Scan Magazine | Special Theme | An Autumn in Sweden
and cold water. The archipelagos in Finland and Sweden are pleasant and accessible exceptions, and of them the one in Bohuslän is an exception in itself since there are many more species living here than elsewhere.” It is not only Hermanson who recognises the unique biological diversity in the district; Kosterhavet National Park was established here in 2009, fifteen years after Upplevelsebolaget started its first tours in the area, and last year CNN listed the Bohuslän coast as one of the ten most beautiful wilderness areas in the world. It is Sweden’s first and so far only marine national park, protecting the life in the sea and the surrounding islands, islets and skerries. In the national park you will find plenty of harbour seals and rare seabirds such as Arctic terns and skuas as well as fish including plaice, cod and sea trout, Sweden’s only coral reef, and much more. Hermanson explains that there are about 6,000 marine species in the national park, compared to a few hundred in the Stockholm archipelago.
travel enthusiast continues. “And that is exactly what you have in the archipelago. You can paddle your way around the plenitude of small islands in many different ways, choosing calm or more challenging waters as you wish, enjoying the beautiful and varied scenery as you move along.” Activities for all According to Hermanson, kayaking is best experienced between May and September, August and September being particular highlights as the tourist season is over but the water is still warm. Besides kayaking, Upplevelsebolaget offers hiking, biking and climbing tours in the area. You can choose your level of difficulty from beginners’ to more advanced levels. Upplevelsebolaget knows the area well and has several guided trips you can book on the website, as well as offering selfguided tours. As part of the self-guided tours, you can rent activity and camping equipment. The information and support is on Upplevelsebolaget, and they will even come and pick you up when you get to your destination, no back-tracking needed.
garding overnight accommodation, from camping outdoors and cooking fresh fish over an evening campfire to staying the night at an inn that holds a nice restaurant, sauna and live music. If you travel in a group of a minimum of four people, you can contact Upplevelsebolaget for the possibility of travelling on other dates than those available on the website. Eco tourism company of the year Upplevelsebolaget is certified according to Nature’s Best standards, which is a Swedish quality label for eco tourism. In 2006, the company received the award for best Swedish eco tourism company of the year. Hermanson explains that the company already at the start in 1994 set out to do sustainable tourism. “If you get a chance to experience these beautiful surroundings, then I think it’s almost impossible not to feel an interest to preserve this or similar natural environments. I want our customers to carry with them the feeling of having had an amazing experience in a unique environment that is worth fighting for, worth preserving.”
“Kayaking is much more interesting when there are many different routes to take while heading for your destination,” the
For the multi-day tours, you can choose between different convenience levels re-
Kayaking near a fishing village on the island of Orust.
Rock climbing on the warm, red, glimmering granite in Bohuslän with a stunning ocean view.
For more information, please visit: www.upplevelsebolaget.com
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