Western Värmland is an area of outstanding natural beauty. Häljebol sits half way along the most historic Viking waterways ("Vikingaleden") between Säffle and Arvika. These waterways offer over 80km of rivers and lakes to explore, and to the south the river flow meets Lake Värnen.

Bathing
Visitors can enjoy a choice of locations for bathing, canoeing, fishing and water-skiing. The river is just 1.5km from the house, and the nearest beach is 2.5km away in the beautiful sandy bay of Älvik. Just offshore are numerous small islands that can be reached by boat. Many other small lakes are within a few kilometers of the house.

Canoeing
Häljebol's central position on the Vikindalen means that canoeists are able to explore long stretches of waterways. Between Häljebol and Nysäter lies Gillberga nature reserve that is the ideal place to visit to catch a glimpse of many rare birds in a unique and protected habitat.

Glaskogen nature reserve, a rambling wilderness of woodland and lakes, lies 15km north of Haljebol is also a popular area for canoeists. To find out more about organized canoeing tours visit. http://www.arvika.se/~glaskog/engkanot.htm

Viking Boat Excursions
9km south of Haljebol in Värmlands Nysäter trips can be arranged along the river in an authentic reproduction of a Viking ship. Advance bookings are required. For more information please contact:

Båthuset, Nysäter
661 95 Värmlands Nysäter
Tel: 0533-310 66
E-post: foreningen@vikingaleden.se



Waterskiing
Our local waterskiing resort is located 10km away on lake Holmtjärn, take the car ferry from Högsäter and then follow the forest road that leads to Borgvik.

Borgviks vattenskidklubb
c/o Lennart Andersson
Lövåshaget 8
66495 Borgvik
Kontaktperson:
Irene Hultman
Tel 0555-13502


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