Vaxholm Kayak Tour: Winter Archipelago Escape

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
  • Dry suit (standard adult sizes XS to XL), Boots (standard sizes from 36 - 46), Gloves, Rainhat
  • Fully equipped sea kayak (paddle, spray skirt, life vest)
  • Waterproof bag
  • Snacks
  • Tea and coffee
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
Valhallavägen 73
Valhallavägen
Cancellation Policy

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

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Sara_t
Oct 26, 2025
We had such a memorable... - 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.
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Josh_s
Oct 25, 2025
Sea kayaking plus Fika... - 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.
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F5757zdjuliep
Oct 24, 2025
WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE - Wonderful kayaking experience with our whole team! The two guides were very attentive, patient, and did an excellent job leading us throughout the trip. A perfect moment on a small island with coffee, tea, and homemade cakes prepared by the guides. When we got back, a delicious barbecue was waiting for us! One of the best parts of our stay — thank you so much!
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Mimir2017
Oct 21, 2025
Truly memorable kayak and sauna experience - This was the most AMAZING experience. It was wonderful from start to end. I joined a group of 4 others to do kayaking and fika. It was easy to book online and the customer service team were excellent, answering a few questions I had very promptly. It was easy to get to on public transport - I did the bus there and the ferry back which I highly recommend as it's beautiful. Our guide Sam was super friendly, very clear with instructions, and cared for us all along the way. Five stars for Sam. We did a stunning kayak around a few different islands at a comfortable pace for the group. We stopped and got at on one of the islands for some delicious fika (tea/coffee and treats) and a short stroll. I opted for the sauna experience also which I highly recommend. You're right on the water so can gaze out at the view from the benches as you heat up and then run and jump (or gently lower yourself) in to the baltic sea to refresh. This was 100% worth the cost - a truly memorable experience.
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516hakk_s
Oct 13, 2025
Excellent - Everything was beautiful. It is easy to get from central Stockholm with one bus. Our guide, Sam, was very attentive, made the whole process a lot easier for us and gave us consistent information. Despite the first time we tried, we felt very safe. We made a stop on an island for a coffee break and picnic, and had a great time. The sauna enjoyment after the canoeing adventure was impossible to describe, during which time we had the chance to soar into the saltwater, removing another item from our bucket list. We recommend.
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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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From $146
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).