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Activities in the area
Canoeing Åkers bergslag
Canoe from Marvikarna to the sea. You can paddle a canoe or kayak from Åkers styckebruk to Trosa on the east coast via a 40 kilometers canoe trail, taking you through amazing coutryside, along narrow straits with steep banks and across beautiful lakes. Hire a canoe or kayak from Kanotkungen for a daytrip or a longer adventure. You can make your own itinerary with different places to start and end.
Lake Mälaren
Experience the town of Strängnäs from the water or paddle around Gripsholms Castle in Mariefred. Head to our guest harbours to hire a canoe, kayak, paddle board or pedalo. Visholmen in Strängnäs has a self-service Kayakomat, open 24/7 where you can book and hire a kayak or paddle board.
Cycling
The Mälardalsleden trail circles Lake Mälaren and covers 440 km in total. Som of the passenger ferries on Lake Mälaren take bikes onboard, so it´s a great trip to start or end your cycle along Mälardalsleden whit a boat trip. Bikes can be hired down by harbour in Strängnäs. Maps are avaiable att Naturkartan website.
Fishing
Great fishing can be enjoyed both on Lake Mälaren and in the district of Åkers Bergslag. Three of the lakes in Åkers bergslag are "put and take" lakes with game fish. Fishing in Lake Mälaren is free for those using handheld equipment such as casting and fishing rods. A fishing licence is required for fishing in the lakes around Åkers styckebruk.
