Skebokvarn Canoe Center
and Hostel
Welcome to us – Adventures for all ages
In the heart of Sörmland, you’ll find Skebokvarn Canoe Wild Camp and Hostel – a place for both tranquillity and outdoor adventures. Here you can rent Canadian canoes, kayaks and all the equipment you need for an adventure on Lake Båven – known for its hundreds of islands and calm waters. You’re also welcome to spend the night at our charming hostel - Gamla Mejeriet (The Old Dairy).
Experience Södermanland with us
Welcome to our hostel – The Old Dairy
The Old Dairy is a cosy hostel with 11 beds divided between four rooms, beautifully located in a former dairy building from 1923. Here, you stay close to nature, with access to a lush garden, scenic walking trails, and your own canoe centre offering kayaks and Canadian canoes for rent. A peaceful base for adventures – or simply just rest.
School Trips, Corporate Groups and Private Parties
With us, there’s room for connection, adventure, and memories that last. Bring your class for a one-day or multi-day paddling trip, plan a team-building kick-off with your colleagues, or let your scout adventure begin by the water’s edge. We offer flexible setups, reliable equipment, and canoe delivery – everything you need to create an experience tailored to your group. Welcome – your adventure awaits!
Our Story – From Dairy to a Place for Connection
The Old Dairy in Skebokvarn has a long and eventful history – today, it’s a vibrant meeting place for paddlers and overnight guests. Here, Mikael and Carina Berger run a hostel, a canoe rental service, and a production of canoe accessories, as well as sales of kayaks and Canadian canoes. With deep roots in local history and a strong love for the outdoors, they’ve created a place where both tradition and adventure can thrive.
Kanuk of Sweden – Craftsmanship for paddlers since 1979
With roots in canoe sports and a passion for the water, we produce canoe equipment and sell kayaks and Canadian canoes for both beginners and experienced paddlers. Kanuk of Sweden AB was founded in 1979 by Christer Berger and is now run by Mikael Berger – world champion in canoeing – who continues to build on the family company’s legacy. All products are made in Skebokvarn and carefully developed with a focus on quality, durability, and the joy of paddling.
