Paddling in Gästrikland

Gästrikland meets the Botten Sea at the Gulf of Gävle – a relatively protected coast with islands and sound, complemented by quiet rivers and lakes inland.

Kring Gävle opens the Gulf of Gävle with Limön, Eggegrund and a range of smaller islands that make the coast a nice sea kayaking water, calmer than the open coast further north.FuruvikJust south of Gävle, rent kayak and SUP unmanned and can paddle out along the shallow, naval coastline.

Inland, Gavleån and Testeboån run through the landscape, and along with Gästrikland forest lakes, they provide quiet options for canoe when the sea is blank or the wind is on.The coast and lake combination makes Gästrikland a versatile paddle landscape despite its small size.

Season

The paddle season is mainly June–August. The Gulf of Gävle is relatively protected but still open water – control wind and forecast, and choose rivers or lakes in unsteady weather.

FAQ

Where to rent kayak in Gästrikland?

Among other things, unmanned at Furuvik south of Gävle (Kayakomat), where you book online and download kayak and SUP yourself.

Is the Gulf of Gävle good for beginners?

The inner bay and the protected sound fit beginners in calm weather, preferably near land. Utilizing open water requires more habit.