Paddling in Öland

Öland is the long-sized sun island in the Baltic Sea – with mile-long sandy beaches, long-founded coves and the quiet Kalmarsund between the island and the mainland, Öland offers accessible paddling for beginners and families.

The island's coast switches between the open seas in the east and the protected Kalmarsund in the west. On the northern Öland lies the vast sandy beach.Böda Sandwhere long-grained and protected water makes SUP and beginner paddling especially grateful.

Around the island are bird-rich bays, lighthouses and grazed maritime lands that make the paddling an experience in itself; however, the open parties to the Baltic Sea can quickly become wind-exposed, so the weather is important.

Season

Thanks to the sunny, mild climate, the season is long, about May-September. The island’s location in the open sea makes it wind sensitive – choose to leave side after wind direction and stay close to land if you are above.

FAQ

Where can you rent SUP or kayak on Öland?

Among other things, at Böda Sand Beach Center on northern Öland, which rents SUP at the beach during the summer.

Is Öland good for beginners?

The long-shaped, protected bays – especially on the west side of Kalmarsund and at Böda Sand – fit beginners and families in calm weather.