Wild & Beautiful Dalsland: 4-Day Guided Nature, Culture and Food Journey from Vänersborg
By Dalslandsguider
Available from: August
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Next available date: 04 Aug 2026
Discover the landscapes, waterways and local food traditions of Dalsland on this 4-day guided tour. Travel by bus with a guide, visit historic sites, enjoy outdoor activities and stay in countryside hotels and guesthouses.
Travel through the varied landscapes of Dalsland on a 4-day guided journey starting and ending in Vänersborg. The route combines historic landmarks, small villages and forested hills with time to experience local food and outdoor activities.
During the tour you visit places such as Dalaborg Fortress, Mustadfors Bruk and the canal area in Håverud. Activities include a gentle yoga session on a SUP board at Laxsjön, outdoor cooking by the lake and guided walks through cultural landscapes and nature reserves. Meals highlight regional ingredients, including smoked specialties and local cuisine.
Accommodation is arranged at three different locations including a manor house, a countryside bed and breakfast and a hotel by the canal. Travel between stops is by bus with a guide who provides background on the region’s history, nature and traditions.
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SUP yoga session on Laxsjön followed by outdoor cooking by the lake
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Visit the aqueduct and canal museum area in Håverud
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Guided experiences including nature walks and a local snaps walk
The tour runs from 4–7 August 2026. Pickup in Vänersborg is at 10:00 on the first day and return is approximately 13:00 on the final day. The program includes visits to locations such as Dals Rostock Herb Garden, Not Quite cultural center, Brudfjället, Svankila Nature Reserve and the historic lock in Köpmannebro. Price is 11,280 SEK per person. Single room supplement is 12,530 SEK. Registration deadline is 1 July 2026.
- Pickup and return in Vänersborg
- Bus transportation with guide during the trip
- Three nights accommodation (Baldersnäs Herrgård, Kroppefjälls B&B, Håverud Hotel)
- Full board meals
- Guided activities and excursions
- You are eligible to receive a full refund of the booking amount if you cancel your reservation at least 15 days before the scheduled start time.
Meeting Point
Day 1
Departure from Vänersborg at 10:00. The first stop is Dalaborg Fortress. Lunch is served at Diners in Mellerud. The journey continues to Mustadfors Bruk. In the afternoon, enjoy a gentle SUP yoga session on Lake Laxsjön. The evening includes outdoor cooking by the lake. Overnight stay at Baldersnäs Herrgård.
Day 2
The day begins with a guided tour of the Baldersnäs estate. Lunch is served at Not Quite in Fengersfors. The route continues via Brudfjället. Later in the day, take part in a snaps walk. Dinner is served at Kroppefjäll. Overnight stay at Kroppefjälls B&B.
Day 3
Visit the Herb Garden in Dals Rostock. Continue to the Canal Museum in Håverud. Lunch is served at Rökeriet. In the afternoon there is free time to explore the canal area. Dinner is served in Håverud. Overnight stay at Håverud Hotel.
Day 4
Visit Svankila Nature Reserve. The tour continues to Köpmannebro, home to the oldest lock in the Dalsland Canal. Return to Vänersborg with arrival at approximately 13:00.