Top 14 Kayaking in Sweden

1.1-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour

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

Meet at 9:00 a.m. in Stockholm, then ride to Dalarö for a full day among pine-covered islands, narrow channels, and open Baltic water. Your guide teaches kayaking, cooks lunch over a campfire, and shares local plants and wildlife. The group has no more than eight people, with equipment and a drybag included.

“Although the weather was not the best, we had a really good time, Daniel was knowledgeable and showed us around the islands.”

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2.Stockholm City Kayak Tour

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

Explore Stockholm’s waterways in a double sea kayak with a small group of up to 10 people. Your guide leads you past City Hall, Riddarholmen, Södermalm, and Långholmen, adding local history along the way. Choose a two-hour summer outing or a four-hour winter tour with drysuits, warm drinks, and sandwiches.

“Today proved to be an excellent day to kayak with this company. We had the opportunity to make it around the island and back, due to favourable conditions. Learned much about the city during the tour. It was a great way to see the city from its lakes and rivers!”

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3.Guided Kayak City Tour & Optional Midsummer Meal

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

See Stockholm from a stable two-person sea kayak on a gentle, guided route close to shore. English-speaking guides such as Merlin, Johan, Martin, and Michelle help beginners steer, handle wind, and pause for city stories. Choose a morning paddle or an evening outing with a Swedish dinner.

“We loved this. We’re novices but the kayaks had rudders and that made steering easy. We were tired by the end as some of route was a bit windy but we were well looked after by our guide Martin who stopped regularly to combine a rest with some insights about Stockholm. Two hours well spent.”

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4.Winter Kayaking, Swedish Fika and hot Sauna Experience

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

Join Skärgårdens Kanotcenter for a three-hour winter sea-kayaking trip near Vaxholm. Guides such as Sam, Jules, Rowan, and Karl lead beginners through icy channels in dry suits, with fika, hot drinks, and a sauna afterward. The small group size keeps the outing calm, personal, and easy to follow.

“Awesome experience and first time kayaking in a dry suit. From the equipment to kayaking in general for the beginners, everything was explained very well with safety in mind. It was great to get out of Stockholm, on the water, warm up in the sauna, and enjoy the Fika!”

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5.Full-Day Archipelago Kayaking Adventure

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

Spend eight hours exploring Stockholm’s archipelago by kayak with an English or Swedish-speaking guide. The day includes transport from the Green Trails office, paddling instruction, lunch on a private island, Swedish fika, viewpoints, swimming, and optional cliff jumping. Guides such as Malou, Stevie, Tigho, and Pierre have led memorable outings.

“10/10 if you come to Stockholm and don’t do this you’re an idiot”

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6.Sunset Archipelago Kayaking & Toast on the Water

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

Join a guide such as Theresa, Ebby, or Jim for a slow-paced sunset paddle through Stockholm’s archipelago and the Bogesund nature reserve. You’ll use a single or double sea kayak, watch for beavers, roe deer, seals, and birds, then pause for Swedish fika on the water. The center is about 30 to 35 minutes from Stockholm, with an optional sauna afterward.

“Definitely recommend; it was very chill, slow paced, lots of snacks, great guide. Definitely recommend :)”

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7.Self Guided Kayak Adventure

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

Start at Klara sjö, near Central Station, with a short English introduction, map, Prijon kayak, paddle, life vest, and spray deck. Then set your own route across Stockholm’s waterways for two to four hours. This suits independent paddlers who want city views without a fixed group itinerary.

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

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8.Sunset Kayak Tour in the City + Swedish Fika

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

Join an English-speaking guide for a four-hour sunset paddle from Kungsholmen. You’ll use a stable tandem kayak, pass Langholmen, Södermalm, Gamla Stan, Kungsholmen, and Lilla Essingen, then pause for organic pastries and coffee. Guide Bobby has earned warm praise for his friendly, entertaining approach. Swimming 200 meters is required.

“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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9.Daytime Kayak Tour in Stockholm City

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 24 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $76

Paddle through central Stockholm with an English-speaking guide on a small-group tour of up to 10 people. Choose a three-hour city route or a shorter two-hour morning outing near the city edge. Stable tandem kayaks suit beginners, while experienced paddlers can request a single kayak.

“Fahrt auf dem Wasser; kaum Infos zu Stockholm; versprochene Bilder fehlen.”

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10.1, 2, or 3-Day Kayaking Tour in the Archipelago

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 17 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $230

You’ll paddle among Stockholm’s thousands of small islands in a one, two, or three-day sea-kayaking trip led in English by an experienced guide. Beginners receive basic instruction, while longer trips add wild-island camping, cooked meals, and more time among skerries, inlets, wildlife, and open water.

“The activity was great. We do wish it was a little more adventurous.”

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11.Winter City Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 3.5 - 4 hours · from $171

Paddle Stockholm’s waterways in a small group of up to eight, passing City Hall, Gamla Stan, and Södermalm. Stockholm Adventures provides Prijon kayaks, dry suits, gloves, and warm drinks, with local English-speaking guides such as Johan and Pete leading the way. Expect a safety briefing, sightseeing, and a freshly prepared lunch or fika.

“really nice trip, professional gear, nice guide and lunch!”

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12.Stockholm Evening Kayak with BBQ.

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 15 reviews · from $141

Join a small English-speaking group for two hours of kayaking around Stockholm’s Långholmen Island, then walk to a nearby beach for grilled sausages and coffee. The tour runs from May through September, starts near Hornstull, and may switch to a cold dinner during fire bans.

“The setting was beautiful. The directions to the location were not great. The guide was nice, but shared very little information about the city. We were told the BBQ was not allowed due to heat, but the only substitute was sandwiches the guide needed to assemble from his car and we weren’t offered any sort of price deduction. The cost we paid was nearly double the cost posted at the place we got the kayaks and I don’t understand why.”

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13.Morning Kayak Tour in the Archipelago with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · from $150

Meet at Vikstensvägen 71 for a short car ride to Stockholm’s archipelago. After safety training, paddle 12 to 18 kilometers through rocky shores, forests, and small islands, mostly in a stable tandem kayak. You’ll stop for an organic campfire lunch and Swedish fika. No prior kayaking experience is needed, but you must swim 200 meters.

“A wonderful day spent in beautiful natural surroundings. Another great thing: our guide made everyone feel like they could paddle – and that's exactly how it turned out ;-)”

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14.Guided Kayak Tour to Drottningholm Royal Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $171

Join Simas from Lake Life Stockholm for a 5.5-hour small-group kayak outing from central Stockholm. Paddle calm Lake Mälaren around Kärsön, stop for an outdoor lunch on an island, view Drottningholm Palace from the water, walk through its gardens, and perhaps swim before returning by minibus.

“Simas provided us with a wonderful day of kayaking. Not only did we get a historical perspective of Stockholm’s history, but we were also treated to a wonderful homemade lunch and campfire- the lemon almond cake was amazing. We highly recommend spending part of your day with Simas.”

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