Kayaking in Stockholm: The 15 Best Paddling Trips

1-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour - First strokes and kayak instruction

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

Paddle Stockholm’s wild archipelago in a small group, cook lunch over a campfire, and spot islands, birds, and red wooden cottages.

“Was a beautiful day to kayak, just a day to be on the water and outdoors. Loved being able to climb and play on a few of the islands. Not really much to learn and we like hearing more about the area. Hard to do on a kayak tour. We enjoyed the time and when we did get a chance to talk to our guide he was very kind. 4 stars we had a van that was kind of trashed, parking break issues, tires, ac did not work, windows sticky and dirty. For the price just expected a little better experience we have done many kayak/ outdoor tours this was…”

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Stockholm City Kayak Tour

2.Stockholm City Kayak Tour

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

Paddle Stockholm’s waterways past City Hall, Gamla Stan, Riddarholmen, and Långholmen on a guided kayak tour for beginners and active sightseers.

“Oline, our enthusiastic guide, gave us a glimpse of Stockholm from the water angle. She provided a mix of history with an enjoyable tour”

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Stockholm: Guided Kayak City Tour & Optional Midsummer Meal

3.Stockholm: Guided Kayak City Tour & Optional Midsummer Meal

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

Paddle Stockholm’s islands in a stable double kayak with an English-speaking guide, then add a Swedish dinner to your evening tour.

“Merlin was our guide and was amazing! The weather was not the best but she put us at ease and told us exactly how to get through the wind conditions safely while crossing the harbor. We had a great time and learned some fun facts about Stockholm. Highly recommend kayaking in Stockholm.”

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Stockholm: Winter Kayaking, Swedish Fika and hot Sauna Experience

4.Stockholm: Winter Kayaking, Swedish Fika and hot Sauna Experience

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

Paddle through Stockholm’s winter archipelago in a dry suit, then warm up with Swedish fika, sauna time, and an optional Baltic plunge.

“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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Stockholm: Archipelago Islands Kayak Tour and Outdoor Picnic

5.Stockholm: Archipelago Islands Kayak Tour and Outdoor Picnic

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

Kayak calm waters to Vaxholm, picnic on a remote island, spot wildlife, and enjoy Swedish fika on this small-group Stockholm outing.

“Florian was a great instructor. Very friendly, professional and organised. Everything was so considered from the free bottles of water & coffee before the trip to the kayaking route around the islands and Fika Picnic. We had a great time and the trip was so enjoyable. Highly recommend! 10/10.”

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Stockholm Archipelago Tour by Kayak

6.Stockholm Archipelago Tour by Kayak

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

Paddle Stockholm’s island world with a small group, safety instruction, lunch, fika, and round-trip transport from central Stockholm.

“Loved the trip. Patrick was the guide and he was very helpful and patient. I think we kayaked for 12-13 km and had a short hiking trip as well on one of the island. The weather was very good and taking a halt at the sandy beach was a cherry on top. We enjoyed the vegetarian lunch and fika was also very good. It was a great experience overall, would definitely do it again with other friends. P.S: The trivia told by Patrick was also very interesting and thanks for the driving tips :)”

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Stockholm: Kayaking tour around Vaxholm Archipelago with Fika

7.Stockholm: Kayaking tour around Vaxholm Archipelago with Fika

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

Paddle through Stockholm’s Vaxholm Archipelago, visit historic islands, and enjoy Swedish fika on a small-group sea-kayaking tour.

“A must to do when visiting Stockholm. Just outside the city, you'll have the opportunity to spend a few hours kayaking around the local archipelago less than hour outside of Stockholm. Our guide was super friendly and helpful throughout the tour. Even with the cloudy skies, the tour was still great soaking up the scenery. I had a single Kayak. No experience necessary - you do get a good workout. Others on the tour had a double Kayak. The fika stop/ break on one of the islands was a nice break to rest with light appetizer snack / drinks provided. Highly recommend the tour!”

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Stockholm: Full-Day Archipelago Kayaking Adventure

8.Stockholm: Full-Day Archipelago Kayaking Adventure

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

Paddle Stockholm’s wild archipelago, eat lunch on a private island, swim in the Baltic, and spot eagles on an 8-hour guided kayak trip.

“The best day! Really knowledgeable friendly guides, kayaking around so many islands, yummy lunch and Fika and a short hike up to a tower with the best view over the archipelago. Highly recommend! Must do!”

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Guided 5-Day Kayak & Wildcamp the Archipelago of Sweden

9.Guided 5-Day Kayak & Wildcamp the Archipelago of Sweden

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $1,629

Paddle Sweden’s Saint Anna Archipelago for five days with expert guides, wild camping, island villages, lighthouse views, and all meals included.

“This was one of the best trips I have ever taken! The guides were incredible, the gear was top notch, the food was UNBELIEVABLY good. The group I had on the trip was so fun. Really relaxing yet fun adventure. Cannot recommend Do The North enough!”

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Stockholm: Sunset Archipelago Kayaking & Toast on the Water

10.Stockholm: Sunset Archipelago Kayaking & Toast on the Water

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 56 reviews · from $103

Kayak Stockholm’s archipelago at sunset, spot wildlife, enjoy Swedish fika, and paddle calm waters just 35 minutes from the city.

“Incredible activity! We had Theresa as our guide and she was phenomenal — friendly, knowledgeable and fun. The nature in the archipelago is so cool to witness; we saw swans, ducks and even a wild boar in the reeds. Sadly we didn’t spot any beavers, but we did see their dens, which were crazy. We chose to do activity at sunset, and we had fika while parked near a beaver den. This was one of the highlights of our two-week trip to Europe, and I couldn’t recommend it more.”

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Stockholm: Self Guided Kayak Adventure

11.Stockholm: Self Guided Kayak Adventure

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

Paddle Stockholm’s canals at your own pace on a self-guided kayak tour with city views, simple instruction, and flexible 2 to 4 hour timing.

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

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5-Day Kayak & Wildcamp the Archipelago of Sweden – Self-guided

12.5-Day Kayak & Wildcamp the Archipelago of Sweden – Self-guided

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $938

Review of a five-day self-guided kayak and wild-camping trip through Sweden’s St. Anna archipelago, including gear, food, transfers, and practical tips.

“Exciting, on the edge trip. Unforgettable and great value for money. The weather was filthy (last week of the season) but the equipment coped with rain, thunder and lightning, metre high waves and we survived! Memorable. Actually we went in Sept 2022 but I forgot to post a review”

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Guided Kayak Tour in Central Stockholm

13.Guided Kayak Tour in Central Stockholm

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

Paddle Stockholm’s canals on a three-hour small-group kayak tour with gear, safety instruction, expert guides, and memorable city views.

“Some of their kayaks are defective. When I tried mine, I told the guide that my back was against something pointy and hard. He said “yes, the soft backing is sliding down” he pulled it up. But as soon as I sat down again, my back was against the hard plastic bar edge again. “No worries,” he said and stuck a piece of cloth behond my back. Well, it didnt work. My back hurts now over 24 hours later. My daughter had the same experience in the other kayak. They should really invest in buying some new kayaks.”

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Stockholm: Sunset Kayak Tour in the City + Swedish Fika

14.Stockholm: Sunset Kayak Tour in the City + Swedish Fika

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

Paddle Stockholm at sunset, pass historic islands and bridges, and share organic Swedish fika on a beginner-friendly four-hour kayak tour.

“The tour was really, REALLY great! It is a totally different way to explore Stockholm. The lake was surprisingly warm. You can not only see these great places, but be there, feel the water, the sun and the great athmosphere! I worried about my fitness level. But it was fine. Just do it!👍🙂 Thanks to the guide Bobby! He did a great job. Very friendly, nice and welcoming!”

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Sunset Kayak Tour in Central Stockholm and Swedish Fika

15.Sunset Kayak Tour in Central Stockholm and Swedish Fika

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

Paddle Stockholm at sunset, hear local stories, and stop for organic Swedish fika on a small-group evening kayak tour.

“We planned our trip to Stockholm about five months in advance, and I had my eye on this adventure from the beginning. It did not disappoint. Our guide Bobbie was so down to earth, knowledgeable, and really made our kayaking experience fun. During our snack time I was able to take a swim in the middle of beautiful Stockholm. What an amazing experience for myself, my twelve year old son, and my husband!”

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