Vaxholm Kayak Tour: Winter Archipelago Escape
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118 Ratings
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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Louisr49
Mar 12, 2025
Amazing 😍 - Thank you very much for this Swedish experience! Thanks to our guide Max for everything he told us! He was very attentive with us ☺️ thank you very much it is even better than I hoped! It's worth a visit! Close to public transport! Thank you!😍
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Anastasia_g
Mar 4, 2025
kayaking - 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
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910nw
Mar 3, 2025
Memorable experience! - Great experience! It was my first time kayaking and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Tour guides were lovely and super helpful. Would recommend!
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Nicolas_s
Mar 3, 2025
Experience was everything... - 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.
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Karen_r
Mar 2, 2025
The kayaking is about 30... - 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.
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Roxana_b
Feb 26, 2025
Excellent kayaking experience - 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.
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Ted_s
Feb 17, 2025
All around first class experience! - 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.
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Christopher_b
Feb 11, 2025
Great Tour in the swedish winter - Great Tour in a very nice scenery. Equipment and guides are top. Easy to reach by train/bus! Also manageable for beginners.
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M3595trnickb
Feb 10, 2025
Fun and active, a must do when in Sweeden! - An amazing and informative experience, feeling safe and well taken care of we explored a big part of the archipelago. Our guide Terese was super nice and helpful keeping up a comfortable pace for everyone. Even if you are not an experienced kayaker this company will make you feel ready to paddle with confidence from the beginning. Gear was well maintained the location and nature just beautiful! Traditional Swedish fika takes place during the tour and at the end.The sauna add on option is a must do, great experience and if you are brave enough after it you can dive in the water nearby to relax you muscles after a great kayaking day!
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Passport369327
Mar 1, 2025
Very good, but not for beginners - So it was good, and i dud enjoy myself ovetall, but they need to put a disability disclaimer on. I suffered, 3 hours rowing, is something that needs to be clear. I've arthritis and fibromyalgia, and if I knew it would be that long. I would have never gone. But I was going by get your guide summary, which didn't not specify its 3 hours rowing. I strongly recommend anybody who's got a chronic illness, abortion mission. For the record, im quite fit and lift weights, so be very careful guys, it's not for the feeble. Otherwise, the staff were absolutely fantastic, so friendly and went out of their way supporting us. So nothing against them, but whoever deals with marketing, needs to really make this clear, to 3rd party resellers. As we purchased on get your guide, and it was not clear there.
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From $145
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).