Lake Vänern – Europe’s third largest lake with more than 22 000 islands – forming stunning archipelagos. The largest of them is called Lurö archipelago – is one of Europe´s most magnificent freshwater archipelago. Hundreds of islands of various size and nature form a coherent archipelago between lake Vänern´s two large pools , Värmland Lake and Dalbo Lake.
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- Sunny, calm starting point Ekenäs
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- Looking for tonight´s camp
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- The archipelago in bloom
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- Midnight at Lake Vänern – sun is only away for a copule of hours
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- Morning activities – time for breakfast
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- Finding our way among islands and islets
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- When you are paddling in Lurö archipelago you can see the horizon in many directions
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- Fairway mark
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- The wind makes the water a bit rough
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- One of many lighthouses
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- Shingle beach – inviting island for overnight stay
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- Wind swept ancient pines
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- Magical Mountain Kinnekulle in the distance
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- Fresh potatoes with dill, cauliflower and herrings make a wonderful evening meal
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- Evening company is the sunset
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- Morning – ready for new adventures
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- Lake Vänern – like an ocean with drinkable fresh water
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- Out “in the blue” again
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- More and more islands
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- Lurö welcomes us
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- One night in the old reconstructed light house – now a genuine hostel
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- On our way back – still sunny and calm
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- Almost back – black clouds appear
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- We arrived safe and dry!
Join us on an expedition in June “Midsummer kayaking in Lurö archipelago, Lake Vänern” “Midsommarpaddling i Lurö Skärgård, Vänern”