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Paddling in Västernorrlands län

Ångermanland hosts Höga Kusten – a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the mountains meet the sea and make the coast one of Sweden’s most dramatic sea kayaking waters.

Along the Höga Kusten, you paddle a steep, raised coast with deep remotes, high mountains like Skuleberget and countless islands to camp on.The land elevation after ice age has shaped a unique landscape that attracts sea kayaking paddlers from all over the country.

Havskayak and guided tours you rent among othersHöga Kusten KayakIn Lunde near Skuleberget. Unmanned rental (Kayakomat) is also available in Örnsköldsvik and Härnösand.

Season

Sea kayaking season is mainly June–August. The coast is open and weather sensitive – check the wind and forecast, and stick to protected water if you are above.

FAQ

Where to rent kayak on Höga Kusten?
Among other things, at Höga Kusten Kayak in Lunde, as well as unmanned Kayakomat stations in Örnsköldsvik and Härnösand. See all locations on the map.
Is QX0Q hard to paddle?
Beginners should paddle guided or stick to protected remotes; habit paddlers can head out to the islands.

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