Bootshaus
Bengtsfors

Passion for canoeing

In picturesque Bengtsfors, surrounded by the forests of Dalsland, Bootshaus offers a fantastic paddling experience. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced paddler, or looking for the right spot for a canoe training camp, Bootshaus has everything you need for paddling and wilderness stays.

Rent canoes and kayaks

Bootshaus's rental kayaks and canoes are of high quality and suit both beginners and experienced paddlers alike. Canoes are available for two or three people, including luggage space; kayaks come as comfortable single or double models. Click here to book your canoe or kayak.

Paddling tours in Dalsland

Bootshaus helps you plan the right paddling routes for any length of trip. Enjoy Dalsland's fantastic waterway system of lakes, canals and locks. If you'd like to start planning your canoe trip now, take a look at our recommended routes.

Accommodation right on the Dalsland Canal

Bootshaus also offers comfortable rooms and fully equipped holiday apartments directly on Lake Lelång. All rooms come with free Wi-Fi, TV, comfortable beds and blackout curtains. As a guest, you'll also have access to a gym, barbecue area, garden and free parking. Breakfast isn't included, but there's a well-equipped kitchen with a freezer and fridge. The accommodation is just two kilometres from the centre of Bengtsfors, right in the heart of Dalsland's lake district and part of the Dalsland Canal and the Dalsland Nordmarken lake system. Public transport, grocery stores and local activities are all close by.

Christian Dietz, the owner of Bootshaus, is a passionate paddler himself. He offers professional support with training planning and coaching for paddlers. His shop, Dietz Performance Paddling (online and on site), also stocks high-quality paddling gear.