Paddle in the city

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A man, in paddling gear and sunglasses, paddling under a bridge in central Stockholm during a summer day. Grand Hotel on Blaiseholmen is visible in the distance.

Brunnsvikens Kanotcentral

Rent a canoe or kayak and paddle through a national park within the city past palaces and beautiful green areas. Open daily June to August. Advance reservations required in May and September.

Brunnsvikens Kanotklubb

Kayak in the Stockholm Archipelago

Escape the city and paddle your way through the beautiful Stockholm Archipelago. The kayak tour through the various islands lets you explore the area at a slower pace with the help of a professional guide. Lucky explorers might spot a seal or two. The kayak tours with True Nature Sweden are available for a just one-day escape as well as a multi-day tour.

Långholmen Kajak

Rent a kayak and experience the beautiful surroundings of the lush island Långholmen. For beginners as well as for experienced kayakers. Open from May to September.

Rålis Kajak

A kayak rental that is located next to a beautiful building from the turn of the last century. Paddle past Stockholm City Hall, in the calm Långholmskanalen or along the wooded bays of Lake Mälaren, taking a dip when the spirit moves you. You can either just come by on or book in advance via email.

Starting at Söderkajak in Vinterviken you can kayak, canoe or SUP to any of your favorite islands in the city. You can easily get to Drottningholm, Långholmen, City Hall and much more. Söderkajak is also a shop, so if you catch the paddling bug, you can buy your own equipment once the tour is over.

Söderkajak

For those who like adventure and nature, but prefer to eat and sleep comfortably, Stockholm Adventures offers activities and guided tours all year round. During the summer they offer sailing, kayaking in the archipelago, wildlife safaris, bicycle tours, and winter time they will take you out ice skating on natural ice. Choose from either their scheduled tours, or book a private tour. During the covid-19 crisis, they also offer bike rentals for longer periods of time.

Stockholm Adventures

Two people in a kayak outside Stockholm City Hall.

An eco-friendly tour operator working with small, intimate groups, Stockholm Nature Activities offers outdoor adventures in and around the city. Be it for a few hours or for several days, hikes and kayak tours through breathtaking nature is never far away!

Stockholm Nature Activities

Discover the waters of central Stockholm on a standup paddleboard or in a kayak! At SUP Kajak you can rent either one and explore the beautiful surroundings of Reimersholme, Långholmen, and Södermlam at your own pace.

SUP Kajak

Summer in Stockholm. A woman is riding a Stand Up Paddle-board in the waters outside Tantolunden on Södermalm, another woman is kneeling at the beach. It’s a beautiful day and the sun is shining. The areas och Årsta and Långholmen are visible on the hori

Rent a kayak or a SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard) for a day of exploration of the waters around Södermalm. Tanto SUP och Kajak helps your gear up during the summer season (June-August) and enjoy the waterways in central Stockholm.

Tanto SUP och Kajak

The Green Trails organizes day trips, outdoor guided tours, and adventures around Stockholm. In wintertime, you have the opportunity to experience the surroundings by joining ice skating, cross-country skiing or snowshoe hiking. During summer The Green Trails offer hiking, kayaking, sailing and wildlife safaris.

Paddle in the city

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