Go canoeing on Fyn
Go on a canoe trip and experience nature from a new perspective. Maybe you feel like taking a calm trip with time for reflection, a weekend trip with the children, or perhaps a one-day-trip with exercise? See where you can rent equipment, read about the rules, and get some great trips.
Canoe rental
Don’t worry, we have plenty of possibilities for you to rent a canoe with all the necessary equipment. Take a look at this list.
Rent a Canoe on Odense River
Rent a canoe in Odense with Aafarten. Easy booking, flexible routes and peaceful trips on the Odense River for all skill levels.
DCU Camping Canoe Rental
You can rent the canoe at the camp site itself. Each canoe has enough room for 4 people in it and life jackets are included for all 4 people.
Canoe Rental
FDF Odense
At FDF Odense you can rent canoes for 200 kr. a day and as an extra bonus all your money goes to the scouts in the club. You have to pick them up yourself and drop them off again. Life jackets, extra seats and paddles are included in the price.
Sandager Næs Camping
You can rent canoes at the camp site for 50 kr. per hour or 175 kr. for an entire day.
Tips for your trip
If you have not sailed a canoe before, it may be a good idea to read the following as there's a couple of things to keep in mind.
Rules on the rivers/streams
Most streams and rivers on Fyn are not suited for sailing. You must be aware that the few places that are suited have special rules. Remember to be careful and not to harm the nature around the stream/river.
Odense River
The most obvious place to go canoeing is on Odense River. You can sail all year, but the allowed length is dependent on the season.
All year round, you can row a distance of 15 km. From 1 June to 1 April, the allowed route is 22 km, and from 1 November to 1 April, the allowed length is 35 km. Confused yet? Get the full view of the routes right here.
Hattebæk
Here, you are allowed to sail a short distance from the mouth of Helnæs Bay to where Landevejen crosses the river.
You are only allowed to use non-motorized vessels like rowboats, canoes, and kayaks. Be aware that you cannot harm or be an inconvenience to the stream, hunting, or fishing.
Also, be aware that it is not allowed to sail upstream from Landevejen.
Horne Mølle Å
You can sail from the mouth of Helnæs Bay to where Assensvej crosses the river.
You are only allowed to use non-motorized vessels like rowboats, canoes, and kayaks. Be aware that you cannot harm or be an inconvenience to the stream, hunting, or fishing.
Again, be aware that it is not allowed to sail upstream from Landevejen.
Canoeing with children
Canoeing with children is no problem. It's a good idea to involve them in the planning and to make sure to plan it on their terms also.
Remember to bring lots of water, especially if it's a hot day. It's also a good idea to bring snacks and/or a packed lunch, and of course - coffee for the tired adults.
In case of the little ones needing a nap, you can also bring blankets and pillows. If you bring toys, make sure to tie them to the canoe so they don’t float away.
Remember the breaks! Here, you can stretch your legs, grab something to drink and a bite to eat, enjoy a beautiful view, or go to the bathroom (you can’t forget that).