Kayaking or canoeing in Lake Vänern
Canoeing or kayaking in Lake Vänern is a unique nature experience that you will never forget. There are calm waters and sheltered bays, but also more challenging paddles in the open sea. Whether you want to go out on your own or in a group, there are countless opportunities to experience Lake Vänern up close.
Hire a kayak or canoe in Lake Vänern
With more than 22,000 islands, islets and skerries to explore, the Väner archipelago is a paddler's dream. Here you can canoe or kayak through narrow straits and canals, visit fishing villages and camp on an island. Thousands of seabirds nest in Lake Vänern every year, so with a bit of luck you may even see ospreys and sea eagles soaring over the water. At Naven it is possible to rent kayaks and canoes, read more on their website.
Before your canoe trip
If you plan to canoe or kayak on Lake Vänern, we recommend that you bring a change of clothes and a packed lunch. To make the most of the day, you can combine your canoeing trip with a visit to the castle. Please read more about our prices, opening hours and parking facilities to make your stay with us easier. If you have any questions about your canoeing trip or your visit to the castle, please contact us.
See & Do
Explore more activities
We offer a range of activities at the castle and in the Väner archipelago for visitors of all ages. Take a day trip to Läckö Castle with your family, friends, class or company, and we will tailor an activity programme for you. You and your party can visit exhibitions, performances or guided tours inside or outside the castle.
Boat trips
Experience a unique and scenic boat trip on Lake Vänern with an experienced guide. On our tour you get to explore Djurö National Park up close and view the mainland from a lake perspective. Bring a packed lunch or morning coffee, sit back and enjoy a full day trip full of idyllic nature experiences.
Hiking
When visiting Lidköping, don't miss the picturesque hiking trails out on Kållandsö. Choose a hiking trail that suits you and your party or book a hiking package with associated accommodation, parking, food and drink. In connection with your hike, you can visit the castle for an exciting insight into our history.
Guided tours
Immerse yourself in the history of the castle, hike in the nature reserve or enjoy a paddle trip through Lake Vänern. We offer educational guided tours of the castle, the nature centre and other scenic areas around Kållandsö. Enjoy an inspiring day at the castle with your family, friends, colleagues or class.
Exhibitions
Läckö Castle is not only a majestic fortress from the age of great power, but also a vibrant cultural centre with a rich tradition of exhibitions. For decades, our halls, castle rooms and exteriors have been transformed into galleries, theatres and themed rooms where history, art and culture are woven together in a captivating mix. Explore our diverse range of exhibitions and join us on a journey back in time.
Concerts
In our castle area you will have the opportunity to experience unforgettable evenings with music and entertainment on a professional level. Sessions in Lidköping offers music and entertainment by bands and artists throughout the summer. Take the concert bus from Stadshotellet and experience the scenic surroundings of the castle area.
Opera
The grand courtyard has fantastic acoustics, and the summer opera at Läckö Castle is well known and loved far beyond the borders of Västra Götaland - and even the whole of Sweden. Come rain or shine, audiences have flocked to the fairytale castle on Kållandsö to enjoy everything from Mozart to Benjamin Britten.