Stöten, Boat 97 to Vålön

Stöten, Boat 97 (Båtbuss 97), is a charming wooden boat that takes you from the pier Vålösundsbryggan to the islands of Vålön in Kristinehamn's beautiful archipelago during the summer.

The boat runs daily after Midsummer (June 22) until August 9. After that, it also operates on the following two weekends: August 15–16 and August 22–23.

Vålön is known as a paradise for families with children, thanks to its shallow sandy beaches at Sandvikarna and a fun playground in the sand. This is also where the Hiking Värmland trail “Tre Öars Led” (Three Islands Trail) begins, taking you across footbridges between Vålön, Kalvön, and Sibberön. Read more about the islands here. (only in swedish)

1. Using the Värmlandstrafik app:

• Download the app for Android: Google Play
• Download the app for iPhone/iPad: App Store

1. On board the boat (pay by card or Värmlandstrafik travel credit)

• Click here for the timetable for Boat Bus 97
• Click here for the route map for Boat Bus 97 and 96

• Vålösundsbryggan pier is located opposite Café Pärlan (Vålösundsvägen 156)
• The trip to Vålön takes approximately 10 minutes
• The boat “Stöten” has a total capacity of 25 passengers
• Dogs are allowed subject to space; the captain decides on site
• Boat Bus 96 runs to Alvön and Långön

In case of high waves, strong winds, or thunderstorms, the boat service may be cancelled. Check current service updates at Varmlandstrafik.se (only in swedish) or contact Båtbusstugan, Inre hamn, Karlstad, tel. +46 10 83 28 318.

• Take Bus 3 from Kristinehamn city center towards Strandudden
• Get off at Vålösundsbryggan pier
• Use the same ticket for both the bus and the boat

Park your car free of charge in the large car park at the end of Skulpturvägen. From there, it is just a short walk of a few hundred metres past the Church’s summer retreat, home to the Skärgårdskapellet and Café Pärlan, to Vålösundsbryggan.