Dream Weekend in Värmland
Hiking, Canoeing and Timber Rafting in Sweden´s untamed nature
Where Forest meets River
An adventure for both body and soul. You’ll push yourselves, work together and create something unforgettable – while finding deep calm in the silence of the forest.
Your journey begins with a hike around the mighty Femtån, a trail that offers everything you could wish for. It starts – and ends – at a powerful waterfall where you can take a refreshing dip. After the hike, you’ll set off by canoe on the majestic Klarälven, one of Sweden’s great rivers. And to finish, you’ll build your own timber raft and float downstream, carried gently by the current.
Dream Weekend in Värmland
The package includes:
Things you can rent from us
- Sleeping bag.
- Kitchen equipment.
- Canoe along your timber raft trip.
- An extra night in a cottage.
Things you need to bring
- Clothing suitable for changing weather including rain gear and a full change of clothes. Gloves and sandals (which are suitable for use in the water) or old trainers.
- Own sheets (if you have not added this as optional extra).
- Food and drink for the whole journey.
The basic equipment includes
a map of the Fämtleden trail, a canoe (for the stretch between the Femtån River and Klarälvens Camping), paddles, life jackets, a waterproof barrel containing a tent, topographic maps for the canoeing and timber-rafting sections, a toilet spade, rubbish bags, timber, rope, a pole for steering, a lifebuoy, and local transport. In addition, you will receive assistance with transferring your vehicle to the final destination.
You are welcome to arrive at Klarälvens Camping already the evening before and book an extra night in a tent (or cabin). Please note that on Thursdays (in July and beginning of August) we arrange a beaver safari on the Klarälven River, starting from the campsite, which can be a great addition to your dream weekend. Please read more about this here: https://www.vildmark.se/en/packages/other-packages/beaver-safari/
On the other side of the road from the campsite is Mac 45, which sells hamburgers and other meal options; on weekdays there is a lunch offer. There is also a petrol station with a charging point for electric vehicles. You can purchase basic groceries at the petrol station during their open hours 09.00 – 20.00.
- You enjoy the experience while we take care of the logistics!
- A balance of challenges and relaxation.
- Choose between different types of cabins.
This is how travel blogger Therese Freid describes the Fämtleden:
“Off we went, climbing alongside the waterfall. We passed both rushing rapids and quiet stretches of the river, and every impression filled me with life and joy. Soon the trail led us into beautiful pine forest and up onto a rocky ridge that we followed for several kilometres, rising and falling with the terrain. Far below us, in a canyon 60 metres deep, the river flowed. Walking here was incredibly powerful, and everything – absolutely everything – was beautiful.
When the ground around us suddenly shifted to huge boulders, almost like Tiveden or Björnlandet, I felt overwhelmed. If there is such a thing as a dream landscape for me, this combination must be it.”
Later, you’ll drift along the majestic Klarälven, first in a canoe and later on your very own timber raft. The canoe is easy to handle, allowing you to relax and let the river gently carry you as you paddle downstream. Once your timber raft is ready a truly unforgettable journey with breathtaking scenery begins, but be prepare for a few surprises along the way! You might encounter sandbanks, stones or backwater, adding a touch of adventure to your river experience.
How does it work?
Day 1
- At 10:00 meeting at Klarälvens Camping.
- Start with a brief introduction before being transported to Femtfallet.
- Hike the trail around Femtån.
- Paddle by canoe to your overnight spot along the river.
- Overnight in the tent.
Day 2
- You continue paddling back to Klarälvens Camping
- Check in and set up your tent in the designated area.
- At 15:00 gathering by the river and learn how to build your own timber raft.
- When the raft is complete, you moor the raft at the riverbank.
- We will assist with transporting your vehicle to the endpoint.
- Overnight in tent (or cabin, if you choose to upgrade)
Day 3
- You take down the tent and give it back, or check out of the cabin by 11:00.
- Finally, enjoy your timber raft journey along Klarälven to the final destination in Björkebo
- At the goal dismantle your raft and return the equipment.
Prices and departures
Period: 29st May – 28rd August 2026
Departure: Fridays
Time and place for arrival: 10.00 at Klarälvens Camping, 140km north of Karlstad.
Note! It is important that you keep this time!
| Dream weekend (SEK/person) | Adult | Children 3-15 years |
|---|---|---|
| Basic equipment with tent | 3380 | 1690 |
Would you like to upgrade your accommodation to a cabin instead of a tent while staying at Klarälvens Camping? We offer two different types of cabins. Do you want to arrive already on Thursday evening? We have a special offer. Please read more under Additions. On Thursday evenings in July and early August, join our guided beaver safari. A perfect way to extend your dream weekend with a unique wildlife experience. Do you have your own tent? In that case we offer you a canoe along with your timber raft tour for free. Are you bringing a dog? Please note that you will need to bring your own tent if you do.
| Additions (SEK/person) | Adult | Children 3-15 years |
|---|---|---|
| Cancellation insurance | 290 | 145 |
| Kitchen equipment | 390 | 195 |
| Sleeping bag | 290 | 290 |
| Provisions | 1140 | 900 |
| Extra night in a tent (Thursday to Friday) | 80 | 40 |
| Standard cabin (instead of tent at the camping) | 350/night | 175/night |
| Bed linen | 220 | 220 |
| Final cleaning, “Standard cabin” | 680/cabin | |
| Budget cabin (instead of tent at the camping) | 220/night | 110/night |
| Final cleaning, “Budget cabin” | 480/cabin | |
| Canoe along your timber raft trip | 520/canoe |
Requirements
Each timber raft requires a minimum of 2 adults aged 18 or older. Adults must be able to swim. Advance booking of the package is mandatory. Cancellation insurance can be arranged at the time of booking. Participation is at your own risk. It is necessary to have your own vehicle in order to book an additional night. Please review our travel conditions.
You are welcome to bring your dog, but you must consider the following:
– You must keep the dog leashed at the meeting point and at the building site (if you have booked a timber raft tour). It is also important that you always have the dog under supervision on the journey, because you are traveling in an area where there are wild animals.
– If you make a longer trip (3-8 days), local transport is included. If there is another person traveling in the same vehicle who is allergic to dogs, you must be prepared to transport your dog to the start of the tour yourself.
– Some dogs are very sensitive to mosquitoes. There is not much you can do, but it is usually not a problem when you are out in the canoe or on the timber raft, but can be a concern when you go ashore for the night.
– We do not have life jackets for dogs. Bring your own if your dog needs it.
– It can be long days on the river if you travel on a timber raft or paddle a canoe when the dog must be still. But if the dog likes to swim, it is usually not a major problem.
The water can only be drunk if it is boiled. The water can therefore be used for all cooking, coffee, tea, etc. On longer trips (3-8 days) you will get freshwater containers in the basic equipment that you can fill up before you set off. You don´t have to boil the water to brush your teeth or wash the dishes. Remember to bring biodegradable washing-up liquid!
Depending on which package you have booked, there are different meeting points. NOTE! If you search Vildmark i Värmland on Google, or any other search engine, you will come to our office in Torsby. NO tours start from here! You will find information where your specific meeting point is in your travel documents that you have received when you made the booking/payment. It is usually found at the end of the travel document.
It is fine to try fishing on all our different tours, but you must have a fishing license. You can purchase fishing licenses at the starting point for all tours except canoe tours that start in Torsby (Röjdån and Rottnan). If you start your canoeing in Torsby, you buy a fishing license at “ifiske.se”. (Seach: Lekvattnets FVOF for Rottnan and Velens FVOF for Röjdån)
There are always mosquitoes. How much depends on how dry, hot, and wet it is/has been. A heavy spring flood with subsequent heat brings a lot of mosquitoes. However, it is very rare that there are mosquito’s over open water. The mosquitoes are mainly active on land and in the evening. Mosquito repellent and covering clothing are the best protection. As far as it is known, the mosquitoes in this area does not carry any infections.
You can travel by bus alternatively by train from Karlstad to the meeting point of most of our packages. It all depends on which package you have booked, and which day you will arrive to us. Should you, for example, start your canoe- or timber raft trip on a Saturday or Sunday in Gunnerud, there is no bus to Gunnerud on these days. If you will arrive to Gunnerud on a Saturday or Sunday, you can travel by bus to the bus stop “Sjögränd” (just south of Gunnerud) and we can arrange a transfer free of charge to Gunnerud (if you arrive with the bus connection that is closest to the start time of your booked trip). Notify us at the time you make your booking if you need transfer.
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