Kayaking Day in the Archipelago
If you could do just one nature excursion in Stockholm, then you should paddle kayak in the outer archipelago. This watery world consists of thousands of uninhabited small islands which are among the wildest areas in Europe. We run the day tours every day Thursday-Sunday the whole summer, but you can also choose to have a private departure for you and your friends.
"Just an hour away, this was a perfect escape from the busy life of Stockholm... This was a trip for lifetime memories!"
Dina Sorokina, New York, USA
Anyone can do it
Our day tour is at an easy tempo to suit both beginners and more experienced alike. Most who paddle with us have no previous experience, but the techniques are easy to learn. After a short training session in the stable kayaks we set off on our journey of discovery. Please note that Stockholm Adventures also offer special departures for 55+ only.
Our tour guides are experienced paddlers with excellent knowledge of the archipelago, its history, flora and fauna. They know their way to the finest islands, skerries and inlets. Surprisingly few visitors come here and it is easy for us to find a deserted island to take a swim and stop for a rest with a well-prepared lunch on sun-warmed rocks.
Program
Take the public SL bus yourself from metro station Slussen in the city departing 08:48 to the small port of Stavsnäs, east of the city. It is a 45 minutes ride. From Stavsnäs take the taxi boat for a short "archipelago cruise" to our kayak base on the island of Runmarö.
The tour leader meets you at the jetty and we then continue by trying out our equipment and learning paddle technique. We start off paddling with a short stretch to our first stop where there is time for a swim before lunch. We continue paddling at an easy pace and then during the afternoon head back to our starting inlet.
Enjoy afternoon tea ("fika") before heading homeward. Arrival at Slussen between 18:00 och 19:00.
When is it best to go?
Before midsummer the water is colder, but the nights are light, the archipelago has very few visitors and birdlife is at its most intensive. There is also opportunities for orchid paddling if you know where to look... and we do! After midsummer greater numbers of holiday makers arrive, however we can mostly still find our own deserted island anyway. Towards the end of August and into September the pristine bird-protection areas have opened, the water is still warm, beautiful autumn colours beckon and the archipelago is almost deserted. Many think that this is perhaps the nicest time to explore.
How to get there?
We run our day tours from the island of Runmarö. It is situated outside Värmdö, due east from the city of Stockholm. To get there you travel on your own by regional bus number 433/434 from the bus station located at the underground-station Slussen, two stations away from the Central station/ T-centralen. Go downstairs at the end of the platform to find the bus! Departures are at 08.48 am every day.
After approximate 45 minutes ride you will arrive at the small port of Stavsnäs Vinterhamn, 50 km east of downtown Stockholm. (DON´T get off at Stavsnäs by, the stop before!) There a small white/blue taxi boat will be waiting to the right behind the petrol station (Preem) upon your arrival by bus. Go straight to the boat which will be leaving from Stavsnäs at 09.35 bound for Runmarö. The boat waits for the bus to arrive. NOTE! Don't take the big white or red boats!
You will be back between 18.00 and 19.00 (7 pm) in Stockholm City.
After your booking a more detailed pre-tour information is sent by e-mail or handed to you from your travel agent. If you haven´t got it, please ask us to send it to you.
Suggested equipment to bring
• Sports-sandals
• Rain-/wind gear (basic rain gear available on request)
• Swim-suit
• Towel
• Long-sleeves
• Cap
• Sun-glasses
• Sun-screen
• Personal water bottle (a soft drink bottle is OK).
• Bring also some extra dry clothes if you get wet (happens very seldom, though).
Our kayak tours have received the quality label for ecotourism, Natures Best!
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