Canoe rental

Canoeing in Eastern Norway?
Vansjøwas named by the travel panel in Aftenposten as one of ten recommended destinations in 2021. With us you can rent canoes for great canoe trips, so bring your family, group of friends or girlfriend on a canoe trip in Vansjø. We offer canoe rental of spacious and steady canoes (2-seater and 3-seater) to experience Vansjø up close. We recommend 2-4 people in each canoe, for example two adults, or two adults + two children. Most of the rental canoes are of the type Hasle 530 Classic.

We have a private pier that you can park right next to. There is a road all the way to the pier, which is approx. 300 meters from the farm.

We have a total of 15 canoes for canoe rental, as well as life jackets in different sizes. Information and orientation is provided when renting a canoe. Welcome to a canoe trip in the heart of Vansjø!

Prices
Price per canoe: NOK. 400/day
Daily rental from 10 am to 10 am the next day.
If you want to keep your canoe longer than 10 am, a new rental day must be booked.

Canoe, oars and vest, if you have ordered it, are ready from 10 am marked with your name.
Rental of life jacket: kr. 30/each. You can come whenever you want within the booking time to pick up your canoe. Parking at designated space (Canoe parking) - about 20 meters before the pier. Canoe, oars and vest are returned to the designated place on land. The canoe is cleaned before it is returned. Report any damage to the canoe, oars or vest (tel 95811937). You are not allowed to bring your own canoe, kayak or boat.

Bookings must be made in advance of attendance and are binding. Canoe and vest bookings are subject to payment for the desired period, regardless of whether the canoe or vest is used or not.
Call +47 95811937 if you have any questions about booking a canoe.

The canoe season is from April 1 to November 30.

The surroundings around the farm are idyllic and well worth exploring during your visit to the farm. Alpakkagaarden - Østre Kjærnes has a shoreline from east to west to Lake Vansjø. Here you will find beautiful wilderness and many nice secluded places in and around Vansjø.

If you are a guest at the farm, we can offer and tailor various activities and experiences in collaboration with Ut i det fri AS. Please contact us well in advance of your planned event, for information, price quotes and booking.

Mini course in bushcraft
2 hours (Min 10 people)
Bushcraft is about being able to take care of yourself in nature with simple means. In this mini-course you will learn a little about what bushcraft is and you will learn to handle a knife, axe and saw in simple and safe ways, and you will learn to light a fire without the use of matches or a lighter. Suitable for everyone, no prior knowledge necessary.

Pentathlon as team building
2 hours (Min 10 people)
Through a pentathlon with tasks and challenges that suit everyone, we create space for collaboration, mastery and joy for small and large groups. We provide several guides depending on the size of the group.

Everything takes place in the vicinity of the farm, and it all ends with a joint gathering that brings all the teams together as a unit.

Touring ice skating – Norway's new winter activity


Vansjø is just as beautiful in summer as it is in winter. An eldorado for those who love the outdoors. In cold, snowy winters, this is a favorite place for ice skaters. This is an activity with a strong focus on safety, and an activity that can only be done when the ice is good enough. The reward is a fantastic and unique nature experience with locally known guides/instructors. Here you will get the good stories, the background for old place names and Vansjø's history. Stop along the way for a bonfire and a real old-fashioned campfire coffee. You should have experience on ice skates, and equipment to travel safely on the ice. When booking, we will send you a required equipment list. We have limited equipment for loan.


We are happy to tailor a package in connection with a stay (accommodation, course or similar) here at Alpakkagaarden. For example, a one or two day course package for groups. Contact us via the form or by email.