The Dalsland Canal is a gem for anyone who loves nature and outdoor life. Regardless of the season, unforgettable nature experiences await here.
Paddling in Dalsland Nordmarken
In the borderland between Dalsland, southern Värmland and Norway's eastern border lies the Dalsland Nordmarken lake system. Here, the forests are wild and beautiful, the water often drinkable and the people few in number.
Don't have your own canoe?
The lake system adjacent to the Dalsland Canal has long been one of the most popular canoeing areas in Europe. There are many canoe rental companies that can also provide tour suggestions and tips.
Fishing along the Dalsland Canal
Whether you're fishing for peace and quiet or chasing the next truly memorable catch. Choose one of the many lakes and fisheries management areas and find your rhythm: alone with the sounds of nature for company, or with someone to share the joy.
Discover the Union Trail
The Union Trail is 350 km long and stretches from Moss in Norway in the west to Karlstad in the east. The trail has been designed with great emphasis on giving you as a cyclist a holistic experience that combines nice roads, beautiful scenery, good accommodation, good food and selected attractions along the way. Welcome to Sweden's 4th national cycle route.
Bicycle - Dalsland & Värmland
Your next cycling adventure
Here you'll find landscapes made for cycling adventures, winding roads, gravel paths and trails that take you through forests, over mountains and past sparkling lakes. Along the way, small villages, flea markets, studios and coffee breaks with a view await. See several ready-made packages and cycling trips where accommodation and food are included. Everything you need for a great cycling vacation.
Bengtsfors - Årjäng
Trample on the iron road of beautiful views
Kick-start your nature adventure with a unique and relaxing experience. Between Bengtsfors and Kyrkerud in Årjäng we have a railroad that takes you close to the wilderness and far away from everyday life. Enjoy the freedom as you whiz through the landscape, along small forest lakes and large lakes. Start planning today!
Hiking
The more than 100-kilometer Pilgrimage Trail winds from the Dalbos plain up through the Dalsland wilderness, past villages, churches and waterways that have carried people for centuries.
In the Middle Ages, pilgrims walked here on their way to Nidaros. Many came by boat from Västergötland to Sunnanå, before continuing north via Edsleskog. Today, the trail is a way to experience the same route at your own pace, in the middle of a nature that offers both tranquility and history.
Let the adventure begin at the canal
For those who yearn for a close encounter with the incredible nature found here, the adventure along the Dalsland Canal awaits. Whether you long to paddle, hike, bike or just stop for a moment and breathe, there's a tranquillity here that's hard to find anywhere else. And if you want a picturesque base for all your adventures, our bookable lock-keeper's cottages are here, surrounded by historic settings and nature in all directions. It's the perfect place to land, recharge your batteries and soak up the tranquillity, whatever the season.
Find your campsite
Discover over a hundred prepared campsites with shelters, fireplaces and ecological toilets, carefully managed by DANO to protect nature and provide you with a safe stay. A valid Nature Conservation Card gives you access to all services.
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Along Dalsland's canal there is both a rich nature experience and many attractions worth a visit.
