ABOUT ARVIKA KANOT OCH TURISTCENTER
Passionate About Creating Unforgettable Vacation Experiences
Founded in 1979 the Arvika Kanot och Turistcenter has been a place for many outdoor and canoe enthusiasts to pass through while creating unforgettable memories.
After changes of owners and managers, the centre is now run by, born and raised, Arvika local Christan Andersson.
While he knows the area and people around like the back of his hand, he enjoyes working with international customers a lot.
In the office Johanna is taking care of your requests. Born and raised in Germany she loves to organise and to do the work needed in the background to make sure everyone has a great time when being at the centre.
Together with a small team, during the summer months, everyone at the centre is comitted to ensure our customers receive the service needed to create an unforgettable outdoor adventure.
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Don't hesitate to send us an email and we are happy to help planning your adventure.
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The centre
When coming to the centre you will find not only canoes.
Together with the reception we have a small shop with camping supplies and local products.
You have the possibility to book one of our big teepees for an overnight stay.
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For an eco friendly approach we ensure to support the local infrastructure as much as possible.
During the summer month we employ local students, in our shop you can buy local products and our supplies are bought/delivered by Swedish companies.
Some of the local companies we support/work with:
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Ingestrand camping: The camground where you can spend the night before or after your tour.
Arvika Bygdens: The local Taxi company
Wermlands Choklad: Raw Chocolate made in Åmotfors
Kaliflower Organics: Soap handmade in Arvika
Gärdets Musterie: Applejuice made in Klässbol
Cuba Cola: Swedens first Cola since 1953
Bookspot: Swedens booking system for rentals, tours and activities
Ramlösa: Sweden's natural mineral water with traditions since 1707
Ramströms: the local company for our office supplies
Hilleberg: The family owned and family operated tentmaker in northern Sweden.
Linder: Our canoes come from this "more than 50-year-old family business in Småland".
Tentipi: "The original Nordic tipi brand" from Sweden