Paddling
With the sea in the city, Härnösand is a perfect place for canoeing. Here, inexperienced paddlers can embark on shorter trips on calm waters while experienced canoeists can find longer and more challenging trips. Kayaks are available for hire at Mellanholmen and Hemsön.
Paddling with Friluftsfrämjandet
Friluftsfrämjandet organizes various canoeing activities in the summer, such as basic courses/try-outs, evening trips, longer day trips and sometimes multi-day trips with overnight stays. Canoes are available for hire in connection with the activities.
Rent a canoe on your own
At Mellanholmen there is Kayakomat, which rents out kayaks and SUP boards. From Mellanholmen there are many options for tours, from short and calm for the inexperienced to tougher and longer paddles. See suggestions for tours below.
Hemsö Kayak and MTB rents out kayaks, and also MTB bikes on Hemsön