Boats for rent in Västra Götaland
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Boat rental in Västra Götaland at a glance
- Boats for rent
- 2 boats
- Boat types
- Cabincruiser (2)
- With skipper or captain
- 1 of 2
- People on board
- up to 6
Rent a boat near Västra Götaland
- Mariestad 1 km
- Otterbäcken 28 km
- Värmland 65 km
- Östergötland 68 km
- Karlstad 75 km
- Linköping 123 km
Renting a boat in Västra Götaland: questions and answers
Can I rent a boat with a skipper in Västra Götaland?
Yes. 1 of the 2 boats on this page can be rented with a skipper or captain, so nobody in your group has to drive.
How many people can come along on a rental boat in Västra Götaland?
The boats here take up to 6 people.
Do I need a boat licence in Sweden?
Not for most boats: in Sweden you can drive a boat without a licence as long as it is under 12 metres long or under 4 metres wide, whatever the engine power. Boats of at least 12 × 4 metres need a coastal skipper certificate, and jet skis need a licence. Read our full licence guide.
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Västra Götaland's side of Lake Vänern
Västra Götaland is best known for its west coast, but the boats on this page are inland, in Mariestad on the south-east shore of Vänern, the EU's largest lake. They are cabin cruisers moored in the town, among them a flybridge cruiser with six berths for a longer lake holiday.
About 15 nautical miles out, in the middle of the lake, lies Djurö National Park: some thirty islands and skerries. The rules come from the County Administrative Board of Västra Götaland: - no more than 7 knots within 100 m of the shore - no mooring in the same place for more than two days in a row - bird sanctuaries closed from 1 April to 31 July - fishing with hand tackle only
Approach from the north or west, as the east side is shallow. On the way you pass Kinnekulle, a flat-topped mountain rising 263 m above the lake south-west of Mariestad. More routes are in our Lake Vänern guide.
Guides: boating in and around Västra Götaland
Lake Vänern by boat: Mariestad, Djurö and Karlstad
Boat trips on Lake Vänern: the Mariestad archipelago, Djurö National Park, Sjötorp where the Göta Canal begins, Otterbäcken and the Klarälven delta at Karlstad.
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Boating in Sweden: rules, best areas and practical tips
What to know before you rent a boat in Sweden: the rules that apply, where the best archipelagos and lakes are, and when the season is at its best.
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Boat Rental vs Charter in Sweden: What's the Difference?
Planning to rent a boat in Sweden? We explain the difference between peer-to-peer boat rental and traditional charter companies – and when to choose each.
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Island Holiday in Sweden: Gotland and Öland by Boat
Dreaming of a Baltic island holiday? Gotland and Öland offer medieval history, nature, and unforgettable boating experiences.
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