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The 15 Best Kayak Trips in Sweden

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You can put in a few hundred metres from Stockholm City Hall and be among islands by lunch. The 15 below are compared on how far you actually paddle, whether a beginner is welcome and what the guide feeds you halfway.

1-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour - Island-to-island paddling through the Baltic
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1-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour

1.1-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $223Our pick

Meet at 9:00 a.m. in Stockholm, then ride to Dalarö for a full day among pine-covered islands. Paddle, explore deserted shores, spot birds, and eat campfire-cooked lunch. Groups cap at eight, with guides such as Marcus, Andrew, Lucas, and Daniel leading the way.

“Amazing day kayaking around the most incredibly beautiful scenery. Hard work but we had the perfect day, sun was out, minimal wind. Our guide Andrew was perfect mix of instructive and relaxed. The whole day worked well. And our 12 year enjoyed it, even if I had to do most of the paddling.”

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Stockholm City Kayak Tour - Starting in a Protected Bay
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Stockholm City Kayak Tour

2.Stockholm City Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 194 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $79

Join a small English-speaking group for a guided kayak tour through Stockholm’s waterways. Paddle past City Hall, Gamla Stan, Riddarholmen, Södermalm, and Långholmen. Double kayaks, safety gear, and instruction are included. Four-hour winter departures add drysuits, warm drinks, sandwiches, gloves, and pogies.

“This was one of my favorite parts of my trip to Stockholm! I had kayaked before but never in kayaks with rudders, and this made it easier I think as well as more fun and adventurous as we kayaked in waters with other big boats. This was a fantastic way to see the city form a unique vantage point and have an active adventure at the same time. My guide Phil was also excellent, and she made the kayaking feel safe and fun while also engaging in with us about our personal stories and questions about the city. I would 100% recommend this to anyone visiting Stockholm.”

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Stockholm: Guided Kayak City Tour & Optional Midsummer Meal - Getting comfortable in the two-person kayak
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Stockholm: Guided Kayak City Tour & Optional Midsummer Meal

3.Guided Kayak City Tour & Optional Midsummer Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 170 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $76

You’ll paddle a stable two-person sea kayak close to Stockholm’s shores with an English-speaking guide such as Merlin, Johan, or Martin. Choose a morning sightseeing trip or an evening paddle with a Swedish dinner. The small group, capped at 10, suits beginners who can swim.

“Our guide Julie was enthusiastic, fun and knowledgeable. It was fantastic to see Stockholm from a kayak!”

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Stockholm: Winter Kayaking, Swedish Fika and hot Sauna Experience - Getting suited up for an icy Baltic outing
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Stockholm: Winter Kayaking, Swedish Fika and hot Sauna Experience

4.Winter Kayaking, Swedish Fika and hot Sauna Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $160

You’ll paddle a sea kayak through Stockholm’s winter archipelago in a dry suit, with guides such as Sam, Jules, Rowan, and Karl leading small groups. Expect icy channels, archipelago stories, warm tea and fika, then a sauna and optional Baltic cold plunge. Bring a hearty breakfast, wool socks, and a towel.

“It’s absolutely wonderful. The guide was so lovely and had an incredible memory for names. You don’t need to know how to kayak to go on this trip. They walk you through everything and give you all the proper gear. I was plenty warm and stayed completely dry thanks to the dry suit they provide. We had a nice break just off a dock with delicious snacks, coffee and tea. I fully recommend doing the sauna and jumping in to the water a few times. It feels amazing and is the perfect end to the already fantastic day.”

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Stockholm: Archipelago Islands Kayak Tour and Outdoor Picnic - Getting started at Skärgårdens Kanotcenter
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Stockholm: Archipelago Islands Kayak Tour and Outdoor Picnic

5.Archipelago Islands Kayak Tour and Outdoor Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 150 reviews · from $121

Join an English-speaking guide such as Max, Jessica, or Theresa for a beginner-friendly sea-kayak trip through the Stockholm Archipelago. Paddle past red cottages and Vaxholm Fortress, stop for fika or a BBQ lunch, and swim from a quiet island if conditions allow.

“Great activity The guides were extremely friendly and helpful”

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Stockholm Archipelago Tour by Kayak - The first lesson gets beginners moving
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Stockholm Archipelago Tour by Kayak

6.Stockholm Archipelago Tour by Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $212

Leave central Stockholm by minivan for an eight-hour kayak day among Baltic islands. The Green Trails supplies kayaks, safety gear, dry bags, lunch, and fika. Guides such as Tigho, Jasper, Patrick, and Ben lead small groups of up to eight, with beginner instruction and time for a short island walk.

“Very pleasant kayak tour in a beautiful landscape not far from Stockholm. Small group, so it’s easier to keep the group together and not lose too much time even if participants have different levels of experience kayaking.”

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Stockholm: Kayaking tour around Vaxholm Archipelago with Fika - A small group of eight keeps the day manageable
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Stockholm: Kayaking tour around Vaxholm Archipelago with Fika

7.Kayaking tour around Vaxholm Archipelago with Fika

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $171

Paddle the Vaxholm Archipelago in a group of eight or fewer with guides such as Sam, Carl, Jenny, or Iben. Expect calm Baltic waters, island scenery, a Swedish fika break, and stops tied to Vaxholm Fortress, Bogesund, and Ytterby’s famous mine.

“We had such a great time on the kayak outing. Our guide, Carl, was awesome - extremely knowledgeable and very chill. It helped that we had great weather, but we covered a lot of ground in a relaxing way and had a really great shore lunch with the group! I highly recommend this company.”

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Stockholm: Full-Day Archipelago Kayaking Adventure - Learning to handle the kayak
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Stockholm: Full-Day Archipelago Kayaking Adventure

8.Full-Day Archipelago Kayaking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 89 reviews · from $203

Spend eight hours kayaking among Stockholm’s rocky islands with an English- or Swedish-speaking guide. You’ll learn basic paddling, stop for lunch on a private island, hike to viewpoints, swim or cliff jump, and enjoy Swedish fika. Guides such as Malou, Stevie, Tigho, and Pierre have led this trip.

“Magic learned a lot real feel good day. Instructors very good”

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Guided 5-Day Kayak & Wildcamp the Archipelago of Sweden - Day 4: The weather-dependent paddle to Häradskär
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Guided 5-Day Kayak & Wildcamp the Archipelago of Sweden

9.Guided 5-Day Kayak & Wildcamp the Archipelago of Sweden

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $1,629

Spend five days kayaking Sweden’s Saint Anna Archipelago in a group of up to eight. Your guide supplies kayaks, camping gear, cooking equipment, food, water, and return transport from Norrköping. Paddle to Harstena, Ytterö, and Häradskär Lighthouse, with wild camps each night.

“This was one of the best trips I have ever taken! The guides were incredible, the gear was top notch, the food was UNBELIEVABLY good. The group I had on the trip was so fun. Really relaxing yet fun adventure. Cannot recommend Do The North enough!”

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Stockholm: Sunset Archipelago Kayaking & Toast on the Water - Getting to Skärgårdens Kanotcenter
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Stockholm: Sunset Archipelago Kayaking & Toast on the Water

10.Sunset Archipelago Kayaking & Toast on the Water

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 56 reviews · from $103

Meet your guide at Skärgårdens Kanotcenter, gear up, and paddle through the Stockholm archipelago and Bogesund Nature Reserve as evening light settles in. Expect calm water, wildlife sightings, Swedish fika, and guides such as Theresa, Ebby, or Jim, depending on your departure.

“We had an amazing time with Ebby. The sunset was very nice and the conversation was great while kayaking Thanks”

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Stockholm: Self Guided Kayak Adventure - The short lesson that gets you moving
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Stockholm: Self Guided Kayak Adventure

11.Self Guided Kayak Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $45

Start near Stockholm Central Station, receive a short kayak lesson, map, and full equipment, then paddle around Klara sjö at your own pace. This self-guided outing suits independent explorers who want calm water, city views, and no fixed group itinerary.

“It was nice to get on the water. It was calm, but in the city. So nice.”

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5-Day Kayak & Wildcamp the Archipelago of Sweden - Self-guided - Day 1: Finding your way into the island maze
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5-Day Kayak & Wildcamp the Archipelago of Sweden – Self-guided

12.5-Day Kayak & Wildcamp the Archipelago of Sweden – Self-guided

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $938

Set out from Norrköping for five days of self-guided sea kayaking and wild camping in Sweden’s St. Anna archipelago. Do the North provides kayaks, tents, cooking gear, food shopping at cost, navigation guidance, return transport, and 24-hour support. You choose the route, campsites, swimming stops, and pace.

“Exciting, on the edge trip. Unforgettable and great value for money. The weather was filthy (last week of the season) but the equipment coped with rain, thunder and lightning, metre high waves and we survived! Memorable. Actually we went in Sept 2022 but I forgot to post a review”

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Guided Kayak Tour in Central Stockholm - From Karlbergs Strand to the Water
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Guided Kayak Tour in Central Stockholm

13.Guided Kayak Tour in Central Stockholm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

Meet at Karlbergs strand in Solna for a three-hour guided paddle through Stockholm’s canals and under its bridges. An English-speaking guide such as Hannes, Bobby, or René leads the way, supplies the kayak and life jacket, and gives basic safety instruction. Expect about six miles of paddling, with weather affecting the effort.

“The guides (Bobby and René) were super friendly and have plenty of insights to life around Stockholm. We’re also happy to just chat about life in general. The kayaking was good exercise too (though nothing strenuous).”

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Stockholm: Sunset Kayak Tour in the City + Swedish Fika - Starting at Rålis Kayak on Kungsholmen
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Stockholm: Sunset Kayak Tour in the City + Swedish Fika

14.Sunset Kayak Tour in the City + Swedish Fika

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 31 reviews · 4 hours · from $149

Meet at Rålis Kayak on Kungsholmen for a safety briefing, then paddle tandem kayaks past Langholmen, Södermalm, Gamla Stan, Kungsholmen, and Lila Essingen. Guide Bobby and the team add local stories, photo tips, and a Swedish fika picnic with pastries and coffee.

“The tour was really, REALLY great! It is a totally different way to explore Stockholm. The lake was surprisingly warm. You can not only see these great places, but be there, feel the water, the sun and the great athmosphere! I worried about my fitness level. But it was fine. Just do it!👍🙂 Thanks to the guide Bobby! He did a great job. Very friendly, nice and welcoming!”

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Sunset Kayak Tour in Central Stockholm and Swedish Fika - Paddling through central Stockholm
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Sunset Kayak Tour in Central Stockholm and Swedish Fika

15.Sunset Kayak Tour in Central Stockholm and Swedish Fika

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $147

Spend about four hours kayaking central Stockholm with a trained guide such as Bobby, Bobbi, Hannes, or Jacob. You’ll receive safety instruction, paddle past city sights, pause for organic Swedish fika, and finish with views of City Hall and central buildings.

“Jacob was a great guide. Had a wonderful time kayaking a big loop and seeing much of the area. Fika picnic style out front of the military building with armed guards was pretty cool. Kayaking was easy if worries about that, just make sure you are comfortable climbing in and out and lifting yourself up to a dock.”

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