The 13 Best Fika Experiences in Sweden

1.Secrets of Gamla Stan Guided Tour w/ Fika Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 282 reviews · 2 hours · from $16Our pick

Walk Stockholm’s Gamla Stan for two hours with an English-speaking guide such as Sara, Cerasela, or Nabil. Hear stories of the Royal Palace, the Stockholm Blood Bath, St. George and the Dragon, and a cannonball lodged in an old facade. Add coffee and pastries at a local cafe for a traditional fika.

“Sara was a great guide. She was very knowledgeable and was good at answering any questions the group had.”

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2.Winter Kayaking, Swedish Fika and hot Sauna Experience

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

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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3.Stockholm Archipelago RIB Speed Boat Tour with Swedish Fika

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 95 reviews · from $196

Join an English-speaking skipper at Strandvägen for a two-hour RIB ride through Stockholm and the Baltic Sea. You will pass Nationalmuseum, Gröna Lund, the Vasa Museum, and Vaxholm Fortress before stopping for Swedish fika. Waterproof gear and life vests are provided.

“I really enjoyed this. This activity is a great way to see a different side of Stockholm.”

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4.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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5.Full Day Viking Tour with Fika Swedish Coffee Break

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 81 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $241

Spend 10 hours with guide Urban tracing Sweden’s Viking and early Christian past. Visit rune stones, a Viking assembly site, Sigtuna, Old Uppsala, and Uppsala Cathedral, with a Swedish fika break at Granby Farm. The English-language tour travels in a minibus for up to 17 people.

“Pros: Urban, the guide, was nice, punctual, and a walking encyclopedia. Seeing the Swedish countryside on a lovely day. Fika was yummy at a bucolic setting. Cons: The whole experience lacked context. You learn quickly that Runes aren’t all that special then the mystery is gone. This was called a “Viking Tour” but what we got about Viking culture was in churches. Our guides didn’t have any visuals to give big picture context. Often I couldn’t understand him even with the ear piece. Most of our tour group had checked out, but he didn’t read the group. It seemed like he just pushed play in his memory at a location,…”

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6.Dog Sledding Excursion to Kiruna with Fika

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 67 reviews · 7 hours · from $276

Travel from Abisko to a Kiruna-area dog camp by bus, then ride 10 to 12 kilometers behind a professional musher. You will share a sled with up to three other people, stop for Swedish fika by a fire, and have time to pet the dogs.

“Amazing guides and the cutest dogs! Had the best time the route was beautiful and the guides took good care to ensure I was warm and comfortable. Would definitely recommend!”

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7.Stockholm Fika Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 37 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $98

Spend about two hours tasting Swedish fika at four or five cafes, bakeries, and sweet shops. Meet at Konserthuset Stockholm at 2 pm, walk through central Stockholm and possibly Gamla Stan, and sample coffee or tea, pastries, chocolate, and several styles of licorice with a guide such as Valentina, Dimitri, or Christel.

“I showed up at the meeting point at the appointed time and no one showed up. I couldn’t get ahold of the tour operator so called viator customer service and was told the tour started hours earlier, so the booking showed an incorrect time. I was able to get a refund but was bummed I missed this, had been really looking forward to it”

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8.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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9.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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10.Stockholm Archipelago Sunset Kayaking and Fika tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $134

Start at 6 pm for a three-hour sea-kayak trip through the Stockholm archipelago. Your guide handles instruction and local stories as you paddle past Vaxholm Fortress, fishing cottages, Ytterby Mine, and wildlife. Coffee, tea, snacks, equipment, and a waterproof phone bag are included.

“Getting to kayak the waters the Vikings sailed in was GREAT! Having fika in the calm waters while watching the sunsetting was amazing! We not only saw the sunset but we got to see swans, herons, beaver and a deer. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly. We enjoyed every minute! Thank-you!”

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11.Gothenburg Fika Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $98

Spend two hours walking central Gothenburg with an English-speaking guide such as Sara or Kalina, learning why fika matters while sampling coffee, cinnamon buns, and other Swedish pastries at three bakeries. The tour begins and ends at Norrgavel on Magasinsgatan at 2 pm.

“The guide never showed and we waited 20 minutes past the start time. We received confirmation the day before. “Contact Host” chat and telephone calls were never answered. There are plenty of cafes nearby so skip the tour and explore the area yourself.”

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12.Sunset Kayak Tour in the Stockholm Archipelago + Swedish Fika

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $215

Spend about five hours kayaking around the Stockholm Archipelago with an English-speaking guide. Beginners receive safety and paddling instruction before stopping on an island for a traditional Swedish fika picnic as the sun goes down.

“Wir hatten einen schöne Zeit in den Stockholmer Schärengarten. Das Equipment ist super und unser Guide kannte sich bestens aus. Wir haben diesen Ausflug sehr genossen und können diesen für jeden empfehlen, der Zeit auf dem Wasser in der Nähe von Stockholm verbringen möchte.”

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13.Sunset kayak tour with fika on Stockholms lakeside

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $107

Join guide Simas for about five hours on Lake Mälaren, kayaking from Stockholm’s northern outskirts toward the evening light. The trip ends with campfire fika, and the small group may follow a changed route for better sunset views. English, mobile ticket, and weather-dependent.

“Simas was an excellent kayak guide. We had a wonderful time kayaking just before sunset and then enjoyed Fika by campfire.”

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