Svinøya from Nørvasundet

Paddling route from Gåseidet leisure boat marina to Svinøya island in the Ellingsøyfjord. The west side of Svinøya is a state-protected recreation area, but it has a floating dock, toilets, campfire pits and camping spots for tents and hammocks.

Paddle out and around the leisure boat harbour and down to Gåseidholmane. From there, set course northward and cross the sound in the direction of Larsgården. Paddle eastward along the coast until you reach the peninsula and can see the island of Svinøya and the Svinøy islets. Set course towards the south side of the Svinøy islets and cross the fjord. Here you will be crossing the sea lane and shipping lane to Breivika/Olsvika. Once you pass the Svinøy islets, paddle northward to a sheltered rocky beach and the floating dock/guest dock. This is an open area with a grassy field and public toilets. There is a good trail up a short, but steep hill to a field that is good for pitching a tent, or you can hang a hammock in the woods nearby. Continue to the open area with a campfire pit. You can see the remains of a farmhouse that once stood here, as well as an orchard with old fruit trees. You can pick ripe fruit to eat on site, but leave enough for others who visit the place after you.

Parking and launching at the Gåseidet leisure boat harbour. You can drive into the harbour area to unload your kayak and equipment. But you should park at the parking area outside the harbour area (before the underpass below the main road).