed about 200 m. Then follow the gravel road to the right for about 3.3 km. Access point marked. Bällforsen: Carrying overland, 1.3 km Access point on the left side, 200 m before the power plant at the sign. Follow the road to the right, second forest path after the power plant. Campsite at the access point, Bällforsens power plant. Tip for day 1: Visit Yttrabergs nature and culture reserve. Day 2 Start from the campsite that you reach after the Bällforsen power plant. Yngeredsforsen: Carrying overland 2.3 km. Access point by the grass tip on the right side, approx. 300 m before the power plant. Take the first gravel road to the left past Gällsås sawmill. Access point at the grass tip. Ätrafors: Access point at the swim spot to the left of the power plant. There is also a campsite here. Tip for day 2: Stop by Döda Fallet in Yngeredsforsen. Day 3 Start from the campsite at the Ätrafors swim spot. Ätrafors: Carrying overland 1.3 km. Follow Hallandsleden along the river Ätran to Högvadsån, which intersects with the route. Access point on the left side after the river. Cross the river, aim for the right edge of the island in the Ätran river. Keep to the left of the other island through the rapids. Keep an eye out for treacherous rocks below the water line! Scout the rapids first, as the water level changes! Rapids: Carrying overland, 1.6 km. Access point at the picnic table on the right side. Follow the gravel road to the left past the farm. Take the first left, access point approx. 200 m after the last house, by the sign. Rafting route: Left side past the lime dispenser. Aim for the right side of the stone headway. Keep to the right after the stone headway. The rapids are tough and must be scouted first! On the same side as the overland carrying route. The final destination and access point is on the left side right before you pass the old E6 motorway. End in Falkenberg. Tip for day 3: Drop by Höstena’s legendary and mysterious springs by Ljungby, about 100 metres from the river Ätran’s beach. Rent a SUP, canoe or a kayak? MGD Sport & Kayakomat Villa SurfGarden KiteKalle Svenskt kanotäventyr

You can go canoeing along the charming Högvadsån in Älvsered, only 10 km north of Ullared. You can rent a canoe or a kayak at Högvads Kanot & Fiskeäventyr. You can go fishing for free. The trip starts by the bridge in Älvsered, approximately 100 metres west of Lantmännen and ends in the southern end of Hackarpsjön. It takes about 3-4 hours to paddle back and forth at a leisurely pace without stopping. Of course, you can stop wherever you want or turn around and paddle back again. After about 20 minutes of paddling, you will arrive at Nabben with a bath and barbecue area, toilet and a beach volleyball court. A good place for a break or a picknick. You can also fish for free! There may be low water levels along the stretch, so we recommend you bring boots or similar footwear in case you have to get out of the canoe to push it through shallow water.

Fegen is a popular destination for people who enjoy canoeing. It’s a place where you go for some peacefulness and tranquillity in a breathtaking landscape. Stop by a campsite, go for a swim or fishing and be at one with nature for a while. Lake Fegen - as big as it is beautiful There is something wonderfully liberating about that moment where your canoe quietly glides free from the shore and out into the water. Some people go canoeing for days; others are satisfied with a simple day trip. The lake is big and deep and known for its rare spring-spawning vendance fish. Pike, perch, zander (pikeperch), burbot and eel are also found here. If you’re lucky, you may also spot elk and deer among the thickets, and ospreys and loons down by the water’s edge or over the lake. Approximately in the middle of the lake’s lower section, the three regions of Halland, Småland, and Västergötland meet. The entire lake is a nature reserve, and during the unique bird species' nesting period in the area, there are designated areas that must not be entered (between April 1st – July 31st). Be sure to follow the rules and signage. Campsites There are many campsites located along the beaches of Fegensjön, Kalvsjön, Ätran and Lillån where you can rest for a while. These are designated spots where you can pitch a tent and fry up anything you caught out on the lake. You need to have purchased camping coupons in order to stay the night at one of these campsites, however. You can find information about rules and camping coupons on visitfegen.se. A big part of Lake Fegen is classified as a nature reserve, so make sure you pay attention to signs by certain beaches indicating you cannot go on land there. Rent a canoe, rowboat or motorboat Here, you can rent a canoe or kayak as well as rowboats with or without a motor. You can also buy fishing licences here.

Want to venture out on still lakes or roaring rivers? Your next outdoor experience is just around the corner. On this page, you can find out where to rent a canoe in Falkenberg. Alvhaga Vildmark Rowboats, outboards, canoes and kayaks. Getting out into nature and fishing in Fegensjön is simple from Alvhaga Vildmark. You can also rent a cabin here. Tel: 0346-610 00 or 070-590 64 15 Rent a canoe from Alvhaga Vildmark Fegenkiosken Canoes and rowboats. Fegenkiosken provides and picks up canoes by arrangement. You can also buy fishing licences, book campsites and buy maps of the Fegen and Ätran lake system. Tel: 0346-611 95 Rent a canoe from Fegenkiosken Högvads Kanot & Fiskeäventyr Canoes and kayaks. Paddle in a charming river between Horsasjön and Hackarpssjön. Tel: 076-027 61 30 Rent a canoe from Högvads Kanot & Fiskeäventyr MGD Sport och Kayakomat Rent out kayaks, canoes, SUPs and also a wood-fired hot tub (on trailer). Tel. 070 8929081 Homepage: www.mgdsport.se