Top Sweden On the Water

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.

Explore Stockholm from the water on an eco-friendly electric boat and see a new side of the city. Over approximately 50 minutes, you will enjoy a panoramic guided tour with views of famous Stockholm sights. Admire views of narrow bridges, the spot where the Vasa ship sank, the Vasa Museum and the Gröna Lund Tivoli.

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 leafy, tranquil Djurgården, snap photos of the colorful townhouses in Gamla Stan (Stockholm's Old Town), and pass through the locks that connect the city's canals to the Baltic Sea and Lake Mälaren.

Explore Stockholm from the vantage point of its waterways on this canal tour. Cruise through the central islands of the city's archipelago, relaxing while you chug past the neighborhoods of Södermalm and Slussen, then out to the leafy tranquil island of Djurgården, which is home to the Prins Eugens Waldemarsudde Museum and the Vasa Museum. Get views of Fjäderholmarna, the first island in the offshore archipelago, and a panoramic cityscape view on your way back to central Stockholm. Choose a time that fits your schedule; cruises depart every hour.

Discover two of Stockholm's sightseeing highlights on this walking tour. Walk the cobbled streets of Gamla Stan (Old Town), then stop by the Kungliga Slottet (the Royal Palace) and Storkyrkan (Coronation Church) with a knowledgeable local guide. Enjoy a ferry ride to Djurgården to tour the Vasa Museum, home to an ancient warship that sank in 1628 and has been painstakingly restored.

Get an intimate glimpse of Lapland’s frozen landscape on this snowmobile tour from Kiruna. With two passengers per snowmobile, you can snuggle up with a loved one or hold on for a ride with a friend as you follow your guide along the Torne River and across frozen lakes. Warm up with an included fireside lunch and keep cosy with cold weather gear rental included in the price.

This is a truly genuine tour where one experiences the archipelago where locals live and vacation. Summer houses here are passed down from generations to generations and many never come out on the open market. We’ll pick you up from central Stockholm. As we leave Stockholm behind us we pass sights such as The Old Town, Vasa museum and the amusement park, Gröna Lund. Passing the island of Fjäderholmarna we pick up speed and hit 42 knots (78 km/h) on our way to Vaxholm (the capital of the archipelago).

When you touch down at Stockholm Arlanda Airport, kick off your vacation in a smooth and stress-free way with an arrival transfer that saves you the hassle of hiring a car or waiting in a long line for a taxi. Sit back and soak up the scenery as your driver transports you directly to the center of Stockholm.

Learn about Stockholm's haunted history on this ghost tour in the city center. Hear tales of executions, myths, legends, murders, and unsolved mysteries. Follow a guide with a lighted lantern down the narrow alleyways of Stockholm's oldest neighborhood, where history and mystery will come alive through storytelling.

Make the most of your time in. Stockholm—especially if you only have a single day—with this private walking tour. The itinerary can be completely customized to your interests and you can enjoy walking at your own pace. Explore the local farmers markets to see how Swedes live their daily lives, as well as the Gamla Stan to learn about Swedes of the Medieval times. Jam at the ABBA Museum and salute the King at the Royal Palace.

Delve deep into Stockholm's culinary scene with this 4-hour walking tour. Get a comprehensive introduction to Swedish food and learn about the culinary history of this Scandinavian country. Walk approximately 2 miles (3.5 km) through the bustling city, stopping at 7 local restaurants. Taste foods such as fish soup, meatballs and Swedish salty licorice; all tastings are included and add up to a full meal.

Spend a full day immersed in Viking history accompanied by a private guide on this 8-hour tour from Stockholm. Stops include Sigtuna, the oldest existing town in Sweden, and Uppsala where you can see the old burial grounds and cathedral. Round-trip hotel transport is included.

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.

Traveling through Malmö by road means missing out on some of the city's most attractive sights that can only be experienced from the water. This guided boat tour takes you through the canals and under the bridges of Malmö, offering some of the best viewpoints and providing a comprehensive overview of the city.

Paddle through the heart of the Stockholm Archipelago on this group kayaking tour from Vaxholm. As you paddle through calm waters, discover highlights ranging from the elegant Vaxholm Castle to traditional fishing communities, showing the breadth of history and culture on display in Sweden’s largest archipelago.Best of all, most travelers can participate in this experience, even without much prior kayaking experience.

Explore Stockholm's most important landmarks from the decks of a beautifully refurbished boat during this hop-on hop-off tour. With a ticket that is valid for 24 hours, disembark at attractions like the Royal Palace, ABBA The Museum, Skansen, and the Vasa Museum. Spend as much or as little time as you like at each stop and enjoy beautiful panoramic views of the shoreline along the way. Listen to the audio tour in your choice of language for engaging commentary on Stockholm's history and culture.

Experience Stockholm by water during this 60-minute boat cruise through the city's canals. Journey through the narrow Djurgårds Canal, through open bays and around some of the city's islands for great views of the city skyline. Don the provided headphones to listen to the guide's audio commentary while passing Old Town, Djurgården, Riddarholmen and Södermalm. Onboard amenities include free WiFi and a snack bar, where you can purchase a traditional Swedish 'fika' to enjoy while you cruise.

When visiting Stockholm it can be a busy city to take in. Allow yourself a break and witness a truly spectacular sunset reflected across the calm waters of the Stockholm Archipelago. No prior canoeing experience is required, we cater all canoe tours to the group level. Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to witness iconic Swedish nature at the best time of the day.

Stockholm—sometimes nicknamed “Venice of the north”—is the perfect city to explore by kayak, however, if you want to avoid the hassle of organizing gear rental, then a guided tour is a great choice. All the equipment you need is provided, and a guide entertains you with stories about the local landscape as you paddle past multiple neighborhoods, such as Gamla Stan, Kungsholmen, and Södermalm.

Explore Stockholm by bus and boat on this tour that covers all of the city's highlights. Aboard a comfortable coach, tour the city's highlights like Stadshuset (City Hall), the island of Djurgården, the Vasa Museum and Kungliga Slottet (the Royal Palace). Then hop on to a canal boat to cruise around the city's scenic archipelago and end with a fantastic photo op of the coastal city's skyline.

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.

Enjoy a lovely boat sightseeing tour in the beautiful archipelago of Gothenburg. During the summer you can join the prestigious M/S S:t Erik on a guided cruise through the archipelago. Guide and beautiful views On board, our guide tells all about the places you pass, through the Gothenburg harbor, past the Älvsborg Fortress and down towards the islands of the Gothenburg archipelago. On board there is the possibility to buy snacks and drinks.

Spend the day on a yacht in Stockholm's scenic archipelago during this full-day excursion from Vaxholm. All hands are on deck as you help steer and crew the ship yourself under the direction of an expert skipper. Disembark on a picturesque island to explore its rocky shores and swim in the bracing ocean. Enjoy a traditional Swedish lunch on board the boat. No sailing experience is necessary to enjoy this day on the water, and all equipment is provided.