Paddling at the border

Round trip from Häljeboda in Sweden to Brødbøl in Norway.

Guided paddling in beautiful nature with sparse settlement and rich wildlife. There are plenty of birds, and with a bit of luck we'll see moose, deer, or beaver. We adjust the pace and the number of breaks to the participants, so we don't need to be back at any particular time unless you have a schedule to keep. There are several pleasant spots for going ashore along the way, perfect for a coffee break and/or a swim.

Please bring something to eat and drink, as there will be both coffee breaks and a lunch break. And if it's a warm day, it's good to bring plenty of water.

We start at Strandvallen in Häljeboda, where there's a bathing spot, a kiosk, and a motorhome parking area. Via the lakes Vällen and Flan, we reach the river Jösseälven, which takes us through Håvilsrud up to the Norwegian border. Once we've crossed the border, we're in Kjerret, and after a narrow passage we reach Utgardsjøen, which is our destination for the day.

At Utgardsjøen we stop at the small, uninhabited island of Vesleøya, where you also can go swimming. Anyone keen on more paddling can head to the eastern part of the lake and go around Storøya, which is shared between Norway and Sweden, giving you two extra border crossings. Anyone who'd rather relax before the return trip stays on Vesleøya and enjoys the quiet and stillness.

Effective paddling time is about 3 hours, but this can vary somewhat depending on fitness and paddling experience. No special prior knowledge is required, but you should have paddled a few times before to feel confident you can handle a few hours in the kayak