Paddlingsled Lurö

Welcome to Lurö archipelago

In the center of Lake Vänern. The archipelago embraces about 250 islands and island rocks. The larger islands are dominated by open rock faces, pine woods with lichen, moss and heather. The archipelago offers a rich plant- and birdlife and you can see gulls, terns, osprey and white-tailed eagle. There are a number of different bird conservation areas in the archipelago where no staying is allowed within 100 meters from the conservation area. This also applies to the water around these areas. There a many historic places in the archipelago from vikings and pilgrims, to farmers and fishers, seaman and lighthouse keepers. The island Lurö has many findings and hiking trails and on the island of Vithall you can visit an old homestead museum.

For more information about Lurö archipelago contact Säffle tourist information +46533-68 10 10 or tourist@saffle.se. www.visitsaffle.se. or visit www.lansstyrelsen.se/varmland/besoksmal/naturreservat/luro-skargard

Tips on places to visit in Lurö Archipelago

Ekenäs restaurant, campsite and marina

www.restaurangekenas.se

Lurö Hostel, cottages ant restaurant

and cafe. www.lurogast.se

Luröbryggan restaurang & café/Historic

Fishing museum, restaurant, café and cottages.
www.lurobaten.se

Lurö medieval church ruin

www.luronok.se

Aspholmens marina

www.aspholmen.net

The island of Vithall

Visit the historic museum in an old fisherman’s house.
www.luronok.se

Norra Hökön

Hiking trails, ruin of an old seamans inn, wreck snorkling, bathing, scenic views and more.
www.luronok.se

Rock carvings at Ulvudden.

Carvings of of at least seven ships and 70 cup marks from the time around 500 BC to 1000 AD. www.visitsaffle.se