Our Stockholm holidays & tours
Stockholm is made up of 14 inter-connected islands, with nature literally on your doorstep, from ancient forests of pine and birch to pristine lakes. Our Stockholm holidays explore the archipelago in a low-impact way, on foot or by bike, with well-planned routes that make good use of the public boat network that connects the islands. You can also do a little canoeing if you fancy on these calm waters, with the chance to spot seals, or enjoy a picnic on a completely empty beach. Wherever you go you can travel at your own pace, and you’ll be provided with route notes and suggested stops that help many small-scale locally run businesses in the archipelago survive.
Sweden walking holiday, self guided
Self-guided walking along Sweden's beautiful Baltic coast
From
SKr12975
8 days
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Stockholm Archipelago walking tour in Sweden
Self-guided walking through Stockholm's stunning archipelago
From
SKr10350 to SKr10750
7 days
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Sweden activity holiday, Stockholm countryside
Multi-activity tour in Stockholm's picturesque countryside
From
SKr12495 to SKr12945
7 days
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Stockholm archipelago self-guided walking tour
Self-guided walk through Stockholm's beautiful archipelago
From
SKr10300 to SKr11500
7 days
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Sweden cycling holiday, Stockholm archipelago
Self-guided cycling in Stockholm's fantastic archipelago
From
SKr9375
6 days
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Sweden self guided cycling holiday
Self-guided cycling in Stockholm's picturesque countryside
From
SKr10600 to SKr10925
6 days
ex flights
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Stockholm map & highlights
Swedes relish the outdoors life, and those living in Stockholm are spoiled for choice when it comes to making the most of the country’s culturally enshrined right to roam. The capital’s huge Ecopark can be explored on foot or bike, while a short bus or boat ride takes you into the countryside that borders the city on all sides. To the southwest, undulating Sörmland with its many lakes and manor houses is a great hiking, biking and kayaking location, and despite starting just a few minutes from the capital, Stockholm Archipelago of unspoiled islands delivers natural beauty and deserted beaches on a day trip.
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Marviken lake system & Lake Klämmingen
2. Mariefred
3. Sigtuna
4. Stockholm
5. Stockholm Archipelago
6. Stendörren Nature Reserve
2. Mariefred
3. Sigtuna
4. Stockholm
5. Stockholm Archipelago
6. Stendörren Nature Reserve
Marviken lake system & Lake Klämmingen
1. Marviken lake system & Lake Klämmingen
Marviken’s lakes are the product of violent geological history, formed when a mountain split in two, and bordered by 50m high cliffs in places. Explore their shores by bike or on foot, or canoe through, then hop over to Lake Klämmingen, which has lovely bathing spots, quiet bays and easy kayaking. From the top of Klämmingen, it’s easy to reach Mariefred and the boat back to Stockholm.
Mariefred
2. Mariefred
This pretty, vibrant village is full of colourful, historic buildings, including the impressive and fairytale-like Gripsholm Castle. From Stockholm, take the steamboat over Lake Mälaren then hop off to walk, cycle or canoe your way through the countryside. Take in a culinary treat, too: Taxinge Manor, famous for its delicious cakes arranged in sugary abundance.
Sigtuna
3. Sigtuna
To the north of Stockholm, small but perfectly picturesque Sigtuna is full of castles, churches and pretty buildings. It’s famous throughout Sweden for being the country’s very first town, founded in 970 by King Erik the Victorious. Its narrow streets are lined with open-air cafes in summer, while its colourful wooden houses and views over Lake Mälaren are the perfect backdrop to its Christmas market.
Stockholm
4. Stockholm
Beautiful Stockholm could be classed as the capital of Scandinavia. It’s bursting with gorgeous waterside buildings, excellent museums (Vasa Museum and the ABBA Museum offering maritime history and pop culture respectively), and more cool cafes and shops than you can shake a meatball at. It’s also home to the Ecopark, a huge green space, which brings the outdoors to the heart of the city.
Stockholm Archipelago
5. Stockholm Archipelago
An archipelago of 24,000 islands lies on Stockholm’s doorstep, with ferries and bridges connecting them. Pretty Ornö is the largest, Utö is popular and pristine, while remote Fjärdlång’s highest point gives spectacular views. From here, it’s an impressive cruise back to Stockholm, watching the remote outer islands giving way to inhabited ones, with the homes of the rich and famous lining the waterfront.
Stendörren Nature Reserve
6. Stendörren Nature Reserve
This pretty spot on the Sörmland archipelago is incredibly peaceful. Surrounded by varied countryside – evergreen forests, meadows and lakes – and with the impressive 17th-century Nynäs Manor House nearby, it’s a great place to hike. Cross the small bare rock islands using an intriguing system of suspension bridges, then whip up a barbecue on one of the built-in grills dotted around.
Our Stockholm holidays reviews
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63Stockholm holidays reviews
Roland Halliwell28 Aug 2025
Excellent holiday, which we would highly recommend for families. Our kids are 14
and 11 and both were comfortable with the level of activity. We enjoyed it all, but the canoeing was a particularly enjoyable day. Good to have the variety of activities across the week.read more
Warwick Lowe17 Aug 2025
We have been on cycle holidays in France, Germany & Austria, along the Danube, in the Balkans and in the Netherlands. This ranks as probably best organised. I cannot praise Carmen enough for the efforts she showed to ensure we were looked afterread more
Carmel Roche13 Jul 2025
Paddling down the lakes and our stay in the Farmhouse with Netta and Anders.
Fabulous holiday especially if you’ve teenagers. Carmen looks after everything!read more
Peter Jenks05 Jul 2025
We were blessed with excellent weather and enjoyed beautiful scenery in the Tyresta National Park and on the islands or Uto, Alo and Orno. We saw deer, moose, hare and many different birds, including osprey, white-tailed eagle and common crane. We found the route-finding for the walks straightforward and was made even easier by the Ride with GPS appread more
