Nature & Adventure

Discover Örebro from a SUP board

Published March 10, 2021 / Updated April 16, 2026
SUP, or stand-up paddleboarding, is a fun way to explore the area by water. Take the opportunity to see Örebro from the water on a SUP board!

Rent a SUP board

At Paddla SUP in Småbåtshamnen, right in the heart of Örebro, you can rent SUP boards by the hour, day, weekend, or week. The company also organizes various activities, which you can read about further down the page.

Group SUP

Group SUP paddling is a popular activity for companies, groups of friends, and clubs. A minimum of 10 people is required to book this activity. The price includes a briefing and an instructor.

Two people are paddleboarding among dense trees with branches.
Photo: SUP Paddling

Up to 20 boards loaded and ready to go

Are you a larger group looking to paddle somewhere else? Rent a fully loaded trailer with up to 20 boards. Everything is ready to go, including boards and life jackets. If you’d also like food and drinks, Paddla SUP can arrange that too.

SUP yoga

Combining yoga with SUP has become very popular. It might sound like a challenging combination that requires balance and flexibility, but the instructors adapt the difficulty level to suit all participants.

Adventure Paddling

The Adventure Paddle is a two-day paddling trip that includes overnight accommodation, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Perfect for anyone who wants to experience Swedish nature from a SUP board!

Large SUP for six people

Paddle an extra-large SUP with six friends. Challenging and super fun!

Two people are paddleboarding among dense trees with branches.
Photo: SUP Paddling

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