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Boats at the Lake Storsjön

Imagine paddling on Lake Storsjön on a beautiful summer day. Experience the fine coast at Norderön and Verkön or start in central Östersund and watch the bustling city life at a distance. There are several who rent kayaks around Östersund so take the opportunity to discover the nature from the water. Of course, there are other means of transport for those who want more speed and fan.

M / S Thomée
Traveling on water belongs to summer! M / S Thomée operates Storsjön’s water with frequent trips to Verkön. Join us for a nice boat trip to the Verkö Archipelago. The voyage to Verkön takes about 1.5 hours. Food and drink are also served on board.

Sjöexpressen 
From Norderön you can take the Sjöexpressen to Verkön. You can also take your own boat and add it to the marina below the castle. Verkö Castle is a paradise nestled in lush greenery and with Storsjön’s most generous and welcoming summer terrace.

Rib boat SuperTornado
Expect wind in your hair – The Rib boat SuperTornado takes only 20 minutes from Östersund harbor to Verkön. Passengers are equipped with float overalls, life jackets and googles.

The steamboat Östersund
You can also enjoy the summer and Storsjön aboard Ångaren Östersund, one of Sweden’s oldest steamships in passenger traffic. The boat makes several trips daily.

Kayak and canoe
At Tivars Farm on Norderön you can rent a kayak and if you want to put in the kayak somewhere else there is a kayak stand to rent.
Maybe you want to experience several days free of city life and movement! At Lits Camping & Canoe you have the opportunity to rent a canoe, get great tips on day trips, multi-day trips or tours up to two weeks.

Surfbukten takes you back to nature, here you can go wakeboarding

 

M/S Thomée

M / S Thomée built in 1875 on the Motala shipyard, the ship has been operating Storsjön since 1880.

M / S Thomée built in 1875 on the Motala shipyard, the ship has been operating Storsjön since 1880. After several years of renovation, the ship does again on Storsjön.
Subscribe to M / S Thomée for the perfect customer or staff activity, birthday party, etc.
The boat leaves on agreed day and time.

Summer 2023

Lunch and dinner cruises Tuesday-Sunday – see more information here.

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SuperTornado

From the end of May we run tours with our SuperTornado for group bookings out on Lake Storsjön. Departure from Östersund harbor.

From the end of May we run tours with our SuperTornado for group bookings out on Lake Storsjön.
Departure from Östersund harbor, visit abroad at Verkö Castle.
SuperTornadon has set a new level of boat experiences in Lake Storsjön. How about a lovely and speedy boat trip, castle bath and castle supper at Verkö Castle, with a home trip with the sunset over Storsjöflaket and the mountains in the background.

We can also combine a lake experience with SuperTornadon with a good meal at Verkö Castle, Sir Winston or UPSTAIRS in central Östersund.

SuperTornadon is bookable in June-July-August-September.

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Ångaren Östersund

The steamer, Östersund was built in 1874 at Oscarshamn mechanical workshop. Transported in parts by sea to Sundsvall.

The steamer, Östersund was built in 1874 at Oscarshamn mechanical workshop.
Transported in parts by sea to Sundsvall, then transport on winter before by horse to Östersund for assembly. In 1886 the superstructure was rebuilt and the boat was extended 10 feet.

1903 further rebuild with new boiler and machine from Härnösand’s mechanical workshop. The boat went into traffic until 1963 when competition from modern means of transport became too great. The boat was sold for scrapping, but by a key of fate this was never enforced. After a number of years spent in a cove in Arvesund, the boat was purchased by an association formed for the purpose,The
association “Bevara Ångaren Östersund”, after which renovations were carried out so that it could be put back into service in 1989.

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Tivars Gård Kanotuthyrning

Take the kayak and experience the beautiful coast at Norderön and Verkön. If you want to stay longer, you can also take a multi-day trips.

Take the kayak and experience the beautiful coast at Norderön and Verkön. If you want to stay longer, you can take a multi-day trip and continue towards Isön, Andersön and then on to the eastern shore of Storsjön. We are part of the Great Kayak that has produced a map with suitable resting places and suggestions for pleasant trips.
If you want to rent a kayak, it is best to book in advance!

If you want to bring your kayak to paddle in another location, we have a kayak stand that you can attach to the roof rack during transport.

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Surfbukten

Surfbukten is an obvious summer hangout in Östersund. Here you can try wakeboarding or water skiing in a cable park.

An obvious summer hangout in Östersund. Here you can try wakeboarding or water skiing in a cable park. Play Beach volleyball, swim from the bathing jetty and jump from the jump tower. For those who just want to sit back and enjoy the summer, there are hammocks, deck chairs and a lovely bungalow. In the cafe you can buy a nice espresso.

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Lits Camping & Kanot

Norrland's largest canoe center with over 25 years of experience organizing canoe trips for up to 14 days.

Norrland’s largest canoe center with over 25 years of experience organizing canoe trips for up to 14 days. Here you will find tips on day trips, weekend trips or long trips. We transport you and the canoe to a suitable starting point in the wilderness. For day trips there are plenty of tour suggestions where you can start directly from the campsite.

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M/S Thomée

M / S Thomée built in 1875 on the Motala shipyard, the ship has been operating Storsjön since 1880.

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SuperTornado

From the end of May we run tours with our SuperTornado for group bookings out on Lake Storsjön. Departure from Östersund harbor.

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Ångaren Östersund

The steamer, Östersund was built in 1874 at Oscarshamn mechanical workshop. Transported in parts by sea to Sundsvall.

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Tivars Gård Kanotuthyrning

Take the kayak and experience the beautiful coast at Norderön and Verkön. If you want to stay longer, you can also take a multi-day trips.

Show more

Surfbukten

Surfbukten is an obvious summer hangout in Östersund. Here you can try wakeboarding or water skiing in a cable park.

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Lits Camping & Kanot

Norrland's largest canoe center with over 25 years of experience organizing canoe trips for up to 14 days.

Show more