Vaxholm Kayak Tour: Winter Archipelago Escape
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Skärgårdens Kanotcenter Kayaks & Outdoor

Escape the city and explore the tranquil beauty of Stockholm’s archipelago on a winter kayaking tour in Vaxholm. Paddle through stunning landscapes, listen to local stories, and enjoy the peacefulness of the secluded islands. Drysuits and warm drinks provided.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Vaxholm Fortress - Vaxholm Fortress (Vaxholms fästning) dating back to the 1500s, the Vaxholm Citadel, located between Vaxholm and Rindö, was used to defend Stockholm. Built by King Gustav Vasa.
  • Bogesundslandet naturreservat - Bogesundslandet is one of Stockholm’s largest nature reserves. Outstanding wildlife, farms with horses, green meadows…
What's Included
  • Complete dry suit attire, including a range of sizes (XS to XL), boots (sizes 36 to 46), gloves, and rainhat
  • Waterproof bag provided
  • Complimentary snacks
  • Tea and coffee available
  • Fully outfitted sea kayak with paddle, spray skirt, and life vest
What's Not Included
  • 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
Additional Information

Join us for an unforgettable kayak exploration of the archipelago! Trade in the hustle and bustle of the city for the striking oceanic scenery that’s just a half hour drive away from Stockholm. A winter kayak journey around Vaxholm will become an enchanting memory. Often referred to as the heart of the archipelago, Vaxholm’s beauty is best experienced…

Location
Skärgårdens Kanotcenter Kayaks & Outdoor
Resarövägen
Meet us at Skärgårdens Kanotcenter. Getting to us by public transport: At Stockholm C take the subway T14 towards Mörby Centrum, on station Danderyds sjukhus go to bus terminal F and switch to bus 670. Our nearest bus stop is 100m away and is called Engarn. Bus 670 departs regularly year-round.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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280angelar
Jul 7, 2025
Incredible Experience - We did their 3 day guided trip with Sam - it was an incredible experience 10/10, legitimately nothing I would have done differently. The entire trip was incredibly well organized, food was delicious, and views were breathtaking. Sam is a fantastic guide - very kind, thoughtful, and great at asking questions to make sure we had the best time. Thank you so much for a perfect trip!
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Gerd
Jul 7, 2025
Great canoe tour, very nice guides - Super great team , our guide Karl was always happy, sequence worked great, the day before we were called and pointed out the worse weather from the afternoon what we liked to start a little earlier , thank you also for going over to vaxholm in a great Swedish cafe we can absolutely recommend you as a canoe company, gladly again 😊👍👌
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S1233vrmaaikev
Jun 23, 2025
Amazing kayaking experience - We had an amazing time kayaking at the Baltic Sea! We went for the 'Archipelago Kayaking & Island Lunch', which lasted about 6,5 hours in total. We also booked the sauna afterwards. Our guide Sam from Skärgården's Kanotcenter was wonderful, very nice and knowledgeable, and he made sure that we all felt and knew how to stay safe. The archipelago was beautiful to behold from the water and we were even lucky enough to spot a pair of white-tailed eagles from up close! The kayaks were very stable and easy to manoeuvre and the provided gear kept us all relatively dry, which was a very nice bonus. During the kayaking, Sam took pictures for us, so we didn't have to bother with taking our phones out and potentially getting them wet or even dropping them in the water, and a couple of days later they were sent to us by e-mail. We had a tasty and pleasant lunch/fika combination on one of the many islands. After the tour, they had the sauna up and running for us, which was really lovely as well, including cooling off by a dip in the sea. The whole experience was wonderful, definitely a highlight of our holiday!
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Ulrikaf351
Jun 23, 2025
Fantastic kayaking trip around the island's - A fantastic kayaking trip, with knowledgeable and inspiring guide. Good introduction, nice and varied route between the islands and a good barbecue lunch.
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Catherineax8683hj
Jun 8, 2025
A fantastic four hour kayak in the Stockholm archipelago - We had a fantastic day. Booking was straightforward. It was an easy trip on public transport from Stockholm to the centre. The equipment was excellent and it was very well organised. The two guides were knowledgeable and friendly. They quickly assessed the confidence of the group and made sure we had a day to remember. I was visiting with my 24 year old son and we both thoroughly enjoyed the kayaking, the views, the fellow kayakers and of course the fika. It was the highlight of our trip to Stockholm.
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909syll
May 15, 2025
To do! - We had a really great time with an extremely friendly team! A very beautiful adventure to live without hesitation! Thank you for this great experience!
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Jeska1234
May 13, 2025
Great experience - Vaxholm Kayak & Fika kayaking tour. - Took part in the Vaxholm Kayak & Fika tour and really enjoyed it. The centre is easy to find, right next to the bus stop. The guide Sam was very knowledgeable and led a good tour that suited everyone's pace. The areas is really relaxing and scenic and a lovely place to paddle. The team at the centre were really friendly and welcoming. All equipment was good quality. Overall a very fun day.
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Cathyr133
May 4, 2025
Great experience in the archipelago - Max was such a fantastic guide. It was a perfect day. The fika stop was just lovely. We really enjoyed the sauna and dip afterward.
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Dstar2014
May 3, 2025
Brilliant way to explore - Teresa was our guide; very knowledgeable, calm and patient. Made sure everyone was welcomed and comfortable before hitting the water. Lovely paddle around the islands and the Fika spot was fantastic. Tasty sweet treats and hot drink overlooking the water. Sauna experience also good to get warm and toasty afterwards. Metro/bus instructions to get there were clear and easy to follow. Well worth it.
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E9223yhwimd
Apr 19, 2025
Must do - Excellent trip. Very well organised Professional equipment, very good and friendly guides! Very nice views A must do👍👍
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From $150
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).