In Kristinehamn, there are excellent conditions for paddling. Even though Lake Vänern is large, there are areas like Vålösundet and Hjälmarsviken that offer sheltered paddling. Before heading out to paddle, it’s important to check the wind direction and adjust your paddling according to the conditions and your skills. At Kapurja, you’ll find the sign below with several suggested tours.

In Kristinehamn, there are excellent conditions for paddling. Even though Lake Vänern is large, Vålösundet and Hjälmarsfjorden offer sheltered waters. Before heading out paddling, it is important to check the wind direction and adapt your paddling to the conditions as well as your skills. Two kilometers north of the Picasso sculpture is Kapurja, which serves as a launch site and a sea rescue station. From here, several paddling routes begin, which you can see on the paddling map below.