Time for outings during a timber raft tour
There’s nothing better than lingering a little after a cozy night in your sleeping bag, listening to the day wake up outside your tent. If you love taking it slow in the mornings while coffee brews and tents are packed, then this is for you. Even better, if you’re craving more than just a timber raft ride, why not spice up the adventure with a variety of exciting activities along the way?
8-day timber raft adventure – A week on water and land
Choosing the week-long timber raft tour means giving yourself more time to enjoy the adventure. You won’t have to rush in the mornings taking down tents or clearing the campsite. With normal water flow, you can even pause the rafting for a day and stay two nights in one spot.
Since we love the whole Klarälv Valley—not just the river itself—we’ve put together a list of possible excursions. You can choose nature, culture, or a mix of both. Keep in mind, some sights farther away can be tricky to reach with the raft as your base.
Two of our recommended excursions begin directly from Branäs, the place where you build your timber raft. Feel free to camp a night at the construction site to enjoy the excursions. However, keep in mind that the raft must still be completed within a reasonable timeframe. We are on-site to support you during the construction of your timber raft. Only once the raft is fully built and securely moored at the shoreline can you settle in and prepare dinner.
Excursion ideas during a timber raft tour
Culture
- After building your raft in Branäs, moor it and set up camp for the night. The next day, a short, easy hike can take you to the Utmark Museum in Ransby. There, the museum not only showcases art and the life stories of people from the region, but above all, it houses the famous Pilgrim Tapestry. This 40-meter-long tapestry depicts the pilgrimage route from Hammarö to Trondheim, which largely passed through the Klarälven Valley. In addition, the museum café usually serves waffles and other delicious treats.
- Further north, at the foot of Femtfallet near Månäs, a local heritage association often offers a taste of “Motti with pork”. This is a traditional dish that Finnish settlers brought with them when they moved into the forests of western central Sweden (Finnskogen).
Nature
- Before leaving Branäs with your timber raft, a hike to the top of Branäsberget is definitely worth the effort. In a short distance, you’ll climb 400 meters in elevation and be rewarded with a breathtaking view over the valley. In addition, this gives you an excellent overview of part of the stretch you will navigate with your timber raft.
- A little further along, just after the Likenäs Bridge, there’s another opportunity for an impressive hike. From the Klarälv River’s bank, follow the tributary Femtån and start a trail along the forested river upstream. Right at the beginning, you’ll walk alongside a wild, rushing waterfall. Later, you’ll cross to the other side of the river via a suspension bridge and eventually return to your starting point.
Want to know more?
When you book an 8-days timber raft tour, you will also gain access to a more detailed description of various excursions, including all the necessary maps. For more information, read here: 8-Days Timber Raft Tour.
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