15 Kayak & Canoe Trips in Stockholm to Build a Day Around

Stockholm: Winter Kayaking, Swedish Fika, and Hot Sauna - Getting ready in a dry suit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 817 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $138Our pick

Paddle Stockholm’s winter archipelago in a dry suit, enjoy outdoor fika, and warm up in a wood-fired sauna with an optional sea plunge.

“The team at Skärgårdens Kanotcenter was so patient in getting us fitted into our dry suits and into the kayak itself. The tour was awesome, paddling through thin ice and then out around the islands of the Stockholm archipelago. The weather, light snow, made the trip even more beautiful. We stopped for tea and cookies and then continued paddling. The sauna and ice dips in the lake was so refreshing!! This met my expectations completely! I truly enjoyed this experience. Jules and Gabi were great! Highly recommend this activity.”

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1-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour

2.1-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour

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

Paddle Stockholm’s wild archipelago in a small group, enjoy campfire lunch, and spot birds and islands on this full-day kayak tour.

“We had a truly perfect day--the tour takes place in a stunning section of the archipelago, and our guide, Andrew, was incredibly knowledgable about the surrounding islands, flora and fauna (especially the birds!), and the Baltic Sea overall. 10/10 would do this again.”

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Stockholm: Archipelago Islands Kayak Tour and Outdoor Picnic

3.Archipelago Islands Kayak Tour and Outdoor Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 227 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $154

Kayak calm waters to Vaxholm, enjoy Swedish fika or a BBQ, spot wildlife, and unwind with an optional sauna near Stockholm.

“Fantastic day kayaking with Sam. Beautiful weather, gorgeous scenery and Sam was such a wonderful guide. Loved every bit of it.”

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Stockholm City Kayak Tour

4.Stockholm City Kayak Tour

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

See Stockholm by double kayak, passing City Hall, Gamla Stan, Riddarholmen, and Långholmen with a friendly local guide.

“The experience allowed us to see the city from a totally different perspective. The guide was knowledgeable about the city and explained the parts of the city we were passing rhrough.”

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Stockholm: Guided Kayak City Tour & Optional Midsummer Meal

5.Guided Kayak City Tour & Optional Midsummer Meal

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

Paddle Stockholm’s islands in a stable tandem kayak with an English-speaking guide, then add a Swedish dinner on the evening tour.

“To explore a new city from the water side gives the chance for a lot of different views. To do this by kayak adds the exercise point. Our tour was with Pete who managed to organise this sportive activity very well and safe so that everyone had an enjoyable afternoon. At several points of interest, e.g. the Stockholm City Hall, he provided us with funny stories and special information about the city. I would recommend such a tour to anyone who wants to do more to get to know new places.”

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Stockholm: Winter Kayaking, Swedish Fika and hot Sauna Experience

6.Winter Kayaking, Swedish Fika and hot Sauna Experience

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

Paddle Stockholm’s icy archipelago in a dry suit, enjoy Swedish fika, then warm up in a sauna with an optional Baltic plunge.

“An exhilarating experience in the winter through the frozenvwaters around the archipelago. Great team Well organised and equipped Good safety procedures”

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Stockholm: 2-Hour Guided Kayak Tour in City Center

7.2-Hour Guided Kayak Tour in City Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 137 reviews · 2 hours · from $65

Paddle Stockholm’s islands on a small-group kayak tour with city views, local stories, stable boats, and practical tips for beginners.

“My wife and 18 year old son were lead by Sixten on a lovely, not very busy day. We could not be more happy with the service and were thrilled to be able to see Stockholm from the water under our own power. I highly recommend this option if you are looking for something a little unique.”

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Stockholm Archipelago Tour by Kayak

8.Stockholm Archipelago Tour by Kayak

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

Paddle through Stockholm’s Baltic archipelago with a small group, island lunch, Swedish fika, safety gear, and round-trip transport.

“Ben, our tour guide, made this tour such an amazing experience! His love and knowledge of the outdoors was very refreshing. We had about 7 people on our tour and Ben did a great job of keeping everyone together and engaged. After a quick but thorough brief on how to operate the kayaks we got in the water and paddled around for a bit until everyone was feeling comfortable. We then kayaked for around 30 minutes where we reached our first stop with a beautiful view of the neighboring islands. We had warm fruit juice and pastries which were both delicious and really hit the spot. Afterwards we kayaked for…”

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Stockholm: Sunset Kayak Tour on Lake Mälaren with Tea & Cake

9.Sunset Kayak Tour on Lake Mälaren with Tea & Cake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $109

Paddle Lake Mälaren at sunset, enjoy Swedish fika on a beach, hear Viking history, and look for beavers on this small-group Stockholm tour.

“Simas explained every detail very carefully and patiently. Don’t worry if you don’t have any experience. Thank you Simas, this is the most unforgettable memory for my mother. Highly recommend this itinerary.”

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Stockholm: Kayaking tour around Vaxholm Archipelago with Fika

10.Kayaking tour around Vaxholm Archipelago with Fika

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

Paddle Vaxholm’s islands, see Ytterby Mine and Vaxholm Fortress, and enjoy Swedish fika on a small-group kayak tour from Stockholm.

“Kayaking through the Stockholm archipelago with Karl was an unforgettable experience! 🛶 His calm, confident guidance made everyone feel safe and at ease, no matter their skill level. Karl knew the best hidden spots, from quiet coves to breathtaking viewpoints, and shared fascinating insights about the nature, wildlife, and local culture along the way. The pace was perfect, the gear was top-notch, and the scenery was absolutely stunning. This tour was the highlight of our trip—thank you, Karl , for an incredible adventure!”

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Guided 5-Day Kayak & Wildcamp the Archipelago of Sweden

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

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

Paddle Sweden’s outer archipelago for five days with expert guides, premium gear, wild camping, island villages, and every meal 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: Self Guided Kayak Adventure in Nature Reserve

12.Self Guided Kayak Adventure in Nature Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $44Best value

Paddle calm waters through Stockholm’s Bogesund Nature Reserve, with wildlife, picnic stops, gear, maps, and easy bus access.

“Ready for us at our arrival, had lots of good equipment, really easy overall.”

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Stockholm: Sunset Archipelago Kayaking & Toast on the Water

13.Sunset Archipelago Kayaking & Toast on the Water

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 3 - 4.5 hours · from $120

Kayak Stockholm’s archipelago at sunset, spot wildlife, enjoy Swedish fika, and paddle quiet waters near Bogesund Nature Reserve.

“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

14.Self Guided Kayak Adventure

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

Paddle Stockholm’s waterways at your own pace on a self-guided kayak trip with central access, equipment, maps, and city views.

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

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Stockholm: Winter Kayaking Tour through the City Centre

15.Winter Kayaking Tour through the City Centre

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 48 reviews · 3 hours · from $134

Paddle Stockholm’s winter waterways in a dry suit, passing City Hall, Kungsholmen, Södermalm, and Gamla Stan with a guide.

“Very enjoyable, a great and interesting way to see the city. The guide (Bobby) was very competent and friendly. Definitely recommend the sauna after, and the opportunity to dip in the icy water halfway through! All round fantastic experience.”

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