Stockholm: Winter Kayaking, Swedish Fika and hot Sauna Experience
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Stockholm, Sweden
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore the Stockholm Archipelago from the water, on a winter tour by kayak. Outside of the peak summer months, the islands around Vaxholm are tranquil, and you’ll have the luxury of having it mostly to yourself. Discover its best bits on a carefully planned route with a guide, and hear stories about the nature that abounds.
- Paddle in a sturdy sea kayak with equipment like a spray skirt
- Keep your safety in mind and wear a provided life jacket
- Stay warm with use of a dry suit and winter kayaking gear
- Replenish your energy levels with warm drinks and snacks
What's Included
- Fully equipped sea kayak (paddle, spray skirt, life vest)
- Waterproof bag
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Snacks
- Dry suit (standard adult sizes XS to XL), Boots (standard sizes from 36 - 46), Gloves, Rainhat
- Pickup from hotel
- You should wear your warm underwear and warm clothes under the dry suit
- You should wear warm wool socks, warm hat and gloves
- You should bring change of clothes in case you get a bit wet or sweaty
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
Select a meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Vaxholm Fortress
Admission Ticket Free
2
Bogesundslandet naturreservat
Admission Ticket Free
3
Norrhamnen
Admission Ticket Free
4
Ytterby Gruva
Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Good physical condition and ability to swim
- Minimum height: 1.50 m Maximum height: 1.95 m Maximum weight: 110 kg
- Age: 16 years+ (families with younger kids can book our priv family friendly tours)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Robert_P
This crew was fantastic and the experience was the best. They transported us to/from the pickup, fed us a delicious fika snack (after the ice kayaking), provided access to a much-needed sauna, and provided an in-depth history of the archipelago around Sweden. Our guide was fun to be around and created a low-stress environment where everyone had fun (no matter their kayaking proficiency). The cold-weather gear they provided was more than enough to keep us warm (we're from Texas, so not used to the cold!). Definitely recommend this company!
Reviews
5.0
based on 157 reviews
Kyle_H, Jan 2026
We had a fantastic time on our tour. The water was pretty icy, but they were able to make a path for us through the ice so we could still go out and have a fun and unique experience. Our guide, Sam, was extremely helpful and knowledgeable through it all. Fika and the sauna were lovely ways to close out the day. We loved our experience!!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you! We’re so happy you had a fun, unique winter kayaking + fika + sauna day with Skärgårdens Kanotcenter. Sam will be glad to hear his guidance made you feel confident — and we love that the icy conditions became part of the adventure. If you’d like to come back in summer, join us for Kayak Island-Hopping & Wild Camp.
Milena and Skärgårdens Kanotcenter team
Sarah_Y, Jan 2026
Great adventure, stunning scenery and enthusiastic guide. I was impressed with the quality of all aspects of the ice kayaking tour today. Our guide was Jules and he catered to both the English speaking and French speaking customers. Despite the freezing icey waters we all managed to stay warm and were rewarded with steaming hot tea and fikka when we returned from our 6km round trip to Vaxholm fortress. Would highly recommend this tour to other able bodied and brave souls 😊😊
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you, Sarah! We’re so happy you loved our Winter Kayaking Experience. Jules will be glad to hear his guiding worked well for both English- and French-speaking guests, and that everyone stayed warm on the 6 km paddle to Vaxholm Fortress — hot tea and Swedish fika is the best reward 😊
If you’d like an even deeper summer adventure next time, join us for Kayak Island-Hopping & Wild Camp in the Stockholm Archipelago.
Milena and Skärgårdens Kanotcenter team
Stacy_B, Jan 2026
Sam was calm and collected throughout the entire tour—you feel like you’re in a zen meditation from start to finish. The sea was stunning under the snow, and we slept incredibly well afterward. We loved the sauna, and there’s even a cold plunge if you’re feeling brave. The 670 bus drops you off right at the location.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you! We’re so happy our Stockholm: Winter Kayaking, Swedish Fika and Hot Sauna Experience with Skärgårdens Kanotcenter felt like a zen journey — Sam will love hearing that. The snowy sea, sauna (and brave cold plunge!) really is special, and great tip about the 670 bus. For a warmer-season return, join us for Kayak Island-Hopping & Wild Camp.
Robert_P, Dec 2025
This crew was fantastic and the experience was the best. They transported us to/from the pickup, fed us a delicious fika snack (after the ice kayaking), provided access to a much-needed sauna, and provided an in-depth history of the archipelago around Sweden. Our guide was fun to be around and created a low-stress environment where everyone had fun (no matter their kayaking proficiency). The cold-weather gear they provided was more than enough to keep us warm (we're from Texas, so not used to the cold!). Definitely recommend this company!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re really happy you felt well taken care of — from transport and warm gear to fika, sauna, and archipelago stories. Our guide will love hearing this, and we’re especially glad the whole group had fun in a relaxed, low-stress vibe (even for Texans in the cold 😄).
And if you ever come back — we’d love to welcome you in summer too for a totally different, beautiful archipelago experience!
Milena and the team
Skärgårdens Kanotcenter
Botond_K, Dec 2025
Everything was awesome, the area is beautiful and the employees are super friendly. Don't miss out on the sauna
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you! We’re so happy you loved the beautiful area and our friendly team — and yes, the sauna is the perfect finish 😊 And if you’re back in Stockholm, we’d love to welcome you in summer too!
Milena and the team
Skärgårdens Kanotcenter
Anna_K, Dec 2025
My husband and I had an incredibly fun morning kayaking, followed by delicious fika and a hot sauna. Jules was a very knowledgeable and entertaining guide. We were both first timers, but felt very well looked after and quickly got the hang of kayaking. Would 100% recommend and love to return some day.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you, Anna! We’re so happy you and your husband had such a fun morning — kayaking, delicious fika, and a hot sauna is a perfect combo. Jules will be glad to hear you felt well looked after as first-timers and quickly got the hang of it 😊
Come back and join us in summer too — we’d love to take you out into the archipelago, even on a multiday adventure!
Milena and the team
Skärgårdens Kanotcenter
Jeff_G, Dec 2025
I have no words to express what an amazing experience we had. Rohan was a fantastic & patient tour guide. The tour was well worth it and the FIKA was great too. We had a wonderful day and highly recommend it. The whole experience was worth it and our friendly and pleasant tour driver was excellent too. We would do this all over again.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much, Jeff — we’re really glad the day meant that much to you. Rowan will be happy to hear he helped make you feel comfortable on the water, and we’re also glad you enjoyed the fika and the smooth transport. If you’re ever back in Stockholm, we’d love to have you join us again.
Milena and the team
Skärgårdens Kanotcenter
Melanie_B, Nov 2025
This could not have been any more of a perfect day. Our guide, Sam, was so knowledgeable and calming that our group would have kayaked to the arctic following him. The entire experience was safe, fun and breathtaking. Do not miss plunging yourself into the Baltic Sea once the kayaking is over and really enjoy the sauna!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you, Melanie — we’re so happy your day felt that perfect. Sam will love hearing this, and we’re glad his calm, knowledgeable guiding helped the whole group feel confident on the water.
It’s wonderful to hear the experience felt safe, fun, and breathtaking — and yes, the Baltic plunge followed by the sauna is the ultimate winter finish 😊
If you’d like to experience the Stockholm Archipelago in a softer, sunnier mood, we’d love to welcome you back in summer for our Kayak Island-Hopping & Wild Camp adventure.
Milena and the team
Skärgårdens Kanotcenter
Sai_L, Nov 2025
Great experience, our driver and kayak guide were helpful and timely, got us to and from all our destinations safely, answered our questions well, and were generally great people to be around. The kayaking was beautiful and went through some very pretty channels, and the sauna + jump into the Baltic experience at the end was unforgettable. I would note that the snacks might not be enough if you get hungry, so best to eat a big breakfast.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you, Sai! We’re glad everything ran smoothly from pick-up to drop-off, and that you enjoyed the beautiful winter channels during our Stockholm Winter Kayaking, Swedish Fika & Hot Sauna Experience with Skärgårdens Kanotcenter.
Also thanks for the practical tip about breakfast — fika is a warm snack break, so starting the day with a good meal is a smart idea. And we’re happy the sauna + Baltic dip became an unforgettable finale 😊
For a totally different vibe, come back in summer and join our Kayak Island-Hopping & Wild Camp adventure.
Milena and the team
Skärgårdens Kanotcenter
Noel_U, Nov 2025
I had such a great time with our guide, Sam, who was personable and clearly enjoys what he does. There's extra warm gear there, but I suggest you bring a hat and a towel for the sauna. Be brave - jumping into the cold Baltic feels amazing after being in the sauna!
There is a bus stop right in front of the place, and I had a lot of fun taking the ferry back to Stockholm.
Brian_C, Nov 2025
Awesome experience and first time kayaking in a dry suit. From the equipment to kayaking in general for the beginners, everything was explained very well with safety in mind. It was great to get out of Stockholm, on the water, warm up in the sauna, and enjoy the Fika!
Pam_G, Nov 2025
Carl was a fabulous tour guide. He helped us get around in our kayaks as well as teach us some nice Swedish history. Definitely would recommend him
Sara_T, Oct 2025
We had such a memorable experience on this kayak tour earlier this month. Our small group had a mix of experience levels, but Karl, our guide, made everyone feel comfortable and confident from the start. His knowledge of the region was incredible, and the scenery was absolutely stunning.
We especially loved the Fika break; it was such a cozy touch. Since it was getting chilly, we wore dry suits, which made it possible to hop into the sea after kayaking. What a wild experience! Finishing the day with the sauna and a plunge into the Baltic Sea was the perfect, refreshing ending.
Highly recommend this tour. It was truly unforgettable.
Josh_S, Oct 2025
Sea kayaking plus Fika plus sauna. It was a lot of fun and very well run. We didn’t realize that it is quite far from Stockholm city, but that was fine.
Kerry_M, Mar 2025
Amazing day kayaking with Rowan! Although it was sometimes challenging, it was so worth it! Once in a lifetime experience.
The staff were so helpful and friendly. One of the highlights of our trip!
Kayla_L, Mar 2025
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.
Michael_M, Mar 2025
Great time out on the water with a leisurely paddle around the area. The water was iced over in places so it was fun to "ice break" through with your kayak. You get fully suited up in dry gear which was comfortable and 100% dry. A little fika break was nice. Then once you put away your kayak, you can get naked with your group for the cold plunge and sauna. Not as scary as it sounds. The cold part. Europeans love getting naked so that was just fun. Make a friend or two, go for it!
Anastasia_G, Mar 2025
such a fabulous experience!! Rowan and team were super friendly and helpful especially as there were a couple of first timers.. fika and a float in the water was another great touch
Nicolas_S, Mar 2025
Experience was everything I hoped for, and our guide was great! If you are scared to go solo, or afraid because it is your first time kayaking, definitely go.
Karen_R, Mar 2025
The kayaking is about 30 minutes outside of downtown Stockholm, so it's a good half day commitment. Getting suited up for winter kayaking was an adventure in itself. The scenery was pretty and our guide, Rowan, was both patient and fun.
Roxana_B, Feb 2025
Friendly and professional staff, delicious fika, nice sauna at the end to warm up. It was an excellent experience throughout. My first time kayaking and will definitely be doing it again.
Ted_S, Feb 2025
Our guide (sorry, forgot her name) was excellent; passionate, energetic, helpful, considerate of the needs of the group, and knowledgeable. We never felt unsafe and truly enjoyed the entire experience. Every single staff member was helpful, polite and positive. My partner has problems with cold fingers and one of the staff jumped in to provide her hand warmers which made the difference in the whole experience for her.
Christopher_B, Feb 2025
Great Tour in a very nice scenery. Equipment and guides are top.
Easy to reach by train/bus!
Also manageable for beginners.
Ruth_B, Feb 2025
An exhilarating experience in the winter through the frozenvwaters around the archipelago.
Great team
Well organised and equipped
Good safety procedures
Camilla_F, Feb 2025
What a wonderful, wonderful kayaking adventure! We were so lucky to have clear blue skies, sunshine and a great group. Above all, we had lots of ice we could smash into which my partner Chris and I absolutely loved!! The mid-adventure snack of tea and biscuits (plenty!) on the water was wonderful as was the cake and coffee filled Fika by the roaring fire pit when we returned to the shore!
The sauna with its amazing view was the perfect way to warm up .. prior to us dipping twice into a very fresh Baltic Sea!! How invigorating.. we felt truly alive and absolutely buzzing from our kayaking adventure. Thank you so, so much! If in Stockholm.. go do it!!!
Tomas_S, Feb 2025
Amazing experience! Not cold, great gear, instructor and sauna! Its fairly easy to travel by bus from the city. The activity is not too hard, frendly staff, delicious cookies and tea.
Giles_W, Jan 2025
We loved the relaxed paddle around the islands mysteriously emerging from the mist. Perfect for beginners too
The fika and sauna were a lovely way to unwind
Bridget_D, Jan 2025
The kayaking tour was amazing! We were able to explore the archipalego from the water with a knowledgeable guide, and of course a fika on the water. Highly recommend anyone hoping to explore Sweden outside of Stockholm! The sauna and cold plunge were great too!
Sarah_K, Jan 2025
It was a wonderful experience! Our guide Theresa was helpful, kind and knowledgeable. She made sure to make us feel comfortable throughout the trip.
The views were amazing and the whole experience was serene and something I’ll never forget!
Must do if you’re in Stockholm.
Rosa_O, Jan 2025
Good tour, easy to book, description as is, tour guide good, itinerary timing accurate. A pleasant experience
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