SLOW WATER RETREAT
A journey through the landscape
that defines Dalsland
Two nights at the historic surroundings of Håveruds Hotell.
Two nights off-grid in the stillness of Swedish Country Living®.
Your journey begins by the iconic Håveruds akvedukt, where water once carried timber and iron through Dalsland.
Now, it carries you.
By canoe, you leave the canal behind and move slowly into a quieter landscape.
No engines. No schedules. Just the rhythm of your paddle.
After a night of comfort at the hotel, you arrive at your private hermitage cabin.
No electricity. No distractions.
Only firewood, lake water, wide skies and time.
Time to cook slowly.
Time to talk.
Time to watch the light change.
After two nights in stillness, you paddle back —
not the same as when you left.
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From Håveruds hotel..
Begin with the canal’s cultural heritage and refined hospitality near Håveruds akvedukt. Continue into the stillness of the forest before returning to Håverud for a final evening of gastronomy in the historic Disponentvillan.
By Canoe...
Instead of travelling between places by car, your journey unfolds by canoe through Dalsland’s interconnected lake system — where the landscape is experienced at nature’s pace.
To a Hermitage cabin
Stay in a private, architect-designed cabin carefully placed in the landscape, where thoughtful design meets the simplicity of lakeside living.
Day 1 - Arrival in HåverudYour journey begins by the water in Håverud, where the famous aqueduct and canal set the scene for the days ahead. You check in at Håveruds Hotell and let the pace slow down. Here you stay overlooking the canal, with nature just around the corner.In the evening, a buffet dinner is served in the hotel restaurant — a first evening to settle in, enjoy the food and the quiet before the adventure begins.
Day 2 – Out on the Water
After breakfast with a view, your lunch pack is prepared and your canoe or kayak awaits at the jetty.
You paddle out into Dalsland’s lake system, through lakes, narrow passages and locks where the water connects the landscape. The pace is yours to decide.
During the day you make your way through nature until you reach Swedish Country Living.
Here your private, architect-designed cabin awaits by the water.
The evening ends with dinner and quiet surroundings where nature is an essential part of the experience.
Day 2 – Out on the Water
After breakfast with a view, your lunch pack is prepared and your canoe or kayak awaits at the jetty.
You paddle out into Dalsland’s lake system, through lakes, narrow passages and locks where the water connects the landscape. The pace is yours to decide.
During the day you make your way through nature until you reach Swedish Country Living.
Here your private, architect-designed cabin awaits by the water.
The evening ends with dinner and quiet surroundings where nature is an essential part of the experience.
Day 3 – The Stillness of Nature. You wake to the silence of the lake.Breakfast is served in the Orangery and the day is yours to enjoy at your own pace. Paddle, hike, swim or simply relax and take in the surroundings. In the evening you prepare dinner in the outdoor kitchen or enjoy a meal featuring ingredients from the farm. The fire, the lake and the starry sky become a natural part of the evening.
Day 4 – Back Across the Water. After breakfast it is time to paddle back through the lake system.The return journey offers one last moment of quiet on the water before you reach Håverud and Håveruds Hotell once again. In the evening a culinary experience awaits at the historic Disponentvillan, where a seasonal tasting menu is served in an elegant setting inspired by the region’s local ingredients. After dinner, you spend your final night at the hotel.
Day 5 – A Gentle Farewell. After a final night at the hotel, breakfast is served before departure. During these days you have experienced Dalsland from perhaps its most beautiful perspective — from the water .From the cultural history surrounding Håveruds akvedukt to the quiet of the forest. From refined gastronomy to the simplicity of nature. A journey where the path between places becomes just as meaningful as the destination.
The Slow Water Retreat is a curated collaboration between Håveruds Hotell and Swedish Country Living®, combining hospitality, gastronomy and nature in one continuous experience.
What's included?
At Håveruds Hotell
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Two nights in a premium room with balcony overlooking the canal
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In-room tea, coffee and mineral water
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Two breakfast buffets
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Welcome buffet dinner on the first evening
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Packed lunch prepared for your paddling journey
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Canoe or kayak with life jacket
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Maps and paddling information for exploring the lake system
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Six-course tasting menu at the historic Disponentvillan
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Access to the wood-fired sauna raft on the canal
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Access to Strömmen Spa with jacuzzi, sauna and relaxation area
At Swedish Country Living®
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Farm breakfast served in the Orangery
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Tea, coffee and drinking water in your cabin
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Packed lunch for your outdoor day
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All meals and beverages included during your stay
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Seasonal meals prepared with ingredients from the farm
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Dinner served in the Orangery
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One evening preparing your own meal in the outdoor kitchen
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Maps and local information for exploring the surroundings
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Solar panel for charging small devices
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Use of outdoor equipment such as backpack, thermos, water bottle and flashlight
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Two nights in the Eremit Cabin for two with a large double bed
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Private bathroom facilities with heated floors, shower and toilet in the Kretsloppshuset
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Traditional wood-burning stove
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Outdoor grill
All inclusive price 9.970 SEK per person
This Retreat Is Perfect For
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Couples looking for a unique nature experience with comfort and gastronomy
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Travelers who appreciate architecture, design and quiet places
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Guests seeking a slow journey through lakes and forests
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Those who want to experience Dalsland from the water
No previous paddling experience is required.
The journey is designed to be enjoyable rather than demanding.
Limited availability – only a small number of retreats are available each season.
Send us a request to check for availability.