Stöten (Båtbuss 97) | Vålön

Stöten, Boat 97 (Båtbuss 97), is a charming wooden boat that takes you to the islands of Vålön and Kalvön in Kristinehamn's beautiful archipelago during the summer.

Starts operating after Midsummer. The engines will start soon.

Season 2026

Take Boat Bus 97 from Vålösundsbryggan Pier to Vålön in the Kristinehamn archipelago. The boat runs daily after Midsummer (June 22) until August 9. After that, it also operates on the following two weekends: August 15–16 and August 22–23.

About Vålön

Vålön is known as a paradise for families with children, thanks to its shallow sandy beaches at Sandvikarna and a fun playground in the sand. This is also where the Hiking Värmland trail “Tre Öars Led” (Three Islands Trail) begins, taking you across footbridges between Vålön, Kalvön, and Sibberön. Read more about the islands here. (only in swedish)

Vålön: Good accessibility.

You can buy tickets for the boat bus in several ways:

1. Using the Värmlandstrafik app:

• Download the app for Android: Google Play
• Download the app for iPhone/iPad: App Store

1. On board the boat (pay by card or Värmlandstrafik travel credit)

Timetable and Route Map

• Click here for the timetable for Boat Bus 97
• Click here for the route map for Boat Bus 97 and 96

Good to know

• Vålösundsbryggan pier is located opposite Café Pärlan (Vålösundsvägen 156)
• The trip to Vålön takes approximately 10 minutes
• The boat “Stöten” has a total capacity of 25 passengers
• Dogs are allowed subject to space; the captain decides on site
• Boat Bus 96 runs to Alvön and Långön

Service disruptions

In case of high waves, strong winds, or thunderstorms, the boat service may be cancelled. Check current service updates at Varmlandstrafik.se (only in swedish) or contact Båtbusstugan, Inre hamn, Karlstad, tel. +46 10 83 28 318.

Bus connection to the boat

• Take Bus 3 from Kristinehamn city center towards Strandudden
• Get off at Vålösundsbryggan pier
• Use the same ticket for both the bus and the boat

Park your car

Park your car free of charge in the large car park at the end of Skulpturvägen. From there, it is just a short walk of a few hundred metres past the Church’s summer retreat, home to the Skärgårdskapellet and Café Pärlan, to Vålösundsbryggan.