Paddling in Halland
Halland is the sandy beach landscape – a long-ground west coast with mile-long beaches and quiet-floating rivers that flow out into Kattegat, a grateful combination for both sea kayak and canoe.
Along the Halland coast, you paddle an open, sandy coast without the dense archipelago that characterizes Bohuslän in the north. It provides wide-ranging views and easy laying off from the beaches at among others Falkenberg, Halmstad and Varberg – but also a coast that is exposed to the West Wind, so the weather is A and O. AtSkrea strand i FalkenbergIf you rent kayak and SUP unmanned and paddles when it suits you.
Halland is also the landscape of the rivers. Ätran, Nissan, Lagan and Viskan flow through the landscape into the sea and offer tranquil canoe paddling on stretches where the current carries you slowly forward through cultivation and deciduous forest.The Ätran through Falkenberg is the most famous, also known for its salmon – the combination of the river and the sea beach allows you to vary the calm water and the open coast during the same weekend.
Season
Thanks to the mild west coast climate, the season is long, about May-September. The coast is open and wind sensitive – check the forecast and stay close to the land or on the rivers at fresh rail wind.
FAQ
- Where to rent kayak in Halland?
- Among other things, unmanned by Skrea strand i Falkenberg (Kayakomat), where you book online and download kayak and SUP yourself.
- Does the Halland Coast Pass Beginners?
- In the event of quiet weather, the long-found beaches are easily accessible, but the coast is open and wind-exposed.Ovan paddlers should stay close to the beach or choose a quiet-flowing vein like Ätran.
- Can you paddle canoe in Halland veins?
- Yes – Ätran, Nissan, Lagan and Viskan have quiet-flowing stretches suitable for canoe. Check water level and local regulations, and respect landowners in laying and resting.