Själevad: Waterways, Waterside Paths and Culture

Själevad appeals to travellers who want to make their days varied: with a canoe tour on the river and lake, a shorter walk by the water, a bathing spot or a look at distinctive church architecture.

By Canoe or Kayak to the Sea

A key attraction for active holiday days is the Moälven canoe trail. The route is 20 km long and leads from Moliden to the sea. On one section, you can paddle from Moliden to Friluftscentralen in Själevad for approximately 16 km in a Canadian canoe or sea kayak. The tour follows the river downstream through Själevadsfjärden to the sea; on this section, paddling takes place predominantly on the lake.

Friluftscentralen has a launch site for canoes and kayaks. When planning your accommodation, it is therefore particularly useful to consider whether you want to spend the holiday day on the water or alternate between different experiences. You should take the specific route into account as well as the type of boat you prefer: the route description lists Canadian canoes and sea kayaks as options.

Shorter Loop, Bathing Spots and Waterside Paths

The shorter Själevad loop offers another way to experience the surroundings on foot. Large parts of this loop can be walked with a pushchair or a walking frame. Those travelling with children or preferring a less extensive route plan while out and about can take this information into account when planning their day.

At the bathing spot on the shorter Själevad loop, there is a sandy beach, picnic tables and a barbecue area. This means that time by the water can also be planned as an activity in its own right. Another notable bathing spot is Käringberget badplats. It lies below Själevads kyrka, and a walking trail also runs along the water there. In addition to the canoe route, there are therefore walks and time at a bathing spot to choose from.

Church, Events and Local Activities

Själevads kyrka is an octagonal classical central church. Its understated neoclassical design gives the area a notable cultural focal point. Travellers who enjoy combining architecture with experiences in nature can include the church in their plans without dedicating the entire day to a single activity.

The Finnish and Sámi Activity Day is held as a recurring event at Friluftscentralen in Själevad. Another historical event listing is Silverörnen: the trotting race is the largest held by Solänget and has taken place since 1967. In Örnsköldsvik, Skogslöparna welcomes newcomers and people trying orienteering for the first time to training, regardless of their level of ability.

Choose the Right Starting Point

When looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home, you can first decide which experience should define your holiday. For a canoe tour, the planned route is crucial; for a quieter day, options include the shorter Själevad loop, the sandy beach with picnic tables and a barbecue area, or the walking trail by the water. Families with pushchairs can incorporate the information about the shorter loop into their day planning. Those who want to combine culture and exercise will find different starting points for planning their trip at Själevads kyrka and along the waterside paths.

For further travel planning, you can also consider Domsjö, Husum, Skorped, Norum, Örnsköldsvik, Mellansel, Kantsjö and Solberg.

For the overarching travel overview: Örnsköldsvik.