Solo Canoe Trip: 3 Days in Northern Sweden

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► ABOUT THIS HIKE
In June 2023 I spent 3 days canoeing in the waters of Swedish Lapland, east of Jokkmokk, above the arctic circle in northern Sweden. My trip started in Årrenjarka from where I canoed west along to coast to Saggat. I camped on a small inhabited island near the start of the Kvikkjokk delta. On the second day I canoed up the Gamájåhkå river towards the border of Sarek National Park. I explored the many channels in the delta and went up the Tarraätno river as far as possible. I camped on a lake plateau (lake dock) on lake Mierdékjávrre. On the third day I hiked up to the peak of Prinskullen and canoed back in a storm to Årrenjarka.
Special thanks to Matti @JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA for his advice as a local outdoors expert.
This is an ambient film without dialog.
► TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro with drone shots
1:06 Day 1 - Along the lake
2:38 Camping on an inhabited island
5:10 Day 2 - Into the delta of Sarek National Park
12:16 Camping on a lake plateau
15:01 Day 3 - Hiking up Prinskullen
17:56 Caught in a rainstorm
20:09 Outro with photos
#canoeing #solocamping #sweden #camping #canoepacking

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What primarily describes the film for me is 'serenity'. Throughout the film I was drawn into a stillness and silence that I'm sure you were feeling during much on this adventure. Would love to spend a night on the platform with water on all four sides to camp from. Spectacular film Harmen! You brought out the bare essence of what this experience must have contained so beautifully. Your films are so amazing and full of vitality and granduer and yet including the solitude and intimacy you must be experiencing. That my friend is called the complete package expression and exactly what one would wish could be established in all filming. Thanks!

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When Harmen pours that first coffee of the expedition... love it.

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beautiful scenery!

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It really is!

[@MultiAndre50]

Hallo Harmen, Ik ben in september naar Madeira geweest. Aanleiding was jouw silent hiking ter plaatse. Wat heb ik genoten. De tot nu door jouw geplaatste hikings zijn fantastisch. Het is bijna niet te geloven dat je dit allemaal alleen doet. Je loopt de afstanden tweemaal om dit aan ons te kunnen tonen. Ben nu al op een leeftijd dat ik me moet aanpassen maar kan zo genieten van het verhaal in natuurbeelden, de humor, de eenzaamheid, mensen, dieren en jouw muziek bij jouw beelden. Ga zo door groetend, Andre

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Wearing that classic orange Compass lifejacket in a yellow canoe is one of the most swedish experiences you can have. Thank you for an amazing video, as always!

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Harmen's canoeing in the clouds. Now that is unique! You have an eye for the spectacular unique shot. I especially loved that paddle through the trees... the light so beautiful. No bugs for the trip, how good was that! Oh no, Harmen's going to jump into the canoe! Had me for a second :) Thanks so much, lovely man.

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Thank you Harmen for yet another outdoor visual extravaganza! What a spectacularly beautiful location👌🏻

[@HarmenHoek]

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Hats off for this masterpiece. As always from you, so well filmed and edited, it does not get better. Well done!

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Glad you enjoyed it!

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It is a very fantastic place in Sweden. Thanks for sharing every wonderful trip!

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Beautiful, mesmerizing. I’d think you own the world. Thanks for your efforts in making the film. Unprecedented!!3-1-2024, PST, USA

[@sharondavis8003]

WOW. Another Masterpiece. So breathtaking & serene. Always love your camping spots because they are so unique. When I look at the mountains in the distance I picture you standing on the highest peak with drone in hand. Thanks for the canoe trip, Harmen. Loved it. 😊👍🏻🙋🏼‍♀️🇺🇸

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And a cool new twist doing it on water too! I did a couple desert river floats myself. So nice to live large too and let the water carry it all.

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Forests forests forest...😮 what a magical place

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what an incredible beauty, wish I could explore this place. Sweden is a dream

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We thought you were going to finish with the oars on the ground, but you launch yourself !!!! :))))). You are "growing" very fast. With the Faroe Islands it was like the perfect minimization, with the Volcano you gave us the color of flames and with the Canoe a different trip. Once again, wonderful job Herman Hoek.

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Have been waiting for you to visit Sweden, and your work presents wery well the beautiful Lapland. ❤️

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20:43 So peaceful and beautiful. Thank you.This will be one of my bucket lists.

[@EzeAdventurer]

So beautiful man, I must visit that beautiful land!!

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Really awesome Harmen! Thank you. I’m not particularly a “water” person, (more alpine) but this is very inspiring and beautiful. Those floating “plateaus “ are very cool and of course the soothing sound of water everywhere. Which leads me to this observation. There is, in every individual I think, of a longing for nature. Some will indulge and some will not and on a political/cultural level the same applies. The existence of those man made platforms speaks very well to me about the culture of Sweden.

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Thank you for sharing your adventure! Thank you for taking us along. Cheers!

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Prachtige film, Harmen. En een passende tekst weer aan het einde. Dank voor het maken en delen!

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I just fell in love with this video! Watch it 3 times

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This was one of the most beautiful videos I’ve watched! I know it took a lot of work on your part! Thank you for sharing this bit of Sweden with us and bringing all the best that Nature has to offer!!

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[@ReiseVisionen]

Very beautiful adventure. Thanks for share with us. Greetings from Germany.

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Now I want to pack my bags, grab my kayak and go to swedish lappland. You captured the atmosphere of nature beautifully! Thanks for this video

Absolutely breathtaking cinematography!

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Gorgeous and serene 3 days isn’t long enough

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Excellent video, Sweden is a beautiful country to live in and if you don't live there its an amazing country to visit.

[@jonathangilmore3193]

Canoeing has much appeal to me, as an occasional option to hiking, for both gear storage and greater tranquility. When I was in Finnish Lapland, many years ago on a car trip, the water temperature was “bracing,” and the local mosquitoes were very hungry! However, biting insects did not seem an issue on this trip. Very relaxing and enjoyable.

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I am getting emotional by watching this video. the calm and serene environment is overwhelming. After seeing your video on the Mont Blanc i knew what i wanted to do: back to nature. I sold my boat and bought the gear i needed (thanks to your video's ) and then.... the doctors told me they have to cut my leg and correct the angle to save my knee. that would take a whole year to recover....So, maybe next year i can go make the trip to the mountains. Sweden is also on my bucketlist if i can call it that.. thanks Harmen for inspiring me. God bless you!

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Breathtaking 💚What else can I say? Thank you !

[@roybooth7904]

(About time I gave some practical support in exchange for the dedication you put into making these films. Every one of them does more for me than any trip to a multiplex cinema.)

[@johanmoberg2379]

Hope you enjoyed your stay in Sweden! Maybe Kungsleden would be a perfect fit for you next? Or the wilderness of Sarek?

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What a gorgeous video! Your adventures inspire me to keep seeking my own outdoor peace!

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Brilliant beyond words , awesome

[@Marksnowden1]

Beautiful film harmen, what an awesome place to camp in the Lake 😂, hope your Patagonia trip goes well for you , I personally was really close to booking this with you, to soon for me atm but please if you plan another trip , keep me informed, especially if it is in Europe 👍

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I love to see the different trips to take this is really unique with a canoe and the photography as usual can't wait to see your next one music is beautiful thank you

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Deze film is zo mooi, zo rustgevend. Prachtig. Well done!! ❤

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Beautiful

[@HarmenHoek]

Thank you

[@dougoutcanoe]

A beautiful video of a fantastic country. Your photography is great too. I especially enjoyed your use of drone footage. Great choice of music too. I have loved my paddles in Sweden, in the Dalsand area. My trips started with observing youth groups from the UK, completing their Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award Expedition. But on one occasion I spent 10 days paddling with a friend. It was a great trip. Harmen Thank you for sharing your experiences.

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Thanks for another excellent film. In July of 2022 I hiked south from Saltoluokta to Kvikkjokk - in fine weather - and then did a quick two-hour boat session with Bjorn the boatman there to the edge of the shallow lagoon featured here. But then I had to catch the bus to pick up some of my stuff in Gallivare before catching a flight back from Tromso, so thanks for filling in the things there wasn't time to do. This summer it was Hemavan to Adolfström, i.e. the southern end of the Kungsleden trail. But did not progress further because I did not like the rumours circulating (in July & August) about the mystery illness spreading down from the north, closing the huts to those without prior bookings or those simply tenting.

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As a swedish bushcrafter myself I have to say this video brings happiness to me watching it , and some amazing nature, really good effort with making the video , greetings from a swedish bushcrafter 🌲

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Those trout look like sausages. All that water and not a fish!🐟And you really keep that coffee supplier in business too!☕On to the next video.....

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Beautiful . The sound of water is soothing ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

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Love all your videos, Harmen! Never stop making them!!

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Your videos are Masterpieces. I Love them! 🙂

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Looking to experience exactly this later this year, very happy to have found this amazing video!!

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Thanks!

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Thank you too 😊

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So stunning and peaceful!

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I am watching this 08h00 on a Saturday. Due to adverse weather we had to postpone our sleepout. This is balm for the soul.

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Awesome video. Brilliant work. Thank you! 🤙🏻

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Stunning video- as usual. Thank you.

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as always, a pleasure to watch, cant wait for your next big one

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Fantastic, thanks Harmen

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Absolutely fabulous in every way

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Thanks Harmen for another spectacular film ... loved it.

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Stunning work it’s put together so nicely as always you’ve just made my Saturday shift that little bit better thanks

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Loved this so much! Thanks from California

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Really love your videos, the quality and variety is amazing! Each one has added another place to visit on my bucket list. Thank you & can't wait for the next one!

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Wooooooow, fantastic and beautiful....great Harmen 👍😀

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Fantastic, serene place. Great photos at the end, too.

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Thank you very much for also this visual masterpiece, Harmen! I loved every second of it 😍

[@gumotx]

Wow! Talk about solitude! Beautiful! Thank you!

[@efrandom5472]

Thanks for this amazing video Harmen, you inspire me to do this some day. Also, the jump at the end of the video made me smile.😊

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Magical as always

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Peace come from your videos remind me that there are still many beautiful places to see in the world i am so great full for yoyr work

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You're swiftly becoming a new favorite KZbinr. Love the peaceful way you capture beautiful natural scenery in each of your videos.

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Outstanding video. Location is perfect.