Sweden · CANOES & KAYAKS
Good canoe & kayak trips fill up weeks ahead, and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Winter kayaking in Stockholm’s archipelago, finished with Swedish fika and a wood-burning sauna, plus optional Baltic polar plunge.
“Amazing kayak tour! We loved every moment of it. Jules was an excellent guide — friendly, patient, and really fun. He made the experience enjoyable and relaxing for everyone. Highly recommended!”
Small-group kayak day in the Stockholm archipelago, with expert coaching, campfire lunch, Swedish snacks, and wildlife sightings.
“An excellent day out and a great way to see the archipelago. Everything is catered for and the quality of the boats is too notch. The guide was down to earth and knowledgable.”
Paddle sea kayaks in Stockholm’s archipelago to Vaxholm, with Swedish fika and optional BBQ, photos, and a possible sauna after.
“I had a great time on this kayaking tour! Our guide Carl was super friendly and informative. The trip organization was excellent and they equipment they provided was very nice. Highly recommend!”
Stockholm City Kayak Tour: guided sea kayaking past City Hall, Södermalm, and islands. Beginners welcome, winter drysuits included.
“This tour was the highlight of my trip to Stockholm! The views were incredibly beautiful, I had a lot of fun and learned so many interesting facts. Our tour guide, Matej, was very helpful and had a lot of knowledge about the city and Sweeden. I would definitely recommend anyone to go on this tour!”
Glide through Stockholm’s islands in a double sea kayak with an English guide. Morning sightseeing or evening paddle plus Swedish dinner.
“The boats and gear are superb. Instructor is deep and cool. The route is short, does not need much sweat. Sight seeng is wonderfull. So for the starters or if you don't have much time (as in my case) it's perfect. You get acquainted with the kayak and you enjoy the beauty of Stockholm from the water”
Winter sea kayaking near Stockholm with dry suits, Swedish fika, and a hot sauna, plus a Baltic cold plunge.
“We had a fantastic time on our tour. The water was pretty icy, but they were able to make a path for us through the ice so we could still go out and have a fun and unique experience. Our guide, Sam, was extremely helpful and knowledgeable through it all. Fika and the sauna were lovely ways to close out the day. We loved our experience!!”
Kayak Stockholm’s city waterways for 2 hours, passing Långholmen, Old Town, City Hall, and islands, with an English guide and gear included.
“Had a wonderful time, the guides were very welcoming and it was a really relaxing activity and a great way to see Stockholm. Thanks!”
Kayak the Stockholm Archipelago with a guided small-group lesson, Baltic Sea paddling, bird spotting, and Swedish fika plus organic lunch.
“Loved the trip. Patrick was the guide and he was very helpful and patient. I think we kayaked for 12-13 km and had a short hiking trip as well on one of the island. The weather was very good and taking a halt at the sandy beach was a cherry on top. We enjoyed the vegetarian lunch and fika was also very good. It was a great experience overall, would definitely do it again with other friends. P.S: The trivia told by Patrick was also very interesting and thanks for the driving tips :)”
Sunset kayak on Lake Mälaren from Stockholm, with guided fika on a cozy beach and a chance to spot beavers at twilight.
“Super fun activity, Sima the guide was lovely and took really good care of us! Great value for money and I would highly recommend if you’d like to experience quite kayaking with homemade cake and good company! Excellent service and trip! Thank you!”
Kayak the Vaxholm archipelago from Stockholm with fika included, stopping at forts, nature reserves, cottage harbors, and Ytterby.
“This was such a great experience. Our tour guide was amazing. He was patient calm and very knowledgeable about the land. We felt safe and in good hands the whole time. The views were unbelievable and we throughly enjoyed our fika break! Would absolutely do this trip again!”
5-day guided kayak and wildcamp through Sweden's archipelago, with top gear, meals, and small-group expert guidance.
“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!”
Self-guided sea kayaking in Bogesund Nature Reserve near Stockholm. Calm waters, possible wildlife, picnic stops, 5-8 hours.
“Ready for us at our arrival, had lots of good equipment, really easy overall.”
Kayak Stockholm archipelago at sunset with a guide, fika in calm waters, wildlife spotting near Bogesund, plus optional sauna.
“Linea and Max were fantastic hosts, they are clearly very knowledgeable and the route we took was stunning. The fika at sunset was also a lovely touch. My friend and I had a really amazing time! Would note some prior kayaking experience is useful”
Self-guided kayak from central Stockholm, with gear and a map, for calm city paddling among islands, bridges, and skyline views.
“It was nice to get on the water. It was calm, but in the city. So nice.”
Winter kayak tour in central Stockholm. Glide under bridges in included dry suits, see City Hall, Kungsholmen, and Södermalm.
“Winter kayaking with Bobby was great fun! The sun shone, it was wind-free, and we even got to break ice at some points, gliding through the water…this was sooooo satisfying. It was just my friend and I on this session and although we’d both kayaked before, it seems we’ve been doing it wrong for years!!…we struggled with manoeuvring in a straight line initially! So I’d say that although the guidance is ‘no experience required’, if we were with others in the group we might have held them back, or vice versa. Also, the two-seat kayak is really heavy to carry from storage to the shore, so just to pre-warn you.…”
Old town walks to Arctic nights.
