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Nature & Adventure

Boat Tours on Lake Hjälmaren in the Summer of 2026

Published February 9, 2022 / Updated September 14, 2026
Experience Sweden’s fourth-largest lake with a boat trip out onto the rolling blue waters. Take a tour boat this summer to enjoy Hjälmaren.

Cruise on Lake Hjälmaren aboard the M/S Gustaf Lagerbjelke

The M/S Gustaf Lagerbjelke is a modern cruise ship that operates on Lake Hjälmaren and the Hjälmare Canal. Book a lunch cruise, a shrimp cruise with a troubadour, or a canal cruise (the route runs between the harbor area in Örebro and the Hjälmare dock outside Arboga). You can also book the ship for your own group trip or for an event or celebration.

The season for guided tours and shrimp cruises runs from May through September. The Arboga Rederi website features a tour schedule, news, and online booking.

A small cruise ship with passengers on board.
Cruise on Lake Hjälmaren and through the Hjälmare Canal aboard the M/S Gustaf Lagerbjelke.

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