Top Stockholm Outdoor Activities

Paddle around central Stockholm's central waterways in a 1-person kayak on this active, self-guided tour. You'll be provided with an introduction to kayaking and paddling instruction, as well as all the equipment you need for a successful excursion. As you make your own way around the city, get sights of Stockholm's highlights from the water, a very different experience than touring on land.

Explore Sweden's forests and view the native wildlife on this 4-hour sunset safari. Departing from Stockholm with a local guide, travel by comfortable minivan from the city out into the more rural landscapes surrounding the Swedish capital. Delve into the dense forest to track wild boar, hares, deer and elk. Take a short forest hike and pause to check out some ancient Viking runes. Embarking on the safari at sunset ups the chances of coming upon these creatures, who are most active during the beginning and end of the day.

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.

Kayak through central Stockholm's islands during this 2-hour adventure. Whether you're a novice or an experienced kayaker, seeing Stockholm from the water is a fantastic way to tour the city's most important landmarks. Meet your expert guide in one of Stockholm's calm, protected bays to learn or brush up on how to maneuver a kayak, then set out through the city's central waterways. Pass Kungsholmen and see City Hall, Riddarholmen Kyrka, Gamla Stan and Södermalm.   

Learn about Gamla Stan's haunted history on this ghost tour in Stockholm. Hear tales of spirits and vampires, myths and legends about 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.

See the spectacular sights of Stockholm during a City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour. Disembark whenever an attraction captures your interest then simply await the next bus when you want to continue your tour. Venture to various stops scattered around the city, seeing legendary landmarks like the Vasa Museum, the Stockholm Royal Palace, and the Gamla Stan. Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of this experience in the sparkling capital of Sweden.

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.

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.

When it’s time to say goodbye to Stockholm, end your trip the easy way with Flygbussarna Airport Coaches to Skavsta Airport. You will get a comfy and safe ride on a climate-controlled bus. We offer free WiFi, our buses are modern and our drivers are educated in soft driving, for your convenience and for the environment.

Sample the best of Stockholm's cuisine on this half-day walking tour. With a food-loving local guide and an intimate group of 12 people, learn about the evolution of Swedish cuisine from traditional smoked reindeer to the cosmopolitan city's contemporary cuisine. Taste some fresh local seafood and sip some decadent hot chocolate. Dig in a modern version of Swedish meatballs and sample a traditional Swedish Fika, or after-dinner coffee and treat combination. Stop by Õstermalms Saluhall, the city's oldest food market.

Take a break from urban sightseeing in Stockholm to get out into the Scandinavian forest. Striking out on your own may be daunting, but this guided nature hike takes care of all the navigation and directions. With a small group of fellow travelers, you'll enjoy personalized attention from your guide and plenty of chances to ask questions about the local flora and fauna. Keep an eye out for local bird life, moose, beavers, and edibles such as mushrooms and berries.

When it’s time to say goodbye to Stockholm, end your trip the easy way with Flygbussarna Airport Coaches to Arlanda Airport. You will get a comfy and safe ride on a climate-controlled bus. We offer free WiFi, our buses are modern and our drivers are educated in soft driving, for your convenience and for the environment.

Explore the Swedish capital in style and take in top attractions with ease on this Segway tour of Stockholm. Pull on your helmet, hop onto your Segway then follow a guide from Kungsbro into the hustle and bustle of pretty Stockholm. Discover famous landmarks and sites of interest including the Nobel Museum, the Royal Palace, the shipyard and the Town Hall. Along the way, gain insight into Stockholm’s history and heritage, and see a side to the city many visitors miss.

Get in touch with Swedish nature on this day trip out of Stockholm. Many travelers don't know that there is great hiking and adventuring to be done just outside the city center; your guide will take you to the best spots for trekking and taking in some native flora and fauna. Listen to guided commentary on the natural environment over a campfire-cooked lunch with your small group of just eight people or fewer.

When exploring the heart of the city, it's easy to forget that Stockholm is part of an archipelago of around 30,000 islands. Get a better perspective on this aspect of the region by embarking on a kayaking tour. Paddle the Baltic Sea around small island groups, taking in the views, and abundant birdlife and ancient fortresses, along the way. Make a stop for an included lunch on a private island, as well as a fika break for coffee and pastries.

Total escape from the city Escape for a weekend, only 45 minutes away from Stockholm, with your family, your partner or between a group of friends! Stockholm archipelago offers you the opportunity to be in a peaceful and relaxful place thanks to his unique landscape that makes all its characteristics. The archipelago is formed of about 30000 islands located in the calmness of the Baltic sea. It used to be formerly farmers and fishermen's shelters or furthermore trading outpost under the Viking period. The surface of the water is overhung by those domes made of rocks and trees often uninhabited giving to the region its uniqueness. Far from the cities and far from everything, this natural maze offers an unexpected contrast for whom is coming to visit Sweden for a long weekend, or a few days for instance. Join the adventure that would bring you another impression of Sweden.

You are in Stockholm for a long weekend and would like to get a larger experience of what Sweden has to offer. You know that we have majestic animals in our wilderness and you would like to get the chance to see these creatures in real life. Well we got it all ready for you. We propose you this great safari that will give you the chance to spot many different animals iconic to Swedish wild nature. What about coming back home with experience of Swedish culture in Stockholm city but also having seen the wildlife in its natural habitat. In the evening when the forest is starting to get mystical, comes the time for us to go out there. Indeed the wildlife is very often coming out from dusk to dawn. That’s when we bring you in nature to observe the wild life. Start Time By Months (Start time changes by months) January: 14:00 February: 14:30 March: 15:00 April: 17:00 May: 18:00 June: 18:00 July: 18:00 August: 18:00 September: 17:00 October: 15:00 November: 14:30 December: 14:00

Cycle around Stockholm's central islands during this 3-hour guided sightseeing tour on a bike. Follow your local cyclist guide to the city's most important landmarks and stop by some hidden gems as well, many of which are only accessible by bike or on foot. Stockholm's general bike-friendliness and many cycling lanes make it easy to explore on two wheels. Visit Kungliga Slottet (the Royal Palace), the Swedish Parliament, the stately Royal Dramatic Theatre and Gamla Stan (Old Town) with engaging, informative commentary from your guide. Bikes and helmets are provided.

Stroll around Old Town (Gamla Stan) Stockholm with your private group on this private group tour of the city. You'll get personalized attention and enjoy the ability to focus on the landmarks that interest you. With a flexible itinerary and the ability to travel at your own pace, stop by all the important landmarks and learn about the area's ancient history in less than half a day.

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.

Ride a handcrafted wooden bicycle through the streets of Stockholm on this city sightseeing tour. Learn about what makes Stockholm one of the most sustainable countries in the world today, and the history of its ancient times through your guide's commentary. Make use of the extensive network of bike lanes to access some of the city's best viewpoints.

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.

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.

Paddle your way through Stockholm's archipelago on this full-day kayaking tour. Whether you are a novice or an experienced kayaker, this excursion allows you to immerse yourself in the rugged beauty of the unspoiled wilderness found just offshore from Sweden's cosmopolitan capital city. Kayak to a secluded island for a refreshing swim, lunch and a traditional afternoon coffee break, or 'fika'. Paddling instruction from an expert guide and all kayaking gear is included.