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Top 15 Kayaking Trips in Stockholm

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Good kayaking trips in Stockholm fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

1-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour - Kayak instruction before the open water
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1-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour

1.1-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $223Our pick

Meet in Stockholm at 9:00 am, then drive to Dalarö for a full day among the islands. Guides such as Marcus, Andrew, Lucas, and Daniel provide kayak instruction, safety help, nature stories, and a campfire lunch with Swedish snacks. Expect scenic paddling, changing weather, and a real upper-body workout.

“Wonderful tour with great hosts. Would highly recommemd but just consider that it is definitely a workout. Especially if it is a windy day the waves can be quite high. We did take double kayaks so that was a bit easier. Also the lunch was nice and fun to watch it be cooked over the campfire. Also it was not a full 8 hours of kayaking and a good amount of breaks in between.”

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Stockholm City Kayak Tour - City Hall gives the tour its first big view
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Stockholm City Kayak Tour

2.Stockholm City Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 194 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $79

Explore Stockholm by double sea kayak with an English-speaking guide such as Oline, Matej, Filippa, or Misael. After a safety briefing, paddle past City Hall, Gamla Stan, Riddarholmen, Södermalm, Långholmen, and possibly Reimersholme. Summer tours last two hours, while winter outings run four hours with drysuits, gloves, and a warm snack.

“It was beautiful to see Stockholm by kayak! We enjoyed the stories of the prison and of Alfred Nobel’s experiments.”

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Stockholm: Guided Kayak City Tour & Optional Midsummer Meal - Getting started in a stable two-person kayak
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Stockholm: Guided Kayak City Tour & Optional Midsummer Meal

3.Guided Kayak City Tour & Optional Midsummer Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 170 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $76

See Stockholm from the water in a stable two-person kayak on a small-group tour of up to 10 people. Guides such as Johan, Merlin, Martin, and Michelle keep beginners on track, share city stories, and pause for rests. Choose a morning paddle or an evening outing with a Swedish meal.

“Great tour leader - very calm and knowledgeable. I say calm because during some choppy waves from passing boats and getting accidentally hit from another kayak, tipped me into the water and out of my kayak, The tour leader stayed very calm and helped me get to a place that he could help get me out of the water and back into the kayak. Very reassuring when I did start paddling with the group again. Highly recommend your company.”

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Stockholm: Winter Kayaking, Swedish Fika and hot Sauna Experience - Suiting up for the cold
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Stockholm: Winter Kayaking, Swedish Fika and hot Sauna Experience

4.Winter Kayaking, Swedish Fika and hot Sauna Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $160

Trade central Stockholm for a small-group winter kayak trip near Vaxholm. Guide Sam, Jules, Rowan, Carl, Karl, and others lead beginners through icy channels in fully equipped sea kayaks, followed by fika, sauna time, and an optional cold plunge. The 3-hour outing accepts up to eight people.

“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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Stockholm: Archipelago Islands Kayak Tour and Outdoor Picnic - Getting to Skärgårdens Kanotcenter from Stockholm
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Stockholm: Archipelago Islands Kayak Tour and Outdoor Picnic

5.Archipelago Islands Kayak Tour and Outdoor Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 150 reviews · from $121

Paddle a single or double sea kayak through Stockholm’s archipelago with guides such as Max, Jessica, Teresa, or Florian. Choose a 4-hour fika tour or a 6-hour route with a BBQ lunch, wildlife, Vaxholm Fortress, and time for a Baltic swim.

“We had a wonderful time on this kayak excursion! It was a lovely day around Vaxholm and the archipelago. Reba was a really fun guide and the instruction and stories were excellent. The Fula and swim was a highlight! Would recommend to anyone looking for a day excursion in the area.”

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Stockholm Archipelago Tour by Kayak - Paddling through small islands and open sea
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Stockholm Archipelago Tour by Kayak

6.Stockholm Archipelago Tour by Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $212

Leave central Stockholm by minivan for an eight-hour sea-kayaking day among islands, bird colonies, beaches, and old fortresses. Guides such as Tigho, Jasper, Patrick, and Ben provide patient instruction, keep groups together, and include lunch and Swedish fika. Beginners age 10 and up can join with an adult.

“Highly recommended experience. Jasper (our guide) made sure we had a great time, everyone was safe and included as well as making sure that the individual nutritional requirements for each participant were met. Will definetly book this experience again. Thank you.”

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Stockholm: Kayaking tour around Vaxholm Archipelago with Fika - Vaxholm Fortress and the defense of Stockholm
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Stockholm: Kayaking tour around Vaxholm Archipelago with Fika

7.Kayaking tour around Vaxholm Archipelago with Fika

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $171

Paddle calm Baltic waters around Vaxholm with a guide such as Sam, Carl, Jenny, or Karl. Expect sea kayaks, island stops, local stories, wildlife, and a Swedish fika with coffee, tea, snacks, and pastries. Half-day and full-day options are available.

“we had such an amazing day out on the water! samuel, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable about the area and was sure to tell us all about the history of the archipelago. he was also sure to make sure we were all able to keep up and enjoy the kayaking itself-our group had all levels of kayaking experience and noone was left behind or struggling at all. the fika was fantastic. we pulled up onto a little island and all set up a lovely little picnic and explored for about an hour. i can't recommend this tour highly enough-if i end up returning to vaxholm or stockholm i will…”

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Stockholm: Full-Day Archipelago Kayaking Adventure - Meeting at The Green Trails office
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Stockholm: Full-Day Archipelago Kayaking Adventure

8.Full-Day Archipelago Kayaking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 89 reviews · from $203

Meet The Green Trails at its central Stockholm office, then ride 30 minutes by air-conditioned minivan to the islands. Your guide teaches basic kayaking, leads a route through rugged waterways, serves island lunch and fika, and may add a swim, hike, cliff jump, eagle sighting, or seal watch.

“The weather was very nice, the scene is beautiful. We have done a total 10km kayaking with enough time to sun bathing and swimming. The water is super clean and clear, we could see the bottom of the water. Viktor is a very nice guide that he prepared lots of food and drinks for us during the trip. He also cares a lot about whether we enjoy the trip and adjust the trip. Overall, I enjoyed the kayaking experience a lot.”

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Stockholm: Self Guided Kayak Adventure - Starting at the Klara sjö dock
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Stockholm: Self Guided Kayak Adventure

9.Self Guided Kayak Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $45

Start near Stockholm Central Station, receive a short kayaking lesson, map, Prijon kayak, paddle, life vest, and spray deck, then guide yourself across Klara sjö and nearby waterways. The English-speaking host sets you up, while you choose the pace and route for this 2 to 4 hour city outing.

“It was nice to get on the water. It was calm, but in the city. So nice.”

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Guided Kayak Tour in Central Stockholm - From Karlbergs strand 6A to the city waterways
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Guided Kayak Tour in Central Stockholm

10.Guided Kayak Tour in Central Stockholm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

Paddle through central Stockholm with an English-speaking guide such as Hannes, Bobby, René, or Gunnar. This three-hour tour covers scenic waterways and bridges in a group of no more than 10, with kayaks, life jackets, and basic instruction included. Expect exercise, changing weather, and no toilets at the launch station.

“We had a great tour with Bobby as our guide. He was very informative about the different sights. It poured rain midway through our tour but we all still had fun. Would highly recommend to see Stockholm from a different point of view.”

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Stockholm: Sunset Kayak Tour in the City + Swedish Fika - Rålis Kayak on Kungsholmen
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Stockholm: Sunset Kayak Tour in the City + Swedish Fika

11.Sunset Kayak Tour in the City + Swedish Fika

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 31 reviews · 4 hours · from $149

Meet Stockholm Nature at Rålis Kayak on Kungsholmen for a four-hour sunset paddle. After a safety briefing, you will kayak past Langholmen, Södermalm, Gamla Stan, Kungsholmen, and Lila Essingen, stopping for organic pastries and coffee. Tandem kayaks suit beginners, while singles require experience.

“It’s one of the best ways to admire the beauty of Stockholm! Very beginner friendly. Our guide Bobby also made the journey light and interesting!”

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Sunset Kayak Tour in Central Stockholm and Swedish Fika - The safety briefing is more important than it sounds
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Sunset Kayak Tour in Central Stockholm and Swedish Fika

12.Sunset Kayak Tour in Central Stockholm and Swedish Fika

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $147

Paddle a four-hour loop through central Stockholm with an English-speaking guide such as Bobbi, Bobby, Jacob, or Hannes. You’ll get safety instruction, equipment, city stories, sunset views, and an organic Swedish fika picnic with coffee, tea, and water.

“Jacob was a great guide. Had a wonderful time kayaking a big loop and seeing much of the area. Fika picnic style out front of the military building with armed guards was pretty cool. Kayaking was easy if worries about that, just make sure you are comfortable climbing in and out and lifting yourself up to a dock.”

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PRIVATE Sunset Kayaking in Stockholm Archipelago Nature Reserve - Choosing the right kayak before sunset
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PRIVATE Sunset Kayaking in Stockholm Archipelago Nature Reserve

13.PRIVATE Sunset Kayaking in Stockholm Archipelago Nature Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $264

Aleksandra picks you up in Stockholm and drives about 40 minutes to the outer archipelago. You kayak at an easy pace among small Baltic islands, stop for Swedish fika and snacks, and return by private car. Single and double kayaks are available for beginners and experienced paddlers.

“This was one of my favorite parts of my trip to Stockholm! The tranquility and invigorating atmosphere of the area made it a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Aleksandra was an exceptional guide. Her knowledge of the area, combined with her friendly and approachable demeanor, made the tour even more enjoyable. She ensured everyone was comfortable and provided insightful information about the history and ecology of the archipelago. Her passion for kayaking and the outdoors was evident, and it truly enhanced the overall experience. This tour is an absolute must for anyone visiting Stockholm. Whether you are an experienced kayaker or a novice, the tour…”

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Kayak Tour in the Stockholm Archipelago with Lunch Meal - Getting comfortable in a stable sea kayak
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Kayak Tour in the Stockholm Archipelago with Lunch Meal

14.Kayak Tour in the Stockholm Archipelago with Lunch Meal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $193

Leave central Stockholm for a six-hour guided kayak trip among quiet Baltic islands. You’ll paddle stable double kayaks, stop for a fresh outdoor lunch, swim, enjoy Swedish fika, and perhaps spot eagles, deer, or a seal. Guides such as Sofia and Jasmin set a calm pace for beginners and experienced paddlers.

“Beeindruckende Natur, idealer Guid , professionelle Kajaks , gute Organisation, jederzeit wieder, sehr empfehlenswert”

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2-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour - From Stockholm to Dalarö at 9:00 am
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2-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour

15.2-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $480

Leave Stockholm at 9:00 am for Dalarö, where a guide teaches you the basics before you paddle between quiet archipelago islands. The group is limited to eight, with kayaks, meals, coffee, and safety gear provided. You camp overnight, paddle again on day two, and return around 5:00 pm.

“The trip was incredible! This was my first time going camping and the guides made me feel welcomed, comfortable, and safe. The guides were friendly and great, and their cooking skills were superb. There was plenty to eat and drink, and I enjoyed getting to talk to thRead more”

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