1-Day Kayak Tour in the Stockholm Archipelago

Archipelago Exploration & Open-Fire Cooking

The classic archipelago experience — refined over years on the water

Escape the city - Enter the STOCKHOLM archipelago

If you do one outdoor experience in Stockholm, make it this.

Just 45 minutes from the city, the landscape opens into a maze of over 30,000 islands scattered across the Baltic Sea. Granite domes rise from calm water. Wind-shaped pines grip smooth rock shores. Red wooden cottages sit quietly between forest and sea.

This guided kayak tour in the Stockholm Archipelago offers a complete day on the water — experienced at sea level, at the right pace. From a kayak, you move naturally through the landscape. Close to the water. Close to the silence. Close to the wild.

For those looking to experience kayaking in Stockholm beyond the city skyline, this is where the archipelago opens up.

LOCATION

Stockholm Archipelago

Duration

Full Day

Start Time: 09:00 - Approximately 8 hours, including transport

Half Day

Start Time: 13:00 - Approximately 5.5 hours, including transport

Price

Full Day

Adult: 1750 sek/pers

Child (8 - 15): 1250 sek/pers

Student (max 25 years): 1550 sek/pers

Half Day

Adult: 1450 sek/pers

Child (8 - 15): 1050 sek/pers

Student (max 25 years): 1250 sek/pers

Valid student card and photo ID required. Not applicable to PhD students.

WHEN

1 April - 1 November

Activities

  • Kayaking

  • Hiking

  • A Cold Lunch on an Island Beach (full day only)

  • Swedish Fika (coffee with pastries)

    • Kayak course and introduction

    • Experienced outdoor guide

    • Small groups - Maximum 8 participants

    • A cold lunch on an Island beach (full day tours only)

    • Swedish fika (coffee with pastries)

    • Stable sea kayaks & equipment (safety vest, paddle, skirt)

    • Drybags to keep your items safe and dry

    • Pick-up and drop-off from the meeting point located in central Stockholm

    • Personal travel insurance

    • Outdoor clothing

    • Additional snacks or drinks

GROUP SIZE

Small groups - Maximum 8 participants

MEETING POINT

True Nature Sweden Office

Tideliusgatan 62, Stockholm 118 69

A Day in the Archipelago

We meet at our base south of Stockholm before driving together to our kayak base, a historic seaside village at the edge of the archipelago. From here, we launch into protected waters and begin our journey.

Throughout the day, we paddle between islands — navigating narrow passages, open bays and quiet granite shorelines. The pace is steady and relaxed, with time to paddle, rest and enjoy the surroundings.

Midway through our journey, we land on a secluded island to recharge in the heart of the archipelago. With the Baltic Sea as your backdrop, enjoy a fresh, cold lunch (on our full-day tours) and a traditional Swedish fika featuring coffee and pastries. No restaurants, no crowds—just an authentic taste of Sweden served in the peaceful open air.

After time to rest and explore, we continue paddling through the surrounding islands before making our way back.

We return to our base south of Stockholm —leaving you with salt on your skin, lungs filled with Baltic air, and a fresh perspective of the Swedish wild.

  • A steady and relaxed day on calm waters, with time to paddle, rest and enjoy the islands.

    We paddle in protected areas, with routes adapted to the group and wind conditions. Expect a mix of continuous paddling and natural breaks, one island landing and time to unwind on smooth granite shores.

  • No previous kayaking experience is required. The tour is accessible for most active travelers and designed to provide a rewarding day on the water.

    • If we cancel due to unsafe weather conditions, you’ll be offered a different date, activity or a full refund.

    • A minimum number of participants is required for the tour to run. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

    • Please note that for safety reasons your guide might have to ask you to go in a more stable double kayak with someone.

    • Children between the ages of 8-12 must go in a double kayak with an adult!

  • What To Wear

    When dressing for kayaking assume to get wet. Avoid cotton if possible, polyester / bamboo / wool is preferred. Kayaking on open water exposes us to direct sun, and the reflection of the water intensifies this. Long sleeves recommended.

    • Long sleeve shirt (avoid cotton t-shirts if possible)

    • Quickly drying shorts (avoid jeans & similar if possible)

    • Raincoat / shell layer

    • Water shoes / sandals / other kind of open shoe (alternative: sneakers without socks)

    • Kayaking hat / cap

    • Sun glasses

    • Bathing clothing underneath

    • Extra top in case you get wet

    Accessories

    • Waterproof phone container

    • Camera

    • Sun screen

Wildlife & Coastal Life

White-tailed sea eagles are often seen circling above the islands, while great cormorants rest on offshore rocks. During migration seasons, geese and other seabirds cross the open sky. The archipelago is alive — subtle, but constant.

Kayaking in the Stockholm Archipelago – Safe, Sheltered & Guaranteed Departures

We just love kayaking in the Stockholm Archipelago. But being out on the Baltic Sea, conditions can make or break the day. That is why we have partnered up with Green Trails for our Kayaking in the Stockholm Archipelago tours. Thanks to our two unique kayak bases in different locations, we can almost always offer sheltered waters, no matter the wind direction—ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience. And greatly reducing the risk of cancellations due to weather.

Our cooperation also means you benefit from guaranteed departures with no minimum group size, something many other operators can’t promise.

Limited to small groups — early booking is recommended during THE peak season

Want to Go Further?

For many, one day in the Stockholm Archipelago is enough to feel the rhythm of the water and the calm of the islands.

But if you’d like to stay longer — paddle deeper, camp under open skies and spend more time between granite shores — explore our multi-day kayak expeditions.

Prefer something shorter and closer to the city? Discover our Stockholm City Evening Kayak Tour and experience the archipelago as the sun sets over the skyline.