Active Adventures
The Tjust Archipelago is a paradise for adventurers. Bike, paddle, hike, or fish through the stunning landscapes.
Cycling in Sweden
Experience Sweden’s wonderful nature and different crafts by bike. We have plotted several cycle routes which will enable you to discover the most wonderful spots of Loftahammar and its surrounding area. Adventurous mountain bikers can enjoy many, sometimes unexpectedly tough mountain trails through the wooded and rocky landscape. You can visit places that are really worth visiting, such as the harbor in Flatvarp or glass blowing workplace in Vråka. Biking through the rolling paved roads. Both for the sportive cyclist as for an active family, there are plenty of cycling opportunities.
We gladly provide you with route maps and advice!
Canoeing
Discover the wonderful Tjust Archipelago by canoe or kayak. An experience you will never forget. There are over 5.000 islands and immense quantities of bays.
You can book a canoe or kayak in the surrounding area.
Hiking
Sweden knows ‘Allemansrätten’: Right of Public Access. Everyone is allowed to make use of landed, public and private property, under the condition that nature is respected. The footpaths go criss-cross through forests and meadows: A true paradise for fervent walkers! You can stroll around and enjoy space; the extensive, rough nature is, however, extremely suitable for tough hikes, which requires good equipment!
Hiking paths have been plotted on several spots in the surrounding area, for example on the adventure island Hasselö. For more information, please check the website from Västerviks tourist information.
Fishing
It is not that hard to catch fish in the waters of the Tjust Archipelago: it contains plenty of pike, perch and sea trout. You could even catch a big salmon! You can fish on your own or make a guided fish tour.
Pike
Fishing for pike is very popular in the Tjust Archipelago. The pike fishing season in Sweden starts, depending on the water temperature, around mid April and ends in October. In spring and autumn you can catch pikes in shallow water; in Summer you can only find them in deep water. Despite of the fact that the archipelago contain a lot of pike you must really try as hard as you can to catch one. We recommend beginners to join a guided tour in order to learn the tricks of the trade and to discover where you can find pikes. Book your guiding on fishingday.se.
Fishing rules in the archipelago
Fishing with hand tools in the Baltic Sea does not require any license. Please take some time to read the following fishing rules in this area. If you want to fish in a lake, please inquire about the applicable rules.
