Top Stockholm Wildlife Encounters

Leave Stockholm behind on this half-day sunset safari through Sweden's forests. Learn about the local wildlife from a guide who knows the best areas to spot moose, deer, hares, and more. Enjoy hassle-free transfers from Stockholm to the countryside in a minivan. The sunset timing is not only beautiful, but improves your chances of seeing animals when they are most active.

Swap Stockholm’s city streets for the forests and lakes of Nacka Nature Reserve (Nackareservatet) on this small-group hike. Instead of tackling complex maps and trails yourself, join a guide to explore the area and learn about local wildlife and Swedish culture. Along the way, refuel with a campfire-cooked lunch.

A relaxing way to see the Stockholm archipelago, this boat tour takes you around some of the many islands while an onboard guide tells you stories about the history and culture of the area. You'll pass by natural and historical landmarks with opportunities to take plenty of photos. This is a great tour to take at the start of your stay to get oriented with the archipelago.

Book ahead to secure a visit to the Viking Museum in Stockholm. With prebooked admission, you’ll cut out any hassle at the ticket desk, and enter the museum with ease to browse its Viking artifacts at your own pace. Archaeologist guides dressed as Vikings are on-hand to give you the lowdown as you explore, and you also have access to an audio guide and the Ragnfrid’s Saga ride — an interactive Viking voyage.

Get more out of your sightseeing in Stockholm with a digital All-Inclusive Pass that includes entry to select Stockholm museums, discounts on attractions, cruises, and even a hop-on hop-off bus tour to help you orient yourself and explore at the same time. Just choose a duration online to suit your vacation plans, then head out to explore with your pass downloaded to your cellphone.

Tour Stockholm's waterways and bridges on this sightseeing cruise. Pass under all 15 of the bridges that connect the central islands of Stockholm's archipelago as you relax on board. Glide around tranquil Djurgården, snap photos of the colorful townhouses in Gamla Stan, and pass through the locks that connect the city's canals to the Baltic Sea and Lake Mälaren. Follow commentary on board in English, or with audio guide via your phone for other languages.

Explore the Stockholm archipelago via kayak on this small-group tour. Just under an hour outside the bustling city of Stockholm is a group of islands in the Baltic Sea, just waiting to be discovered. Spend the day in this peaceful atmosphere, stopping for provided lunch and snacks. All equipment and instruction is provided; beginners are welcome.

See a new side of Stockholm, and immerse yourself in nature, on this small-group, half-day hiking trip. Meet in the city center, hop aboard your climate-controlled vehicle, and head to the ancient forests of Tyresta National Park just as the sun is starting to set. Follow your guide along the trail, look out for wildlife including moose and owls, and then enjoy a campfire dinner.

Take a break from urban sightseeing in Stockholm—and discover a side of the region most visitors miss—on this immersive hiking tour. Striking out on your own may be daunting, but this guided nature hike takes care of all the navigation and directions. With just a small group of fellow travelers, you'll enjoy personalized attention from your guide and plenty of chances to ask questions about the local flora and fauna.

Get in touch with Swedish nature on this day trip out of Stockholm. Many travelers don't know that there is great hiking and adventuring to be done just outside the city center; your guide will take you to the best spots for trekking and taking in some native flora and fauna. Listen to guided commentary on the natural environment over a campfire-cooked lunch with your small group of just eight people or fewer.

Swap the hustle and bustle of the city for the serene nature that surrounds Stockholm. This small-group tour (maximum eight) takes you into the forest of Nackareservatet national park where you'll learn about the local flora and fauna and discover some little-known, and less-visited spots. Includes lunch.