Paddlingsled Mellerud

Welcome to the Mellerud archipelago and lake system

With Sweden’s largest lake Vänern as its closest neighbor and a vast lake system connected by the Dalsland Canal, there are plenty of opportunities for varied and interesting paddling in Mellerud.

Vänern Archipelago

The Mellerud archipelago offers not only islands, islets and skerries but also long, beautiful sandy beaches. In the summer, the ports of Köpmannebro, Sunnanå and Dalbergså entice you with ice cream and coffee. If you are adventurous, you can pass lighthouses, ancient castles and nature reserves on your journey along the Vänern coast. The views of the inland sea make it easy to stop, on clear days you can see Kinnekulle on the horizon. If you want to rent a kayak, there is a Kayakomat in Sunnanåhamn with selfservice 24h a day.

Dalsland Canal

Köpmannebro is Vänern’s entrance to a beautiful lake system connected by the locks of the Dalsland Canal. Here, nature experiences alternate with nature reserves, nice campsites and hiking trails. The surroundings of Dalsland Canal are characterized by the history of the mill and culture. It is worth making a stop at Dalsland Art Museum, which offers current exhibitions, a cozy café and its own guest pier in an old mill environment. If you pass the charming Upperud lock, you will soon reach Håverud with its famous aqueduct. In the summer, Håverud’s visitor center is bustling with life with restaurants, shops, a canal museum and cafes.