Glaskogen is one of Sweden’s most accessible wilderness areas. With deep forests, quiet lakes, long trails and wild camping freedom, it’s perfect for hikers, canoeists, packrafters and anyone wanting a real Scandinavian adventure.
This page supports our main Glaskogen guide and helps you find useful information quickly.
Read the Full Traveller’s Guide
For full routes, camping advice, canoe hire details, local towns, wild camping tips and packing lists:
👉 https://vildmark.co.uk/adventures/glaskogen-nature-reserve-the-complete-uk-travellers-guide/
What Makes Glaskogen a Great Wilderness Destination
Glaskogen offers solitude, clean lakes, wildlife, forest shelters, great fishing and a peaceful atmosphere. It’s a great alternative to more crowded UK destinations.
Why UK travellers choose Glaskogen
Travelling to Sweden can be quicker and cheaper than driving to Scotland or the Lake District. Flights to Oslo or Gothenburg are often low-cost and the drive into Värmland is easy.
What Glaskogen offers that the UK doesn’t
• Guaranteed wild camping rights
• Hundreds of kilometres of marked trails
• Canoe routes linking dozens of lakes
• Minimal crowds even in summer
• A feeling of true wilderness
Glaskogen sits in western Värmland, close to the Norwegian border. It’s well positioned for travellers coming from both the UK and Norway.
Travelling from the UK
Fly to Oslo Gardermoen, Oslo Torp or Gothenburg Landvetter, hire a car, and you’ll reach Glaskogen in 2–3 hours.
Travelling from Norway
If you’re coming from Oslo, you’ll pass Charlottenberg — a convenient place for food, fuel and supplies.
Canoeing, Hiking, Camping and Fishing in Glaskogen.
Canoeing and Kayaking
Some lakes are connected by channels, inlets and short portages.
Canoe hire (aluminium canoes + 1–2 person kayaks) is available at Lenungshammar.
Tip: Summer is busy. Book early.
Hiking Trails in Glaskogen
Over 300 km of marked trails offer both short loops and multi-day wilderness routes. Many trails pass fire pits, wind shelters and lakeside viewpoints.
Wild Camping in Glaskogen
Wild camping is allowed anywhere under Sweden’s Allemansrätten. It’s simple, peaceful and flexible.
Hammock Camping
Perfect terrain: tall pines, straight trunks, dry ground, and lots of spacing.
If you’re avoiding wet or uneven ground, hammocks are ideal here.
Fishing
The lakes hold pike, perch and occasionally trout.
Practical Travel Information
Where to stock up: Arvika vs Charlottenberg
Arvika
Closest major town to the reserve.
Has:
• Supermarkets
• Outdoor shops
• Fuel stations
• Restaurants
• Pharmacy
• Systembolaget (alcohol shop)
Charlottenberg
Best stop if you’re coming from Oslo.
Has:
• Shopping centre
• Supermarkets
• Fuel
• Pharmacy
• Restaurants
(No Systembolaget — nearest is Arvika.)
Why you need the Glaskogen Card
The Card covers:
• Camping
• Fishing
• Fire pits
• Shelters
• Waste management
• Maintenance of trails and facilities
Where to park and start your route
The main starting point is Lenungshammar, which has:
• Café
• Canoe hire
• Maps
• Parking
• Trailheads
• Firewood purchase points
Useful Gear to take to glaskogen
Here are the products you regularly use and review — perfect for this topic cluster and for internal/external linking.
Packrafts
• MRS Microraft – https://paqualife.uk (Use code VILDMARK5)
• Anfibio Rebel 3KL+ –
https://www.packrafting-store.de/?wsa=cj1bi35ed12fd/anfibio-rebel-3kl_2
• Anfibio Delta MX –
https://www.packrafting-store.de/?wsa=cj1bi35ed12fd/anfibio-delta-mx_3
• Anfibio Omega C2+ –
https://www.packrafting-store.de/?wsa=cj1bi35ed12fd/anfibio-omega-c2_1
Fishing Rods — Rigged & Ready
• Predator Max – https://riggedandready.net/collections/smuggler/products/predator-max
• Predator Micro-Trigger – https://riggedandready.net/collections/smuggler/products/predator-micro-trigger-spin-bait-cast-fishing-rod-220-185cm-options-2-tips
• X-Max CP – https://riggedandready.net
• World Traveller – https://riggedandready.net
• S-MID Combo – https://riggedandready.net
Camping & Cooking Gear
• Fire Maple Star X2 – https://www.firemaple.co.uk
• TentBox Cargo – https://tentbox.com
• Lensun Hood-Mounted Solar Panel – https://www.lensunsolar.com
Video Guides and Trip Inspiration
• Packrafting Adventure
https://youtu.be/bOf2iY2kzc4
Your YouTube Channel
Glaskogen Packrafting & Adventure Trips
• Loch Etive Solo Packraft (if URL needed, I can grab it)
• Lakes, Lures & Laughter (your Glaskogen book preview)
https://vildmark.co.uk/books/lakes-lures-laughter/
Gear Reviews
• Fire Maple Star X2 Review
https://vildmark.co.uk/reviews/fire-maple-star-x2/
• Rigged & Ready X5 Review
https://vildmark.co.uk/gear/rigged-and-ready-x5-review/
• Predator Max Review
https://vildmark.co.uk/gear/predator-max-review/
Fishing Techniques & Tips
• What Bait to Use – Complete Guide
https://vildmark.co.uk/fishing/what-bait-to-use/
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👉 Read the Complete Traveller’s Guide
https://vildmark.co.uk/adventures/glaskogen-nature-reserve-the-complete-uk-travellers-guide/
